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Laptop Running Slow? Here’s What to Do Newport
Is your laptop crawling along? These are the most common causes and what our Newport team can do to fix it fast.
- Walk-ins welcome
- Same day repairs
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12Month warranty
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Great experience. Even though I walked in off the street with no advance notice, they fixed my phone, including getting parts, with a new microphone and battery in 3 hours. It was a reasonable price and the quality...
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Very friendly and informative, service was completed quickly and the cost very reasonable. They were also very honest in advising me an upgrade was an unnecessary expense.
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I must say that this shop is fantastic, the owner, Mike, is extremely knowlegable, helpful, patient, kind and someone I'd spend a few hours with in the pub. Excellent service and dealing with someone whose priority is not...
Google reviewA slow laptop is one of the most common tech support calls we receive at Microsmith in Newport. The good news is that most cases are fixable — and often same-day.
Common Reasons Your Laptop Is Slow
- Too many startup programmes — software that loads on boot drags everything down
- Full or near-full hard drive — Windows and macOS need breathing room to operate
- Old hard drive (HDD) — upgrading to an SSD is the single biggest performance boost you can make
- Not enough RAM — especially noticeable when switching between apps or using a browser with many tabs
- Malware or background processes — rogue software consuming CPU and memory
- Overheating — a laptop that throttles itself due to heat will feel painfully slow
What We Do
When you bring your laptop to Microsmith, we run a full diagnostic to pinpoint the cause. Common fixes include SSD upgrades, RAM upgrades, thermal paste replacement, malware removal, and OS optimisation. We offer a free quote before any work begins so there are no surprises.
Serving Newport, Gwent & Cwmbran
Based in Newport, we provide fast laptop repair and tech support across Gwent and Cwmbran. Same-day service is available on most upgrades.
Laptop Running Slow? Here’s What to Do repair details in Newport
Laptop Support
Tell us the fault and we will confirm the repair options before any work begins.
Same Day
We will confirm parts availability and timescale before booking the repair in.
12 Months
Repairs include parts and labour warranty unless we tell you otherwise before work begins.
From £29
Clear pricing confirmed before any repair work starts.
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Why choose Microsmith for device repairs in Newport?
Free quote, no obligation
We inspect the fault and confirm pricing before any work starts.
Fast turnaround
Many common repairs are completed quickly when parts are available.
12-month warranty
Repairs are backed by a parts and labour warranty for peace of mind.
Newport repair centre
Visit the workshop, call us, or book online for the quickest route.
Laptop Running Slow? Here’s What to Do repair FAQs
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is needed for most workshop repairs. You can also use the online form so we know what to expect.
Will you quote before repairing it?
Yes. We confirm pricing and repair options before any work begins.
How long will the repair take?
Same Day is the typical guide for this repair, subject to parts availability and the exact fault.
Is the repair covered by warranty?
This Laptop Running Slow? Here’s What to Do repair is listed with a 12 Months warranty unless we advise otherwise before work begins.
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Tell us what needs repairing and we will confirm the best next step before any work begins.
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