Guides
Straight answers about your laptop, eSIM and office IT
Practical guides from the team that repairs computers and runs IT for businesses in Lagos and Owerri. Short answer first, then the detail, and honest advice on when to bring it in.
Laptop repairs & care
Laptop repairs & care
Laptop won't turn on? What to check before you pay for repairs
Laptop dead, no lights, or lights on but a black screen? Safe checks you can do at home in 10 minutes, what each result means, and when to bring it in.
Read the guideHow much does laptop screen replacement cost in Lagos?
What decides laptop screen replacement cost in Lagos: size, resolution, touch, panel type and part source. How to get an accurate quote.
Read the guideLaptop battery replacement in Nigeria: signs, safety and what to expect
Signs your laptop battery needs replacing, how to check its health on Windows and Mac, why swollen batteries are dangerous, and what to expect.
Read the guideLiquid spilled on my laptop: what to do in the first 10 minutes
Spilled water, tea or a soft drink on your laptop? Step-by-step first aid, what not to do (rice, hair dryer, switching it on), and why speed matters.
Read the guideWhy is my laptop so slow? 7 safe checks before you pay for a repair
Seven safe checks for a slow Windows laptop: startup apps, storage, old hard drive, RAM, malware, updates and overheating. Plus when to upgrade.
Read the guideBuying a computer
Buying a computer
HDD vs SSD upgrade: is it worth it for an old laptop?
What an SSD upgrade changes, how to tell if your laptop has a hard drive, SATA vs NVMe, how files are moved, and when it isn't worth it.
Read the guideHow to check if a laptop is original before you buy in Nigeria
New or UK-used (tokunbo)? Check a laptop before you pay: serial and warranty, real specs, battery health, screen, ports and Windows licence.
Read the guideBest laptop for students and small businesses in Nigeria: how to choose
How to choose a laptop in Nigeria: processor, RAM, SSD, battery life for power cuts, new vs UK-used, and what students and businesses need.
Read the guideeSIM & travel data
eSIM & travel data
What is an eSIM, and does my phone support it?
An eSIM explained simply: how it works, why it helps Nigerians travelling abroad, which phones support it, and how to check yours in a minute.
Read the guideeSIM vs roaming vs buying a local SIM abroad: which is best for Nigerians travelling?
Roaming, a local SIM abroad or a travel eSIM? Compare cost control, convenience and keeping your Nigerian number, and pick the right one.
Read the guideHow to install and activate an eSIM on iPhone and Android
Step by step: install a travel eSIM on iPhone, Samsung or Pixel with a QR code, turn it on when you land, and fix common problems.
Read the guideIT for businesses
IT for businesses
Small business IT checklist for Nigerian offices
IT checklist for small offices in Nigeria: power protection, backups, passwords and 2FA, genuine software, business email, Wi-Fi and NDPA.
Read the guideHow to protect your business from ransomware
How ransomware gets into Nigerian offices, the steps that prevent it, and what to do in the first hour if your business is hit.
Read the guideHow we write these guides: they come from the repairs and IT work we do every week. We don't publish prices we can't stand behind, and we update a guide when things change. Read how we work. Software guides for the ENB business platform are in the software section.
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