Anyone recommend a good laptop repairer?

[gravesend46]

Screen gone on my Acer, so would like a reputable outfit to take a look for me.

[Chris Locke]

We've sent a couple of laptops at work to a company who charge (I believe) a set fee for particular repairs. I've not got the details to hand, but will find out from my boss on Monday.
I know it was a Dell and the screen ribbon had perished, and they repaired that - I've a figure of about £180, but its a bit of a hazy memory! I'll get more info Monday...

[OliverScott]

You will be looking at a fair bit of money for a new screen - possibly £200-300

If the laptop if over a few years old you may be better off putting the money towards a new acer laptop (and buying the relatively inexpensive 3 year acer warrenty with accidental damage cover!)

Alternatively look for a laptop of the same model on ebay beign sold for spares...

[gravesend46]

Not sure if the screen is totally shot, as there's a very faint impression - as if the brightness/contrast was too low. Tried opening it up to have a look last night but the damned screws are so deep-seated, I didn't have a thin enough screwdriver!

[Chris Locke]

Sounds like the backlight has gone. We've an HP at work which that has happened to.
Will find out more info for you tho'.

[Chris Locke]

OK, details on a laptop repairer we've used at work.

LAPTOP SOLUTIONS
36 Islington Row, Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 1LD
http://www.laptopsolutions.plc.uk/

A broken screen repair cost us £197 (I think this was exc. VAT)
Not sure how long the actual repair took, but I can find out. I think it was just over a week.

Yell if you need any more details...

[mcallisterian]

www.mediafields.co.uk - used these before and are particularly helpful

[gravesend46]

Cheers guys ... and thanks for checking it out at work Chris!