The average lifespan of a computers is five to eight years if you take good care of it. However, at some point in the life of the computer, perhaps more than once, it will need preservation and maintenances.
Even the best processers with the most responsible owners
can run into problems long before their lives are actually over.
When this happens, you'll want to find a computer repair
shop that can fix the problem for you. It is much safer than trying it yourself
and making the problem worse!
So how can you find the best computer repair shop? By
following these tips.
1. Read the reviews and listen to the references.
The first thing to do when looking for local computer repair
shops is to ask for references and read reviews.
If you have friends and family whose computers have been
fixed, ask where they were taken. Did you have a good experience? Was it
terrible and would they never recommend this store to anyone?
While a person's word is not a law, it will give you a good
starting point.
Then you should keep reading the reviews. Established businesses
typically have consumer reviews on Yelp and Google, and possibly other
platforms.
You should be looking for a good overall rating, but it's
also a good idea to dig into the one- and five-star reviews. Reading the lowest
reviews and deducing whether they are genuine or just the result of difficult
clients can be a great way to determine how the business is doing.
Sometime the reviews will even have responses from the
company, which can also be of great help.
2. Consider the computer and the problem
Once you have started looking for nearby computer repair
shops, you need to consider the computer and the problem you are having.
Some computers repair shops will specialize in one brand,
for example Apple, but will not have much experience with others. Read the
reviews and read their websites to see exactly what they went through.
You can also ask them, but listen carefully to the answer.
Some stores will accept any business even if they are not entirely sure they
can fix the problem.
Make sure the computer repair shop is sure they can fix the
problem and has experience with the type of computer you bring.
3. Ask questions
You should be sure to ask a lot of questions about computer
repair. This is the only sure way to determine if the store is right for you.
Don't be afraid to ask as many questions as you need to to
feel comfortable. After all, you are the one who entrusts them with your
computer! Feel free to ask:
Your experience
The communication
The price
Chronology
What if they can't fix the problem?
The last question is perhap the most important. What if the
problem is different or they can't fix it at all? Still have to pay a high
price and then take it elsewhere?
If you have other unfinished business that are important to
you, don't hesitate. Any good store will understand.
4. Consider the timeline
About 30% of Americans would consider themselves online all
the time. While phones and other devices can also be connected, it is a heavy
reliance on computers for a variety of reasons.
The online world may be the only thing keeping you in touch
with your friends and family. They may depend on it for their work, and that
means a loss of income if they are away from your computer for a period of
time.
This means that one of the most important things you can keep
in mind is the timeline. Some computer repair shops can repair your computer at
the store, and others will need to return it. Some problems involve waiting for
parts.
You need to have a clear idea of the timeline to make sure
you can be without your computer for that long. Some problems, of course, mean
a long delay for any computer repair shop, but it is always important to ask if
it is important that you get your computer back as soon as possible.