Cracked or Black Screens
Dropped your laptop or seeing lines, flicker, or a black display? We replace laptop screens for most makes and models, usually within a few days once the panel arrives.
Laptop Repair in Plettenberg Bay
Fast, local laptop repairs for every major brand — screens, batteries, keyboards, slow performance and more. Onsite or in-store across Plett, Knysna and the Garden Route.
When your laptop stops working, you don't want to ship it to a city or wait a week for a faraway repair centre. The Computer Guy has been fixing laptops for homes and businesses across Plettenberg Bay and the Garden Route since 2003 — locally, quickly, and with a parts-and-labour guarantee.
We diagnose the fault, give you a written quote before any work starts, and tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or whether you'd be better off replacing the machine. No jargon, no pressure.
What We Fix
Common laptop problems we repair
Won't Turn On / No Power
Dead laptop, no lights, or a charging port that won't hold? We diagnose power faults — from chargers and batteries to DC jacks and motherboard issues — and tell you honestly whether it's worth repairing.
Running Slow / Overheating
A laptop that crawls, freezes, or runs hot is usually fixable. We clean, re-paste, upgrade to SSD/RAM where it helps, and clear out what's dragging it down — often a dramatic speed-up for a fraction of a new machine's cost.
Keyboard & Battery Replacements
Sticky keys, dead keys, or a battery that lasts twenty minutes? We replace laptop keyboards and batteries with quality parts, backed by our parts-and-labour guarantee.
Liquid Damage
Spilled coffee or water on your laptop? Bring it in switched off and as soon as possible — early intervention dramatically improves the odds. We clean, assess, and recover what we can.
Data Recovery & Transfers
Worried about photos and documents on a failing laptop? We recover and transfer your data wherever possible, and can move everything across to a new machine for you.
Questions
Laptop repair FAQs
How much does a laptop repair cost in Plettenberg Bay?
It depends on the fault. We diagnose first and give you a written quote before any work begins — no surprises. Simple fixes like a battery or RAM upgrade are inexpensive; screen and motherboard repairs cost more. We'll always tell you honestly if a repair isn't worth it versus replacing the machine.
How long does a laptop repair take?
Many repairs are done within 1–3 working days. Jobs that need a part ordered in (like a specific screen) depend on delivery, but we'll give you a realistic timeline upfront.
Do you repair all laptop brands?
Yes — we work on all major brands including HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, MSI and Apple MacBooks. If you're not sure, just ask.
Do you offer onsite laptop repairs?
For many issues, yes — we offer onsite call-outs across Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and the Garden Route. Some repairs (like screen replacements) are best done in-store with the right tools and parts. We'll advise when you contact us.
Can you recover data from a laptop that won't start?
Usually, yes. If the storage drive itself is intact, we can typically recover your files even when the laptop won't boot, and transfer them to a new device or external drive.
Need something else? See our full range of IT services or Apple & Mac repairs.
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