Computer Repair Places Near Me

Etiquette for Computer Repair Places Near Me

 

 

Are you visiting computer repair places near me?  Did you know that there is an etiquette that you should follow when visiting computer repair places near me.  Read all about it, in this interesting blog about computer repair services etiquette.

 

Clean Your Computer Screen Before Going to Computer Repair Places Near Me

When it comes to computer repair etiquette, a clean computer should be at the top of the list.  In fact, I once cleaned a computer that had peanut butter and jelly all over the keyboard.  It was pretty gross.  If you turn off your computer, then you can gently clean the keyboard and screen with a little bit of alcohol.  Of course, you need to make sure that your computer is completely turned off.  Unfortunately, cleaning a screen while the computer is turned on can fry it.  Why clean with alcohol?  Alcohol has a fast rate of evaporation, which means it evaporates easily.  Additionally, alcohol is a really good cleaning agent for those difficult stains on laptop screens.  In most cases, you only need a tiny bit of alcohol to clean a large surface.  If in doubt, then contact a local shop for computer repair services.

 

Charging Your Laptop Battery Before Going to Computer Repair Places Near Me

It can be difficult to do your job as a computer technician when a computer isn’t charged.  For example, a client that is having trouble with their battery but brings in a battery that’s not charged.  As a matter of fact, diagnosis is made much more difficult when the battery isn’t charged.  This is especially true when part of the problem is related to battery usage.  If you would like to make your computer technician’s life easier, then be sure to fully charge your laptop before going to any computer repair places near me.  In most cases, you only need to charge your computer for an hour to give it a significant charge before diagnosis.

 

Backing up your Hard Drive Before Going to Computer Repair Places Near Me

Backing up your hard drive is important for both you and the computer repair shop diagnosing your computer.  If you value your data, then I would back up your data before taking your computer to a computer repair shop.  It rarely happens, but sometimes data can be lost during the diagnostic period.  It’s best if you perform a full backup of all your files.  In fact, at DML Computer Repair we’ve never lost someone’s data, but that doesn’t mean that it couldn’t happen in the future.  Unfortunately, there is no way to protect your data 100% unless you backup your computer’s files.    

  

Do not Provide Broken Power Cables When Going to Computer Repair Places Near Me

Broken or torn power cables are a hazard to computer technicians and other computers in the shop.  For example, a frayed cable can cause a short in our electric wiring system, causing a surge throughout the shop.  In some cases, this surge can affect other computers that are connected along the same circuit.  It’s even possible that this surge could fry nearby computers, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.  Don’t be cheap, when it comes to power cables, buy a new cable if your old one is frayed or broken.  If your power cable is compromised, then buy a new one before you take your computer for diagnostics.

 

Report Broken Computer Components When Going to Computer Repair Places Near Me

Reporting broken computer components before a diagnosis is really important.  First of all, the computer repair shop needs to know about all issues with the computer so that they can fix them.  Second, if you don’t report a problem, the technician might think they did something wrong.  This is a big issue.  For example, if a laptop keyboard isn’t working but you don’t report it, the technician might think that they broke it and try to fix it.  This is great for you because you get free work, but not for the technician who needs to pay for it out of their own pocket.  Unfortunately, you’re making someone who’s completely innocent pay for your mistake.  Third, it’s important for your computer technician to know everything that is wrong with your computer and which things you want fixed.  In fact, providing a handwritten list of everything that is wrong with your computer is preferred.  Furthermore, it is important to be very specific and clear with the issues your computer is having.  This will avoid any miscommunications during the diagnostic period.

 

Understand the Recycling Program Before Going to Computer Repair Places Near Me

Sometimes when computers can’t be repaired, they are recycled or reused.  In fact, all computers that have motherboard issues are usually recycled by the computer repair shop that performed the diagnosis.  If you don’t understand the parts of your computer that will be recycled or reused, then be sure to ask.  In most cases, the computer technician will be happy to tell you exactly what they are doing to recycle your computer.  Additionally, some companies have a “reuse” program, where certain items are reused as part of helping the community.  For example, a computer repair shop that provides desktops for at-risk youth or young adults to find jobs.

 

Understand 30-Day Pick-Up Policy Before Going to Computer Repair Places Near Me

Most computer repair shops will not allow you to leave your computers indefinitely.  In most cases, there is a 30-day policy, where all items must be picked up within 30 days of drop off.  DML Computer Repair has a solid 6-month policy.  If we have not heard from you in 6 months, we will recycle or donate your items to our hardship program.  The hardship program allows young people who can’t afford computers to own a computer at little or no cost to them.  I strongly recommend choosing a computer repair shop that supports the community. 

 

Understand the Limits of a Free Diagnosis Before Going to Computer Repair Places Near Me

In most cases, a “free” diagnosis is actually free.  However, under certain circumstances there can be fees.  First, if you build a computer yourself and the components aren’t working, then there might be a small fee to diagnose your computer.  The reason a computer repair shop charges for computers you built yourself is because you are putting together a computer without the assistance of a computer technician and things are bound to go wrong.  Usually, it takes a few hours to undo all the installations and redo them properly to get a custom computer working again.  This is a lot of work and therefore is charged accordingly.  Second, if you removed parts from your computer and “upgraded” the to better parts, there may be a small diagnostic fee.  Again, because you did the work yourself and something has gone horribly wrong, we will need to diagnose it.  This work can take several hours and that’s why there might be a fee when we diagnose it.  In most cases, we fix the issue at no charge; the only fee is typically the diagnosis fee.

 

No Yelling or Cursing When Going to Computer Repair Places Near Me

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been cursed at or yelled at.  What’s even worse?  Some people don’t even realize that they are doing this.  As I’m standing at my office, telling someone to please lower their voice, they say, “I’m not shouting”, when clearly, they are.  In most cases, they lower their voice but who wants to stand there and be yelled at for 15 minutes?  I don’t.  So, please, be courteous to your computer technician, no yelling or cursing.

 

Computer Repair Places Near Me

What is the best shop for computer repair Colorado Springs CO?  DML Computer Repair has the best computer repair places near me.  They offer computer repair Colorado Springs CO, competent computer technicians, rush services, and quick computer diagnosis.  Do you need computer repair places near me?  No problem!  Call or visit today for your free computer diagnosis.

 

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