Computer won't turn on
No lights, no fans, or power for a second then nothing at all.
- Power supply and wall-power path
- RAM seating and motherboard response
- Storage detection and POST behaviour
PC & Mac · Hardware + Software
Blue screens, slow startups, virus pop-ups or a desktop that won't power on — Phone Repair & More diagnoses Windows PCs and Macs across nine Florida stores, then tells you plainly whether the smart move is a repair, an upgrade or a replacement.
You approve a clear quote before any work starts, and your data stays the priority from intake to pickup.
Storage health, power delivery and thermals are tested before any part is quoted.
Start with the symptom
Most "mystery" computer faults trace back to three things: storage health, heat, or a software conflict. Recognise your symptom below and we'll tell you what we check first.
No lights, no fans, or power for a second then nothing at all.
Long boots, spinning cursors, apps that hang on simple tasks.
Ads on every page, a browser homepage you didn't set, new toolbars.
Stop codes, restart cycles, or Windows repair that never completes.
Loud fans, hot casing, or the machine cutting out under load.
Clicking noises, drives that vanish, folders that stopped opening.
Before you keep restarting it: if the drive is clicking or grinding, or you suspect a liquid spill, repeated power-ons can turn a recoverable fault into a permanent one. Bring it in and let us evaluate it cold.
Free 30-second triage
This is the same order of checks our technicians follow at intake. It won't replace a hands-on diagnostic, but it will tell you what a fair evaluation should cover.
A dead machine is usually a power-delivery problem, not a dead computer. We work from the wall inward so you don't pay for a part that was never faulty.
Likely outcome: power supply replacement, RAM reseat or swap, or a board-level assessment with a clear repair-versus-replace recommendation.
Slowness is measurable. We test rather than guess, because a tune-up on a dying drive is money you'd rather not spend twice.
Likely outcome: an SSD upgrade (usually the single biggest speed change), a RAM increase, or a software tune-up if the hardware is healthy.
Crashes have a cause you can find. The stop code narrows it down; testing confirms it.
Likely outcome: driver rollback, RAM or drive replacement, or a repair install that keeps your files where the operating system itself is damaged.
Heat is the quiet killer of desktops and laptops alike. It shortens component life long before it causes an obvious failure.
Likely outcome: a cooling service (clean, fan service, fresh thermal paste), a fan replacement, or a power-supply recommendation for upgraded systems.
This is the one case where doing nothing is the best first move. Every extra power-on of a failing drive can reduce what's recoverable.
Likely outcome: a recovery evaluation with a clear yes/no/maybe, and a written quote before anything is attempted. See what drives recovery cost.
Computer repairs and services
We service Windows PCs, Apple Macs, all-in-ones, custom builds and gaming desktops. Part availability varies by configuration, and we confirm it at intake.
Pop-ups, hijacked browsers, unwanted programs and the settings they leave behind.
The parts that actually move the needle, fitted and tested properly.
Windows and macOS problems that a reinstall alone won't reliably solve.
For machines that are healthy underneath but buried in startup load.
Getting your files somewhere safe, then keeping them that way.
Spills need inspection, not optimism. Corrosion keeps working after the spill dries.
Two machines, two repair paths
The symptoms overlap. The economics don't. A desktop that's slow is almost always worth upgrading; a six-year-old ultrabook with a failing board often isn't.
Standard parts mean a desktop can often be brought back to current-generation responsiveness for a fraction of replacement cost.
Soldered memory and storage limit what can be upgraded, which makes an accurate diagnosis the difference between a good repair and wasted money.
Working on a portable machine specifically? Our laptop repair page covers screens, batteries, charging ports and hinges in detail.
How computer repair works
Bring the computer and its power cable. If it still boots, back up anything critical first — or tell us what matters most and we'll prioritise it.
We establish what you actually need: boot again, run faster, recover files, or stop crashing. The goal shapes the repair.
At intakePower, storage health, memory and thermal behaviour are tested so the cause is confirmed rather than assumed.
No chargeYou get options and a clear price, including the repair-versus-replace view. Nothing proceeds until you say yes.
You decideWe complete the work and verify with practical tests — boot, updates, browsing and sustained performance.
Warranty up to 90 daysWarranty: completed computer repairs carry a warranty of up to 90 days. The exact term depends on the repair type and the part used, and your store confirms it in writing at intake.
