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CAOS Forums => News and Commentary => Topic started by: Shaun Martin on 2007-02-28T00:43:11-06:00 (Wednesday)

Title: I'm dropping out of college and becoming a computer repairman
Post by: Shaun Martin on 2007-02-28T00:43:11-06:00 (Wednesday)
And I'm going to rip off the computer illiterate population!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxqx4hgeKgQ&mode
Title: Re: I'm dropping out of college and becoming a computer repairman
Post by: Jesse Cook on 2007-02-28T10:08:41-06:00 (Wednesday)
It's the same thing with cars, a/c, etc.  People are always ripping off others for repairs that require just a little bit of technical knowledge that the customer lacks.  You can make a little bit of side money doing computer repair as an honest local repair tech.  The problem is, you'll spend more time fixing problems with spyware, software issues, and their kid deleted all their .dll files.  This type of repair is tedious and frustrating, and if you're thinking about charging more than a reasonable amount, why won't your customers just go to Best Buy and get ripped of there instead.
Title: Re: I'm dropping out of college and becoming a computer repairman
Post by: Shaun Martin on 2007-02-28T15:47:00-06:00 (Wednesday)
I just couldn't believe that Geek Squad thought the PSU was the problem.  :lol:
Title: Re: I'm dropping out of college and becoming a computer repairman
Post by: Kit on 2007-02-28T17:16:16-06:00 (Wednesday)
And this is a good reason why #1 on your list is:
Is it plugged in?
Title: Re: I'm dropping out of college and becoming a computer repairman
Post by: raptor on 2007-03-05T10:40:48-06:00 (Monday)
I've done tech support.  BOY could I tell you stories.
Title: Re: I'm dropping out of college and becoming a computer repairman
Post by: Brian Glass on 2007-03-13T19:26:48-05:00 (Tuesday)
I second that.
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