Community weekly poll: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs?
- 5/24/07 5:13 PM
None of the above
by FrankWoolf - 5/25/07 7:54 PM In reply to: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have used Macs since 1984 and stopped using PC around 1988. I don't recall ever needing to upgrade one of my Macs or have one repaired.
When I really need to upgrade the old one has usually been obsolete for some years so I give it to the kids.
So you're saying you go out and buy a new one?
by aka_tripleB - 5/25/07 8:41 PM In reply to: None of the above by FrankWoolfSure you wait until it's definately obsolete, but it was one of the choses. So seems how it's been nearly 20 years you've gone out and bought a new one, how many Mac and PCs do you have laying around?
I use an IT Consulting Company.
by johncriley - 5/25/07 7:59 PM In reply to: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I use a company called Atlanta Tech Services (www.atlantats.com) that does everything for me--- from quoting and setup to proactive support and monthly check ups. For my Small Business, they do contracts and serviced base support and my residential, they do service based. They also do audio visual, so I can go to them for anything! Even stuff from filming a wedding to setting up a projector!
I do everything myself
by jameshosmer - 5/25/07 8:04 PM In reply to: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
It is way cheaper to do it all myself. I find pretty good prices online and am able to do all of my upgrades myself. Everything I know about computers I learned by hands on trial and error over the past 15 years. Learning this way helped me get a job working for a computer company where I live.
How 2 popoff the side of my tower
by engin_loser_ - 5/26/07 2:43 PM In reply to: I do everything myself by jameshosmer0028598691, Gateway, Microsoft Windows 2000 XP. Hope that's enuf info. It heats up and I want to get inside to clean and also add a DVD or CDRW. It has 1 vertical cdrw, that I hate. You have to upload whatever you want to copy, then change the cdrw to download it. It's a pain. Any help is greatly appreciated. BTW, there are no screws or anything holding only 1 side so it appears it pops off. But Im not sure, that's why Im asking. TIA, Vixxen
Timex,Ti 994A, Commodore 64, Amiga 500, Gateway IBM Clone
by janenolan - 5/27/07 3:20 PM In reply to: I do everything myself by jameshosmerI started out with the Timex Sinclair, Texas Instruments Ti994A, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga 500, and then several Gateway IBM Clones which I still use with Windows XP. I do some of my upgrades myself and if it is over my head I call upon a friend who lives in Baltimore to assist me.
I Do It Myself
by edbrady - 5/25/07 8:14 PM In reply to: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
My first computer was an old Compaq, purchsed used, with Windows 95. I upgraded it to 98, then 98 SE, then Me.
For me, it was a LOT of money, even used. So, I learned everything I could about it.
Made LOTS of mistakes, and learned.
My next computer was a Dell. It came with 98Se, and I upgraded it to Me, then XP Home, then XP Pro.
At every step of the way, I learned all I could about what I had at each step.
Never failed me. Some now think of me as some kinda expert (which I'm not). But, if all "goes south," I can restore to where it was without a lot of hassle.
Why spend a lot of money on something and have no idea how it is put together?
I'm A Do-It-Yourselfer Desktop PC Man
by Archie Rabbit - 5/26/07 8:52 AM In reply to: I Do It Myself by edbradyBefore opening your unit, read the owner's manual, make sure that you log out, shut down the power and unplug the cords. Study the housing and compare it with your owner's manual's illustrations and detach it from your unit. Use a grounded anti-static mat to absorb your body's excess static electricity, so as not to damage the sensitive ICs. Vacuum the dust from the interior of the unit and off the circuit boards. If you need to upgrade the memory card to a higher capacity one, remove the fasteners, carefully pull out the old one straight out, without rocking it and note the designation and the shape of the circuit board's slide contacts. Buy the replacement memory card from your nearest electronics parts store. If there's an unused slot in the memory board, simply slide in the old memory card and the new one in the designated slots. Make sure that the memory cards are pushed in all the way into the slots before putting back in the fasteners. Close up the computer, plug in the cords, turn on the power and log in. You should notice a change in the memory capacity of yur PC in the SETTINGS. Thank you for reading this and good luck!
Repair
by screaming - 5/26/07 10:16 AM In reply to: I'm A Do-It-Yourselfer Desktop PC Man by Archie RabbitScreaming Pcs has a lifetime warrinty and minimal charges for upgrades
i do it all
by eha1 - 5/25/07 8:19 PM In reply to: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
i do 2or 3 upgrades a week
and build 1or2 rebuilts,my first comp was a Apple2 the a comodor vic20,Ti(Texas Instrument)99,Tandy RS80(RadioShack)then my first windows based with the 3.1,seems i've been around since moby dick was a minnow ,when i started programing ment you had to end everything line by line
(goto*line70-start.exe) Now i have it in with the local recycleing center and pretty much get anydiscarded part of system for free
then i rebuild them and donate them to the local schools and handicaped,needy familys ,whoam ever and i started repairing my own stuff when i became tired of waiting for my comp to come back from repair and they never give you a loaner
then i started installing software and then the hardware just came after
its like a big model for me ,and trust me a blew up a bunch when i first started lol
anybody can be a parts installer, it getting them all to play together ,thats the hard part
right noe im checking out the new solairs10 o/s
supose to be the most advanced in the world
but we will see
i love a challenge\
EvilHandyAndy
Who does your computer upgrades or repairs?
by Shewak - 5/25/07 11:24 PM In reply to: i do it all by eha1I too do it myself. I took up and learned the Computer assembling course twice, at two different Institutes, that also at the age of 61 and 63. And then, when very close friends & relatives came to know about me, first thing they use to ask was, about the Brand, type & configurations of computers to buy! I use to give them FREE advice. As & when I became popular among close friends & relatives, I started repairing/trouble shooting their computers and become a bit expert. And now, repairing/or trouble shooting of computers have become my Hobby, and believe me I do it absolutely free to any one who approach me and I do it with my pleasure. I really feel proud of my self and it is time pass for me at this age.
Lakhiani Shewak
shewak@gmail.com
need help on do a complete reistall of all backup disc
by choc - 2/25/08 2:02 PM In reply to: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs? by ShewakI have a gateway desktop that needs a reinstall,I have the backup cd's I have know problem reinstalling windows, but I don't know how to reinstall all my drivers which I have on backup I want to do a complete reinstall because my computer sometimes take's two or more time's to boot up. my desktop is a gateway 556GE
I bought a computer service contract
by vince8 - 5/25/07 8:55 PM In reply to: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
When I purchaced my computer, they offered a 4 year parts and lobor warranty. I have already used it. My hard drive went up on a thursday afternoon, I called tech support, had a tech with a new drive at my house the very next day. less than 12 hours after I called it in. Can't ask for more than that!
Who does my computer upgrades or repairs?
by JonJontheMighty - 5/25/07 9:01 PM In reply to: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
The best in the business ‘Dell’, a very professional company.
That makes absolutely certain your system is in perfect working order
Who does your computer upgrades or repairs?
by pchts - 5/25/07 9:47 PM In reply to: Who does your computer upgrades or repairs? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I do most of my repairs, if something gives me real problems I have a tech come to the house and do the repairs in-house. My machine never leaves the house! Why take a chance leaving it with the in-store geeks who could steal your information right off your HD. It may cost a little more to have them come to the house but they are less likely to steal your stuff if you're standing over them and watching.
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