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itiswhatitis
Joined: 08 Aug 2011
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 Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:21 am Post subject: Fixing my HP laptop left click key..Yongsan?? |
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My HP laptop left click is a little loose and it's annoying because I have to tap it hard to do a left click.
I want to take it to get it fixed. I remember Yongsan electronics market having an HP service center so I plan to take it there and try my luck.
However any advice/insight is appreciated about laptop repairs at Yongsan or in/around Seoul.
My laptop is old enough so that I doubt I have any warranty so I will likely have to pay a small fee (that is OK with me).
Thanks in advance. |
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greene
Joined: 11 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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the service center is over-priced
i asked them to replace my laptop keyboard and the price for the hardware alone was like $120 (you can find it online for much cheaper). plus service charges would bring it up to like $200. after i thought about it i just ended up buying a way better laptop on my next trip to America for like double that cost |
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maximmm
Joined: 01 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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| greene wrote: |
the service center is over-priced
i asked them to replace my laptop keyboard and the price for the hardware alone was like $120 (you can find it online for much cheaper). plus service charges would bring it up to like $200. after i thought about it i just ended up buying a way better laptop on my next trip to America for like double that cost |
Most service centers are overpriced.
Warranty service centers, on the other hand, often fix your PC but also replace a few new parts with older ones (of different brand to boot) - at least that's what happened to me when I knew nothing about computers.
That's why it's better to learn as much as you can about computers - so that you wouldn't have to visit rip-off service-centers (same applies to many car mechanic shops as well) |
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SeoulNate
Joined: 04 Jun 2010
Location: Hyehwa
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| Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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depending on the model, they are pretty easy to replace by yourself.
Can usually get a keyboard replacement online for 10-20$
Search your model number and see how difficult it is to replace they keyboard. |
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cadurling
Joined: 16 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:45 am Post subject: |
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Why is it with computer repair so many people say it's overpriced? Although a keyboard replacement is easy on most models, IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING. For a shop to find, order, document, and install a part it takes time and skill. Beside that it is guaranteed to work, all screws in the correct place, no scuff marks on the case, no bent/broken cables, etc.
I'm really sick of people suggesting DIY when it isn't that simple. I don't know how many times I've gotten a computer to fix that the customer has tried to fix it themselves and has made it much worse and more costly when they bring it to me. |
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maximmm
Joined: 01 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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| cadurling wrote: |
Why is it with computer repair so many people say it's overpriced? Although a keyboard replacement is easy on most models, IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING. For a shop to find, order, document, and install a part it takes time and skill. Beside that it is guaranteed to work, all screws in the correct place, no scuff marks on the case, no bent/broken cables, etc.
I'm really sick of people suggesting DIY when it isn't that simple. I don't know how many times I've gotten a computer to fix that the customer has tried to fix it themselves and has made it much worse and more costly when they bring it to me. |
Seems to me then that you should be thanking us  |
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