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The following shipping instructions are very important when preparing your laptop/notebook and laptop/notebook for shipping to us.

1. Use a box with at least a 2″ gap between the laptop and the box. The gap should be on the top, bottom and sides of your unit. Fill this gap with packing popcorn, or bubble wrap. We advise bubble wrapping your laptop and then using popcorn to fill in the remainder of the gap. The packing material should fill the entire air gap.

2. Include your battery and power adapter in the box. Sometimes one of these items can be the cause or have caused the error you may be experiencing. Place the adapter and battery on the side of the computer as this will prevent possible top pressure of the box to crack the display on the laptop. Also pack a copy of your request for service so that we can easily identify your laptop when it is received.

3. Adequate insurance should be purchased to protect your equipment from damage during shipping. Even if you insure an item with a carrier, if the item was not packed properly, you will not be able to obtain a claim from the carrier. Please consult with your carrier on adequate packing standards. Fedex offers high-tech laptop boxes for a small fee.

4. After receiving approval for the service request, address and ship the laptop to the address provided. Please include a copy of your service request form in the box when you pack your laptop for shipping. Be sure to fill in the serial number of your equipment and sign the work order to ensure rapid service.

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onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair provides computer repair services for your every computing need. We provide fast, friendly, personalized, and round-the-clock computer and network repair in VA, DC and MD. .

We provide onsite or in/store diagnostic and quote a flat price (parts and labor) for all of our repairs and projects. This means that all the research, technical analysis, diagnostics, and parts availability research is done BEFORE you commit to proceeding on a project. We figure out EXACTLY what is required to fix your computer and explain the project before you sign off. If your project is not in line with your budget, there is NO obligation. Compare us to the competition that charges by the hour and takes their time while the clock is ticking!


See and hear what our clients are saying about us!

Check out some videos of our work: vids.oncall258.com

Some of the items we handle are:

* DEAD OR UNBOOTABLE COMPUTERS
* DATA RECOVERY FROM HARD DRIVES, FLASH MEDIA, AND OPTICAL DISKS
* FREEZING OR UNSTABLE SYSTEMS
* WIRELESS NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
* LIQUID SPILLS AND DROPPED LAPTOPS
* NETWORK DESIGN, INSTALLATION, and SUPPORT
* ETHERNET CABLING
* VIRUS / WORMS / SPYWARE
* HARDWARE REPAIRS AND UPGRADES
* SOFTWARE and HARDWARE UPGRADES
* PRINTERS
* BROKEN LAPTOP POWER JACKS
* CRACKED or DIM LAPTOP SCREENS
* CUSTOM DATABASES
* COMPONENT LEVEL MOTHERBOARD REPAIR
* BACKUP SYSTEMS
* Voice Over IP (VOIP)
* MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS

» We are a geek-to-client, not a geek-to-geek business.

You call because you are experiencing technical difficulties. You call us because unlike other businesses or help-lines you could turn to in your distress, we will connect you to your personal tech-superhero. There is no condescending tone or patronizing line of questioning. We are not a stadium-sized call center in Bangalore, India. We are local! There is nothing between you and your computer savior but a single phone call. You will then be basking in the expert presence of your very own computer consultant. Our techs are expeditious, discreet, trained, insured, and personally-tailored for your needs.

» We do not stop at trouble-shooting: Our #1 priority is remedying your #1 technological frustration. But we do not stop there. We will go on to take preventative measures on your operating system in order to preempt future problems. We will also come to you as teachers of the young wisdom of computing, sharing our tips and tricks in order to ameliorate your own relationship with your system. Instruction is just one of the perks of contacting onCALL 25/8 for a problem. But perhaps you specifically desire technological coaching and guidance. You do not need to be a geek or an egghead to grasp the processes fundamentally based on ones and zeros. You can be coming to the tech game a little late and still conquer it. We will not dumb down our services. Anyone can be a computer wizard. You need only be willing to ask for help and to listen.

onCALL 25/8 does not use more acronyms than complete words in our conversations. We are simply regular, gimmick-free people who were born with extraordinary quantities of technical savvy. But more important than our reputation as prodigies is our ability to communicate our extensive knowledge to computer users of any skill level. Our job is to maximize your relationship with your technology. We are true techs, not department store employees trained to upsell you services and bad software.

