office (916) 479-7169
fax (916) 914-2297
email info@thecomputerhospital.biz

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the average cost for pc repair?
A: Approximately 80% of our jobs are completed within 1 hour, so the cost is typically only $50 for a drop off and $75 for an on site.


Q: What is the turnaround time on drop off repairs?
A: For most software repairs, you can expect the system to be ready to be picked up within 24 hours of the time it was dropped off.  Hardware repair may require parts and could take additional time.  We do stock the most common replaceable parts such as power supplies and hard drives.


Q: What is the turnaround time on crashed hard drives?
A: If you mail in a hard drive, we will begin working on it as soon as it arrives.  We will be able to tell within an hour of receiving it if we can recover the data.


Q: Can you wire up my house/office for CAT5?
A: Of course!  There are plenty of situations where a wireless network just won't cut it and the only option is CAT5E cabling.  We can fish the wires as well as install the patch panels and switches for a professional installation.


Q: What type of computers can I bring in for recycling?
A: We use the recycled systems to put together loaner and refurbished computers.  If the system is too old for parts, then we can't use it.  Please be sure to call or email ahead before bringing the system in to be certain that we can accept it.  Generally, if the system is more than 5 or 6 years old, it cannot be salvaged.