Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Computer Repair Services or Extended Warranty?

By Adriana Noton


When buying a new computer, many people pick to sign up for extended maintenance warranties to cowl them in the event of a computer repair being necessary. These men and women are effectively purchasing an expensive insurance coverage to include them for a situation that may never arise.

The reality is that modern day hardware (the material that is used to build a computer) is manufactured to such a high standard that the vast majority of pcs will work devoid of issues for many years immediately after the extended warranty has run out. It is probably far better, therefore, to save the money spent on warranties and only pay for computer repairs as they are required.

If the worst does happen and you need to have some work done on your computer, then you need to be sure that the company you choose is reliable and has a good reputation.

The most common problems that arise can be broken into separate types:

-Failure or malfunction of the computer's processing systems. -Failure or malfunction of gadgets like hard disks, DVD drives and screens. -difficultys with peripheral gadgets connected to the computer like printers, modems etc. -issues with the software package installed. These include viruses, spyware or malware.

Most reputable companies will have employees especially trained to diagnose and fix any of these common difficultys. The process normally involves determining what the precise issue is, estimating how long it will take to repair and giving a written quotation detailing the costs.

When the repair is to do with software, the company will need to clean or disinfect the computer by removing the programs causing the problems, and then install special programs to guard against future attacks by malicious programs. Many companies can now solve these problems over the internet. That is, they can access and repair a computer without needing to be physically present. This type of service will keep repair bills down because it means the technician does not have to waste time traveling or setting up the computer in the workshop.

How much a repair is going to cost will depend on the time spent fixing the trouble plus additional expenses for new supplies e.g. a new hard disk. There may also be expenses for postage and packing, or for collection and delivery of the computer. When dealing with professional repair companies, computer owners who experience troubles will always get a fixed quotation before a computer repair is undertaken.

Some computer owners may be tempted to have a go at carrying out repairs themselves. Unless a person is absolutely certain they know what they are doing, this is not recommended. Botched repairs can lead to even more damage and a far heftier repair bill in the end. Simple mistakes like failing to take precautions against static electricity can destroy the entire motherboard. Having an unskilled person attempting to repair a laptop computer is almost certain to lead to more problems.

It can make far more sense to entrust the repair of a computer to a firm that has used the time and effort to train its workers to carry out work to the best level. You can be assured of a professional and competent approach and the professionals will nearly constantly be able to carry out the necessary repairs more swiftly than a person with little or no experience.




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