Comments on: A Guide To Being The Local PC Repair Dude

By: Kirk

Kirk — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:20:57 +0000

Where can we download these documents now that Drop.io is gone?

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Pattie Galle — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:53:01 +0000

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By: Harry

Harry — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:27:43 +0000

Would love to get the templates. Such a wealth of great info here, many thank you’s.

By: Peter Long

Peter Long — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:01:44 +0000

I’ve been a self employed PC Repair technician for 2.5 years now,
I stumbled across this site and have found two great tips thankyou.

In answer to backing up customers data(ie ghosting)it’s imperative to do! This is a failsafe way of protection from alot of stress to both parties….

1. It allows you to revert back to how it was before

2. You can test the image in a virtual machine

3. It safeguards loss of important data

Yeah sure the leaglities of it would be ilegal without the owners permission that is why you state this in your terms which they sign before repair.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:13:47 +0000

I would like to get the templates. Is there anyway to get the templates? They are not showing anymore on drop.io.

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:29:36 +0000

I would also love to get my hands on those.

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spokane data recovery — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:40:59 +0000

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By: Henry Ault

Henry Ault — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:45:16 +0000

Great article. Is there anyway to get the templates? They are no longer available from drop.io.

By: Technotch

Technotch — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:32:20 +0000

just started my computer repair business, thanks for the tips.

By: ManUtd10

ManUtd10 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:33:57 +0000

I really found this article to be useful as I’m in the process of getting everything ready such as the software necessary and the protocols that I’m planing on using and the business cards, but I wasn’t able to download your templates for invoice and most importantly the EULA that you originally posted but is no longer available for download through the link. I would also like to know what software you use for different issues or maybe you could make an article entry with more specific recommendations. Thank you and I really like your website

By: heartlessgamer

heartlessgamer — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:14:27 +0000

I don’t do this professionally, just more of a side thing since I became interested while in the active duty military. One very useful tool is a good vacuum cleaner. Dust cans just spread everything out. A good vacuum cleaner with proper attachments is key.

Fortunately, I have a Kirby vacuum at the house with electronics attachments that I can use to get into the smallest areas safely. Not the ideal economical choice for starting out, but something to keep in mind if you go larger scale.

I have not met a single PC that didn’t need a good cleaning when I get involved.

By: otis

otis — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:54:08 +0000

Fantastic guide. Some really great tips. Thank you!

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:27:57 +0000

I made them myself actually :)

By: Computers Support

Computers Support — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:40:35 +0000

This template would work perfect on one of my projects, where did you get it?

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By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:13:01 +0000

Hiren’s is great. As your company expands, you won’t be able to use it. Technicians forget CDs in drives all the time, and Hiren’s is pirated by nature.

Also — with the rise of the netbook, you should probably focus your toolkit on USB drives.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:10:36 +0000

Yeah — a clause in the TOS/contract they sign is them giving you permission. :)

For what it’s worth — my attorney used Apple’s as a template.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:09:38 +0000

Can I repeat this?

**DO NOT MAKE A BACKUP WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION. IT IS ******* ILLEGAL.**

And, if you do this full-time, you should invest in E&O Insurance at ~$1k-5k/yr. It sounds expensive but it’s the legitimate way of doing things. If you continue to grow, at some point you *will* be sued. If you want to continue as a company afterward… you’ll need the E&O. General liability won’t cut it.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:04:52 +0000

True enough Ryan. But you could add a clause in the Service Agreement which allows the technician to back up the data and keep it secure.