onCALL 25/8 provides service in DC, MD, and VA
Computer and Network Repair in Virginia:
Computer and Network Repair in ALEXANDRIA: 703.310.7021
Computer and Network Repair in ARLINGTON: 703.812.9925
Computer and Network Repair in VIENNA: 703.349.2228
Computer and Network Repair in RESTON: 703.476.9425
Computer and Network Repair in MCLEAN: 703.848.2581
Computer and Network Repair in FAIRFAX: 703.591.2565
Computer and Network Repair in BURKE: 703.250.2580

Computer and Network Repair in Maryland:
Computer and Network Repair in ROCKVILLE: 301.576.6238
Computer and Network Repair in BETHESDA: 301.760.7222
Computer and Network Repair in SILVER SPRING: 301.576.6238

Computer and Network Repair in Washington DC: 202.625.2511

We service the following zip codes in VA, DC and MD.
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Networking Computer Networking Support and Repair in VA, DC and MD.

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help you with all your networking needs. From wireless networks, to existing networks, and new networks - we are your one stop source for design, support, and maintenance in VA, DC and MD. .

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help you with your network in VA, DC and MD. . onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help you with:

Network Design and implementation
Repair of your existing network
Upgrading of your existing network
CAT5 or CAT6 cabling and termination
Wired and wireless troubleshooting, repair and implementation.

To set up a courtesy evaluation of your network, please call or send a request for service here.

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Wireless networking is a [relatively] new technology being utilized in many a home and office in VA, DC and MD. . onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help you to deal with the many problems that are inherent to wireless networking.

Wireless internet affords us the luxury to work without wires in VA, DC and MD. . Browsing the internet from your deck, or moving your laptop from your office to the conference room without losing your internet connections is now possible in VA, DC and MD. .

Wireless equipment has been marketed to the mass population in VA, DC and MD. . The same equipment that once required a certified technician to set up correctly (and still does) can now be set up by a relatively entry level computer user. Unfortunately, wireless networks often require additional steps than are performed by the average user in VA, DC and MD. . For example to secure a wireless network, additional steps are required. Many wireless networks have problems transmitting their signal through your walls, or even to computers located inches away. These problems can be resolved by modifying settings on your wireless router.

Common problems with wireless networks in VA, DC and MD. include

Dropped wireless connections
Poor or inconsistent wireless signal strength
‘Leeching’ of your wireless signal by your neighbors in VA, DC and MD.

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair is waiting and ready to help you troubleshoot all of your wireless networks in VA, DC and MD. . To set up a courtesy evaluation of your wireless network, please call or submit a request for service here.

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LAPTOP LCD / BACKLIGHT REPAIR & REPLACEMENTS in VA, DC and MD.

Common Laptop LCD Backlight Failure Symptoms Include:

  • Dim Laptop LCD
  • Flickering Laptop Screen
  • Faint Image On LCD
  • Red or Dark Laptop LCD
  • No Video, No Image
  • Faded Laptop LCD
  • Component Failures - LCD Lamp ( CCFL ) LCD Transformer ( Inverter)

LAPTOP LCD HARNESS REPLACEMENTS - LCD FLEX CABLE REPLACEMENTS - LCD CABLE REPAIR
Common Laptop LCD Harness Failure Symptoms Include:

  • White Laptop LCD
  • Moving Bars on Laptop LCD
  • Stripes On Laptop LCD
  • Shaky or Hazy Picture On LCD
  • Component Failures - LCD Harness Breakage , Loose Flex Cable , Unstable Contact Connections, Data Cable Failure

LAPTOP LCD REPAIR -LAPTOP SCREEN REPAIR -LAPTOP LCD REPLACEMENTS


Common Laptop LCD Failure Symptoms Include:

  • Broken LCD Or Cracked Laptop Display
  • Spider Crack Breakage
  • Lines on Screen Faded Display
  • Decolorization Of LCD
  • Banded - Stripped Laptop Screen
  • Component Failures - Laptop LCD , Broken PCB, Loose Tab Joints

LAPTOP REPAIR - SOFTWARE ISSUES

Common Laptop Software Failure Symptoms Include:

  • Laptop Booting Failure
  • Slow & Sloppy Laptop
  • Error Messages
  • Blue Screen
  • Random Shut Downs
  • OS Failures
  • Pop Windows & Spy Wares
  • Spam Advertisements & Viruses

LAPTOP REPAIR & HARDWARE ISSUES

Common Laptop Hardware Failure Symptoms

  • Non Booting Laptop
  • Random Shutdown
  • Motherboard Issues
  • Battery Charging Issues
  • Processor Issues
  • Memory Issues
  • Laptop Hard Drive Failures
  • Laptop Fan Assembly Failure
  • Noisy Laptop
  • Erratic Keys And Mouse Pad Issues
  • Non Functional Dvd Rw, CD Rw, DVD Combo , Drives Etc. .
  • Broken Laptop Casing, Hinges , Latches Etc.

