Laptop parts are horribly easy to destroy. Most of us can identify with that feeling of numb horror as you watch your laptop hit the deck, spilling keys, circuit boards and hitherto unknown laptop parts left, right and centre. Cases of butter fingers and coffee spillages are the usual culprits when it comes to brutalising laptop parts, but how about the weirder ways laptop parts get utterly trashed? Here are our top 3 ridiculous ways that laptop parts have come to grief:

1. Misplaced Aggression
   Using your laptop parts as a punch bag is never the best idea but, according to laptop repair companies, this is a lot more common than you might realise. When you think about it, it does make a lot of sense. Just think of all the infuriating things that happen when you’re sat in front of your laptop, especially when your laptop parts are prone to technical hitches at inopportune moments: Vital, unsaved documents disappear, you notice your recent ex is ‘in a relationship’ on Facebook, you accidentally click on a mine in minesweeper and – BOOM – laptop parts everywhere.
2. Drunk Laptop Driving
   Recent stats have shown that many people make unwise online purchases whilst inebriated, but tippled users are also prone to turning their laptop parts into electrical confetti. There are so many bad things that you can do to your laptop whilst drunk. From passing out drunk on your notepad, to a good, old fashioned barf all over your keyboard, to a liberal dousing with Chardonnay – using your laptop whilst inebriated is a terrible, terrible idea. No matter how urgently that offensive email to your boss needs to be sent.  Step away from the laptop parts!
3. Never Work (a Laptop) with Animals or Children
   This is as true for laptop parts as it is for actors. Children have notoriously little respect for the laws of gravity and for the key principles of physics. They may not realise that laptop parts do not bounce. Or that keyboards and a tiny fistful of Play-Doh are unlikely to make a winning combination. Similarly, they may not have grasped the principle that Smarties are not the friends of any laptop parts – disc drives in particular. Similar principles hold for animals, except pets tend to be even more incontinent than children…

   

Your laptop parts might not have been subject to any of these catastrophes but there are a whole host of other dreadful fates that await in their place. If you have suffered laptop parts problems, all is not lost. Here at Parts4Laptops we stock replacement laptop parts and everything you need to get your machine back into working order. Browse the site for the laptop parts you need to replace, or get in touch if you need any further assistance on 01446 731279

Laptop parts that work perfectly outside are yet to be created and made widely available. This is a shame, because part of the beauty of a laptop is that it can be used whenever, wherever. Yet outdoor laptop use is still pretty impractical for most of us.

It should all be so simple, but unplugging the relevant laptop parts and hitting the sunshine is not really a possibility yet. However, if you long to be able to use your laptop parts in the great outdoors, there are a few things you can do to make the experience a little bit easier.

1.    Stick to the Shade
This is not just advice to protect your pale and nerdy complexion, it is also a way to make sure laptop parts like your screen perform better in the outside world! LCD screens are almost impossible to read in direct sunlight, but if you find dense enough shade you may well be able to see what you’re dealing with. However, given how dense the shade will need to be for you to work effectively, you may as well be inside!

There are some good ways of manufacturing some shade for your laptop parts, especially if you get creative. But, in the end, if the sun is bright, it is still going to be hard to see your screen. This is why, if you are serious about getting real use out of your laptop parts outdoors, you will need to invest in a professionally made laptop shade, or an outdoor use screen. Just like the impressive Kindle screen, some hi-tech laptops include screens that work perfectly indoors and out.

2.    Protect Against the Elements
Water, sand, grit, dirt, high winds – your laptop parts will deal with some of these better than others. But water, dirt and grit are terrible for laptop parts. There are a number of ways you can combat this. Keep your laptop in a clean, fully sealable plastic bag when it isn’t being used, or buy yourself a high-tech, ‘ruggedized’ case which will withstand tornados. These are two ends of a spectrum and there are loads of in-between measures you can take to keep your laptop parts safe outdoors.

