Closing PCNix Operations

Dear friends, After nearly two decades of personable and quality IT services repairing your computers and solving many problems, I have decided to wrap things up for PCNix. This decision didn’t come easily as my dear clients will be missed. Over the years I have made many great friends with my customers and have met […] The post Closing PCNix Operations first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 12 June 2024 | 12:33 pm

Covid-19 Response

In recent weeks, we have seen a heightened level of concern related to the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We recognize that this may be an unsettling time and want to provide an update on the actions PCNix is taking to safeguard the health and well-being of our customers, our employees and their families. Face […] The post Covid-19 Response first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 24 March 2020 | 9:02 pm

Asus GL502VS Upgrade and Repair

We worked on this gorgeous laptop upgrading it from a smaller NVME SSD to 1TB Samsung EVO Plus. Very easy to work with, memory swaps and drive swaps are simple process. Watch the video and if you need help repairing or upgrading your Asus ROG machine, give us a call at; 416-223-2525 Asus GL502V video […] The post Asus GL502VS Upgrade and Repair first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 18 June 2019 | 11:32 am

How to open WD My Book Essential USB 3.0 1.5TB

Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to open a Western Digital My Book Essential USB 3.0 1.5TB version of the external hard drive. We opened this hard drive for purposes of data recovery at our office and ultimately ended up replacing the board in order to get the data out, successfully. Things needed: […] The post How to open WD My Book Essential USB 3.0 1.5TB first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 5 January 2018 | 10:23 pm

Replace LED LCD screen on Sony Vaio VPCZ1

How to replace LED screen on Sony Vaio VPCZ1 ultrabook Ultrabooks are the new thing, these computers are extremely thin and pack a lot of power. This particular Sony Vaio VPCZ1 computer was loaded with a 128BG SSD hard drive, Core 15 CPU and a hybrid dedicated video card. The computer is blazing fast, the […] The post Replace LED LCD screen on Sony Vaio VPCZ1 first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 5 January 2018 | 10:20 pm

How-to HP DV7 heatsink service

How to service HP DV7 to repair overheating issues HP is one of the top computer manufacturers so we see many computers and laptops made by the company. One of the most common problems our clients ask about is computer overheating and shutting down. Here you can see and follow the entire process of disassembling, […] The post How-to HP DV7 heatsink service first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 5 January 2018 | 10:16 pm

Samsung R480 AC DC power jack replacement

Computer: Samsung R480 Work Order: No power, DC jack short circuit. Jack repair or replacement. Warning: At 2:25 in this Laptop DC Jack Repair video where keyboard/cover is being removed. We chose to not remove the keyboard but unplug the cables from underneath. Take extra care when prying upper cover not to pull on it […] The post Samsung R480 AC DC power jack replacement first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 5 January 2018 | 10:07 pm

Toshiba Satellite L745D overheating repair

Computer: Toshiba Satellite L745D Work Order: Laptop gets extremely hot on the left side and shuts off. Temperature Readings: Over 89 degrees celsius Disclaimer: Perform service at your own risk. Read the entire page for warnings and cautions before commencing work.   Caution: At 2:43 in the video, please take extra care when removing cables. […] The post Toshiba Satellite L745D overheating repair first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 5 January 2018 | 10:00 pm

Dell XPS L401X short circuit touchpad fix

Computer: Dell XPS L401X Where: 3119 Sheppard Ave. E. Toronto, ON M1T3J7 Problem: Short circuit on the button board going to motherboard. Touchpad not working. Caution: Always use proper grounding equipment like heel grounder and anti-static mat. If ESD protection is not available, then use a wrist band. Remove all screws from the bottom of […] The post Dell XPS L401X short circuit touchpad fix first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 5 January 2018 | 9:54 pm

What can I do to prevent Spyware?

One of the most common questions asked is how to prevent Spyware from infecting a computer, symptoms of an infection and possible remedy. Spyware is a type of malware (malicious software) installed on computers that collects information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user and can be […] The post What can I do to prevent Spyware? first appeared on Computer Repair Specialist in Toronto - PCNix.

Posted on: 5 January 2018 | 9:49 pm