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?
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.