Pavilion fan screaming? Envy screen cracked? EliteBook refusing to boot? Whatever your HP laptop is doing, we've seen it — and we fix it right the first time at our Somerville shop. Most repairs done in 24–48 hours.
If HP made it, we fix it — from screen replacements to motherboard diagnostics.
Cracked, flickering, or washed out? We stock screens for the most common HP models and can often replace same-day.
From $120Won't charge or wiggles in the port? HP barrel connectors and USB-C charging ports take abuse — we fix them properly.
Quoted after $75 diagnosticHP Pavilions are notorious for bloatware out of the box. We strip the junk, upgrade to SSD, and make it feel brand new.
From $175Coffee, water, soda — whatever hit it, bring it in immediately. Speed matters. We disassemble, clean the board, and assess.
Quoted after $75 diagnosticMissing keys, sticky keys, or the keyboard stopped registering entirely. We replace full assemblies on most HP models.
From $95Dead drive, failed Windows, laptop that won't boot — we recover your data in most cases before you commit to a repair.
From $199Battery draining in under an hour? We source quality batteries for all major HP lines and swap them fast.
From $85Pop-ups, browser hijacks, fake alerts — HP laptops running Windows are constant targets. We remove it completely.
From $149Random shutdowns? Won't POST? We bench-test the full system and give you an honest answer on repairability.
$75 diagnosticWe service all HP lines. Here are the ones we see most from Somerset County and central NJ customers.
Most common HP we see — screens, keyboards, slow performance, fan issues
Slim-line repairs — screens, hinges, charging ports, battery replacement
Premium ultrabook repairs — screens, motherboard, USB-C charging
Business-grade repairs, fast turnaround for NJ professionals
SMB workhorse — keyboards, screens, drive upgrades, OS issues
Gaming laptop repair — thermal paste, GPU, screens, power issues
Screen repair, keyboard replacement, charging issues
Budget HP repairs — screen, keyboard, storage, OS recovery
From Bridgewater to Warren — customers across Somerset County trust Dave's with their HP laptops.
"Brought my HP Envy 15 in from Bridgewater with a cracked screen and a battery that wouldn't last an hour. They replaced both same day. Quote was ready fast, price was fair. Way better than shipping it out to HP."
"My HP EliteBook died completely — wouldn't power on. Dave's diagnosed it the same day, found a blown fuse near the charging circuit, and had it back to me by the next afternoon. Saved me from buying a whole new machine."
"Drove in from Warren with an HP Pavilion running painfully slow. They upgraded it to SSD and stripped the HP bloatware out. Feels like a completely new laptop. Flat rate, no surprises, done in 48 hours."
Flat-rate pricing after a $75 diagnostic. No hourly clock. No surprises.
All prices are estimates. Final quote given after diagnostic. The $75 diagnostic fee is credited toward your repair if you proceed.
One shop on Route 206 in Somerville — convenient to Somerset, Morris, Middlesex, and Hunterdon County.
Our shop sits at the geographic center of a large chunk of central NJ — which is why customers drive in from across the region instead of shipping their HP to a warehouse. For most people it's under 20 minutes each way.
You drop it off, we call you when it's ready, you pick it up. No shipping labels. No wondering where your laptop is. No strangers going through your files.
Best Buy ships your laptop out. We fix it here, in our Somerville shop, on our bench.
Patterns and problems specific to NJ customers — not covered in generic repair guides.
HP Pavilions are notorious for poor thermal design, and New Jersey's humid summers make it worse. Dust accumulates in the vents faster than people expect, and the fans run constantly trying to compensate. If your HP is throttling, shutting down in the heat, or the bottom is too hot to touch, we clean and re-paste before it takes out the CPU.
NJ summer storms cause power surges that disproportionately hit HP laptops mid-charge. The barrel charging port on older Pavilions and the USB-C port on newer Envys are both vulnerable. If your HP stopped charging after a storm or power flicker, bring it in — the board damage is often localized and repairable.
