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/ By Jonathan Hawkins / Computers / 0 Comments

Who Can I Call For Computer Repair in Fredericksburg VA?

Finding a reliable and trustworthy computer repair specialist in Fredericksburg, VA isn’t really very difficult- as long as you’re looking the right way, anyway. Opening up the phone book and calling the guy closest to you is probably not going to be your best bet, but you could get lucky. Taking your computer or laptop to Best Buy for a fix is fine, if you’re looking to spend more money than you probably need to, and are willing to wait up to two weeks to get your computer back. As a person who values their time and money, and who hates to be without their laptop, I wouldn’t trust any computer repair service in Fredericksburg without first checking out what their customers have to say. Luckily for you, I have already done the research, and I have read the customer reviews, and the guys I’m going to call are the ones at RockIT Repairs.

RockIT Repairs comes “HIGHLY recommended!!” by Rob Rickens, one of their happy customers. Their experienced professionals “Fixed my laptop screen for less than half of what Dell wanted to charge.” RockIT Repairs is rapidly becoming known for their affordable computer repair services in Fredericksburg, VA, and their customers are thrilled! “They fixed my iPad screen for half of what apple costs!” raves customer Rebecca Pemberton. Okay, so we have a winner in the cost department- RockIT Repairs takes it for affordable computer repair in Fredericksburg, VA!

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Now, affordability is key when it comes to finding the right computer repair guys, but what about time? My time is precious, too, and I certainly don’t want to be without my computer for very long. Can RockIT Repairs meet my speed needs? “Thank you for your fast fix,” says Lauren Bailey Lewis, “And great customer service and friendly staff! Will definitely recommend to anyone in need of repair!” That is exactly the kind of customer review that you hope to find when researching computer repair in Fredericksburg, VA. When customers have things to say like, “AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME, local business – Professional and polite, nicest guys around!” like Jennifer Omundson did, you know you’ve found the right place.

For my dollar, and my time, RockIT Repairs is my choice for any type of computer repair in Fredericksburg, VA. The bonus? They fix cell phones, tablets, and LCD touchscreens, and they complete most of those repairs in under an hour.

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Samsung Galaxy SIV S4 Front Glass Replacement & Repair Service

With the new Samsung Galaxy S4 flying off the shelves at an alarming rate, it is not hard to believe that we are seeing more customers bringing them to us with cracked screens.  We do the front glass replacement on all models including but not limited to the Samsung Galaxy S4 M919, L720, i545 & i9500. The phone is currently offered through Sprint, T-Mobile & AT&T. If you are just looking to see which carrier to go with if you are thinking about purchasing a S4 here is a great article.

If you need a S4 front glass replacement on the Samsung Galaxy S4 we can do the repair for only $99.99(this is for our double sided adhesive option – we do Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive for only $139.99!) That includes rush repair(same day receive, fix and ship)  and free return shipping via USPS priority 2 day with tracking. If you send the device to us via UPS or FedEx we can repair and ship the device back out to you the same day we receive! Now that is RockIT Fast! if you want to send us you galaxy s4 for a mail in repair please go to our mail in cell phone repair page and print out the form and follow the on-page instructions for mailing and packaging your Galaxy S4. If you have any questions or concerns you can call us directly at 540-412-8824 or email us at [email protected].

Here is our S4 repair video. Prior to this video the unit was heated using our SMD rework station to ensure the lcd does not break when separating the three layers of glass, digitizer and lcd.  This is a very advanced repair and only one of our techs works  on the S3, S4 and Samsung Note and Note II models. I do not recommend this repair for a beginner. Try at your own risk or have our expert tech repair the device.

*updated 11/26/13: Here is a video that shows us applying LOCA to our glass replacement on a Samsung Galaxy S4

(We always recommend using liquid optical adhesive when getting your S4 cracked glass repaired as it provides the most accurate back to OEM feel and look) (Without LOCA you will have glare issues and issues when pressing hard on your screen)

/ By Jonathan Hawkins / Laptops / 0 Comments

Can My Laptop Screen Be Repaired?

