Motherboard repair in Cambridge & Dagenham
We repair laptop, PC and console motherboards at component level in our own workshops, including liquid damage, no-power and no-display faults. We diagnose first, then agree the next step with you.
- Liquid spillage and corrosion damage
- No power, no display and short-circuit faults
- Laptops, desktop PCs, PS5 and Xbox consoles
- Diagnostics in 2 to 4 hours, advanced diagnostics up to 24 hours
Signs your motherboard may need repair
The cause is not always the board, which is why we test before we recommend anything.
It will not switch on
No lights, no fans, no charging light. It could be the charger or battery, but a power fault on the board is a common cause.
Liquid has been spilled
Coffee, tea, water or juice. Corrosion keeps spreading after a spill, so switch it off and bring it in quickly.
No picture, or it restarts in a loop
The screen stays black, or the device powers up but shows nothing, gets stuck on a logo or keeps restarting.
Heat or sudden shutdowns
Overheating, a burning smell or random shutdowns can point to a failing component on the board.
How our motherboard repair works
A clear process, handled by our own engineers.
1. Book a diagnostic check
By appointment at our Cambridge or Dagenham workshop. Tell us what happened and what the device is doing.
2. Diagnostics
Diagnostics usually take 2 to 4 hours, and advanced diagnostics up to 24 hours. A diagnostic fee may apply and is agreed with you before any work starts.
3. Report and quote
We send a report with your quote, including proof-of-work photos, measurements and test results, so you can decide whether the repair is worth it.
4. Repair and test
If you go ahead, we repair the board at component level and test the device before you collect it.
Advanced diagnostics for motherboards
Here is a motherboard on our workbench, with the magnified view on the monitor behind it. Our engineers use advanced diagnostics to find exactly what is wrong.
- Diagnostics usually take 2 to 4 hours, and advanced diagnostics up to 24 hours
- Repairs at component level, including liquid damage and dead boards
- A diagnostic fee may apply and is agreed with you before any work starts
What we repair
If it has a board and it can be repaired, ask us.
Laptops
Windows, Apple and Linux laptops, including liquid-damaged and no-power laptops.
Desktop and gaming PCs
Motherboard faults in office PCs, gaming PCs and workstations.
PS5 and Xbox consoles
HDMI port replacement and damaged pad and track repair. PS5 repairs · Xbox repairs
Other electronics
Not on the list? Send us the make and model and tell us what it is doing, and we will say whether we can help.
Spilled something? What to do first
General advice that gives the repair the best chance.
- Switch it off straight away. Do not leave it running.
- Unplug the charger and any accessories, and remove the battery if it is removable.
- Do not try to switch it on or charge it to see if it still works.
- Do not use a hairdryer or put it in rice. Heat can cause more damage, and rice does not remove corrosion.
- Contact us quickly. Corrosion keeps spreading, so speed matters.
Liquid damage we see on laptop motherboards
Photos from our workbench and microscope. Click any photo to enlarge it.
Real repairs from our workbench
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Motherboard repair questions
Straight answers to what customers ask us most.
How long does a motherboard repair take?
Diagnostics usually take 2 to 4 hours, and advanced diagnostics can take up to 24 hours. How long the repair itself takes depends on the fault and on whether parts are needed. We will give you an estimate with your quote.
How much does a motherboard repair cost?
The cost depends on the fault, so we diagnose first. A diagnostic fee may apply and is agreed with you before any work starts. We then send a report with a clear quote, so you can decide whether the repair is worth it.
Can a laptop or PC that had liquid spilled on it be repaired?
Often it can, but it depends on how much damage the liquid has done. Corrosion keeps spreading after a spill, so the sooner you switch the device off and bring it in, the better the chances.
Do you repair games console motherboards?
Yes. We repair PS5 and Xbox consoles, including HDMI port replacement and damaged pad and track repair. See our PS5 and Xbox repair pages for more detail.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Our workshops in Cambridge and Dagenham work by appointment, so please call, WhatsApp or book online first.
What if my data matters most?
A motherboard repair does not need us to look at your files. If your data is the priority, tell us when you book and we can also advise on data recovery.
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Visit us
Visits are by appointment, so please call or message us first.
Fulbourn, Cambridge
CamLife 4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, CB21 5XE
Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm
Weekends 7am to 7pm
Mill Road, Cambridge
163-167 Mill Road, CB1 3AN
Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm
Weekends 10am to 8pm
Dagenham
48 Northfield Road, RM9 5UR
Every day 7am to 9pm
Weekends and bank holidays 8am to 9pm
Dead, damaged or not switching on?
Book a diagnostic check, or call or message us and we will help.
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