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Should I Fix My Own Laptop?

From Catherine Roseberry, for About.com

Question: Should I Fix My Own Laptop?

My laptop is acting up and I have purchased a book on repairing laptops. Should I go ahead and fix my laptop on my own or should I have it repaired by the vendor?

Answer:

When you contemplate repairing your own laptop - keep in mind that once you open the casing you could be voiding any and all warranty coverages. A certified repair technician will be able to tell quickly if a laptop has been opened and the internal components tampered with or changed.

It is better and far less expensive to resist the urge to fix your own laptop - even with the help of books which are about laptop repair.

If you use a company owned laptop, trying to effect your own repairs could result in you purchasing the laptop from your company. This could be quite an expensive way to obtain a laptop and said laptop may no longer function properly.

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