3.    Retain Power for Hours
If you’re working outside you probably won’t have access to a mains plug. This means your laptop parts will drain quickly of battery life. There are a few ways to preserve battery life away from a plug. Buy yourself an extended-cell battery or keep some spare, fully charged batteries with you. You may soon be able to rely on solar power for your laptop parts, but solar technology is not yet advanced enough to power a laptop. However, keep your eyes peeled, it’s sure to happen soon!

To read more tips for your laptop parts, or to find replacement laptop parts and a whole host of accessories for your pride & joy, take a look at the rest of our website. From rugged cases to replacement batteries, find the laptop parts you’re looking for here!

We just bought one of the flying sharks that's been on TV recently and it's awesome fun, it really is! We saw it on the Johnathon Ross show so being the gadget freaks that we are here at Parts4Laptops we found them at Air Swimmers Flying Shark and bought one. We took it to Clinton Cards where it cost £2 to fill up, and it's currently parked in the office here. Everytime someone comes in they want to see it in action and have a play with it.

Brilliant invention, we absolutely love this thing and we've named it Lenny (from Shark Tale).

Laptop parts are very easy targets for thieves. They are the perfect item to steal, easy to identify, small enough to carry and hide and easy to sell on for a huge profit, or even as an individual, dissected laptop parts. Don’t make it easy for thieve to steal your pride and joy. There are a number of ways you can improve the safety of your laptop parts, here are our 5 favourite tips!

1.    Do Not Use a Laptop Bag
One of the key reasons that laptop parts are so easy to steal is that they are very easy to identify because of their instantly recognisable shape. This makes laptop parts prime targets for spontaneous snatchings at unexpected moments. Using a generic bag, rather than a bag specifically designed for laptop parts, will make your equipment less recognisable.

2.    Carry your Laptop with you
This might sound obvious, but some people get careless. Always carry your laptop parts in hand luggage on aeroplanes and keep hold of it (or at least a very careful watch on it) in public places like libraries and coffee shops.

3.    Add an ‘If Stolen’ Message
According to security experts, a little message stating ‘Reward if found – No questions asked’ can help you get your laptop parts back. Whether the ‘thief’ made an honest mistake, or is a real thief too lazy to find a fresh buyer, the offer of a reward and the promise of no questions could get your laptop parts back safe and sound, with all your important files.

4.    Use Strong Passwords
Sometimes it might not be possible to stop your laptop parts from being stolen, but you may be able to do a little damage control if they do get taken. Use strong passwords, (‘PASSWORD1’ is not going to cut it here) this will make sure that all your private details and information is safe from unscrupulous characters.

5.    Invest in Location Tracing Software
If you take the safety of your laptop parts very seriously indeed, you could consider investing in some location tracing software which will give you the coordinates of your stolen laptop parts. This might sound like the opening of a spy-thriller, but is actually real. Many of these programmes can also help you delete or retrieve files and remotely disable your laptop parts.

If you’d like to find new ways to keep your laptop parts safe, take a look at the rest of our site. We sell great, unidentifiable laptop bags and heaps of other laptop security equipment. Browse today or call our team on 01446 731279 for assistance!

The launch of the first laptop heralded a revolution in computing allowing people to work or play wherever they wanted to be.  Laptops have evolved a lot since the first models were launched, but the premise is still the same. It seems like we’re all online whilst on-the-go these days, whether it’s on smartphones, laptops or tablet devices. If you own a laptop and you need to know how you can get the most out of it, making sure you know how to look after your laptop is the first step.

Laptops might be a lot cheaper these days, but you really make your laptop last a lot longer if you are a little technical and know when to buy new parts and what to buy.  Laptop parts are actually a lot cheaper than you might think, providing you know what you’re looking for. Adding memory, hard drives and additional peripherals are some of the first things to consider, with new displays and optical drives coming a close second.  If you are particularly careful with your laptop and look after it these main components may never need replacing. 

