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What is a Computer Repair Technician?
Also known as: Computer Technician, Computer Service Technician, Computer Repair Consultant.

Table of Contents

1. What is a Computer Repair Technician?

2. What does a Computer Repair Technician do?
3. What is the workplace of a Computer Repair Technician like?
4. Videos
5. Further Reading
6. Similar Careers
7. Collections
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A computer repair technician is someone who installs, analyzes, repairs and maintains many
different types of computer equipment, or may specialize in working on networks or servers.
Technology is continually evolving, therefore the technician has to keep up to date in order for him
be able to analyze and troubleshoot each specific job.
What does a Computer Repair Technician do?

Computer repair technicians take malfunctioning computer hardware and software, then perform the
necessary steps to diagnose and ensure the systems are returned to a usable state. Technicians
also build and assemble personal computers and servers, and may set up local area networks of
computers and other related devices.

Computer repair technicians mainly deal with the hardware components of a computer, but
sometimes are called upon to install or replace drives, memory, and cards. A computer repair
technician may be required to build a system from components and load the operating system
software on to the hard disk. He will then locate and install the necessary programs, called drivers,
that allow the operating system software to work with the hardware.

A computer repair technician will also work with the software of computers. This is usually the
operating system software. Computers may get viruses or other malware infections, and a computer
repair technician may be called upon to remove the offending programs. If the operating system
software doesn't function and cannot be repaired, the technician will usually back up the user's data
if possible, and format the hard disk with a new copy of the operating system.

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What is the workplace of a Computer Repair Technician like?

Computer repair technicians usually work in store front shops, corporate information technology
departments, government offices and hospitals among other places. These places tend to be well lit
and climate controlled offices or store front work bench areas. Technicians may also be required to
perform their repairs on-site in a number of different environments including industrial settings,
commercial offices or residences. Many experienced computer repair technicians may work
freelance, or as consultants, and operate out of a home office and go on-site for their clients.

Videos
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Computer Repair Software Tools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XttGg9i8bo8

The Business Of Computer Repair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDQR0IXhvgI

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Start Making Money With A Computer Repair Business Part 1

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Further Reading
 Computer Technician Requirements work.chron.com

Information technologies positions include some of the highest paying careers available. An entry
point into this career path for many is that of computer technician.

 9 Tips To Help You Become A Computer Technician www.thetechmentor.com

Getting your first job as an entry level computer technician can be difficult. This is especially true for
someone with no experience. The job market for computer techs is very crowded and there are lots of
new people trying to get in.

 How To Become A Computer Technician www.citytowninfo.com

Exploring how computer technicians spend their time and knowing the steps you will need to take to
become one can help you determine if this is the field for you.

 Starting A Home Business: Computer Repair Technician www.wahm.com

If you are thinking about starting a home business, you may be interested to look into becoming a
computer repair technician. Since the computer generally goes to the technician, it is possible to have
the office at any location - even at home, though there may be times when a technician has to go to fix
the computer.

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