Laptop Repair in Ottawa

GCOM Support is a locally owned computer repair and IT services company serving Ottawa and the surrounding area. Besides laptops, we repair desktops and PCs, MacBooks, iMacs and game consoles. Our technicians diagnose the problem first, then give you a written quote before any work starts.

Laptop Screen Replacement

A new screen is one of the most common laptop repairs we do. Whether yours is cracked, broken or malfunctioning, we replace it with a new one using quality parts. Most laptop screen replacements come with a lifetime warranty. The price depends on your model, and you get a written quote before any work starts.

Common Causes of Screen Damage

• Physical damage: dropping the laptop or hitting the screen can cause cracks, scratches or other damage.
• Liquid damage: water or other liquids spilled on the laptop can damage the screen and other components.
• Manufacturer defects: some screens leave the factory with defects that cause dead pixels, flickering or other display problems.
• Wear and tear: over time and with regular use, a screen can dim or show distorted colours.

Signs Your Laptop Screen Needs Repair

• Cracks and scratches: visible cracks or scratches mean the screen needs repair or replacement.
• Dead pixels: small dots that show no colour, caused by manufacturing defects or physical damage.
• Flickering: a screen that flickers or blinks may be failing or have a loose connection.
• Dim screen or backlight problems: if the screen looks dim or the backlight isn't working properly, it may need repair or replacement.
• Colour distortion: distorted or washed-out colours can point to a failing screen or a graphics problem.

DIY or Professional Screen Repair?

Some laptop screen repairs can be done at home, but it's usually better to have a technician do it. Without the right knowledge and tools, you can cause more damage and void the laptop's warranty. A technician diagnoses the problem and replaces the screen quickly, so the laptop works properly.

Other Common Laptop Repairs

A battery replacement fixes a laptop that no longer holds a charge. A keyboard replacement takes care of missing, sticky or dead keys. If the laptop only charges when the cable sits at a certain angle, the charging port may need repair. An SSD upgrade speeds up an older laptop that is slow to start, and a clean Windows reinstall often fixes a corrupted system without any new hardware.

Why Bring Your Laptop to GCOM Support

Here's what you get when you bring your laptop to us:

1. Three ways to get help: in-store at our Orleans shop, on-site, or through remote support.
2. Experienced technicians: we repair every major laptop brand, including gaming laptops and ultrabooks.
3. Quality parts: we use quality replacement parts on every repair.
4. Quick service: most laptop repairs take 1 to 3 business days, and simple jobs are often done the same day.
5. Written quote first: you see the price for your laptop before any work starts, and nothing is done without your approval.
6. Warranty: most laptop screen replacements carry a lifetime warranty, and other repairs carry a 90-day warranty.

We diagnose and repair a wide range of laptop problems, from screens and keyboards to virus and malware removal and data recovery. Every repair starts with a written quote and ends with a warranty.