Whether your laptop screen is cracked, your machine is running slow, your battery won’t hold charge, or your device simply won’t power on, Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® has the expertise to get it fixed. Our Bournemouth technicians repair laptops across all major brands and a wide range of models — from everyday home and office machines to high-performance gaming laptops — and most common repairs are completed the same day or within 24 hours.

A laptop is often one of the most important devices you own, whether you use it for work, study, creative projects, or gaming. When it develops a fault, you need it back quickly and repaired properly. That’s exactly what we deliver.

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We repair laptops from all major mainstream manufacturers, including:

• Dell — XPS, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro, and Precision series
• HP — Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, EliteBook, ProBook, and Stream series
• Lenovo — ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga, and Slim series
• Acer — Aspire, Swift, Spin, and Chromebook series
• Toshiba — Satellite, Portégé, and Tecra series
• Sony — VAIO series
• Samsung — Galaxy Book series
• Asus — ZenBook, VivoBook, ExpertBook, and ProArt series

Gaming laptops require a specialist approach — they run hotter, are built more densely, and often use components specific to their manufacturer. Our Bournemouth technicians are experienced with high-performance gaming laptop repairs across all major gaming brands, including:

• Asus ROG and TUF Gaming — Republic of Gamers and TUF series across all generations
• Lenovo Legion — Legion 5, Legion 7, Legion Pro, and Slim series
• Razer — Razer Blade 14, Blade 15, Blade 16, and Blade 18
• Acer Predator and Nitro — Predator Helios, Predator Triton, and Nitro 5/7 series
• MSI — Raider, Stealth, Katana, and Cyborg series
• HP Omen — Omen 16, Omen 17, and Omen Transcend series
• Dell Alienware — Alienware m16, m18, x14, x16, and Area-51m series

Gaming laptops present specific repair challenges — from thermal management and fan systems under constant high load, to proprietary display connectors and high-wattage charging systems. Our Bournemouth team are equipped to handle these repairs to the same professional standard as our mainstream laptop repairs.

Not sure if we cover your laptop model? Just pop in or get in touch — if we can source the part, we can carry out the repair.

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A cracked, flickering, dim, or dead laptop screen significantly impacts usability and productivity. Whether the damage is physical or the display has developed a fault internally, our Bournemouth technicians can source and fit a quality replacement screen for a wide range of laptop models — including standard HD and Full HD panels, high-refresh-rate gaming displays, and OLED panels on premium machines. Laptop screen replacements are covered by our one-year warranty.

A laptop that won’t run away from a power socket has limited practical use. If your battery is no longer holding charge, draining unusually fast, or has swollen to the point of deforming the chassis — bring it in immediately as a swollen battery is a safety concern — our Bournemouth technicians can replace it and restore your laptop’s portability. Battery replacements are covered by our one-year repair warranty.

A failing hard drive is one of the most common causes of a slow, unresponsive, or crashing laptop. Whether your HDD has developed bad sectors, your SSD is showing signs of failure, or you simply want to upgrade from a spinning hard drive to a faster SSD, our Bournemouth team can carry out the replacement and transfer your data across where possible. Upgrading from HDD to SSD is one of the most impactful improvements you can make to an older laptop — transforming boot times and overall responsiveness significantly. HDD and SSD replacements are covered by our one-year warranty.

A laptop that won’t charge, charges only when the cable is held at a specific angle, or intermittently loses connection typically has a worn or damaged charging port. This is a particularly common fault on laptops that are used primarily plugged in. Our technicians can repair or replace the charging port across a wide range of laptop models, restoring reliable charging. Charging port repairs carry a one-year warranty.

A laptop keyboard with broken, sticky, or unresponsive keys significantly affects usability — particularly for work or study. Liquid spills are one of the most common causes of keyboard failure. We replace keyboards and palmrest assemblies across a wide range of laptop models, restoring full typing functionality. Keyboard and palmrest replacements are covered by our one-year warranty.