All Other Laptop Hardware Issues

Power Jack Repair Services

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Liquid Spill laptop computer repair VA, DC and MD.

Many clients in VA, DC and MD. experience liquid or fluid spills on their laptops. Instinctively they may flip the laptop over to let the fluid make its way out of the laptop…but in many cases it can be too late.

Spilling liquids on your laptop is frustrating and humiliating - but don’t despair, onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help. Whether you spilled coffee on your laptop, spilled beer on your laptop, spilled wine on your laptop, spilled soda on your laptop, spilled milk on your laptop…spilled water on your laptop, spilled soup on your laptop. Whatever the liquid may be - it can cause internal damage to your laptop. We offer service in VA, DC and MD. .

During a spill, liquid can travel to the internal components of the machines. In just seconds, components such as keyboards, motherboards, memory, processors - you name it, can be affected. The key is to get your laptop to onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair stat. onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair stocks common parts to recover your laptop from a liquid spill. Give us a ring or send us a request for service.

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Liquid Spill laptop computer repair VA, DC and MD.

Many clients in VA, DC and MD. experience liquid or fluid spills on their laptops. Instinctively they may flip the laptop over to let the fluid make its way out of the laptop…but in many cases it can be too late.

Spilling liquids on your laptop is frustrating and humiliating - but don’t despair, onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help. Whether you spilled coffee on your laptop, spilled beer on your laptop, spilled wine on your laptop, spilled soda on your laptop, spilled milk on your laptop…spilled water on your laptop, spilled soup on your laptop. Whatever the liquid may be - it can cause internal damage to your laptop. We offer service in VA, DC and MD. .

During a spill, liquid can travel to the internal components of the machines. In just seconds, components such as keyboards, motherboards, memory, processors - you name it, can be affected. The key is to get your laptop to onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair stat. onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair stocks common parts to recover your laptop from a liquid spill. Give us a ring or send us a request for service.

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Problems with laptop LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens is a common service request for clients in VA, DC and MD. . onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair is prepared to help you with all of your laptop LCD screen problems.

Common laptop LCD screen problems include:

Cracked LCD - caused by physical damage or improper handling
White LCDs - caused by bad displays, or failed video components
Flickering or dark displays - often caused by bad inverters or defective screens
Rolling or unstable display - Often caused by bad video components

If you are a laptop user in VA, DC and MD. and are suffering from problems with your LCD display, please call or send a request for service here.

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Laptops Keyboard Repairs

Laptops in VA, DC and MD. often have problems with their keyboards. From keys that don’t type to keys that pop off. onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help you with replacing your keyboard in VA, DC and MD. . We stock keyboards for most makes and models. To see the Brands that we service, check here. To see if we have your keyboard in stock, please submit a request here:

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Spyware, Trojan, Adware, and Malware Detection and Removal in VA, DC and MD.

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair excels in the removal of Spyware [also referred to as adware or malware], which is a very common problem for computer users in VA, DC and MD. . Our computer repair technicians are able to detect and remove spyware from your computer either at your home or office in VA, DC and MD. .

Spyware is software that collects the personal information of users in VA, DC and MD. . onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can detect these uninvited programs and not only eradicate them from your system, but protect you from further infection.

What is Spyware?

Spyware, secretly collects your personal information in VA, DC and MD. . Techniques used to collect your information include logging keystrokes, recording your surfing history, and looking at documents on your hard drive. The purposes for running spyware in VA, DC and MD. vary from criminal acts to recording your internet usage in order to deliver targeted ads. For example, if you frequently search for information on European cars, it would not be surprising to see a banner ad advertising a new BMW or Mercedes. Spyware in VA, DC and MD. is a VERY lucrative industry as it has become a very effective tool used in targeted marketing. onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help you to eradicate spyware from your system.

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair works closely with spyware, malware, and adware detection tools in VA, DC and MD. and is up-to-date with the latest advances in these malicious programs.

