Comments on: The Truth Behind Computer Repairs (Geek Squad, Fry’s, and More) http://cybernetnews.com/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/ Technology News Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:45:09 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Matthew http://cybernetnews.com/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/comment-page-1/#comment-149395 Matthew Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:14:13 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/04/24/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/#comment-149395 I am 26 and i have been building and fixing computers since i was 13/14. My first computer was a 386 (back then i bragged about its super fast 400Mhz Processor, which was actually top of the line at that time. It was a Server but i used it as a home pc and tweaked it enough to make win 95 as at the time it was the best Gui) That was the good old times. Now 13/14 years later I own a laptop my first. And now It has the worst problem i could ever imagine. I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT it could be. Here is what happens, The computer worked fine a week ago but was sluggish and time for a format. so I did so almost 10 times I am able to run it, install my drivers, and preform some windows updates, (my Windows CD is XPsp2 so it is old and requires over 100 updates) then I install a few programs starting with my anti virus and anti malware (i thought it could be a piece of software so i installed each program then restarted it to see if thier are any issues) now it doesnt matter what programs i install if i install more than 5 the next reastart it loads and right before the wireless connection shows up on my taskbar it becomes frozen although the mouse still moves but does nothing. Being i am using a laptop I have very little knowledge about them. I know how to update everything in my laptop except the motherboard and the Cpu, I know how to replace a HDD, a Optical Drive, Memory and the wifi card although since its a laptop it would have to be the same card as the way it is situated. Now if this was a desktop i would Test each component by taking everything out and testing each piece of hardware. (i wont go into how to do it but i know how but i have no idea what to do here.) I Feel Like maybe a car guy or mechanic that has to take his car somewhere else it mase me feel weird. If i had more money I would just buy a new oneif anyone reads this. I live in the north county area of san diego county california in the city of escondido. (i know its a shot in the dark but here is my email bewyvolajulodige@tempomail.fr it will expire on october 8th 2009. Compaq presario v2000 Freezes with startup Needs computer laptop notebook Repair Windows XP service pack 2 I am 26 and i have been building and fixing computers since i was 13/14. My first computer was a 386 (back then i bragged about its super fast 400Mhz Processor, which was actually top of the line at that time. It was a Server but i used it as a home pc and tweaked it enough to make win 95 as at the time it was the best Gui) That was the good old times. Now 13/14 years later I own a laptop my first. And now It has the worst problem i could ever imagine. I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT it could be. Here is what happens, The computer worked fine a week ago but was sluggish and time for a format. so I did so almost 10 times I am able to run it, install my drivers, and preform some windows updates, (my Windows CD is XPsp2 so it is old and requires over 100 updates) then I install a few programs starting with my anti virus and anti malware (i thought it could be a piece of software so i installed each program then restarted it to see if thier are any issues) now it doesnt matter what programs i install if i install more than 5 the next reastart it loads and right before the wireless connection shows up on my taskbar it becomes frozen although the mouse still moves but does nothing. Being i am using a laptop I have very little knowledge about them. I know how to update everything in my laptop except the motherboard and the Cpu, I know how to replace a HDD, a Optical Drive, Memory and the wifi card although since its a laptop it would have to be the same card as the way it is situated.

Now if this was a desktop i would Test each component by taking everything out and testing each piece of hardware. (i wont go into how to do it but i know how but i have no idea what to do here.)

I Feel Like maybe a car guy or mechanic that has to take his car somewhere else it mase me feel weird. If i had more money I would just buy a new oneif anyone reads this. I live in the north county area of san diego county california in the city of escondido. (i know its a shot in the dark but here is my email bewyvolajulodige@tempomail.fr it will expire on october 8th 2009.

