Laptop screens
Cracked, black, flickering or lined screens. I replace laptop screens so you don't have to buy a whole new laptop.
Computer Repair
Columbia MO
When your computer is acting up, you need it back fast. I fix PC desktops, laptops and pre-2018 MacBooks — laptop screens, batteries, keyboards and Wi-Fi cards, plus viruses, failing hard drives, overheating and liquid damage — with the lowest labor rates in Columbia.
What I fix
Laptop batteries
Dies after an hour, only works plugged in, or the battery is swelling and pushing up the keyboard or trackpad. A new battery fixes it.
Keyboards
Missing keys, keys that don't work, or a keyboard that took a drink. I replace laptop keyboards.
Wi-Fi cards
Wi-Fi keeps dropping, won't find networks, or disappeared completely? Sometimes the fix is a new Wi-Fi card.
Slow, viruses & malware
Pop-ups, a computer that crawls, or programs acting strange. I clean it up and get it running the way it should.
Failing hard drives
Clicking, freezing, or "no boot device" messages are signs your drive is on its way out. The sooner you bring it in, the better.
Overheating & cleaning
Loud fans, hot to the touch, or shutting off on its own. A thorough cleaning and fresh thermal paste on the CPU can make an old computer feel new.
Liquid damage
Spilled something on it? Turn it off, unplug it and bring it in. Liquid damage is often fixable if it's dealt with quickly.
Won't turn on or boot
Dead laptop, black screen, or stuck before Windows loads. I'll track down the cause and tell you the price before any work.
PCs & older MacBooks
All PC desktops and laptops, plus MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models from before 2018.
Why bring it here
Fast, honest, affordable
- Lowest labor rates in Columbia. Found it cheaper? Tell me and I'll try to beat it.
- Progress updates. I'll keep you posted, with photos when it helps.
- Straight answers. If it's not worth fixing, I'll tell you.
- Passing through? Quick repairs can often be done while you wait.
Not sure what's wrong?
Call or text me what it's doing — the error message, the sounds, when it started. I can usually tell you what I think it is before you even bring it in.
What computer customers say
"I got a CPU repaste and cleaning. Detailed photos were provided along with regular progress updates. All done in around an hour, the same amount of time he said it would take!"
"He repaired our Lenovo laptop that we had given up on… He educated us about our options then completed the job at a very reasonable price. We won't go to anyone else."
"Was headed thru Columbia to St Louis for a meeting and was able to stop in and get my laptop repaired that I needed for my presentation… Absolute life saver!"
"One of the few places that is exactly as it's described on his website. Awesome guy, fast service, super honest. This is who everyone should be using for PC repair!"
Computer repair questions
Do you work on Macs?
I work on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models from before 2018. Newer MacBooks are much harder to repair because of how Apple builds them.
My laptop got wet. What should I do?
Turn it off, unplug it, and don't try to turn it back on to check it. Bring it in as soon as you can — the sooner liquid damage gets cleaned up, the better the chances.
My computer is really slow. Is it worth fixing?
Often, yes. A slow computer is usually caused by malware, a failing hard drive or overheating, and all of those can be fixed for much less than a new computer. If it's not worth it, I'll tell you.
Computer acting up?
Call or text me what it's doing and I'll tell you what I think it is.