How Is Spyware Introduced into my System?

Many legitimate companies, have incorporated spyware into their programs. onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help users in VA, DC and MD. to identify these applications and turn off their spying functionality. It is questionable whether this spyware is considered spyware, as the user may not be aware that these parasites are running on their computer. In any event, these programs are still using the resources of computers in VA, DC and MD. without the host computer’s permission.

Just How Extensive are Spyware Infections?

It is reported that 61% of surveyed users’ computers had some form of spyware. 92% of these users in VA, DC and MD. were not aware that they had not given permission for the installation of the spyware.

Recently, spyware has become one of the main threats to Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME, and other Microsoft operating systems. These computers in VA, DC and MD. are particularly vulnerable to spyware infection if they run Microsoft Internet Explorer - a very robust, but extremely insecure web browser which allows direct access to the user’s operating system.

Some examples of spyware and adware are Bargainbuddy, Bonzi, Alexa, While U Search, WhenUSave, and CoolWebSearch. These companies’ questionable practice of infecting unsuspecting client’s machines with ad delivery software should be criminal, but they often scathe by the legal system due to the neutrality of the web.

–Spyware is ‘the new virus.’ onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair

Unlike viruses and worms spyware generally does not replicate to other connected computers in VA, DC and MD. . onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help to remove and keep off, these unwanted parasites.

Most spyware in VA, DC and MD. is introduced to the system without the user being aware. Many forms of spyware are introduced through freeware, or shareware and are embedded into these free tools. A common example is limewire, eDonkey, and Kazaa, all three of which are popular music and file sharing tools. Many companies tout spyware removal tools which, in reality, IS spyware. Examples of this ‘trojan horse’ approach include companies like WinAntivirus Pro, and Spysherrif, errorsafe, Pest Trap, SpyAxe, AntiVirus Gold, SpywareStrike, Spyware Quake, WorldAntiSpy, Spy Sheriff, Spy Wiper, PAL Spyware Remover, PSGuard, Malware. WinAntiVirus Pro 2006, and WinFixer.

Another popular method of spyware introduction is to present the user with a window that looks like an official Windows dialog box. These pop-ups contain messages such as ‘You are in VA, DC and MD. , and your computer at risk. Do you want to install our security suite to protect you from spyware?.’ The user is presented with fake YES/NO ‘buttons’, but regardless of which ‘button’ they press the spyware is downloaded into their system without the user’s knowledge.

Spyware programs in VA, DC and MD. can rapidly invite other malware. Users will notice degradation of system performance including unwanted disk usage, network traffic, and spikes in CPU usage. All of these things cause your computer in VA, DC and MD. to slow down, crash, and interfere with your network connection in VA, DC and MD. . Many users relate this system degradation to bad hardware, and can take extreme measures such as buying a new system altogether! There’s no need to replace your system. Your new system will be prone to the same threats! onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair Computer and Network Repair specializes in spyware, malware, and trojan removal in VA, DC and MD. . Not only do we clean your system we educate the client on how to keep their system clean and spyware free.

Anti-Spyware Programs for users in VA, DC and MD.

There are many anti-spyware tools available, but unfortunately no single tool can prevent spyware infection, or remove it all-together. It takes tricks of the trade from onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair to effectively remove your spyware. Many anti-virus companies ignored spyware as non-threatening in the early stages of the new programs, but recently have started paying attention. Symantec, Mcaffee, Panda, and other Anti-virus companies have started embedded spyware detection and removal into their tools — but, again there’s no single solution to keep the spyware off your system.

Writers of anti-spyware programs usually find detection and removal simpler, and many more programs have become available which do so. Such programs inspect the contents of the Windows registry of computers in VA, DC and MD. the operating system files, and installed programs, and remove files and entries which match a list of known spyware components. Real-time protection from spyware works identically to real-time anti-virus protection: the software scans incoming network data and disk files at download time, and blocks the activity of components known to represent spyware..

If a spyware program is not blocked and manages to get itself installed, it may resist attempts to terminate or uninstall it. Some programs work in pairs: when an anti-spyware scanner (or the user) terminates one running process, the other one respawns the killed program.

Fake anti-spyware programs used on computers in VA, DC and MD.

Spyware may get installed via certain shareware programs offered for download. Downloading programs only from reputable sources can provide some protection from this source of attack. Some examples of these offenders are: BearShare, Bonzi Buddy, Grokster, Kazaa, Morpheus, WeatherBug, EDonkey2000, WildTangent, AOL Instant Messenger, and LimeWire.

