Professional laptop repair in Stockport & Manchester
Need a fast, reliable laptop repair? AC Computer Warehouse has been fixing laptops in Stockport since 2007. From cracked screens, dead batteries and faulty charging ports to slow performance, overheating, Windows problems and board-level faults, our experienced technicians repair all major brands — including HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, ASUS and MSI.
Every repair begins with free diagnostics so you know exactly what’s wrong before you spend a penny. We then give you a clear, fixed price and honest advice on whether the repair is worth doing — there’s no obligation, and it’s no-fix, no-fee on applicable repairs. Most laptop repairs are completed within one to three working days, and many upgrades are same-day. Every job is covered by a workshop warranty.
Honest, local laptop repairs — no jargon
Most people don’t want technical jargon. They want to know three things: what’s wrong, whether it can be fixed, and whether it’s worth doing. That’s exactly how we work. If a repair isn’t cost-effective, we’ll tell you straight and can suggest a tested refurbished replacement instead. Bring your laptop into our Stockport workshop (free parking on site), or use our UK-wide mail-in service. We help customers right across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including:
- Stockport
- Manchester
- Edgeley
- Cheadle
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heaton Moor
- Heaton Mersey
- Davenport
- Reddish
- Hazel Grove
- Bramhall
- Gatley
- Didsbury
- Marple
What we fix
Replacement screen
We provide laptop screen replacement for cracked, damaged and faulty displays. If your screen is flickering, displaying lines, suffering from dead pixels or not showing an image at all, we diagnose the fault and replace the screen where required. All repairs are tested to ensure the display is functioning correctly before the laptop is returned.
Charging port repair
If your laptop only charges when the cable is held at a certain angle, keeps cutting in and out, or has stopped charging altogether, the charging port may be damaged or loose. We confirm whether the issue is the port, the charger or an internal power fault, then repair or replace it and test that it charges reliably again — often saving you from replacing an otherwise good laptop.
Battery replacement
If your battery drains quickly, will not hold charge, only works on the charger or causes unexpected shutdowns, we can help. We confirm whether the fault is the battery itself or another charging problem, fit a suitable replacement and test that the laptop charges and holds power correctly again.
Keyboard & trackpad repair
Keys not responding, certain keys not working, or a trackpad that is erratic or unresponsive? We confirm whether the issue is the keyboard, trackpad, ribbon cable or another component, then repair or replace it and test everything works correctly — often restoring full use without replacing the laptop.
SSD & RAM upgrades
If your laptop feels slow, takes too long to start, struggles with everyday tasks or runs out of memory, an SSD or RAM upgrade can make a big difference. Moving to an SSD greatly improves boot times and responsiveness, while extra RAM helps with multitasking. We advise what is suitable, fit the new parts and test the system.
Overheating repair
Running hot, constant loud fan, slowing down or shutting down unexpectedly? We find whether it is due to dust build-up, a failing fan, dried thermal paste or another cooling fault, carry out the service and test that temperatures and performance are back to normal — helping prevent further damage.
Fan replacement
If your laptop fan is noisy, grinding, rattling, not spinning properly or has stopped altogether, we confirm whether it is the fan or another cooling problem, replace it and test that cooling works correctly again — reducing noise and helping prevent overheating.
Windows repair
Stuck in a boot loop, very slow, crashing, freezing or showing start-up errors? We find whether it is corrupted system files, failed updates, driver problems, software conflicts or another Windows fault, repair it and test that the system is stable — often without replacing the laptop.
Data recovery
Lost important files from a failed drive, faulty SSD, corrupted Windows install or a laptop that no longer powers on? We assess the device and recover documents, photos, work files and more where possible, checking the recovered data carefully.
Liquid damage repair
Spilled a drink on your laptop? Fast action matters. Liquid can cause short circuits, corrosion and damage to the keyboard, charging system or motherboard. We assess the damage, clean affected areas where possible, diagnose what is affected and repair to restore what we can — the sooner the better.
Motherboard & board-level repair
More serious faults — no power, no display, charging issues, shorted or intermittent components — often sit on the motherboard. We carry out proper diagnostics rather than swapping parts at random and, where appropriate, perform board-level repair to restore normal function. This can save a laptop that might otherwise be written off.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laptop repair cost?
It depends on the fault and your model. We offer free diagnostics and give you a clear price before any work starts — with no obligation.
How long does a laptop repair take?
Many repairs are completed within one to three working days, and some — such as SSD upgrades — can be same-day. We confirm the timescale once we’ve diagnosed the fault.
Do you repair all laptop brands?
Yes — Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, MSI and more. We repair Windows laptops of all makes (MacBooks have their own page).
Is it worth repairing my laptop or should I replace it?
We’ll give you honest advice. If a repair isn’t cost-effective we’ll tell you, and we can suggest a tested refurbished replacement instead.
Can you recover my data if the laptop won’t turn on?
Often, yes. Ask us about data recovery — we can usually retrieve files even from laptops that no longer boot.
Is there a warranty on laptop repairs?
Yes, completed repair work is covered by a warranty. Ask us for the current terms when you book.