Technical Support
Having trouble with your device? Most issues can be solved in a few minutes with the steps below. Tap a section to expand it. If you’re still stuck, our team is here to help.
⚡ Try these first
- Make sure the device is fully charged and powered on.
- Restart the device — a reboot fixes a surprising number of problems.
- Check all cables, chargers and accessories are securely connected.
- For sign-in or app issues, confirm you’re connected to Wi-Fi and signed in to the right account.
Easy fixes
Update Windows (this also installs drivers)
The easiest way to fix missing drivers, Wi-Fi, sound, display, touchscreen or Bluetooth issues is to run Windows Update — Windows automatically downloads the correct drivers for your hardware.
- Click Start and open Settings (the gear icon).
- Go to Windows Update (Windows 10: Update & Security).
- Click Check for updates and let everything download and install.
- Click Restart now if prompted, then check again — repeat until it says you’re up to date.
- Windows 11: open Advanced options → Optional updates → Driver updates to install any extra drivers.
Update a specific driver manually
If just one thing isn’t working (touchpad, camera, sound):
- Right-click Start and choose Device Manager.
- Find the device — anything with a yellow warning icon needs attention. Right-click it and choose Update driver.
- Select Search automatically for drivers.
Download drivers from the manufacturer
Still need a driver? Download the latest directly from the maker (have your model number handy — usually on a sticker underneath the device):
On a Mac, updates install via System Settings → General → Software Update.
No Wi-Fi or internet
- Toggle Wi-Fi off and back on.
- Restart your router/modem.
- Run Windows Update to refresh the network driver.
Slow performance
- Restart the device.
- Close programs you’re not using.
- Let Windows Update finish installing in the background.
No sound or display issues
- Check the volume and that cables/monitors are connected.
- Run Windows Update — it often installs the right audio and graphics drivers automatically and fixes the issue.
- Still not working? Update the audio or graphics driver manually (see the sections above).
Touchscreen not working
- Run Windows Update — on a touchscreen model this usually reinstalls the correct touchscreen driver and restores it automatically.
- Restart the device after the update finishes.
- Still not responding? Open Device Manager → Human Interface Devices, right-click HID-compliant touch screen and choose Update driver (or Enable device if it’s turned off).
Battery draining fast
- Lower screen brightness and close background apps.
- Some battery wear is normal on a refurbished device.
Bluetooth won’t connect
- Remove the device and re-pair it.
- Make sure Bluetooth drivers are up to date via Windows Update.
Still having trouble?
Our team is happy to help — get in touch:
- Email: info@valuegadgets.com.au
- Phone: +61 401 230 180
- Contact form