Rogue Software - There are many fake anti-spyware programs, that are widely advertised on the web. These illegitamate applications warn users that that their computers have been infected with spyware, and direct them to purchase programs which do not actually remove spyware — or worse, may add more spyware of their own.
Some examples of these rogue applications include: errorsafe, SpyAxe, Pest Trap, WinFixer, WinAntiVirus Pro 2006, PSGuard, Spy Sheriff, and AntiVirus Gold

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can help you to deter spyware. Avoiding spyware infection can be as simple as NOT using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser. onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair recommends Mozilla Firefox which is not such a risk for spyware infection due to its more limited access to your system registry.

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~COMPANY provides computer repair services for your every computing need. We provide fast, friendly, personalized, and round-the-clock computer and network repair in ~CITY.

We provide <strong>onsite or in/store diagnostic</strong> and quote a flat price (parts and labor) for all of our repairs and projects. This means that all the research, technical analysis, diagnostics, and parts availability research is done BEFORE you commit to proceeding on a project. We figure out EXACTLY what is required to fix your computer and explain the project before you sign off. If your project is not in line with your budget, there is NO obligation. Compare us to the competition that charges by the hour and takes their time while the clock is ticking!

<a href=”http://oncall258.com/testimonials/”>
See and hear what our clients are saying about us!</a>

Check out some videos of our work: <a href=”http://vids.oncall258.com”>vids.oncall258.com</a>

Some of the items we handle are:

* DEAD OR UNBOOTABLE COMPUTERS
* DATA RECOVERY FROM HARD DRIVES, FLASH MEDIA, AND OPTICAL DISKS
* FREEZING OR UNSTABLE SYSTEMS
* WIRELESS NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
* LIQUID SPILLS AND DROPPED LAPTOPS
* NETWORK DESIGN, INSTALLATION, and SUPPORT
* ETHERNET CABLING
* VIRUS / WORMS / SPYWARE
* HARDWARE REPAIRS AND UPGRADES
* SOFTWARE and HARDWARE UPGRADES
* PRINTERS
* BROKEN LAPTOP POWER JACKS
* CRACKED or DIM LAPTOP SCREENS
* CUSTOM DATABASES
* COMPONENT LEVEL MOTHERBOARD REPAIR
* BACKUP SYSTEMS
* Voice Over IP (VOIP)
* MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS

» We are a geek-to-client, not a geek-to-geek business.

You call because you are experiencing technical difficulties. You call us because unlike other businesses or help-lines you could turn to in your distress, we will connect you to your personal tech-superhero. There is no condescending tone or patronizing line of questioning. We are not a stadium-sized call center in Bangalore, India. We are local! There is nothing between you and your computer savior but a single phone call. You will then be basking in the expert presence of your very own computer consultant. Our techs are expeditious, discreet, trained, insured, and personally-tailored for your needs.

» We do not stop at trouble-shooting: Our #1 priority is remedying your #1 technological frustration. But we do not stop there. We will go on to take preventative measures on your operating system in order to preempt future problems. We will also come to you as teachers of the young wisdom of computing, sharing our tips and tricks in order to ameliorate your own relationship with your system. Instruction is just one of the perks of contacting onCALL 25/8 for a problem. But perhaps you specifically desire technological coaching and guidance. You do not need to be a geek or an egghead to grasp the processes fundamentally based on ones and zeros. You can be coming to the tech game a little late and still conquer it. We will not dumb down our services. Anyone can be a computer wizard. You need only be willing to ask for help and to listen.

onCALL 25/8 does not use more acronyms than complete words in our conversations. We are simply regular, gimmick-free people who were born with extraordinary quantities of technical savvy. But more important than our reputation as prodigies is our ability to communicate our extensive knowledge to computer users of any skill level. Our job is to maximize your relationship with your technology. We are true techs, not department store employees trained to upsell you services and bad software.

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Computer Repair in VA, DC and MD.

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair is equipped to examine, remedy, and optimize your computers. We service your computers at both your residence and/or small business. Our goal is to maximize your relationship with your technology and to keep your machines functioning at peak levels. We do this by bringing our elite skills on-site to your home or office in VA, DC and MD. . We also offer service at our state-of-the-art laboratory.

