The Sharp PC-A280 may be out of production, but most faults on it can still be repaired. Our engineers work on older laptops as well as current models.
Screens, keyboards, power sockets, hard drives, fans and hinges are the parts that wear out first on an older laptop, and all of them can be repaired or replaced. Where the fault is on the motherboard itself, we repair it at component level.
- Overheating, fan and cleaning service
- Hinges, casing and cosmetic repair
- Windows repair, virus and malware removal
- Battery replacement
- Screen and backlight repair
- Keyboard and trackpad replacement
- Power socket and charging faults
- Motherboard repair at component level
Every repair starts with a £45 + VAT assessment. We strip the laptop down and troubleshoot it at the bench, which takes time, and then quote before any chargeable work goes ahead. If the files matter more than the laptop itself, we can also recover the data from a drive that has failed.

Typical repair pricing
| Repair | Price |
|---|---|
| Tear-down assessment and troubleshooting | £45 + VAT |
| Standard laptop screen | from £165 + VAT |
| Standard laptop keyboard | from £145 + VAT |
| Standard laptop trackpad | from £145 + VAT |
| General service and repair | £185 + VAT |
| Basic motherboard repair | £185 + VAT |
| Complex motherboard repair | from £450 + VAT |
| Data recovery | See data recovery pricing |
Prices exclude VAT. “From” prices are starting prices, and the final cost depends on the exact model and the parts needed. See the full price list for every service.
Getting it to us
- Drop it off at our workshop, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Directions.
- Arrange a pickup by phone or email. How pickups work.
- Post it from anywhere in the UK. How mail-in repairs work.
Got a Sharp PC-A280 that needs repairing? Call 020 7237 6805 or Get a free quote