Having
your computer professionally repaired by an experienced computer technician can
be more cost effective than you might imagine. Many people consider the service
to be too expensive and will attempt to fix the problem themselves before
resorting to a professional computer service.
Others
will get a knowledgeable friend or relative to try and fix their broken
computer. This can sometimes work. However consider the times when it doesn't
work so well. When your well-meaning friend or relative actually does more
damage or doesn't manage to resolve the problem. Then they have wasted
potentially hours of their time to try and fix your computer problems. And you
are still left with a computer system that just doesn't work.
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Some
people will give up totally and go out and buy a new computer. This option is
great if you have plenty of money to throw around - but more often than not,
you don't - and this isn't a feasible option. It's not hard to find an
affordable Computer Repair Company in Lakewood. But there are some things to look out for when choosing your
computer repair service.
Warranty
- always ensure they offer some kind of warranty on their labour. If you get
home and the same problem has occurred again (and sometimes this happens -
computers can be fickle), you want to know that you can return your computer to
the repair shop and have them look at it again without you having to pay even
more money. Any reputable computer repair service will offer a warranty on labour
- the standard is around 14 days. So always remember if you experience problems
when you take your PC home - take it back straight away. If you delay and take
it back after 14 days, they have every right to charge you another repair fee.
Do
They Repair Onsite? - Some so-called "professional computer repair
services" don't even repair your computer in their store. They will send
them away elsewhere. This is not ideal. Your computer will almost always
contain private data, photos and other sensitive information. You want to know
that your desktop and laptop repair service is stored safely and securely while being repaired - not being
carted around the country to get a repair.
Will
They Quote You Before They Go Ahead With The Work? - A good and professional
computer repair service will always be happy to provide you with a price
indication for any repairs. Often there will be a minimum workshop service
charge. This is for their time to assess your computer and make a
recommendation. If any further repairs need to be carried out or any
replacement parts ordered in, ensure you get a firm quote beforehand so you
aren't left with a surprise repair bill when you go to collect your machine.