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Something's wrong with your laptop or desktop and you're not sure how to fix it, or where to turn for Fort Lauderdale computer repair.

First, there's the initial debate over whether to replace or repair the machine, which may be old and rather costly to upgrade.

If you do opt for Ft. Lauderdale computer repair, you might be given a quote of $100-200 just to take a look at the thing, depending on where you take it - and that's before you even learn what's wrong with it.

As we talked about in an article we posted yesterday, a small group of local students is learning the Broward County computer repair basics.

Not only are they receiving computer education, and learning to use the machines, but learning computer repair as a part of an ongoing education.

While they are just beginning to learn the ropes, hiring a student or an independent provider of computer repair in Ft. Lauderdale could likely save you a lot of money when it comes to getting your problems resolved.

Consider the fact Best Buy's "Geek Squad" charges $199 to diagnose and repair a computer in store. Circuit City's, Firedog" charges $59.99, and Staples' "Easy Touch" charges $49.99.

With an independent, small business, it's often up to the customer to negotiate the price - and there often is no fee for the diagnosis.

While the average length of time to get your computer fixed by a smaller company might be longer because the resources are limited, you are likely to make up for that where it counts:

• The quality of the computer repair you receive
• The cost of the computer service you're given