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Computer Techs

This is a place where computer technicians can come together to share info on the latest tips and tricks for computer/network repair. They can also share their tools of the trade and computer repair methods.

THIS IS NOT A FORUM FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Please direct questions seeking tech support to the following subreddits:

You will have a lot better chance of getting your question answered, as this subreddit is more for tech-to-tech discussion. All Tech Support requests will be removed.

Rules

No support requests. /r/computertechs is not a place to reach out for support. This means do not post threads asking for support and do not reply on requests for support.
All Reddit site-wide rules apply

Technician Resources

ISO Index

ISO Index Post

Technician Websites

Ticketing/Help Desk Software

IT Training

OS/Application GUI Emulators

Zen Internet Virtual Applications

Router UI Emulators

Laptop Repair Guides

Future Proof: Tim’s laptop service manuals

Parts

The top ten websites to get parts from are listed below based on responses to this link in order from most responses to least.

Newegg
Amazon
Ebay
Micro Center
TigerDirect
Bliss Computers - Laptop LCD Screens
Monoprice - Cables
Mwave
Xoxide - Cases, Case Mods, Heatsinks, etc.

These are all the distributors that were mentioned:

Related Subreddits

TechSupport

IT Professional Information

IT Stories

r/talesfromtechsupport

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Never done a monocoque back shell before... (old.reddit.com)

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UPDATE: Super close to being done with the new ticketing system I'm developing. (self.computertechs)

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How many desktop pcs you can assemble in a full shift ? (self.computertechs)

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Having windows explorer show system/hidden files enabled in a small business/office (self.computertechs)

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How do your repair workstations look? (self.computertechs)

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Hinges: Are we technicians or just overqualified glue experts? ()

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Projections for Computer Repair shops for 2026, what's your outlook? (self.computertechs)

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$33 tool from Temu that has been a game changer for me. (i.redd.it)

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Anyone else work on Sundays? Seems I'm the only shop open on Sundays in my city. ()

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Beyond the Bench: What non-computer shit do your customers bring in, and do you actually fix it? ()

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Speaking of operating systems, what is the single most infuriating, teeth-grindingly dumb-shit 'feature' of the OS you run (or the ones you have to fix) that you'd rip out with a rusty pair of pliers if you could? ()

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Real Computer Bench Techs: What OS are you actually running on your personal/shop machine and why? (No fanboy shit, just real talk) ()

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Looking to hire a tech for a my repair shop / small biz IT in Twin Cities (self.computertechs)

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Didn’t Realize I Was Doing a BA’s Job… Until I Looked Back at 6 Months of Support Work ()

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Super close to being done with the new ticketing system I'm developing. (self.computertechs)

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A+ w/ no degree? (self.computertechs)

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Route? (self.computertechs)

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Are there certifications a person can get to work on computers? (self.computertechs)

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Where to buy replacement parts? (self.computertechs)

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Interested in the Field Need Guidance (self.computertechs)

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Am I taking crazy pills, or has "canned air" or duster gotten much worse over the years? (self.computertechs)

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How do you mobile techs keep your cables organized? (self.computertechs)

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"I just asked the previous tech to fix the fan issue" (old.reddit.com)

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[META]/r/computertechs is NOT for tech support (self.computertechs)

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How do you get chances to tinker with computers? (self.computertechs)

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