Laptop repair cost is rising worldwide including in Australia. Here are the main reasons why.
New laptops are far superior to their ancestors. They are faster, thinner and more aesthetically pleasing. But these advances are making our beloved companions ‘laptop computers’ more expensive to fix if they break down. Here are the main reasons that drive up the cost of repairing a newer models of laptops.
Many New Laptops Use Proprietary Components
This is one of the main reasons that makes the repair costs expensive. Many laptop manufacturers started innovating and making laptop components that make their products function better and stand out from the competition. On the one hand, this innovation is a great news; on the other hand, it makes these components difficult to source especially when they need to be replaced.
Even if you own two slightly different laptops manufactured by the same brand (let’s say Asus or Lenovo), many of the components may not be interchangeable, as they keep evolving with each new model. Some laptop manufacturers don’t even sell repair parts for their own products. So the repair experts often have to come up with alternative ways to source the necessary parts. But you are in luck if you’re living in Brisbane Queensland Australia because here at The Electronic Fix we not only stock laptop parts, we can source the right one for you, quickly. Contact us for all laptop computer repairs (07) 3613 0029 in Brisbane.
The Circuits are Integrated
The main reason modern laptops have become thin is not because they are placed in clothes dryers before they are dispatched, the integrated circuits (IC) are responsible for the shrinking size of consumer electronics (including the parts within laptop devices). However, the downside of this development is that these new circuits typically lack conveniently placed hinges and screws that would enable the repair professionals to open up the laptop and easily access the damaged part.
80 % of the IC’s (as integrated circuits are frequently called) cannot be bought by your ordinary laptop repair service providers, and if your typical repairer manages to get their hands on one, it may cost you an arm and a leg $$$ to fix or replace IC’s. In some cases, if the laptop is still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, you may be able to send it back to them for repairs.
Some Components Simply are not Designed to be Repaired
Let’s imagine your laptop RAM suddently stops working. Here we could easily upgrade your laptop RAM for very minimal cost (usually around $100 to $150 depending on the laptop model and RAM size). But some other laptop repair services may actually quote you over $200 just BS’ing you about repairing RAM sticks. Unfortunate as this may sound, we’ve heard it many times before.
What we mean is, be thoughtful about laptop parts needing repairs. Because some parts will be much cheaper for you to replace rather than repair. For honest and competitive upfront quotes for laptop repair work in Australia Brisbane, contact your trusted and affordable laptop repair professionals title=”Contact The Electronic Fix laptop repair company” href=”https://electronicfix.com.au/contact-us/”>The Electronic Fix here
It Takes Hours to Detect the Problem?
In the past, it was relatively easier to detect which part was causing all the trouble because the components were larger and much easier to identify the culprit laptop parts. The compressed size of modern laptop components make it much more difficult to tell exactly which part is malfunctioning. Repairing a single laptop may now take more time to fix.
Although the repairs can only be done by experienced and qualified experts, and since some of them know you may be limited with options to fix problems yourself, what usually occurs with some other laptop repair services in Brisbane is that repair costs are not mentioned till the problem is fixed. We would rather you avoid such fly-by-night operators or so called professional mobile laptop repairers in Brisbane who do not provide up-front costs. Demand this ‘upfront transparent quotes for all types of laptop repair work’ so that you do not get ripped off.
Remember, a true qualified computer technician can usually identify the problem within minutes NOT hours.
Find an Affordable Laptop Computer Repair Services in Australia Brisbane
Although there are legitimate factors responsible for the rise of the cost of laptop repairs, you shouldn’t skip professional service providers because sooner the issue is fixed, better the overall life expectancy of your laptop will be. Best, and easiest way to find an low cost repair services in Australia is through asking for their rates before you let them work on your laptop.
Furthermore, you can and should read through their reviews section to get a sense of who you are trusting your laptop device with. Here’s a review from one of our valued customers:
The Electronic Fix is certainly 5-Star in every way. Outstanding service, technical expertise that I can only describe as genius, extremely reasonable rates, and a husband and wife team that are very personable, helpful, and communicated at all times about what was happening with my computer.
You can have total confidence in The Electronic Fix. If you have a computer problem, then this is THE only place to go to. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you John & Di. You are amazing!
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