Business Laptop Repair Terms Explained
6 terms you meet when a company laptop, Mac or iPhone needs repair, in plain English.
Repairing a company laptop is not the same as fixing a personal one. Encryption keys, firmware passwords and device management all decide whether the laptop comes back working, and whether your data comes back with it. These pages explain what each term means and what your business should have ready before a device goes in for repair.
Encryption
BitLocker Recovery Key
The code a Windows laptop asks for after a board, BIOS or TPM change. Without it, the data on the drive cannot be read.
Read definition →Device locks
BIOS / Supervisor Password Lock
A firmware password that controls a laptop’s core settings. A forgotten one on a business laptop usually needs the manufacturer, not a workaround.
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Apple Activation Lock
Apple’s anti-theft lock tied to the Apple Account that turned on Find My. Companies can clear it through Apple Business Manager or MDM.
Read definition →Repair methods
Chip-Level Repair
Fixing the failed part on a motherboard instead of replacing the whole board. It can be the only way to keep data on some Macs.
Read definition →Hardware faults
Swollen Laptop Battery
A lithium battery that has puffed up with gas. It is a fire risk, so stop charging it and get it replaced.
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Liquid Damage
What a spill does inside a laptop and why corrosion continues after it dries. Includes first-hour steps for staff.
Read definition →Company laptop or MacBook needs repair?
We repair business devices with encryption, locks and data in mind.
