Alienware Area-51m repair in Fulham and Central London
The Area-51m is a desktop replacement in laptop form. We repair the Area-51m and the Area-51m R2.
The Area-51m is unusual: it uses a desktop-class processor fitted in a socket and runs from two power adapters. It is big, heavy and very powerful, and it is far more serviceable than most gaming laptops.
Alienware Area-51m faults we fix
- Overheating and shutdowns under load
- Loud, rattling or failed fans
- Frame rates falling as the laptop throttles
- Graphics faults: artefacts, lines or no display
- Not charging, or losing charge while plugged in
- One of the two power adapters not recognised
- Throttling because the laptop thinks it is under-powered
Repairs and upgrades
- Screen replacement, including high refresh rate panels
- Thermal service: fans, heatsink clean and fresh thermal compound
- Motherboard repair, including graphics faults
- DC power jack and charging circuit repair
- Keyboard replacement, including backlit and RGB keyboards
- Battery replacement
- NVMe SSD and memory upgrades
- Liquid damage cleaning and repair
- Windows reinstallation and driver setup
- Data recovery from failed drives
Models we cover
- Area-51m
- The original model
- Area-51m R2
- The second revision
Two adapters, two sockets
Because the Area-51m draws so much power, it needs both adapters connected to run at full performance. If the laptop reports a missing or unrecognised adapter, the fault can be in the adapter, the socket or the charging circuit. We test all three.
Alienware price guide
| Service | Price, including VAT |
|---|---|
| Strip-down assessment, only charged if the board has to come out | £54.00 |
| Screen replacement | From £165.00 |
| SSD upgrade, 500GB or 1TB NVMe | From £145.00 |
| Motherboard or graphics repair | From £245.00 |
| Battery replacement, OEM battery | From £125.00 |
| Liquid damage cleaning and repair | From £135.00 |
| Memory upgrade to 16GB or 32GB | From £95.00 |
| DC jack or USB-C charging port repair | From £85.00 |
| Operating system reinstall and driver setup | £75.00 |
| Clean room data recovery diagnostic | £94.80 |
| Physical data recovery on a single drive, plus a donor drive if needed | £540.00 |
For the rest of the range, see Alienware laptop repair. For other makes, see laptop repair.
Alienware laptop repair
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Common questions
Can the processor in an Area-51m be upgraded?
The processor sits in a socket, so it can be replaced with a compatible one. Tell us what you have and what you want, and we'll advise.
My Area-51m won't power on. Can you repair it?
Yes. We test the adapters, sockets and power circuits, and repair the motherboard at component level if that is where the fault lies.
Can you collect my Alienware Area-51m from Fulham or Central London?
Collection and return can be arranged for homes and offices across Fulham and Central London. Ask when you call 020 7237 6805 and we'll confirm what's possible for your postcode. You're also welcome to bring it to the workshop at Willow Walk, SE1, Monday to Saturday.
Is the repair guaranteed?
Yes. Parts we fit and motherboard repairs carry a 90-day warranty. If the same fault comes back in that time, bring the machine in and we'll put it right.