Transparent starting prices
These are starting prices for the most commonly requested repairs. Desktop and custom-build quotes are confirmed after evaluation, because configuration changes the work involved.
| Model | Screen repair | Battery | Charging port | Water damage | Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air 13″ (A2681) | Starts at $360 | $99.99 | Starts at $65 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Air 13″ (A2337) | Starts at $349.99 | $99.99 | Starts at $65 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Pro 13″ (A2338) | Starts at $349.99 | $99.99 | Starts at $65 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Pro 16″ (A2485) | $729.99 | $99.99 | Starts at $65 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Pro 16″ (A2141) | Starts at $649.99 | $99.99 | Starts at $65 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Pro Retina 15″ (A1398) | Starts at $449.99 | $99.99 | Starts at $65 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
Model identifiers are printed on the underside of the chassis. Not sure which you have? Bring it in — identification is part of the free diagnostic.
| Brand | Screen repair | Battery | Charging port | Water damage | Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Starts at $135 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Dell | Starts at $135 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| HP | Starts at $135 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Microsoft Surface | Starts at $135 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Asus | Starts at $135 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Acer | Starts at $135 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Samsung | Starts at $135 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Toshiba | Starts at $135 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Gateway | Starts at $200 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| MSI | Starts at $200 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Razer | Starts at $200 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Alienware | Starts at $250 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
| Sony | Starts at $250 | $89.99 | Starts at $59.99 | Free diagnostic | $49.99 |
Screen pricing varies with panel type — touch, high-refresh and OLED panels cost more than standard IPS. Your exact quote is confirmed at intake.
| Service | Starting price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic | Free | Power, storage health, memory and thermal testing before any quote. |
| Software service | $49.99 | Virus removal, OS repair, driver conflicts, startup and tune-up work. |
| Liquid damage assessment | Free diagnostic | Corrosion inspection and a realistic recover / repair / replace answer. |
| Hardware repair & upgrades | Quoted after evaluation | PSU, RAM, SSD, GPU, cooling and board-level assessment. |
| Data recovery evaluation | Quoted case by case | Feasibility assessment before anything is attempted on the drive. |
Desktop and custom-build work is quoted after evaluation because component choice, case layout and cooling design all change the labour involved. Parts pricing is shown to you before approval.
Prices vary with the exact model, configuration and damage severity, and are confirmed during intake. Want an instant estimate first? Use the repair cost calculator.
Why customers choose us
Independent repair should mean better answers, not cheaper guesses. That starts with confirming the fault before anything is ordered.
We start from your goal, not from a parts list. The most likely cause is confirmed by testing before we recommend labour or components, and you get a clear estimate with options.
Every machine is re-tested before pickup — boot, updates, browsing and sustained performance — so a fix that only holds for an hour never leaves the bench.
Most hardware repairs don't require wiping anything. Tell us what's irreplaceable at intake and we'll work around it, and back it up first where that's possible.
From Spring Hill to Davenport, the same standards apply: free diagnostic, approval before work, and a warranty of up to 90 days on completed repairs.
Computer repair across Florida
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Computer repair FAQ
Short, direct answers. If yours isn't here, call your nearest store — we'd rather answer it than have you guess.
Yes. We service Windows PCs and Apple Macs, covering both hardware repairs and software troubleshooting, including desktops, all-in-ones, laptops and custom-built systems. Phone Repair & More is an independent repair service and is not authorized by Apple.
Software services start at $49.99 and the diagnostic is free. Hardware repair cost depends on the model and the part — laptop screens start at $135 for most Windows brands and $349.99 for common MacBook models. Desktops and custom builds are quoted after evaluation. You always see the price before any work begins.
Many software services and common upgrades are completed the same day. Hardware repairs can take one to two business days, or longer if a part has to be ordered. We confirm an expected timeline after the diagnostic, before you approve the work.
Completed computer repairs carry a warranty of up to 90 days. The exact term depends on the repair type and the part used — for example, a component replacement and a software service are not covered on identical terms. Your store confirms the applicable warranty in writing when you approve the quote.
Yes. We remove malware where removal is feasible, reduce startup load, and check storage health. If the slowness is hardware-driven rather than software-driven, we'll say so — an SSD upgrade is usually the single biggest speed improvement available to an older machine, and a tune-up on a failing drive is money spent twice.
Often, yes — it depends on the drive's condition and the type of failure. If the drive is clicking, grinding or disappearing from the system, stop powering the computer on and bring it in. Repeated attempts can reduce what's recoverable. We evaluate feasibility and quote before anything is attempted. See what affects recovery cost.
Repair or upgrade usually wins when the machine is relatively recent, one component has failed, and an SSD or RAM change solves the actual complaint. Replacement makes more sense when several major components are failing at once, when repair cost approaches the machine's current value, or when the hardware can't meet your needs even after upgrades. We give you both numbers so you can decide.
Yes. We diagnose custom builds and help with storage, RAM, cooling, power-supply and component upgrades. What's possible depends on your exact parts and configuration, so bring the machine in and we'll confirm the options during the free diagnostic.
Bring the computer and its power cable or adapter — charging and power tests are much faster with the original. For desktops, the tower alone is usually enough unless the problem involves the display. Note anything that changed recently: a drop, a spill, a Windows update, a new peripheral. If the machine still boots, back up what matters first.
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