Do You Try/Like to Repair Your Computer?

I had a friend who would help me fix my computer, but I don't just let him fix it, I learn from him. Now, when I run into any problems, I am confident enough to figure out the problem and fix it if it can be helped. I would say that I have saved a lot of money just by knowing how a computer works. I don't have to deal with a technician that would ask for a very high unreasonable payment because he just "looked at" my computer and say that I need to replace something. My dad is into electronics, he can repair any home appliance, but I am proud of myself because the computer is the only thing he cannot mess with :D

yes I have the same knowledge about computer hardware is the letters by whenever there is a problem with my computer which is harder related at first I give it a try. And as then I feel that he is the problem which has occurred raised out of my reach then I go to any person who can repair it. This is the reason why even when three of my friends and relatives have problem with their computer they also call me for help and I am very glad to do that. Frank is picking in today's world it is very important that you have some basic knowledge about computer hardware is so that you can let their small problems. I have seen a lot of times that is people call engineers for even small problems like misplacement of RAM or in a loose wires and for that they had to pay at least a hundred bucks. Which is not at all a good thing according to meet. Every single cent you earn is harder and money and so you should never give it away easily.

i usually deal with problems that are software based as iam more interested in software than hardware. I rarely deal with hardware as if anything goes wrong with the hardware then the comp is doomed whereas in software if something goes wrong there is always a choice of reinstalling.

I always try to see if I could fix the problem first now that I have some slight idea on what to do when it comes to problems with computers. Before, I use to bring the whole CPU at the house of someone whom my friend referred me to. I simply looked at how he did the maintenance and from there, I simply tried it myself when our new computer was bought. Now I am the one who always tries to fix problems when it comes to computers. Only customer-easy software problems though. Not the deep technical stuff. Now, I am trying to see if I could fix the video card of our previos one by replacing the exhaust fan. Look back, I simply could say that I'm impressed of what I was able to do as well as the money that I could set aside

i've been working with computer since i was 2nd year high school(1993) and its was 286 to 386 model back then lols ^_^. i had a lot of experience in computer but i still consider my self as an advance user not an expert because computer evolution is still growing fast and there is still a lot to learn about. So far i been watching how computer hardware getting better and better, faster and faster. And for software, ive been moving from DOS to Windows to LINUX(i think i'll longer in this OS ^_^).

I by my firs computer in 2005. then I know little about that. My friend who know more install me a program and when I have a first problem with a virus from net he said me if I have the same problem again that he remunerate next time. Then I realize that I must learn something about computer because this is a personal computer. I enroll some courses for a computer services and know my interesting for a computer is grow. More I learn, more I wont to know.

Initially i always used to call in for services to tackle any problem in my computer, infact i had an annual contract for the same but slowly i tried to tackle problems on my own and soon i was able to set software problems in order and i then started downloading programs from download.com to tackle problems and would read the discussion forum too. This helped me a lot and now i manage most of the problems unless i need to add something new like a server which is not possible at my end as this needs specialized software. I have done some work on hardware too.

I think I kinda sound like you!!! I have now taken several OLD computers that were not working and revamped them and made a old slow computer for my kids! We can't afford a newer one.. so they are happy with the dinasour. We are still running windows 98se and I am scared to upgrade since I know so much anymore about my two computers~!

best answer ive got, switch it off, switch it on again. If this doesnt work, fetch help blessed be

I try to deal with my PC problems. I rarely call a PC technician. Why would I call a PC Technician to fix my computer, when I have a wonderful guide that can help me fix it on my own called the Internet. It is a waste of money to me calling PC Technicians because even if it was a simple error, they will still charge you fully. There is no point in that. Before I call a PC technician (which I haven't in the past nine years), I will make sure I have exhausted all my options or possibilities. I would at least try to fix it. Besides, most of the time, when I get a computer problem and I fix it on my own, I learn something new. The more knowledge I have about computers means the less I have to pay in PC technician's pockets.

Yes, to answer your question, I do deal with my own PC's problems... And most of the time, its hardware problems that I faced and I have to replace the parts to ensure the PC works again like before... It is always frustrating when a PC fail to operate smoothly and too much time is wasted to find out what's wrong with it

i have some very little technical idea about how the computer works but i never try to do any major repair work on my system i am too careful to do that besides i have a junior brother on hand who is an expert at such things why should i bother myself about doing repair works when an expert is just around the corner

You say you have been working with computers since 1997, thats a long time. I've only started in 2000 but i'm still a teenager. About the topic, yes i do try to fix my computer sometimes it dosen't break down allot. However my last computer broke down and i had to buy a new one since it would no longer work....its a good the thing it was insurred so i got a new free but since the new one was better i had to pay extra. I do like repairing my computer when it breaks down becuase it increase my knowledge on computers and things to do with the computers.

