Laptop repair workshop

Name: laptop-repair-workshop
Start: 2025-11-07T12:00:00.0000000+00:00
End: 2025-11-07T13:30:00.0000000+00:00

Hands-on laptop tinkering, repair skills and e-waste exploration.

Key Information:

Date and time: Fri 07 November 2025
12:00 - 13:30
Location: 4Z002, Z block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
Contact: Sustainability Team sustainability@uwe.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

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Description

Curious about what’s inside a laptop and why they fail? Join our hands-on laptop repair workshop and discover the inner workings of laptops, learn basic repair skills and explore e-waste in a fun, interactive session!

What’s included:

take apart old or faulty laptops to understand components and common failure points
learn about precious metals hidden inside electronics
brief introduction to Enviro IT, e-waste and repair safety
guidance from helpers to ensure a safe, engaging experience.

By the end of the session, participants will:

understand main laptop components and their functions
recognise common causes of failure and basic diagnostics
be able to assess the repairability of different laptop models
gain awareness of e-waste and sustainable electronics recycling.

Bring along laptops if you can – they make the session even more hands-on! Whether you’re tech-curious, a budding repair enthusiast, or just looking for a fun, educational activity, this workshop is for you. Come tinker, learn and explore the fascinating world inside your devices!

Registration and tickets

Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking required

Location

4Z002, Z block
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

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