Whether you use your laptop computer as a desktop replacement, mobile office, or portable gaming machine, inevitably it will need repair or even replacement. When that time comes, you can do it yourself or hire a professional. Before making a potentially costly call to a technician, research the issue you are experiencing. If you have some mechanical aptitude or if it is an easy fix, you may want to try your hand at it before calling in the experts.
Technology Questions
Technology Questions is primarily a free Internet community forum that offers help in all areas of technology. There is also a section of the site for articles and a beta area for bookmarks. The site hosts a vast array of knowledge on hardware, software, manufacturers and gaming topics. Links to articles and blogs around the globe are available as well. Regardless of the problem you are experiencing with your laptop, someone there will be able to help.
technologyquestions.com/technology/notebooks
Free Laptop Manuals
This free support site provides laptop manuals, printer manuals, user guides and a new support forum for Windows-based laptops. If you are looking for tips, hints or advice, the forum is a good place to start. For repair, troubleshooting or maintenance issues, the step-by-step user guides, disassembly guides and laptop manual links are the way to go.
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Twelpforce
The Best Buy Geek Squad is using Twitter to offer free laptop troubleshooting advice. Tweet your laptop question to http://twitter.com/twelpforce and a knowledgeable professional will respond. While this may not meet your needs if you are experiencing a complex issue, they are definitely thinking outside of the box.
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SysChat
SysChat is free and comprehensive computer support forum where members can share resources, ask questions and become involved in technology discussions. In addition to the forum there are videos, tutorials, articles and tips to help solve your laptop issues. If none of those options proves fruitful, you can check out the "Other Resources" section of the site for links to support for individual manufacturers or components.
syschat.com
Tech Support Forum
If you're running a Mac, Linux or Unix-based laptop, the Tech Support Forum may be your best choice. This site covers Windows-based systems as well as alternatives. Topics include gaming, networking, security, hardware and software.
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