Computer hardware help?

[contradictacat.livejournal.com]

I've finally decided to get my laptop fixed, so who can you recommend for fixing a almost 6-year-old laptop (IBM T40) with a 'fan error'? I've heard good things about Microcenter...any corroborating stories? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

T-accessible is nice, but not 100% necessary (as in Microcenter is a little far, but not impossible).

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[masswich.livejournal.com]

I had heard bad things about Microcenter (not corroborated but enough to worry me) and I took my computer to Blue Angel (I think that's the name) in the Harvard Vanguard building. Its kind of a strange looking place, sharing a store with a cell phone store and lots of signs and old software hanging around. The person who does the repairs there is a little bit of an odd duck who sometimes talks a bit too much (I think his name is Peter.) It took a long time to fix the computer but I'll give him credit - the price was good and then he helped me out for free when I needed some drivers reinstalled after I reinstalled Windows XP.

So in brief, if you have some time and are willing to deal with eccentricity, I think its worth a try.

Angeltronics

[lizzyclean.livejournal.com]

Actually, they are called Angeltronics. And the guy's name is indeed Peter.
And yes, he can be an odd duck because he has Asperger's (he told me) and can take awhile to fix your computer. On the other hand, I've brought my computer there about 5 times and a few of the times the repairs were very speedy. My tactic was to politely call him every day and check up on it.
Anyway, he always does a good job for a very fair price. I spilled wine on my laptop once and Microcenter told me to just buy a new computer. Peter scoffed at that and fixed my computer for only $200. AND threw in some security software, etc. He also recently fixed my fan.
My roommate and another friend have also successfully had computers repaired by him before. So, aside from the occasional oddness, I recommend him highly.
Oh yeah, and he'll diagnose the problem for free and give you a quote so you can decide before you leave it with him.
Good luck!

I'm Peter @ Angeltronic

[nvidia99999.livejournal.com]

I talk too much? Thank you very much, I'll remember this next time you come over with your laptop! :)








PS. I'm joking, of course.