pc medics is a premier laptop, desktop, cell-phone, iPod, and electronics repair business, operating in the Ithaca and Binghamton areas. We service all brands, big or small.
2009 Top Customer Computer-Related Problem & Causes for Ithaca and Binghamton |
1. Computer runs slowly or freezes
Generally caused by lack of maintenance, data fragmentation, spyware, registry problems, viruses, and installation of programs can rob your PC speed and performance. |
2. Clicking sounds
These are usually caused by fan or hard drive failure. Fan failure is dangerous as your processor and graphics chips can easily overheat and burn. Hard drive failure comes in many varieties and can lead to data loss. |
3. Laptop power jack destroyed/laptop will not charge
Physical damage to the power jack that is not always apparent is the major contributor to this type of issue. In addition, defective batteries can cause a wide variety of seemingly unrelated issues (laggy computer performance, random shut off, keyboard failure). |
4. Computer or laptop randomly shuts off
Overheating is a major cause of a large percentage of these issues. Other issues have included powerful viruses, dusty fans and heat sinks, and physically damaged RAM and processors. |
5. Computer or laptop does not boot
Corrupt file systems stemming from viral attack and other malware present on the system cause a large portion of these issues. Defective hardware is also often a culprit. |
6. Dim, black, oozing, or cracked LCD
This has a number of causes including product defects and physical damage. Inverter failure and graphics processor overheating both cause a large proportion of LCD problems. |
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