We repair the NEC Versa M400 at component level, which matters on an older machine where whole replacement boards are no longer easy to come by.
Typical jobs on a laptop of this age are a dim or cracked screen, a worn keyboard, a loose power socket, a failing hard drive and overheating from a clogged fan. We also deal with Windows problems, viruses and machines that have become too slow to use.
- Hard drive, SSD and memory upgrades
- Data recovery from failed drives
- Overheating, fan and cleaning service
- Hinges, casing and cosmetic repair
- Windows repair, virus and malware removal
- Battery replacement
- Screen and backlight repair
- Keyboard and trackpad replacement
We begin with an assessment, which costs £45 + VAT. It is a proper tear-down and bench diagnosis rather than a quick look, so it takes time. You then get a quote, and nothing chargeable is done until you agree to it. An SSD in place of the original hard drive is often the single upgrade that makes an older laptop usable again.
Typical repair pricing
| Repair | Price |
|---|---|
| Tear-down assessment and troubleshooting | £45 + VAT |
| Standard laptop screen | from £165 + VAT |
| Standard laptop keyboard | from £145 + VAT |
| Standard laptop trackpad | from £145 + VAT |
| General service and repair | £185 + VAT |
| Basic motherboard repair | £185 + VAT |
| Complex motherboard repair | from £450 + VAT |
| Data recovery | See data recovery pricing |
Prices exclude VAT. “From” prices are starting prices, and the final cost depends on the exact model and the parts needed. See the full price list for every service.
Getting it to us
- Drop it off at our workshop, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Directions.
- Arrange a pickup by phone or email. How pickups work.
- Post it from anywhere in the UK. How mail-in repairs work.