Compaq presario v2000 Freezes with startup Needs computer laptop notebook Repair Windows XP service pack 2

]]> By: FranciscoNET http://cybernetnews.com/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/comment-page-1/#comment-144111 FranciscoNET Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:01:25 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/04/24/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/#comment-144111 I do computer repairs, but in my case, I charge on a case by case basis and do not have a fixed amount of fee. For example, in the case illustrated on this blog, I would charge maybe just the "Visit fee" (a range depending on the distance between my central office and my customer's place) and just fix the problem for free (the IDE (or SATA) cable reconnection to the motherboard. I will only charge the real fees if I have to stay in my customer's house for a considerable amount of time fixing a REAL issue with their computer(s). I do computer repairs, but in my case, I charge on a case by case basis and do not have a fixed amount of fee. For example, in the case illustrated on this blog, I would charge maybe just the “Visit fee” (a range depending on the distance between my central office and my customer’s place) and just fix the problem for free (the IDE (or SATA) cable reconnection to the motherboard. I will only charge the real fees if I have to stay in my customer’s house for a considerable amount of time fixing a REAL issue with their computer(s).

]]> By: julio http://cybernetnews.com/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/comment-page-1/#comment-143985 julio Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:04:35 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/04/24/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/#comment-143985 I work in IT and occasionally fix computers for home users, i also do some volunteer work fixing computers. I've seen some pretty bad stuff and some really honest hard working people getting cheated out of their money (pretty bad in the Hispanic communities mostly because of peoples ignorance). It's unfortunate that things are the way they are. I work in IT and occasionally fix computers for home users, i also do some volunteer work fixing computers. I’ve seen some pretty bad stuff and some really honest hard working people getting cheated out of their money (pretty bad in the Hispanic communities mostly because of peoples ignorance). It’s unfortunate that things are the way they are.

]]> By: nancy http://cybernetnews.com/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/comment-page-1/#comment-95642 nancy Fri, 11 May 2007 19:42:41 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/04/24/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/#comment-95642 Thank you for being honest. I know how to use a computer but to fix it is another thing. It is sad to know that they're people in the world that would lie and cheat us for our money. Thank you for helping people like me who are not computer wise. Thank you for being honest. I know how to use a computer but to fix it is another thing. It is sad to know that they’re people in the world that would lie and cheat us for our money. Thank you for helping people like me who are not computer wise.

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/comment-page-1/#comment-94868 Ryan Thu, 26 Apr 2007 04:58:39 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/04/24/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/#comment-94868 The funny thing about the Geek Squad is that they boast their at-home service, when most of the people I know who are having computer problems say that the Geek Squad comes to their home, looks at their computer, and says that they have to take it back to the store to fix it. Then the people have to pay for them making the trip out too! Pretty ridiculous. The funny thing about the Geek Squad is that they boast their at-home service, when most of the people I know who are having computer problems say that the Geek Squad comes to their home, looks at their computer, and says that they have to take it back to the store to fix it. Then the people have to pay for them making the trip out too! Pretty ridiculous.

]]> By: Fx Extension Guru http://cybernetnews.com/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/comment-page-1/#comment-94731 Fx Extension Guru Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:08:42 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/04/24/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/#comment-94731 One of our local stations here did the same thing a few months ago and the results were about the same. I do most of my own repiars and upgrades. For those I can't do, I have taken my system to a small and independt shop where the people there are more intersted in getting your computer working again then trying to get as much money out of you as they could. I have heard from other folks not to deal with Geek Squad as they have actually made the problems worse. One of our local stations here did the same thing a few months ago and the results were about the same. I do most of my own repiars and upgrades. For those I can’t do, I have taken my system to a small and independt shop where the people there are more intersted in getting your computer working again then trying to get as much money out of you as they could. I have heard from other folks not to deal with Geek Squad as they have actually made the problems worse.

]]> By: The Slasher http://cybernetnews.com/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/comment-page-1/#comment-94716 The Slasher Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:25:26 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/04/24/the-truth-behind-computer-repairs-geek-squad-frys-and-more/#comment-94716 I am not shocked at the results at all of this. I am not shocked at the results at all of this.

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