Check out some videos of our work: vids.oncall258.com

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair VS the Competition

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair offers quick turnaround Time - we’ll fix it and get it back to you fast!
onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair offers loaner systems while your system is in for repair!
At onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair Our Prices Include Parts - no guessing game on repair costs!
At onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair We hire Professionally Trained Technicians.
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Laptop Power Jack Repair and Replacement in VA, DC and MD. :

Does your laptop have a broken or unstable power jack? We can fix it!

Symptoms of a broken power jack:

The laptop only runs when you keep the power cord in a certain direction
The laptop only runs on battery power.

The laptop will not power on at all

The laptop will not charge the battery
The laptop switches from AC power to battery power intermittently
The unit suddenly shuts off

Sparks come out of the back of the laptop

The wrong information some repair centers give:

While many computer repair shops are familiar with broken power jacks, they may not be able to repair them. Many, including the large nationwide stores (Best Buy, Compusa, Rescuecom) and even the laptop’s manufacturer, will steer you towards replacing the laptop’s motherboard. The cost for the motherboard alone can range between $200 - $800.

How jacks break:

    Some power jacks fail under normal operation of your computer. After a year or two of usage, parts just ‘come loose’ on certain models
    Sometimes the laptop gets dropped and the cord yanks the jack loose
    Laptop power cords are tripped over on a daily basis
    The laptop is moved around a lot. After the jack is moved back and forth enough times, it comes loose

Getting a new power jack installed by onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair:

This is a repair we do on a daily basis on ALL brands of laptops for customers and other computer stores all over the US. We have almost every jack available in stock.

Q. Will this repair work on my laptop?

A. Yes, we repair the jack on all laptops for a flat rate which is quoted after our initial diagnosis.
Q. What if you can’t fix it?

A. On rare occasions, part of the motherboard is broken that the jack attaches to. This usually only happens if the cord was yanked out very hard. When the unit is opened and we note this, we do not do the repair and do not charge you for the jack repair. We will give you some options, including sending the laptop back, a quote on a replacement motherboard and other options.

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Laptop Power Jack Repair and Replacement in VA, DC and MD. :

Does your laptop have a broken or unstable power jack? We can fix it!

Symptoms of a broken power jack:

The laptop only runs when you keep the power cord in a certain direction
The laptop only runs on battery power.

The laptop will not power on at all

The laptop will not charge the battery
The laptop switches from AC power to battery power intermittently
The unit suddenly shuts off

Sparks come out of the back of the laptop

The wrong information some repair centers give:

While many computer repair shops are familiar with broken power jacks, they may not be able to repair them. Many, including the large nationwide stores (Best Buy, Compusa, Rescuecom) and even the laptop’s manufacturer, will steer you towards replacing the laptop’s motherboard. The cost for the motherboard alone can range between $200 - $800.

How jacks break:

    Some power jacks fail under normal operation of your computer. After a year or two of usage, parts just ‘come loose’ on certain models
    Sometimes the laptop gets dropped and the cord yanks the jack loose
    Laptop power cords are tripped over on a daily basis
    The laptop is moved around a lot. After the jack is moved back and forth enough times, it comes loose

Getting a new power jack installed by onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair:

This is a repair we do on a daily basis on ALL brands of laptops for customers and other computer stores all over the US. We have almost every jack available in stock.

Q. Will this repair work on my laptop?

A. Yes, we repair the jack on all laptops for a flat rate which is quoted after our initial diagnosis.
Q. What if you can’t fix it?

A. On rare occasions, part of the motherboard is broken that the jack attaches to. This usually only happens if the cord was yanked out very hard. When the unit is opened and we note this, we do not do the repair and do not charge you for the jack repair. We will give you some options, including sending the laptop back, a quote on a replacement motherboard and other options.

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Hard drive failure recovery by onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair

Hard drives live inside every computer, laptop, desktop, server, and even inside your Tivo and ipod! Hard drives store your precious data including programs, files, e-mail, music, movies financial data. . One would think that due to the critical role of the hard drive, they would be ultra-reliable and protect the data which they hold - unfortunately, such is not the case. The ‘data-bank’ you’ve saved your precious memories and hard work are inside a is a ticking-time-bomb located in your home or office in VA, DC and MD. .

Hard drives contain moving mechanical parts, including motors, bearings, and actuator arms. Over time, these parts can fail due to factors such as heat, vibration, shock, and quality of construction. In most cases hard drive failure is not the fault of the end- user. onCALL 25/8 Computer Repairs specializes in recovery of data from failed hard drives in VA, DC and MD. .

