Who can fix computers?

[The Jason]

Where did you learn? How long have you done it? What are some obstacles that you have faced?

[meetdilip]

Self taught! I had to repair my PC and took help from friends who explained things so that I can do the next time. It got stacked up and I learned enough to meet my needs. After around 20 years+ using computer, I think it is an ordinary thing.

[The Jason]

Studied to get a certificate in fixing computers, but my friend backed out of a deal where he was going to do the actual fixing.

Note: I've never been able to work on computer hardware. I only studied it to legitimize a computer biz my friend wanted.

[meetdilip]

I not great either. Since I am working mostly on my hardware, I experiment less. Which makes me a weak professional. The more you break, the more you learn

[The Jason]

I not great either. Since I am working mostly on my hardware, I experiment less. Which makes me a weak professional. The more you break, the more you learn

I was just studying book stuff. I haven't tried to work on hardware ever.

[meetdilip]

What kind of PC do you have? Desktops are easier to learn.

[The Jason]

What kind of PC do you have? Desktops are easier to learn.

HP ProBook (a laptop) but back when I was learning I had an emachines and also HP Pavilion (both desktops).

[meetdilip]

Nice. It is hard to learn using laptops. There are many YouTube videos though.

[The Jason]

Nice. It is hard to learn using laptops. There are many YouTube videos though.

It seems like laptops would be more numerous, so more jobs for that.

[meetdilip]

Agree. But it can break easily as well. Each model has a separate technique.