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Q&A: Do you think I should try fixing my laptop myself?

Posted on December 16, 2025

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Question from Andrew: I have an HP laptop that I bought new just 3 months ago, and it already has a problem.

When I turn the laptop on I can smell a faint burning smell and see faint whiffs of smoke coming out of the keyboard.

The thing is it boots up normally and works fine and no part of the laptop seems to get hotter than it should (to the touch at least).

My question is do you think this might be something I can fix myself or do you recommend that I just go ahead and send it back? [Read more…]

Posted on August 16, 2022

Question from Amanda: I need your advice, Rick.

My 14 month old laptop has started acting really weird and the warranty expired two months ago.

If I open the lid past half way the screen goes black just like I had turned it off. The computer is still running though.

The really odd thing is the screen doesn’t come back on until the lid is almost completely closed again.

I have three questions for you. [Read more…]

Posted on November 4, 2020

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Question from Andreas G.: My favorite laptop (an ASUS X551M) fell off of my kitchen table and it cracked the screen.

It isn’t cracked that bad, but unfortunately the entire right side of the screen is black and completely unresponsive.

I really like this laptop and I’d love to get it fixed but I can’t afford to spend a lot of money on it.

How hard is it to replace a laptop screen? Do you think I could do it myself?

Also, do you have any idea how much it would cost to get a replacement screen?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]