Speeding up your laptop can be done using new memory, and with it being very cheap these days, this is one of the most beneficial laptop parts you can buy. You can find many these laptop parts at many places online these days, but you should always check to see whether the parts are compatible with your particular laptop. Ordering new and used memory is very easy and you will find lots of bargains online that will help you improve the speed of your laptop for a very good price.

If you are not confident in fitting laptop parts yourself, don’t worry.  You can still take advantage of bargain laptop parts and arrange to have them fitted by a professional.  You will still save money over upgrading to a new laptop and also get peace of mind that your parts will be fitted properly.  If your laptop has started to run slowly or you are running out of disk space, it’s definitely time to consider some adding new laptop parts.

You should be able to find many different laptop parts quickly and easily online regardless of the make or model that you own. Ecologically, it certainly makes more sense to upgrade your laptop rather than buy a brand new model. This way, you can choose to upgrade the parts you want in a way that suits your budget.

Laptop parts are becoming increasingly less expensive and are available for a wide array of makes and models of laptops. Take a look online today and see how much you can save.

The humble keyboard is not one of the laptop parts you really worry about, although other laptop parts are more difficult and more expensive to fix and replace, your keyboard really needn’t get damaged if you read through our laptop parts tips and take good care of it!

A sticky key is the last thing you need when you have a deadline, and there is certainly nothing less professional than a keyboard full of crumbs, but these issues really needn’t happen if you follow these simple laptop parts tips.

Yu can avid lsing yur ‘O’ key to nasty keyboard stickiness and wave goodbye to a keyboard covered in last night’s snacks by:

1.    Investing in a Protective Cover
Never get crumbs in your laptop parts ever again. Keyboard covers fit securely over your keyboard and save your laptop parts from crisps, donut remains and biscuit fragments! There are lots of protective covers for laptop parts out there and, if you don’t want to shell out for a keyboard cover you can even ure a thin, transparent cloth or even cling film!

2.    Spring (Summer, Winter & Autumn) Clean!
Make sure you give your laptop parts, including your keyboard a regular clean out! Laptop parts accumulate dust and grime like nobody’s business so a burst of clean air can improve the level of hygiene and functionality of your keyboard. You can buy compressed air canisters from most laptop parts stores which will quickly and easily give your keyboard a freshen up.

3.    When it Gets Bad, Pull out the Big Guns
If your laptop parts, including your keyboard, are in a sorry state, you may have to prepare for some serious deep cleansing. If you’ve managed to mar your laptop parts with a nasty dose of stickiness you’ll need to set about disassembling the keyboard by removing all the keys (making note of where they all came from in the first place!)  and swabbing the under-layer before cleaning all the other keys and elements thoroughly. Kitchen cleaner spray is usually your best bet when cleaning the individual keys.

Now sit back and admire your nice, clean shiny laptop parts. Your keyboard ought to be gleaming! If you have damaged any of your laptop parts, including your keyboard, and need a replacement check out our site. Here at parts4laptops we have all the replacement laptop parts you can shake a joystick at and, if you fancy a nice, flashy new external keyboard for your laptop, we can help you out with that too! Browse our site for laptop parts or give our experts a ring on 01446 731279 today!

It happens to the best of us, and we are all guilty of getting a bit cocky. Liquids and laptop parts do not mix, yet we all insist on drinking coffee, beer, milkshakes and liquids various over our laptop parts. Getting liquids into your laptop parts can be a catastrophe, but there are some ways to save your laptop parts from spills, but you have to work quickly. Are you ready? Here’s how to save your laptop parts from that spill you just caused:

