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Re: [LUG] problem with laptop

 

Henry Bremridge wrote:
> A neighbour asked if I knew a good shop locally (Newton Abbot / Totnes
> and probably Torquay) that could repair the following fault
>
> - Laptop several years old, bought from comet / curry's
> - Touch screen mousepad does not work. He has taken the laptop to two
>   local stores. Consensus is that:
>       - If battery is removed then the touch screen works
>       - If battery is in, then touch screen does not
>       - Spare parts not immediately available
>
> I have suggested he try an external mouse and see if that works but
> apart from that I am lost.
>
> Any suggestions / any shops recommended? 
>
>   
Do you know the model number and make of the laptop?

I'd say it may work out not worth repairing if it's more than about 3 
years old but if you can get the make and model then I could certainly 
have a look into the cost of parts (I have a few trade suppliers who can 
supply various laptop bits).

Rob


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