How much should it cost to Fix My Computer?

It needs a new motherboard and a new pcmcia card. The Computer Repair Store is charging me $271.00 and to be quite honest, I’d rather get a new laptop than pay that much, it’s almost 50% the laptop price.

$271 for a mobo sounds rights, as far as diagnostic fees are concerned, they did run a diagnostic and that’s their price. All in all it’s not too bad, but I recommend looking for a computer savvy friend next time you need repairs / diagnostics.

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