1. Unplug Your Power Cord
   Unplug your power cord from the rest of your laptop parts immediately! Do it now! Do not wait to close programmes or to save, unplug that cord right now!
2. Remove Other External Laptop Parts
   Disconnect any external laptop parts connected to your soggy laptop. That means laptop parts like USB devices, USB sticks, external hard drives, removable PC cards etc.
3. Tilt Your Laptop
   Tip your laptop so that most of the liquid dribbles off and/or out the way it came, if there is surface liquid on your laptop parts, mop this up carefully with a towel.
4. Remove as Many Laptop Parts as Possible
   This step depends on your level of technical skill. You now need to remove as many laptop parts as you feel you can without doing damage. At this point you may need to bring in a professional or visit a laptop repair shop. Don’t worry though, if you can’t go further than this, steps 1-3 may well have saved your laptop parts from total destruction.
5. Take a Deep Breath, and Wait
   With your laptop parts taken apart, the rush is over and you can calm down. Now you can leave them to dry before reassembling them.

This is not a failsafe way to cure your soggy laptop but, if you follow these steps, you are more likely to save your laptop parts from drowning. Remember, if you do not feel comfortable performing any of these steps yourself, take your laptop parts to a professional.

Even if the worst should happen and your spill ruins one or more of your laptop parts, you can always buy replacements. If you are looking for replacement laptop parts for your laptop after giving it a good soaking you have come to the right place! www.parts4laptops.co.uk is chock full of laptop parts of all types, all models and all brands. Explore our shop now or call 01446 731279 for more information or advice.

Your laptop’s power cord can be the bane of your existence. Your laptop charger is normally one of the first laptop parts to break and, if you’re unlucky or particularly clumsy, it could keep on doing so. Why do laptop chargers break so often and how you can stop these laptop parts from going wrong?

Although they seem like a pretty basic bits of kit that serve one, basic purpose, power cords have an awful lot of weaknesses and points at which they can go wrong. The reason your damn power adapter keeps on cutting out could be thanks to one of the following issues:

•    A problem with your power cord’s ‘brick’ laptop parts: Power cables have laptop parts called ‘bricks’. These are the little black boxes that sit along your power cable between the plug socket and your other laptop parts. If the little light on your brick’s laptop parts isn’t lit, the problem with your cable is probably in the brick. It may be quite bulky but the brick is full of lots of little, delicate laptop parts so, if you drop it, or inadvertently stomp on it, it could break the whole power cord.

•    Computer issues: Sometimes the problem with your adapter is its connection into your laptop parts. The bit of your laptop that your power cord plugs into is notoriously weak and, because it is soldered straight onto the motherboard, it can break really easily. The classic sign that your power cable is not powering your laptop bparts because of of this kid of problem is that it works now and again, but only if you wiggle it in a really specific way…This issue is infuriating but easily and quickly fixable. Your local PC repair guy should be able to help in about 10 minutes!

•    Cord problems: A problem with the cord itself is also likely, especially if you have rolled over your delicate laptop parts in a wheelie chair or left the power cord at a funny angle for a long time. If this happens your power cable can ‘crimp’ which breaks the conductors inside, stopping the power making it from the plug to your laptop parts. This kind of repair work is much trickier and should only be carried out by someone who knows their way around laptop parts since cord crimps can be really hazard and could give you a dangerous electrical shock.

Unless you absolutely know what you are doing, never attempt to fix any laptop parts yourself, including your power cable. If you do you could break your laptop parts and electrocute yourself! Your best bet is to learn your stuff and then take your broken laptop parts to a professional.

You could even buy replacement laptop parts here, to save on the expense of a professional fix. It can even work out cheaper just to buy new laptop parts, rather than going through the hassle of getting them fixed. Here at Parts 4 Laptops we have loads of laptop chargers and other laptop parts so you can get your laptop back up and running fast!

Explore the Parts 4 Laptops website today to find replacement laptop chargers and other laptop parts, or call our knowledgeable team on 01446 731279 today!

