Laptop hardware
The things that go wrong with laptops as they age. Most are software-fixable; a few mean it is time to replace a part. Each guide tells you which.
Cursor disappeared on Acer laptop
Pointer vanishes — the trackpad still works, you just cannot see where you are clicking. Three causes, one usually fixes it.
Gateway laptop will not turn on
No display, no fans, no LED. The five things to check before you assume the motherboard is dead.
Laptop screen flickering — causes and fixes
Driver, refresh rate, loose cable, or a dying inverter. How to tell which one in 60 seconds.