Second monitor not detected
Cable and port.
Computer Repairs Ascot WA
Computer Repairs Ascot for Laptops, PCs and Desk Set-Ups
One laptop screen is a squeeze when you work from home. We connect extra monitors and a dock so one cable gives you a full desk, and we sort out the display settings that never seem to behave.
✓ Dock and monitor set-up✓ Display settings sorted✓ 30-day guarantee on workmanship and parts
Screens
More Room to Work
Laptops and monitors connect in different ways: HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C. Picking the wrong cable or dock means a blank screen or a blurry picture.
We check what your laptop can drive, recommend a dock or adapters, mount the monitors and set resolution, scaling and arrangement so windows move naturally.
If your desk also needs a better chair height or lighting we will point it out. See computer repairs.
Book a Desk Set-Up
Display troubles
Why Second Screens Misbehave
Common issues.
Blurry text
Scaling.
Wrong screen order
Arrangement.
Dock disconnects
Firmware.
Laptop lid closed
Power settings.
Screens at different sizes
Layout.
Desk set-up
Check, Connect, Tune
Three steps.
1
Check ports
What the laptop supports.
2
Connect the hardware
Dock and monitors.
3
Tune the display
Scaling and layout.
Services in Ascot
Desk Services
What we offer.
Monitor and dock set-up
One-cable desk. See computer repairs.
Laptop repairs
If the port is damaged. See laptop repairs.
Wi-Fi for the home office
Steady connection. See Wi-Fi setup.
Backup
Protect work files. See data backup and transfer.
Buying tip
Check the Laptop Port Before Buying a Dock
Not every USB-C port can output video. Look for a display or Thunderbolt symbol.
Match the dock to the laptop brand where possible.
Ask us if unsure before you buy.
Clear costs
What the Work Costs in Ascot
You pay a clear hourly rate and we agree any parts with you first.
Phone triage
Quick call
Tell us what is happening and we will say whether it needs a visit.
Home customers
$132 including GST/hr
For home users. You pay for a one-hour minimum, then 30-minute blocks.
Business customers
$165 including GST/hr
For work devices and company systems. You pay a one-hour minimum, then 30-minute blocks.
Equipment is charged on top and quoted before purchase. More detail on the pricing page.
Common questions
Ascot Monitor FAQs
What people ask.
Most can with the right cable or adapter.
For daily desk use, yes.
Yes, quoted first.
Our hourly rates are $132 including GST for home and $165 including GST for business, billed as a one-hour minimum and then 30-minute blocks.
Yes. Workmanship and parts carry a 30-day guarantee.