computer and laptop repairs cost
- December 25, 2020
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Technology
Cost guide: computer and laptop repairs
We’ve spoken to computer and laptop-repair experts to provide a snapshot of how much laptop screen repair costs, hard-drive replacements and other common laptop and computer repair prices.
In this article
- Laptop repair costs
- Computer repair prices
- Virus and malware removal
If your computer or laptop is on the blink, here’s how much you could expect to pay to get it back up and running¹.
Our figures are only a guide to average costs, and there are several factors that can affect how much you’ll be charged, including:
- where you live
- how long the job takes
- the age of your computer or laptop
- the make and model of hardware and brand of software.
Unless otherwise specified, all prices below include labour and materials but exclude VAT.
Ask repair shops to break down the quotes they provide, so you know what you’re being charged for. It’s a good idea to get more than one quote to get a better idea of the going rate for your particular requirements.
Laptop repair costs
The table below covers laptop screen repair costs, the price to replace a power socket and recusing a laptop after liquids have been spilled on it.
| Job | Details | Price | Time to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen repair | Supply and replace broken 15.6-inch laptop screen. | £120 | 1-2 hours |
| Replace power socket | Supply and replace power socket for standard laptop. | £90 | 1-2 hours |
| Repair liquid damage/drink spillage | Dry out various parts, assuming none need replacing. (If replacements are needed, the price will be higher.) | £45-£67.50 | 24 hours+ |
Computer repair prices
Below you’ll find common computer repair prices, including the cost for replacing a hard drive and power unit.
| Job | Details | Price | Time to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace power-supply unit | Supply and replace ATX power supply unit of 500-600 watts for desktop computer. | £65 | 0.5–1 hour |
| Replace hard drive | Supply and replace 500GB hard drive for desktop computer. Reinstall software. Transfer data from old hard drive to new. | £130 | 2–4 hours* |
| General service | Clean up when machine running slow. (No faults found or upgrades needed.) | £60 | 1-2 hours |
*It can take longer if data needs recovering before being transferred.
Virus and malware removal
Having a virus or malware on your computer or laptop can be stressful and worrying. Find out how much is costs to have them removed before too much damage is done.
| Job | Details | Price | Time to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of virus | Scan remove and repair. Assumes it’s a common type of virus. | £45-90 | 1–4 hours** |
| Removal of malware | Scan, remove and repair. Assumes it’s a common type of malware. | £45-90 | 1–4 hours** |
**The price and time can be dependent on the severity of the problem. For the most severe cases it could take longer and be more expensive.
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