Types of hard drive failure include:

Software Failure and Hardware Failure

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repairs performs hundreds of data recovery procedures in VA, DC and MD. every month. Data loss can ocurr not only on hard drives, but also on CD and DVD (which can become scratched or cracked), flash media, thumb drives, tape backups, and RAID (Redundant Array of Independent/Inexpensive Disks) Arrays.

There are two main types of data loss situations:

1. Physical Damage including:

Mechanical Failure - Failed motors, head crashes, head rack assembly failures, Improper handling and dropping of devices

Electronic Failure - Such as a failed PCB or logic board, Zap by static discharged, and power failures

2. Logical damage to the file system

Logical damage refers to a software problem, wherein the client’s data is not accessible because the operating system or program cannot recognize the data. Data streams are stored in 0s and 1s as well as in hexadecimal code. Hundreds, Thousands, or Even millions of these file particles make up your Word Document, Itunes music, or home made movies. Having just one bit of information corrupted or out of place can put you in a data recovery situation. Don’t despair, onCALL 25/8 Computer Repairs can help you with your data recovery needs in VA, DC and MD.

Physical Damage

In the event of a mechanical failure, your hard drive must often be ‘repaired’ in order for your data to be readable. This often requires the use of a clean room. A special lab free of environmental pollutants such as dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles and chemical vapors. Please do not try to recover your own data or open your own hard drive in VA, DC and MD. . Data recovery from a mechanically failed hard drive requires professional, forensic examination. Simply opening your hard drive in a non-sterile environment can cause further damage to the hard drive. Dust can get on the platters and make recovery impossible.

Head crashes are often catastrophic in nature. The head on a hard drive, literally floats on a thin film of moving air. A head crash occurs when the read-write head comes into contact with the drive’s platter. This results causes the magnetic surface of the drive to become scratched and physically destroys the data structure. Newer drives spin at 7200-10,000 rpm. at 7200 RPM, the platter edge is moving at 74 miles per hour. Just imagine the damage caused by these two metal objects colliding at such a high speed.

Data recovery on mechanically failed drives in VA, DC and MD. must be performed in Class 100 cleanroom facilities. During the recovery process, the drive is in a sterile environment free of any dust of particles.

Logical Damage

Logical Damage can be caused by software errors or fluctuations in power. Your drive reads and writes data from it’s memory cache, a small storage bin of information. In the event of a power outage, your drive will lose power and the storage bin can become lost. Upon powering the drive up, it will not know where it left off, much like a human will react after a concussion - the drive will be confused and unstable, and your data will be inconsistent. Logical, or file system damage is inherent to hard drives and operating systems. onCALL 25/8 Computer Repairs can help you with file system repair for Linux, Max OS, and Windows FAT and NTFS partitions.

Electronic Failure

Often times, your hard drive’s logic board can become damaged due to factors such as heat or static. Unfortunately, these parts are not found in stores and are not available from the manufacturer. To make matters more complicated, your drive will only accept the same exact model and revision of the motherboard, which can vary from drives produced in the same batch. Don’t despair, onCALL 25/8 Computer Repairs stocks thousands of PCBs and can match up your drive in VA, DC and MD. .

The recovery CD of hell.

If you are facing a data loss or need data recovery in VA, DC and MD. , please do not take matters into your own hands - call onCALL 25/8 Computer Repairs. We get requests for data recovery after clients have tried to reinstall their operating system, or format their inconsistent file systems - this makes it much more challenging to recover the data, and lessens the chance of a successful recovery.

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When a computer becomes unbootable it can be caused by many types of problems from malfunctioning hardware to software corruption. Data loss may be a concern as the system may have experienced a hard drive crash or electrical damage. If your computer won’t turn on or finishing booting into windows in VA, DC and MD. we can help get your system back up and running and minimize the risk of losing or compromising your data.

Some of the causes for unbootable computers:

  • Corrupt software, drivers and services
  • Damaged Windows Registry
  • Malfunctioning hardware
  • Dead or dying hard drives
  • Failed motherboards
  • Defective memory
  • Damaged peripherals
  • Misconfigured system settings
  • Virus, spyware and trojan infections.

onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair can dispatch a mobile technician to your home or office to investigate and repair your dead, unbootable or powerless system in VA, DC and MD. .

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