Signs your IBM ThinkPad i Series needs this repair
- Dead laptop after a power cut or surge
- Won't charge with a working charger
- Short circuits after liquid damage
- Blank or scrambled picture on an undamaged screen
- Ports that have stopped working
- Boards other shops said were beyond repair
How we fix your IBM ThinkPad i Series
Using schematics, a microscope and test equipment, we trace the fault to the failed part, whether that's a MOSFET, capacitor, fuse, power controller or connector.
We replace it with a matching part, test the board under load and check everything works before you collect your IBM ThinkPad i Series.
How long it takes
How long a component repair takes depends on the parts needed. We confirm the timescale with your quote before starting.
Good to know: If your laptop died after a spill, don't keep trying to switch it on. Power running through a wet board causes more damage.
IBM's lower-cost ThinkPad line for home and small-office buyers from 1998 to 2002, some of it built by Acer and numbered from 1200 to 1800. More about the IBM ThinkPad i Series
Common questions
Why not just replace the motherboard?
Replacement boards for many models are expensive or no longer made. Component repair keeps your original board working at a lower cost.
Can every board be repaired?
Most boards can be repaired. If yours is too badly damaged, we'll tell you and quote for a replacement board instead.