Overheating and fan repair
Dust builds up in the fan and heatsink, the thermal paste dries out, and the laptop runs hotter and louder until it slows down or switches off.
We strip it, clean the cooling system, renew the thermal paste, replace a failing fan and test it under load. Gaming laptops need this more often than most.
- £185 + VAT
- One price before any work starts
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Choose a number on the drawing to see what we do for that part.
What we do
- Fan and heatsink cleaning
- New thermal paste and pads
- Failed or noisy fan replacement
- Stress testing under full load
Signs it needs doing
- The fan roars even when doing very little
- It shuts down when gaming or on video calls
- The base is too hot to rest on your lap
- A grinding or rattling fan
Prices
All prices exclude VAT. “From” prices depend on the exact model and part; we confirm the price before starting.
| Service | Price + VAT |
|---|---|
| Tear-down assessmentWe open it up and find the real fault at the bench. | £45 |
| General service and repairServicing, troubleshooting and repair of laptops and desktops. | £185 |
| Cosmetic repairCasings, hinges, bezels, panels and other external parts. | from £165 |
| IT supportInstallation, setup and troubleshooting. | £95 per hour |
| Service | Price + VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard laptop screen | from £165 |
| Full HD or IPS screen | from £185 |
| TouchscreenTouch panel or combined LCD and digitiser. | from £225 |
| OLED or high-resolution screen | from £295 |
| MacBook Air or MacBook Pro display | from £350 |
| All-in-one or iMac screen | from £295 |
| Service | Price + VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard laptop keyboard | from £145 |
| Backlit laptop keyboard | from £165 |
| Keyboard and palmrest assembly | from £195 |
| MacBook keyboard or top case | from £295 |
| Standard trackpad | from £145 |
| Trackpad and palmrest assembly | from £195 |
| MacBook trackpad | from £195 |
| Service | Price + VAT |
|---|---|
| Basic motherboard repairStraightforward board faults, power and charging circuits. | £185 |
| Complex motherboard repairAdvanced component-level work, liquid damage, graphics faults. | from £450 |
What will it cost?
Pick the computer and the job. These are our workshop prices; the final price is agreed with you before any work starts.
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Models we often see for this
Each page shows what can be upgraded on that model and its known faults. See all 417 models.
- Dell Alienware m15 R7
- HP Victus 1616-d, 16-e
- HP Omen 1515-ek, 15-en
- HP Omen 1616-b, 16-c
- Lenovo Legion 515ACH6H
- Lenovo Legion 5 Pro16ACH6H
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14GA401
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14GA402
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14GA403
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15GA503
- ASUS ROG Strix G15G513
- ASUS TUF Gaming A15FA506
- ASUS TUF Gaming A15FA507
- Acer Nitro 5AN515-55
- Acer Nitro 5AN515-57
- Acer Nitro 5AN515-58
- Acer Predator Helios 300PH315-53
- Acer Predator Helios 300PH315-54
- MSI GF63 Thin
- MSI Katana GF66
- MSI Raider GE76
- Razer Blade 14
- Razer Blade 15
- Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK
Questions we get asked
How often should a laptop be cleaned inside?
Every couple of years for most laptops, more often for gaming laptops or homes with pets.
Will a cooling pad fix it?
It can help a little, but it won’t clear dust from inside the heatsink.
How much is a service?
£185 + VAT, plus a fan if one needs replacing.