Yes, I do repair my computer, both hardware and software, and I quite enjoy it ;) When I was younger, I was asking a lot of questions to my uncle, who is a computer expert, and he taught me many things. After I grew older and I got an Internet connection, I surfed different web sites and forums to ask questions. As for the money, I can't say I saved much, because, back in the day, my uncle was repairing my computer for free, the only thing I saved was time, because he is a very busy man, so if I got my computer to him, I had to call him every day to remind him and ask him about my PC's health :P , but now I fix the PC myself ;)

i have been looking at internet explore all morning right now i'm using it but without componenti aggiuntivi which i presume are add ons in english.i have looked and all the add ons are attivated,but when i open a page a message comes up telling me that all add ons are dissativated,so i go to srtrumenti to attivate the add ons but the add on line is not in dark black,its in grey as if its not on the pc hence i cant clic onit and open it.when i go on the micro soft update page it tells me i have ti instal an active x but i haven't the option to do this as in the line where the active x should be it has written internet explorere running with add ons disattivated.have you understood any of my rambling??i'm not very good with pcs and even worse at trying to explain what is wrong.have you any ideas?

I do Kamran, of course you know that I now work in a computer repair shop for a good friend of mine right? I do virus malware clean ups, software resolutions and I can now put together a pretty mean desktop. It was not always so however. I got my first computer in 1998, I knew nothing about them what so ever. I did alot of typing in nursing school but that was on an old sears typewriter. Like you I could not afford techs, so I had to teach myself everything including how to use windows, and microsoft office. I bought the dummy books used from the campus book store and like everything else in my life I dug in. I truly enjoyed the challenge.

hi kamran! ^__^ i get problems with my computer once in a while. if its just a simple problem, i would try to fix it. like, a program wouldn't run or some files keep hanging up. but if its something like my monitor wouldn't start or the cpu wouldn't boot, i would take it to a technician because i don't really know anything about computers, even softwares or anything as big as that, so i can't really do anything except to bring it to a technician. sometimes i'm wishing that i had studied computers, everything about it even programming, because its really a hassle when my computer breaks down and i have to take it to a technician to repair it. not only is it a hassle and consumes a lot of time and energy but yes, it is also a burden to my pocket. but i can't really do anything about it because i don't have the patience to learn everything about fixing and stuffs. so i just take the best of care of my computer to prevent it from having problems. ^__^

I used to be like you were, Kamran. If it is spoiled, I will just pass it on to someone else who is good at this repairing business. Nowadays, I solve all the software issues myself. And very strangely, now that I am am, my computer never seems to be bogged by problems I used to have. As for hardware, I am quite limited on it but at least I know how to clean the fans now LOL.:P And I agree - it is indeed gratifying - it's like, hey, I fixed the computer myself MYSELF! :)

I am not one of those techies who buy all the parts of a computer and put the whole system up from the ground. I usually buy an assembled system from the shop. But having used two PCs in my home for more than 10 years now, I have come across many problems that can happen to the machine, whether it is hardware-related, OS or application-related. If I had to call in a serviceman each time I hit a problem, I would either have spent a whole lot of money for diagnosis and repair, or I would have been crippled umpteen times (in not having the problem PC to use until it is rectified). Knowing something about PC and how it works is really essential and very worthwhile. I've picked up this knowledge over the years tickering with my previous PCs. I was also in the IT line, so I have friends who can also advise me when I needed help. That is really a big advantage. Many times, I get application problems, OS issues or harddisks that won't read or have difficulty reading after some usage, and I have to get another harddisk and reinstall the whole system. Recently, my PC wouldn't boot, and I realised that the cooling fan was not working very well causing the CPU to shut down quickly, so I just went to the shop to buy a replacement fan and installed it myself. Other times, some peripheral will stop working well and I have to reinstall the driver again. There are many other things that can go wrong with a PC. Knowing how to do simple diagnosis and fixing your own problems really help one to get the PC up and running much quicker than waiting for external help. One of the things I never like doing is to bring my PC to the shop for repair. I never like the idea of leaving my PC with a repairman who may just copy my data and confidential information without me knowing. I am very wary about this breach of privacy to my data. So in this regard, I force myself to learn how to fix problems on my own especially those that are linked to fixing the hard-disk, or if I need to upgrade my system. In all my years of using PC, I have only brought my PC to the shop twice, once when the power supply unit failed and the other when the mother board had a problem. I have also helped several of my friends resolve their PC problems. They really appreciate me lending them a hand and giving them advice, because calling the agent to do those things would have cost them a bundle.

I always love to repair my computer myself. I do have some basic knowledge. But im not an expert. I have some of my friends how know lots about the comp. I keep learning things from them! In case i feel that i cannot fix a problem, then i take my friend's help. My friends knows lot about computers :)