Computer Techs

[Don]

This is possibly not the correct forum to post this
question,if not I apologize.
After experincing a serious problem with my previous
computer, it was taken to a repair/sales facility.
The tech worked on it for a while and came up with a
diagnosis that the problem was so serious that repair
would be too costly."It's the motherboard,or something"
his exact words. He recommended I purchase a new
computer,which he had in stock. Needless to say, I was
not overly impressed with his diagnosis,but bought the
computer anyway since the old one was an Windows ME.
So,my question is how does one go about finding a
reliable technition, if you do not have any reliable
recommendations,other than looking in the yellow pages?

[Malvern]

Is there a computer club or society in your area ? A lot of the techs
belong to the biggest one in my location. Most computer stores know of them
and their meeting locations/times. Just act like a person who could be a
prospective member.

Malv

"Don" > wrote in message
...
> This is possibly not the correct forum to post this
> question,if not I apologize.
> After experincing a serious problem with my previous
> computer, it was taken to a repair/sales facility.
> The tech worked on it for a while and came up with a
> diagnosis that the problem was so serious that repair
> would be too costly."It's the motherboard,or something"
> his exact words. He recommended I purchase a new
> computer,which he had in stock. Needless to say, I was
> not overly impressed with his diagnosis,but bought the
> computer anyway since the old one was an Windows ME.
> So,my question is how does one go about finding a
> reliable technition, if you do not have any reliable
> recommendations,other than looking in the yellow pages?
>

[Papa]

Hi Don:

I suggest that you become your own technician. Becoming an "expert" with
computer hardware is easy. Join your local computer society, if there is
one, or perhaps take an adult education course or two on computers.

There is nothing like being self-reliant, and you won't be ripped off.

Good luck.

"Don" > wrote in message
...
> This is possibly not the correct forum to post this
> question,if not I apologize.
> After experincing a serious problem with my previous
> computer, it was taken to a repair/sales facility.
> The tech worked on it for a while and came up with a
> diagnosis that the problem was so serious that repair
> would be too costly."It's the motherboard,or something"
> his exact words. He recommended I purchase a new
> computer,which he had in stock. Needless to say, I was
> not overly impressed with his diagnosis,but bought the
> computer anyway since the old one was an Windows ME.
> So,my question is how does one go about finding a
> reliable technition, if you do not have any reliable
> recommendations,other than looking in the yellow pages?
>

[zaskar]

I agree with Papa.
Get to know a 'Techie' he/she will often have spare power supplies,video
cards etc its usually just a case of swapping things till it works.
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 02:49:34 +0000, Malvern wrote:

> Is there a computer club or society in your area ? A lot of the techs
> belong to the biggest one in my location. Most computer stores know of
> them and their meeting locations/times. Just act like a person who
> could be a prospective member.
>
> Malv
>
> "Don" > wrote in message
> ...
>> This is possibly not the correct forum to post this question,if not I
>> apologize.
>> After experincing a serious problem with my previous computer, it was
>> taken to a repair/sales facility. The tech worked on it for a while and
>> came up with a diagnosis that the problem was so serious that repair
>> would be too costly."It's the motherboard,or something" his exact
>> words. He recommended I purchase a new computer,which he had in stock.
>> Needless to say, I was not overly impressed with his diagnosis,but
>> bought the computer anyway since the old one was an Windows ME. So,my
>> question is how does one go about finding a reliable technition, if you
>> do not have any reliable recommendations,other than looking in the
>> yellow pages?
>>

[Harry Ohrn]

In addition to the other fine suggestions offered you might ask the Tech for
references for other work done and then inquire as to how satisfied these
people were.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell\User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Don" > wrote in message
...
> This is possibly not the correct forum to post this
> question,if not I apologize.
> After experiencing a serious problem with my previous
> computer, it was taken to a repair/sales facility.
> The tech worked on it for a while and came up with a
> diagnosis that the problem was so serious that repair
> would be too costly."It's the motherboard,or something"
> his exact words. He recommended I purchase a new
> computer,which he had in stock. Needless to say, I was
> not overly impressed with his diagnosis,but bought the
> computer anyway since the old one was an Windows ME.
> So,my question is how does one go about finding a
> reliable technition, if you do not have any reliable
> recommendations,other than looking in the yellow pages?
>