Computer and laptop repair pricing in Dubai varies widely. A screen for a 5-year-old HP Pavilion is a cheap LCD part; the OLED panel on a Dell XPS 15 costs several times more before any labour. This guide goes through every common repair type, explains what drives the variation, and helps you decide when repair makes financial sense versus buying new.
Screen replacement cost by laptop type
| Screen type | Brands / models |
|---|---|
| Standard HD/FHD (non-touch) | HP Pavilion, Lenovo IdeaPad, Acer Aspire |
| FHD IPS (non-touch) | Dell Inspiron, HP EliteBook, Lenovo ThinkPad |
| FHD touch screen | HP Spectre, Dell XPS 13/15 touch, Surface Pro |
| QHD / 4K OLED | Dell XPS 15 OLED, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon |
| Gaming (144Hz+ FHD) | ASUS ROG, MSI, Razer Blade, Alienware |
Laptop screen types we replace, Dubai 2026
Battery replacement cost
| Device type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Budget laptop (HP Pavilion, Acer Aspire) | Standard cells, widely available |
| Business laptop (ThinkPad, EliteBook, Latitude) | OEM equivalent, BMS-matched |
| Premium / ultrabook (XPS, Spectre, ZenBook) | Slim form factor, adhesive-mounted |
| Gaming laptop (ROG, MSI, Razer) | High-capacity cells, model-specific |
| Desktop PC (CMOS/BIOS battery) | CR2032 replacement |
Laptop battery replacement, Dubai 2026
Keyboard and other hardware costs
| Repair type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Keyboard replacement (full assembly) | Gaming keyboards at the higher end |
| Motherboard repair (chip-level) | GPU fault, power circuit, cold solder |
| RAM upgrade (add/replace) | Includes cost of RAM module |
| SSD upgrade (250GB–1TB) | NVMe faster; includes data migration |
| Charging port repair | USB-C or barrel connector |
| Cooling fan replacement | Includes thermal paste reapplication |
| Thermal paste + cleaning | Fixes overheating, extends lifespan |
| Virus/malware removal | Includes security scan + cleanup |
| OS reinstall (Windows/Linux) | Includes licence activation |
Other laptop repairs, Dubai 2026
When repair is worth it vs buying new
| Scenario | Repair worth it? | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 year old laptop, single issue (screen/battery) | Yes | Repair costs far less than a replacement; machine runs full-speed software |
| 5+ year old budget laptop, motherboard failure | Usually no | Repair cost approaches or exceeds used replacement value |
| 3-year old business laptop, multiple issues | Case by case | Get a written quote and weigh it against what the laptop is worth |
| Gaming laptop under 3 years, GPU issue | Usually yes | Gaming laptops depreciate slowly; a new one costs AED 4,000+ |
| Any laptop with physical chassis damage + hardware fault | No | Compounding issues; invest in replacement |
Repair vs replace decision guide
Get a written quote before authorising any repair
Any reputable Dubai repair shop will diagnose for free and give you a written quote before touching your device. If a shop asks for payment before diagnosis or gives verbal-only estimates, walk away. At Azizi, diagnosis is always free and we send a written WhatsApp quote after assessment.
Computer or laptop repair in Dubai: free diagnosis
Bring your laptop or PC to IT Center Building in Bur Dubai or Concord Tower in Media City. Free diagnosis, written quote before any work, same-day service on most common repairs. 645 Google reviews, 90-day warranty. Mon–Sat 9am–7pm.







