No power or no lights
Power supply, mains lead, switch, motherboard input and front-panel wiring are checked first.
Desktop PC repair Birmingham
Desktop PC Repair in Birmingham
Diagnosis and repair for tower PCs, workstations and gaming desktops with no power, no display, restarting, overheating or slow performance.
Free general diagnosis · Quote before work · No Fix, No Fee on repair labour
Technician repairing a desktop PC at the PC Repair Guru workshop in Birmingham.
Free general diagnosisSpecialist data-recovery assessment may differ
Quote before workNo chargeable repair without approval
Typical turnaroundUsually 1 to 3 working days
Appointments onlySmall Heath workshop and Birmingham call-outs
Desktop PC repair Birmingham
A desktop can fail for more than one reason
The PSU, motherboard, graphics card, RAM, storage, cooling and Windows all need checking before a replacement part is guessed. A desktop that seems dead may still only have one local fault.
Desktop PC displaying BIOS information during hardware testing in Birmingham.
Fans spin but no display
Graphics output, monitor, RAM, cables and motherboard startup can all cause this symptom.
Random restarts
Heat, PSU instability, memory errors, BIOS issues or Windows faults may need investigation.
Overheating or loud fans
Dust, blocked airflow, failed cooling and old thermal paste are common desktop problems.
Very slow desktop
Startup load, malware, a failing hard drive and no SSD can all make a PC feel unusable.
Beeps or error lights
POST codes and diagnostic lights can point toward memory, graphics or motherboard faults.
Diagnosis before replacement
Do not guess the part before testing
A desktop fault may sit in the power supply, graphics card, RAM, storage, cooling or motherboard. Testing the external causes first protects both the device and the budget.
If the PC has liquid damage, a burning smell, sparks or repeated clicking, stop powering it on and arrange an assessment. That gives the best chance of preventing wider damage.
- External power, leads and power switch
- PSU output and board input
- Memory, storage and GPU testing
- Cooling, dust and temperature checks
- Windows, drivers and startup behaviour
Desktop motherboard and graphics card on the PC Repair Guru bench for testing.
How repairs are handled
From first call to final testing
- 1
Call or WhatsApp
Tell us the desktop model, symptoms and whether it is a workshop job or a call-out.
- 2
Diagnosis
We test the likely causes and identify the most practical repair route. General fault diagnosis is free.
- 3
Clear quote
You get the options and price before any chargeable work starts.
- 4
Repair and testing
Approved work is completed and the relevant functions are checked before return.
Related repair services
More help for the same device or fault
Motherboard repairs
Board-level diagnosis for power, charging, liquid, short-circuit and component faults where repair is practical.
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Graphics-card repairs
Useful when the desktop powers on but has artefacts, crashes or no display under load.
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Computer will not turn on
No-power and no-display faults often sit beside desktop PSU, BIOS, RAM or startup problems.
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PC overheating repairs
Fans, dust, thermal paste and airflow issues can cause thermal throttling and shutdowns.
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SSD upgrades and cloning
Ideal when a desktop feels slow, a drive is aging or Windows needs a better storage path.
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Gaming PC repairs
Gaming desktops need extra attention for cooling, stability, graphics and power delivery.
View serviceFrequently asked questions
Before you arrange the repair
Do you repair desktop gaming PCs and office towers?
Yes. Desktop PCs, workstations and gaming towers are tested for power, display, cooling, storage, memory and component faults.
Can you fix a desktop that turns on but has no display?
Yes. The monitor, cable, graphics card, RAM and motherboard startup all need checking before a part is replaced.
Does restarting always mean the motherboard has failed?
No. Heat, a power supply fault, storage issues, memory errors or Windows problems can create the same symptom.
Will I lose my files if the desktop needs repair?
Not necessarily. Storage is assessed separately, and important files are protected wherever possible before any chargeable work begins.
Should I bring the whole tower or just the faulty part?
Bring the tower, monitor and any unusual leads or adapters if possible. That helps prove whether the fault is in the PC, display or power path.
Speak to a technician
Tell us what lights, fans or sounds appear
Those details help distinguish PSU, graphics, motherboard or Windows issues before the desktop is moved.