Somerset County's large remote-working population has put enormous wear on HP business laptops since 2020. HP EliteBooks and ProBooks running 10+ hours a day develop keyboard failures, battery wear, and fan issues faster than typical use. We repair them with faster turnaround than HP's warranty service, no support contract required.
Many small businesses across Somerset, Morris, and Middlesex counties standardized on HP ProBook and EliteBook fleets in the 2010s. Those machines are now 5–8 years old and need SSD upgrades, battery swaps, and keyboard replacements to stay productive. We repair them all and can often turn business machines around same-day.
Here's what 15 years of fixing laptops in Somerset County has taught us.
We run a full diagnostic before recommending anything. HP laptops have their quirks — we find the actual cause, not just the first obvious symptom.
You get a firm quote before we start. The $75 diagnostic gets credited to your repair. You're never watching a clock tick while we run a scan.
Most repairs diagnosed within 24 hours, completed within 48. We stock parts for common HP models so we're not waiting on shipping to get started.
If the repair costs more than the laptop is worth, we'll tell you. If you need a $40 part, we'll tell you that too. No upselling on things you don't need.
We've been at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ for over a decade. You know where to find us — no 800 number, no ticket system, no runaround.
Your HP never leaves our shop. No shipping to a warehouse. No strangers browsing your files. Repaired on our bench, handed back to you.
The questions we get most from NJ customers looking for HP repair near them.
Diagnostics start at $75, credited toward your repair if you proceed. Screen replacements typically run $120–$220 depending on the HP model. You get an exact quote before we touch anything. Stop in anytime — no appointment needed.
Most repairs diagnosed within 24 hours, completed within 24–48 hours after you approve the quote. Screen replacements and keyboard swaps are often same-day. Data recovery and motherboard-level repairs take longer — we give you a realistic timeline at drop-off.
Could be a dead battery, a failed charging port, a blown fuse on the motherboard, or a deeper hardware fault. There's no way to know without running a proper diagnostic. Stop in for $75, credited to the repair if you proceed.
Slow HP Pavilions are our most common walk-in. Usually a mechanical hard drive that should be an SSD, too much startup bloat, malware, or low RAM. An SSD upgrade alone makes an older HP feel like a new machine. Flat $175 and done in 24–48 hours in most cases.
Both are common. If the charger works on another device but your HP still won't charge, it's almost certainly the port or the charging circuit on the board. Don't leave it too long — a loose port can cause board damage over time.
HP Pavilions are particularly prone to this. Dust accumulates in the vents, thermal paste dries out, and the fans can't keep up. Left unchecked it can permanently damage the CPU. Come in and let us clean and re-paste it before it gets worse.
In most cases, yes. The drive is usually fine even when the rest of the machine isn't. We pull the drive, assess what's recoverable, and transfer your files. Data recovery starts at $199 after the $75 diagnostic.
It depends on the repair cost vs. the machine's value. We'll tell you straight after the diagnostic — including if buying new makes more financial sense. We'd rather lose the repair job than have you spend money you shouldn't.
Our Somerville shop serves customers across Somerset County and central NJ — Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Raritan, Bound Brook, Manville, Warren, Franklin Township, Edison, and beyond. Drop-off only — pull into our lot at 75 N Bridge St and call us if you need help.
One location serving all of Somerset County and central New Jersey. Free parking. No appointment needed.
75 N Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
Behind Bank of America — free parking at the door
Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm
Saturday: 9am–2pm
Sunday: Closed
Bridgewater ~7 min • Hillsborough ~12 min
Somerset ~15 min • Edison ~20 min
Bound Brook ~10 min • Warren ~18 min
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Code: HP20 • Dave's Computers • 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ • (908) 428-9558
One location, drop-off only. Dave's Computers has one shop at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ. All repairs are drop-off at our Somerville location. We do not offer on-site or in-home service.
Drop it off at our Somerville shop. We'll diagnose it, give you a flat-rate quote, and have it back to you fast. No shipping. No strangers. No surprises.
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