Computer repair often involves taking your computer into a store and leaving it with them while they fix the problem, or else shipping it back to the manufacturer either for repair or replacement. Often times “fixing” your computer involves wiping it clean and restoring it to its factory defaults — because that is quicker and easier than troubleshooting and fixing the problem — which results in the loss of your personal data and any programs you’ve installed. Fortunately, many computer repairs and maintenance tasks are simple enough that you can do them yourself with a little instruction. A computer repair manual can help you to keep your computer running at peak performance, while at the same time saving you time and money. This article will help you find a repair manual for your computer. Dell has service manuals available for many models at Support.Dell.com. Once you select your model, you’ll be able to see what documentation is available — there may be a user’s guide, a quick reference guide, and a service manual, either as HTML or PDF files. For Lenovo computers, you can often find several different manuals on the Lenovo website, depending on your computer’s model. Some manuals that may be available include the hardware replacement guide, hardware maintenance manual, user guide, quick reference guide, and upgrade instructions. You may also see updates or notices about your model, if there are any. If you can’t find a repair manual for your Lenovo computer on the Lenovo website, take a look at Laptop-Repair.Info. This site has two sections on troubleshooting Lenovo ThinkPads (part 1 and part 2) as well as general repair information for laptops and desktop computers. You’ll find troubleshooting tips for motherboards, screens, batteries, hard drives, and power jacks, among other things. Check the sidebar for a complete list of topics. Laptop-Repair.Info also has repair manuals for certain HP and Compaq computers. These manuals are available in PDF form. If you don’t see a service manual for your HP or Compaq computer here, visit HP’s Self Repair Services Media Library. There you’ll find videos on removing and replacing parts, a part locator for your computer, and diagnostics help. (The exact options available for each model will vary.) You might also want to look into HP’s self-repair program, where you can get parts yourself rather than having to ship your computer back to HP to have it services. Another site where you can find computer repair and service manuals is eServiceInfo.com. You’ll have to search for your model, but the site has manuals and other information such as parts lists for HP, Dell, Sony, and Apple computers, among other brands. The files may be downloadable as Adobe documents or as RAR files, so be sure you have a way to open and read them. For eMachines computers, some helpful guides can be found at Repair4Laptop.org. These are not full repair manuals, but you can find disassembly and replacement instructions for various eMachines models. Apple users can check AppleRepairManuals.com to try to find a repair manual for your computer. The official Apple manuals have all been deleted, but you can find many manuals and guides uploaded by other Apple users. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society