Computer Repair

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Guide to Computer Repair

Where to find help anywhere, anytime for desktop and laptop repairs
By Sheila Callahan

	Computer Repair Basics Avoid computer repair by doing routine maintenance Online computer repair services and software can handle many computer repair jobs The computer repair business, including office calls, now runs 24/7

Who hasn't watched the computer screen freeze, and despite attempts to reboot, fail completely? You need fast, cost-effective trouble-shooting and PC repair to save you from lost data and work interruption. Whether it’s for your desktop or laptop, repairs can be hassle-free — no more lugging the hardware to the shop and waiting for days for a verdict. With onsite and online help, reasonably priced computer repairs are available from a certified computer repair technician 24/7. For non-crisis glitches, online forums provide free help on any number of PC repair issues. And computer repair software can perform the maintenance you need to avoid paying for computer repair services at all. Help really is just a click away, but you need to:

1. Know where to go to find computer repair services
2. Know when to to call a computer repair business
3. Know why sometimes computer repair jobs require new hardware or upgraded memory.

Action Steps to Finding the Right Computer Repair Service

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get hassle-free computer repairs online Have a high-speed Internet connection? You can find PC repair solutions online.

I recommend:  PC Remote Rescue.com offers computer repair services priced by the minute or the month for an unlimited number of computers.

For flexibility, try a computer repair business with multiple solutions Depending on the circumstance, you may need computer repair jobs done at your office or, if you have backup, you may want to drop your unit off for repair or get help online.

I recommend:  GeekSquad.com offers PC repair online, in office, or offsite. Geek Squad provides 24-hour support and will dispatch a computer repair technician whenever needed. Gurus2Go.com offers nationwide service. So even if you're on the road with your laptop, Gurus2Go will come to your aid for any laptop repairs. Online computer repair jobs require no contracts or unused blocks of time. The clock starts running after, not while, you explain the problem. GeeksbyMinute.com provides 24-hour support by certified PC and Mac technicians. Billing begins when you start speaking to a technician. provides 24-hour support by certified PC and Mac technicians. Billing begins when you start speaking to a computer repair technician. Locate a computer repair business near you or get help with data recovery computer repairs from the directories at Business.com.

Perform routine key maintenance and avoid unnecessary computer repairs An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You can avoid costly computer repair jobs by using computer repair software for routine maintenance like daily back-ups, weekly disk cleanups, scans, and defrags along with monthly purging of browser cache files.

I recommend:  GeeksOnTime.com offers helpful maintenance tips in addition to both onsite and remote desktop and laptop repairs. If you’re interested in learning to do your own computer repairs, check the training opportunties in the computer repair jobs directory at Business.com.

Find free PC repair help on user Web sites For computers repairs such as fixing a hard-drive, replacing an LCD, backlight or battery, or resolving an operating system glitch, consult a site offering help from fellow users or experts.

I recommend:  PC Troubleshooting and Laptop Repair offers an illustrated guide to laptop repairs and upgrades. ComputerHope.com lists common errors and computer repairs along with basic hardware troubleshooting tips. Mac Users' Forum, Dell Support Forums, and Sony Vaio Support number among many users' forums.

Tips & Tactics for Best Use of Computer Repair Services

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Talking to a U.S.-based computer repair technician avoids the occasional pitfall of awkward communication with overseas outsourcing firms.