Over time, dust and debris accumulate inside a laptop — particularly around the cooling fans and heatsink. This restricts airflow, causes the CPU and GPU to run hotter than intended, and triggers thermal throttling that significantly reduces performance. If your laptop is running hot, the fans are constantly running at high speed, or performance has dropped noticeably, a professional internal clean is often all that’s needed. Our Bournemouth technicians disassemble the laptop, thoroughly clean the cooling system, replace thermal paste where needed, and reassemble the device — restoring proper thermal performance and extending the life of the hardware. Laptop cleaning is covered by our one-year warranty.

Not every laptop fault is hardware-related. If your laptop is running slowly, crashing, displaying error messages, or behaving unexpectedly, the root cause may be a software issue — corrupted system files, malware, driver conflicts, or a failing operating system installation. Our technicians can run a full diagnostic to identify the cause and resolve software faults efficiently.

Sometimes a clean Windows reinstall is the most effective solution for a laptop that has become slow, unstable, or heavily compromised by malware or software corruption. Our Bournemouth team can carry out a clean Windows installation, reinstall drivers, and get your laptop back to full working order. We will always discuss data backup options with you before proceeding to ensure nothing important is lost.

A failing hard drive, an accidental deletion, or a laptop that won’t boot can put your important files, photos, and documents at risk. Our Bournemouth technicians offer a data recovery service for laptops with failing or failed storage drives. Recovery outcomes depend on the nature and extent of the fault — our team will assess your drive and give you an honest assessment of what is recoverable before any work begins.

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Gaming laptops are built differently from everyday machines — they run harder, generate more heat, and use components that demand specialist knowledge to work on correctly. At Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®, we treat gaming laptop repairs as the specialist work they are.

High-performance gaming laptops are particularly susceptible to thermal degradation over time. As thermal paste dries out and dust accumulates around the cooling system, CPU and GPU temperatures rise — leading to throttling, reduced frame rates, and in severe cases, hardware damage. A deep clean combined with a fresh application of high-quality thermal paste can transform the performance of a gaming laptop that has been running hot. This is one of the most common and impactful repairs we carry out on gaming machines at our Bournemouth store.

Gaming laptops frequently feature 144Hz, 165Hz, 240Hz, or 360Hz displays — panels that require exact specification matching to maintain the refresh rate and response time the machine was designed for. Our Bournemouth technicians source correct-specification replacement panels for gaming laptop screen repairs to ensure your display performs exactly as it should after the repair.

If your gaming laptop is crashing during gameplay, displaying graphical artefacts, or failing to boot, the GPU or motherboard may be at fault. Our technicians can carry out a full diagnostic to identify the root cause and advise on the most appropriate course of action.

Gaming laptop keyboards — including RGB backlit and per-key illuminated models — require brand and model-specific replacement parts. Our Bournemouth team source correct replacement keyboards for gaming laptop models to ensure full functionality including lighting, macro keys, and anti-ghosting features after the repair.

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We believe in transparent, upfront pricing. Before any work begins, you’ll receive a clear quote with no hidden fees and no surprises. Pricing varies by laptop brand, model, and fault type. Pop into Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® or use our online booking tool for a fast estimate.

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Laptop repair requires a level of technical knowledge and precision that goes well beyond phone repair. Components are smaller, more densely packed, and more varied across manufacturers. A careless repair — or one carried out without the right parts or tools — can cause additional damage that is expensive to put right.

At Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®, we are an established repair business with stores across the UK. Our Bournemouth technicians are experienced across a wide range of laptop brands and models and approach every repair methodically — diagnosing the root cause, sourcing the correct parts, and carrying out the work to a professional standard. We don’t rush, we don’t guess, and we don’t carry out work we’re not confident in without telling you first.

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All laptop repairs carried out at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® are covered by our one-year warranty. This includes screen replacements, battery replacements, HDD and SSD replacements, charging port repairs, keyboard replacements, and laptop cleaning. Warranty cover applies to the specific fault that was repaired and does not cover new physical damage, liquid ingress after the repair, or unrelated faults that develop independently. For full warranty terms, visit our warranty page.