If you’re reading this right now, chances are good that you (or someone you like enough to be Google-ing stuff for) are familiar with the feelings of panic and dread that accompany the discovery of any type of damage to your laptop’s screen. Thoughts of new laptop prices begin rushing through your head, followed closely by more thoughts, loudly reminding you of what an astronomical amount of money that is, and about how you really can’t afford that right now, and about how maybe if you had been more careful, could you have prevented this whole messy and terrible situation. Your anguish and distress are totally understandable. I mean, what good is a laptop, really, without its screen?

Luckily, cracked laptop screens are totally fixable. If your broken laptop still happens to be under warranty, then you can probably send it back to its maker for repairs, as long as the type of damage inflicted upon your laptop is covered. Accidental damage is not often covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, so if your screen just cracked during the course of regular laptop use, you’re probably covered. But unless you live near one of their stores, you’ll have to mail it to them, and the repair and delivery time usually takes around two weeks. If it was an outside force that, through cause-and-effect, resulted in your laptop screen getting shattered, then you can still send it to the manufacturer for repair. It’s still going to take approximately two weeks through the mail, only now you’re probably being charged almost what your laptop is worth.

Your best bet in this situation is finding a local electronics repair shop to perform the replacement for you. Small businesses tend to have much better customer service than corporate manufacturers, and their prices are usually much more reasonable. Plus, your total turnaround time will probably be closer to two days, instead of the two weeks it would take if you sent it back to the manufacturer. You’ll save time and money with you hometown shop, and they will see you and your problem as more than just a number.

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The Jolla Smartphone & What is Sailfish OS?

A brand-spanking new smartphone hit the stage for its first public viewing yesterday, with release dates beginning later this year in Europe. Created by a group of former Nokia employees, the Jolla features an “open” operating system called Sailfish OS, formerly Nokia’s Meego system. There are no navigational buttons- Jolla’s interface  is controlled by finger swipes and gestures.

The ability to use 4G networks and run Android apps is a big selling point, as are the 4.5 inch touchscreen display and removable back panel called The Other Half, which interacts with Sailfish, actually changing its form and function while installed. The Other Half comes in different colors.

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The Jolla features a dual core processor, an 8 megapixel camera, and a user-replaceable battery. Debuting first in Europe, more information will be released as we move closer to the release date.

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What is the New HTC Myst Facebook Phone?

Well, yet another smartphone leak has hit the streets and is exciting all- well, at least some of the populace. The new HTC Myst, which is being being touted in the rumor mill as the new “Facebook phone”, is all lined up to be the next mid-priced smartphone wonder (if you consider a smartphone with a Facebook app a “wonder” at this point in the game) of 21st century modern human communication and socialization. Unless, of course, the Myst’s debut plays out as it did for the its forebears, HTC’s Salsa (the smartphone formerly known as ChaCha) and Status, the original “Facebook phones”… Oh, you don’t remember them?

If you’re the kind of person that tends to get more excited about facts, figures, and details than you do about checking out what those couple of serial status updaters on your Facebook friends list have posted in the last five minutes, you may be pleased to learn that the HTC Myst is allegedly in possession of Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (runs an Android OS, duh.) which will reach your eyeballs via a 4.3 inch screen on which text, images, and yes, even video will be presented to you at a resolution of 1,280×720-pixels, or 320ppi, if you’re into the whole brevity thing. Front and back cameras are 5 mega-pixel and 1.6 mega-pixels, respectively. The core is dual(1.5GHz), the G is 4 if you can get it that is – 1GB RAM and 16GB memory. No microSD card slot. None whatsoever.

It remains to be seen exactly what features have led to it being nicknamed the “Facebook Phone”, besides the rumors of preloaded Facebook and Instagram apps (HTC coyly continues neither confirming nor denying the rumors). One can only speculate as to the untold ways this device could bring about a brave new world of socialization. Some have said that using Facebook will become so quick and easy that it could potentially revolutionize the nature of social networking as we currently know it. Others have speculated that it probably just won’t work very well.

It has been said in some circles that the very idea of a Facebook phone is inane, and that the Myst will be a very impressive addition to a long line of absurdly over-hyped status symbols that take up too much space in the pockets of the bourgeoisie. The anticipation is palpable, and both the early adopters and the skeptics are frothingly
eager to sink their teeth in to whatever HTC has to offer them with the Myst. The real, final truth of it all will be determined in the arena of technological fisticuffs. Your days on the fence are numbered.