When your computer is having a problem, the first step is to determine whether it is a software repair or a hardware repair issue. Software issues are not physical problems, but issues with the operating system or applications you are using. Hardware issues are problems with the actual computer equipment itself. In this article, we will talk about common hardware problems that you might encounter.
Power Supply Issues
The power supply takes power from your wall outlet and regulates it in a way that the computer can use it to come to life. Obviously, a bad power supply can really throw a wrench in things. It may be that the power supply has simply exceeded its lifespan and needs to be replaced, or it may be that the computer needs more power than the supply is providing. This could especially be true if you have added extra power-hungry peripherals, such as a gaming video card. Whatever the case may be, we at Tech Angels have seen it all and are ready to assist you with your power supply issue.
Cooling Problems
Overheating is a very common hardware problem. The powerful little parts inside your computer generate tons of heat, and that heat has to be dissipated. There are all sorts of ways that this is done with today’s technology. You may have a heatsink or just an old-fashioned spinning fan. If these stop functioning, the computer will overheat and may shut itself down to prevent further damage. We can diagnose your cooling problems and come up with an appropriate remedy to make sure your processor has it made in the shade.
Device Conflicts
There are all sorts of peripherals and accessories that could be competing for your computer’s resources. Sometimes adding an accessory is as simple as plugging it in a port, but in some cases, there can be conflicts that cause the computer to return errors. This may happen all of the time, or only when a certain combination of devices are in use. Tech Angels has seen it all, and we will find a way for all of your devices to live together in peace and harmony.
Memory
Random access memory is a valuable commodity in your computer. This is where your applications load their information so that you can access it with a click of the mouse or a keystroke. It is also a very common thing to malfunction. If you have RAM that is corrupted for some reason, it can seriously impair your computer and can require you to seek out computer repair services. Even if your RAM is working properly, you could simply be asking your computer to do something that it just doesn’t have enough RAM to do. Tech Angels can assess your particular situation and find out if you need new memory or more memory. Either way, you’ll be back to breezing through your applications in no time.
Hard Drive Failure
Hard drives are amazing devices that can store and recall crazy amounts of information. At the end of the day, however, they are mechanical devices, and sooner or later, that spinning disk is going to wear out some of its parts. When this happens, you can really be scrambling to find out what data you have lost and how to get your computer back in working order again. Tech Angels can help you get up and running again with a new hard drive and also discuss ways to rescue as much data as possible from the old drive.
These are just some of the common hardware problems that we see on a regular basis here at Tech Angels. Don’t panic if your computer suddenly isn’t performing the way you expect it to. Chances are Tech Angels has the remedy to get you back on track in no time.
If you have any concerns with your computer hardware, contact Tech Angels today!