We repair the Sharp Actius UM32 at component level, which matters on an older machine where whole replacement boards are no longer easy to come by.
Screens, keyboards, power sockets, hard drives, fans and hinges are the parts that wear out first on an older laptop, and all of them can be repaired or replaced. Where the fault is on the motherboard itself, we repair it at component level.
- Power socket and charging faults
- Motherboard repair at component level
- 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
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.