Starting a computer hardware repair shop

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intengu

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If you were to start a computer hardware repair shop what equipment/tools (hardware and software) would you have?
Of cause you will need good service and competent people.

Thanks.
 
Wow dude. Something I have wanted to do for ages...

Surely you shouldn't be asking if you qualified enough?
 
Esquire sells a neat toolbox with almost everything you need for around R650.
You will build up a collection of software over time. I have all the Windows discs since 3.11, also a few versions of Ubuntu, but only for repairs and re-install, I don't do pirate Windows installations on a customers PC, if they don't have the licence keys that's their problem.
I always have an up to date copy of Open Office, Speed Fan, CPU-Z etc. If I do a new build I keep a copy of the drivers disc etc.

Good luck!
 
Intel 486 DX2 66MHz
16MB RAM (4x4MB)
Tseng 4000 1MB 256
512MB HDD
Creative Sound Blaster 16
Creative Quad Speed CD-ROM
14" Tatung VGA 800x600
Windows 95
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Are you serious?
 
Back on topic.
What size workshop are you planning? Get some LCDs you can mount on the wall, save as much counter space as possible.
 
Adrenalin said:
If i knew what that was, I'd make it happen!

Anyway, interesting thread. What about a mobile repair shop where you don't have to worry about rent etc?
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Unless you charge out your travel costs it won't be feasible.

Remember that you have to factor in your travel time so you would complete fewer job tickets per day than if you were based at a fixed address.
 
Toilet_Duck said:
Back on topic.
What size workshop are you planning? Get some LCDs you can mount on the wall, save as much counter space as possible.
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1) Get one or two test boxes mounted against the wall as well. That way you can plug peripherals/cards/HDD's into them to test without having it lying all around.

2) Get a proper job-card system going. Know how to do daily updates on every job for everyone to be able to report statuses of jobs to customers. This should include tagging client property [box/all equipment from client/all test equipment installed/software/etc.]

3) Anti-static pads and the knowhow to use them. This can be as simple as a proper earthing system in your lab.

4) KVM switches to work on multiple boxes at the same time without wasting space.

5) A vacuum cleaner & electric blower.

6) Spare cables/screws/cable ties/whatnot
 
A screwdriver with a shank long enough to get into the case, idealy with a magnetised tip. It took me ages to find one long enough.
 
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