Category Archives: Laptop

Speed up your computer with SSD

upgrade hdd to ssdIf you have a computer with only a mechanical hard drive inside and it’s getting too slow, upgrading to an SSD is a cheap and simple way to get a big speed increase. Traditional hard drives are mechanical devices that on the inside look like mini record players. They can be damaged by bumps and drops. A typical hard drive speed maxes out 120MB per second.

An SSD drive uses memory chips to store your information. There are no moving parts so vibrations, bumps and drops do not damage an SSD. Most SSD drive speed maxes out at 550MB per second.

SSD speed increase will help with the following;
Starting your computer and opening programs
Opening multiple webpage tabs and windows at the same time
Photo and video rendering programs like Photoshop and Premiere
Music editing and DJ programs like Audacity and VirtualDJ

Our favorite internal SSD we recommend for our clients is the Samsung 860 Evo it has a great price to performance ratio. You can purchase an SSD from this link just make sure you pick one that has more space than you are using. Also available are external SSD drives that can be purchased from this link.

We can clone your existing mechanical hard drive to a new SSD so all your programs and settings will be exactly the same. An SSD can be installed in laptops and desktops. For most computers the cost will be $150 in labor call today to schedule an appointment.

MacBook Pro Video Problem Free Repair by Apple

If you have a MacBook Pro manufactured between 2011 and early 2013 with video issues Apple will fix it for free. Problems include distorted video, no video and random restarts. If you already paid for the repair you can get a refund.

For more information click below.
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues/

To check if you are eligible click below and schedule service.
https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

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How to clean your laptop screen

When cleaning your laptop screen always use very light pressure and always switch to the clean side of the towel. Never use a cleaner with ammonia, alcohol, windex, or anything harsh. Also leave the computer off for at least 10 minutes before cleaning the screen.

I purchased and recommend this product just remember to rinse off the microfiber cloth after each use. Spray the cleaner on the towel not the screen now very lightly and gently wipe off the whole screen in straight lines. Constantly check if the towel is dirty and switch to a clean side.

https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/section/cleaners/

The cheap way of cleaning your screen is to use a paper towel and water. Have two paper towels ready one that is lightly damp with cool water and one to dry. Make sure it’s a high quality paper towel or there will be lint and can scratch the screen. Wring out the paper towel so that the water does not drip. Now very lightly and gently wipe off the whole screen in straight lines then quickly and gently dry off the screen. Repeat if necessary but with a new set of paper towels. Don’t reuse the paper towel as any dirt left on there will scratch the screen. You can also purchase microfiber cloths to use instead of the paper towels.

Weekly laptop battery maintenance

Having your laptop plugged in all the time and never using the battery shortens the battery life. To keep the battery functional you need to drain the battery at least once a week to about 10%. Let the computer hibernate by itself then afterwards plug in the charger till its fully charged. Don’t remove the power cable till its fully charged but you can still use the laptop. Simply setup a weekly reminder in your digital calender on a day that is most convenient for you.

When traveling always shutdown or hibernate your computer and remove the battery before placing it in your luggage. If you are going to be away from your laptop for longer than a few days, fully charge and remove the battery from the laptop.

Some laptop manufacturers like Lenovo include a battery maintenance tool in their power management software. Refer to your laptop manufacturers manual for battery maintenance or calibration instructions.

Broken laptop LCD screen replacement information and service sale

When clients bring in their laptops with a broken LCD screen they are pleasantly surprised by the low cost and the quality of their new screen. We usually get a comment like wow that looks better than my old screen. They usually start by going to the manufacturer of the laptop first for quotes and are shocked by the price of the repair. Laptop manufacturers like Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Sony charge $400 and up for a screen replacement. They also usually have a 7 to 30 day turn around time. Or if you get a very low quote for screen replacement repairs they are the cheap no name types.

Just like flat screen televisions all laptop LCD screens are not built the same. To make it simple to understand the higher quality screens can show more colors (versus a washed out look) and can be viewed from different angles (versus getting darker).

We have worked with many laptop LCD suppliers over the years. For the past 6 months we have been purchasing screens from two suppliers that have reliably made us and our clients very happy. They provide brand name high quality LCDs, securely packed and deliver on time. They even provide next day overnight delivery for only $30 more. The average price of a screen is $70 to $125 plus shipping. We are usually able to purchase an exact match or newer revision of the original screen. High quality screen suppliers plus the expert technicians at b4computers are a winning combination that can’t be beat.

With this announcement we are also providing a discount on the service to install the screens. Till the end of January 2012 we are offering $25 off the usual $75 service charge.