Archive for January, 2008
Massachusetts and Rhode Island Computer Virus Removal Special!
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
- Does your computer take a very long time to boot up?
- When it finally boots up does it run very very slow?
- Do you have strange programs starting up with the computer? Spy Sheriff? WinAntiVirus? Pop ups? Desktop background hijacked?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then we can help you!
Right now we are running a special on the removal of these nasty pests for one low flat rate of $75. This includes the complete removal of all virus and spy-ware on your desktop or laptop. If your laptop or desktop computer is infected and beyond repair we will backup your data and reload your operating system. This is a last resort when the damage done by the virus and/or spy-ware is irreversible.
If you live in Massachusetts or Rhode Island and feel that you have been infected by a virus or by spy-ware then give us a call.
- We use the latest in virus removal tools and techniques
- We can fix your corrupted anti-virus software or install a new one if yours has expired (additional cost for software)
- We maintain the integrity of your data and do our best to recover any and all files
And for a limited time we will install the award winning AVG 7.5 Internet Security Suite (The full version, not the free) for an additional $59.99. This is good for one computer for TWO YEARS!! Compare that to Norton which is $59.99 for just one year and over $115 for a two year license.
Here is what you will get:
Includes
- Anti-Virus protection from viruses, worms and trojans
- Anti-Spyware protection from spyware, adware and other malicious programs
- Anti-Spam filters spam and protects against phishing attacks
- Firewall protection from hackers
- Protection for desktops and notebooks
Features
- All-in-one, easy to use protection – install and forget
- New program versions and updates, for free, throughout the license duration
- Quality proven by all major antivirus certifications (VB100%, ICSA, West Coast Labs Checkmark)
- 24/7 technical support provided at no extra cost
Call us today to make an appointment or stop by!
508-443-3402
We are conveniently located right off RT24 in Brockton, MA. Only a short distance from the highway.
244 Liberty ST Unit 5A
Brockton, MA 02301
We are an authorized AVG dealer!
*This special applies only to in store service and expires on 2/9/08
How to tell if your laptop LCD screen is bad or if it is something else.
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
We get a lot of calls about this and we would like to answer a few questions in this article. To better understand the troubleshooting behind problems with laptop LCD screens you should know what components are involved.
First you have the actual LCD screen. The LCD screen is what displays your computers interface. It has tubes in it that are lit up by power generated from our next component, the inverter. The inverters job is to power these tubes to light the display. It doesnt stop there though, the inverter is connected to a cable that is in turn connected to the motherboard of the laptop. Sometimes these cables have small switches on them that are used to shut the LCD off when the screen is closed. Finally we have the video card on the motherboard of the laptop. These can be built right into the motherboard or can be standalone cards that can be replaced.
Now lets start troubleshooting some of the most common issues people have with the LCD:
Q=question
T=troubleshooting
A=most likely cause and resolution
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Q: You boot your computer up and the LCD is black but the computer sounds like it is booting up?
T: Take a small flashlight and hold it against the LCD screen while it boots into windows. Can you see the desktop now, but very dimm? If you can see the desktop, then connect the laptop to an external monitor and boot it up, can you see the desktop on the external monitor fine?
A: If you answered yes to these questions then you most likely have a bad inverter, and in some cases you could have a bad LCD (backlight issues). By connecting it to an external monitor we have concluded that it is not the video card that is the issue. What we do first is to test the inverter, if that passes we will install a working test LCD to determine if the original one needs to be replaced.
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Q: Again, you boot the computer up and the LCD is black?
T: You held the flashlight to it and dont see the desktop at all but you connected it to an external monitor and it works.
A: In this case we would first take a look at the LCD cable, then the switch and finally the LCD itself. Most of the time a bad cable is the culprit, but bad LCD can also cause these issues.
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Q: Same as above, you boot the computer up and the screen is black?
T: You do the flashlight trick, nothing, you connect it to an external monitor, nothing… you are bummed.
A: In a case like this it may be your video card that is the issue. On most laptops the video card is built into the motherboard and not easily replaced. Installation of a new motherboard is usually needed. If you have a laptop with a separate video card then you are in better shape as these can be easily replaced without having to replace the entire motherboard.
Now this is just a quick reference on diagnosing LCD issues, this is not the end all be all but it is a good start to finding out what is wrong with your LCD.
If you have any questions or would like us to diagnose and fix your LCD issues, please give us a call at 508-443-3402, or email
We don’t recommend you take apart your laptop to test any of the internal components as some of them contain high voltages of electricity and you can either hurt yourself or damage the computer further.
Thanks for reading!
Paul
New England PC and Web
MacBook 13.3″ LCD Replacement Specials
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
We had such a great response from our last post that we decided to run our MacBook 13.3″ LCD Screen replacement special again.
We will replace your broken MacBook LCD screen with a brand NEW one, direct from the manufacturer for $250.00 including the labor! A savings of $50.00 off our regular cost.This offer is only good through 1/21/08 and 1/31/08, so hurry in soon!!
Check out our Contact Page to email or call us!!!
You MUST mention this ad to get the special offer
New England PC and Web
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-443-3402
Servicing Eastern Massachusetts, Greater Boston and Rhode Island
IBM ThinkPad LCD Replacement, Inverter replacement and DC jack repair
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
New England PC and Web is the areas leading LCD/DC Jack/Inverter repair store.
We stock IBM Thinkpad LCD’s, Inverters, DC jacks, and more!
Is your ThinkPad not charging anymore? Is the jack where you put your AC adapter loose? We can fix that!
Is your ThinkPad’s LCD Screen flickering, dim or just not turning on at all? It may be an inverter or an LCD issue and we can fix both!
We only install direct from the manufacturer replacement parts. We offer 90 day warranty on all installs.
Give us a call today and we can quote you a price right over the phone to repair that pesky DC jack, replace your LCD screen or troubleshoot any issues you may have with your IBM ThinkPad.
508-443-3402
Our office is located in Brockton, Ma and we offer pick up and drop off to most cities in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island , including the Greater Boston area!
Just some of the models we repair: T23, T30, T40, T41, T42 and T43
**OVER: see new special.**MacBook 13.3″ LCD Replacement Special!
Saturday, January 5th, 2008
Thank you for looking but this special is over. We are running new MacBook specials all the time so please check our specials section. Be sure to check the dates on the specials and to reference them when you call: http://www.nepcw.com/blog
Thank you for visiting our blog.We are currently running a MacBook 13.3″ LCD Screen replacement special.We will replace your broken MacBook LCD with a brand NEW one, direct from the manufacturer for $250.00 including the labor! A savings of $50.00 off our regular cost.This offer is only good through 1/7/08 and 1/11/08, so hurry in soon!!
Check out our Contact Page to email or call us!!!
New England PC and Web
Brockton, Ma 02301
508-443-3402