A Do-It-Yourself Basic PC Repair

Resource Guide
Basic computer maintenance and repair can be done easily at home. Some common
problems are random error messages, computer being too slow, blue screen, frozen
screen, and automatic rebooting. Its a common misconception that repairing a
computer requires a lot of expertise. In actuality, any common person can service
simple computer problems.
There are numerous sites on the Internet that provide support for computers repairs.
These sites contain step-by-step detailed instructions so its not hard to repair some of
the more complicated problems. For any problem, just use a search engine and type in
the problem. After that, you will learn the severity of the computer problem and
determine if it can be repaired easily.
The obvious benefit of repairing the PC is the cost advantage. You save the amount you
pay to service person and also get any parts or software to be replaced at a lower rate.
You can save hundreds of dollars by fixing the problem on your own. Another advantage
is the time taken to get the PC up and running. Service personnel can take their own
sweet time to come and repair it. Even service centers may take a couple of days to
service the system while you can get it done in matter of hours!
One common problem is when a blue screen appears and the PC does not work at all.
In this case, you will have to restart the computer as there is no other option. This is
called a STOP error and it can be fixed by using the appropriate STOP code. These
codes can be found online quite easily. Depending on the error, the user can choose the
best one and resolve the problem. By learning how to solve these basic PC problems,
the user can avoid bigger and more difficult problems down the line.
Check the computer and identify the problem. In some instances, all it takes is to restart
the computer. If this does not work, check the antivirus and spyware software to see if
they are updated. Restart the computer in safe mode and type the F8 key which
displays the boot screen. Run virus scans to check for virus issues. If the screen does
not appear, you may need to call in a professional. A scan disk or defrag check can also
be done to check for errors and mostly these steps would solve the problem on your
PC.

Most of the common computer problems are a result of poor maintenance but most
people can repair their computer by themselves even if they are not too tech savvy. A
logical person with ability to follow instructions can repair a computer. If you are still not
sure, its best to seek professional help.
For more information on basic PC repair, check out these resources.

Troubleshooting Tips: Offers a list of links to help users troubleshoot their

computer.

PC Troubleshooting Manual: The page provides tips on computer troubleshooting

and repair.

Dead Computer: Learn how to get it working again.

Maintenance & Repair: A tutorial that offers basic computer maintenance and
repair.

Slow Computer: Step-by-step instructions on how to speed up the computer.

Upgrade Hard Drive: The site provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to upgrade
a MacBook hard drive.

No Sound in Windows: This tutorial shows how to solve sound problems in

Windows.

Replacing Sound Card: The site offers a detailed tutorial on changing a sound
card.

Bad Memory: The guide shows how to diagnose bad memory on the PC.

Basic Diagnosis: The page provides instructions on diagnosing a computer.

5 Questions: Essential questions to ask to find out whats wrong with the
computer.

Computer Maintenance & Repair: A full tutorial to help users solve simple
computer problems.

Maintenance Checklist: Use this checklist to find out if everythings working well.

Making Computers Run Better: The page offers some advice on how to make the
computer run better.

Improve Speed: A detailed tutorial on speeding up the PC.

Basic Computer Tutorial: Learn about some of the basic concepts of computing.

Maintenance Procedures: Follow these procedures to maintain your computer.

Maintenance Tips: The page provides 10 essential tips to a healthy computer.

Preventive Maintenance: A collection of tutorials to help maintain a working PC.

Recommended Procedures: Learn these maintenance procedures to prevent

computer problems.

Routine Maintenance: The site offers some routine maintenance tips to keep the
PC healthy.

Improve Performance: Follow these steps to get the most out of the PC.

Better PC Performance: The page offers five ways to improve a computers

performance.

Basic Computer Terminology: A place to find descriptions on many computer

terms.

Computer Basics: The University of Chicago offers a list of basic computer terms.

The Journey Inside: Intel presents a series of 35 online lessons for you to learn
about computers.

Geek Squad: The site offers a variety of PC repair services.

Boston Computing Network: Provides computer repair services for Apple

Macintosh, laptops, networking services, and more.

On-Site PC Services: The site offers all types of computer repair services for
residential as well as commercial purposes.

Computer Repair Price List: The page offers information on the cost of PC
repairs.