In our fast-paced modern business environment, laptop parts which go the distance in terms of battery life are a must. So much work is now done on the move or out of the office, away from mains power, that it is important your laptop parts conserve battery power effectively. The longevity of laptop batteries is one of the final frontiers of laptop development and even the newest laptop parts do not conserve batter power effectively enough for our modern needs. Here are some top tips to conserve the battery power of your laptop parts:

1.  When your machine is out of use for over a week remove the laptop parts, especially the battery pack.
2. Keep your laptop parts at a comfortable temperature. Avoid high temperatures or extreme low temperatures. Laptop parts which are exposed to extreme temperatures tend to suffer from reduced battery life.
3. Unplug your battery from mains power regularly. Keeping your laptop parts constantly charging makes your laptop lazy in terms of battery life! Continual charging of laptop parts reduces your battery’s staying power.
4. Turn off your laptop’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities when running your laptop on battery power. Unnecessary functions will drain the power from your laptop parts.
5. Turn down your screen brightness. This is a great, simple way to conserve lots of battery power.
6. Disconnect all unneeded external laptop parts like any USB devices and PC Card modems.
7. Copy CD and DVD programmes to your hard drive before taking your laptop on the move. Running programmes from your hard drive stops you wasting battery power by using other laptop parts.
8. If your laptop parts run off a nickel-metal hydride battery, make sure you drain and recharge it monthly.
9. Make use of the standby function if you are going to leave the laptop for short periods.
10. If you are leaving your laptop for a longer stretch of time, more than a couple of hours, put it into hibernation.

If your battery life is still not up to scratch and you are not getting the longevity you need, you may have to look into replacing your battery or other incorrectly functioning laptop parts. www.parts4laptops.co.uk has a fantastic selection of new and replacement laptop parts to help spruce up your laptop and get all your laptop parts up to speed. Explore the Parts 4 Laptops range today or, if you need a little advice of guidance, call our expert team on 01446 731279 now.

Overheating can cause the failure of laptop parts like your motherboard or video card, and it can create lots of nasty problems with your laptop’s functionality. A laptop which shuts down spontaneously is likely to have overheated laptop parts. 

Other signs that your laptop parts are overheating include:

• Frequent unusual error messages appearing during normal laptop use
• Spontaneous laptop shutdown
• Slow running, laptop seems unable to carry out simple tasks
• A louder ‘whirring’ sound from your laptop parts, especially your fan
• Interrupted graphics on-screen. A screen that appears visibly ‘lined’ could mean that laptop parts, most likely your video card, is overheating
• Frequent freezing of your machine
• Laptop parts, especially the base, feel unusually hot to the touch

Be careful when testing out the last point. Overheating laptop parts can sometimes become so hot that they actually could actually burn or scald you, though not all overheating laptops are so hot.

There are a number of ways you can deal with overheated laptop parts. If your laptop parts are overheating your best bet is to give it a good clean out. Sadly, while this is pretty straightforward with a desktop PC, the compact nature of laptop parts means that you may want to get this done professionally if you are not too technically minded. 

Another method is to try using a compressed air canister, available at most computer and laptop parts shops, to get rid of any dust or fluff which might be causing your laptop parts to overheat. Try blasting a little air through your laptop’s vents to give it a bit of a clean out. If this doesn’t work, you will probably need to take your laptop to a specialist.

If you are worried about your laptop parts overheating, or have just had to sort out an overheating laptop, there are ways to avoid it happening again. Here are a few tips to prevent laptop parts overheating:

• Never, ever, ever use your laptop on your bed, never put it on pillows or duvets or mattresses. No matter how tempting it is to use your laptop in bed, always and only use it on hard, flat surfaces.
• Buy a laptop cooler. These are external laptop parts that you can stand your laptop on which will help get rid of any excess heat.
• Shut down your laptop whenever possible, do not leave it running for unnecessarily long periods of time.

If you have overheated your laptop parts and need to replace your graphics card, motherboard or any other burnt-out laptop parts check out the Parts 4 Laptops website. Not only do we offer great information about laptop parts but we also sell a huge variety of laptop parts which will get your laptop running in perfect order!