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We repair laptops from all major mainstream and gaming brands — Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, Toshiba, Sony, Samsung, Asus, Razer, MSI, Alienware, and more — all under one roof at our Bournemouth store.

We treat gaming laptop repairs as the specialist work they are. From high-refresh-rate screen replacements to thermal paste renewal and RGB keyboard replacements, our Bournemouth team have the knowledge and parts to handle gaming machine repairs correctly.

We offer a data recovery service for laptops with failing or failed storage drives. Your files and photos matter — we’ll do everything we can to recover them.

You’ll receive a clear quote before we start. We will never carry out additional work without your approval and there are no hidden charges added afterwards.

Our store is easy to reach from Boscombe, Westbourne, Charminster, and the surrounding area. Walk-ins are welcome, or book ahead online to secure your slot.

Most common laptop repairs are completed the same day or within 24 hours. More complex repairs such as data recovery or motherboard diagnostics may take longer — our team will give you a realistic timeframe upfront.

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We let our work speak for itself. Below are a few examples of laptop repairs carried out by our Bournemouth team.

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• Before alt text: “Cracked laptop screen before replacement at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®”
• After alt text: “Laptop after professional screen replacement at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®”

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• Before alt text: “Gaming laptop with overheating issue before thermal cleaning at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®”
• After alt text: “Gaming laptop after deep clean and thermal paste replacement at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®”

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• Before alt text: “Laptop with damaged keyboard before replacement at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®”
• After alt text: “Laptop after professional keyboard replacement at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®”

Every repair you see here was carried out by our trained Bournemouth technicians, backed by our one-year repair warranty.

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Most common laptop repairs — including screen replacements, battery swaps, and SSD upgrades — are completed the same day or within 24 hours at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®. More complex repairs such as data recovery, motherboard diagnostics, or gaming laptop thermal work may take longer, and our team will give you a realistic timeframe before any work begins.

No appointment is necessary — walk-ins are always welcome. If you’d prefer to secure your slot and avoid any wait, you can book online in advance.

We repair laptops from all major brands including Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, Toshiba, Sony, Samsung, and Asus, as well as gaming laptops from Asus ROG, Lenovo Legion, Razer, Acer Predator, MSI, HP Omen, and Dell Alienware. If you’re unsure whether we cover your model, get in touch or pop in and our team will advise.

Yes — upgrading from a traditional spinning hard drive to an SSD is one of the most impactful improvements you can make to an older laptop. Our Bournemouth technicians can carry out the upgrade and transfer your data across so you don’t lose anything in the process.

For most hardware repairs such as screen or battery replacements, your data is not affected. For repairs involving storage drives or Windows reinstallation, we will always discuss data backup options with you before proceeding. We also offer a data recovery service for laptops with failing or failed drives.

Overheating in laptops is most commonly caused by dust accumulation around the cooling fans and heatsink, combined with degraded thermal paste on the CPU and GPU. A professional internal clean and thermal paste replacement typically resolves the issue completely. This is a particularly common fault in gaming laptops that have been used heavily over a number of years.

All laptop repairs carried out at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® are covered by a one-year warranty. This includes screen replacements, battery replacements, SSD upgrades, charging port repairs, keyboard replacements, and cleaning services. Faults caused by physical damage or liquid ingress after the repair are not covered. See our warranty page for the full terms.

In many cases, yes — data can often be recovered from a laptop that won’t boot, provided the storage drive itself has not failed completely. Bring your laptop into our Bournemouth store and our technicians will assess the drive and give you an honest picture of what is recoverable before any work begins.

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Don’t let a faulty laptop disrupt your work, study, or gaming. Bring your device into Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® and our expert team will have it diagnosed and repaired as quickly as possible. Walk-ins welcome, or book online to secure your preferred slot.