galowgala Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 i need to get a number of problems fixed on my computer can anyone recommend an engineer, who is reliable and is not gonna rip me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckygobyebye Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Simplicity International in Bangkok have a Pattaya office: www.simplicity.co.th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchoutfarang Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I know this sounds weird, but Craig the proprietor of Cafe Uno in Soi Khao Noi, East Pattaya can fix just about anything wrong with your computer. He can come to your house. Very nice chap. I had loads of things wrong and it cost me next to nothing for him to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I understand the people at Pattaya2u (shop in Tukcom mall) do house calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamhc Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Wattana (Opposite Foodland) do on-site call-outs. They are a often out at a friends office fixing stuff. Top qulaity firm and has all the replacement parts. Must be done ON-SITE? All companies may find they have to take the machine in to their office for some repairs or data reloads. Back-up your machine BEFORE the engineer comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 If the OP knows that the HDD is working there is no reason not to remove it from the case (depending on skill set etc.) before letting the engineer look at the problem. On a PC that I had to take in for someone else, we documented with a camera the cards, memory etc that was fitted to the machine before leaving it - to ensure there were no 'mistakes' - as the shop in question saw a copy of the pictures (taped to the side of the case) with the owner's contact details written. Another point - these days OEMs like to put the Windows VLK (the licence key 1234-45234-2323-GHTT etc.) sticker on the case - leaving there when taking your PC in for repair can almost ensure that "your" licence number becomes public information - when you then suffer problems and attempt an on-line update etc. you discover that your licence might be listed as a copied version of Windows. Same with letting the HDD out of your sight - not only porn or 'other' content that can be a problem - i recall reading here about people getting a 'new' HDD installed only to discover that someone else's data is on the drive - maybe a secondhand resale or the drive was used to backup/bounce the data during another repair. If you use your computer for anything remotely serious like banking or work - you are wise to be very careful as to what happens to it when you are not there. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTron Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Dont use Wattana, their service is horrible and they will "forget" both hardware parts and agreements very easily. I will strongly reccomend Liberty Computer. http://www.liberty-computers.com/ We use them for all our IT purchase, installation and repair, and they have been 100% reliable. Just ask for Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galowgala Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 If the OP knows that the HDD is working there is no reason not to remove it from the case (depending on skill set etc.) before letting the engineer look at the problem. On a PC that I had to take in for someone else, we documented with a camera the cards, memory etc that was fitted to the machine before leaving it - to ensure there were no 'mistakes' - as the shop in question saw a copy of the pictures (taped to the side of the case) with the owner's contact details written. Another point - these days OEMs like to put the Windows VLK (the licence key 1234-45234-2323-GHTT etc.) sticker on the case - leaving there when taking your PC in for repair can almost ensure that "your" licence number becomes public information - when you then suffer problems and attempt an on-line update etc. you discover that your licence might be listed as a copied version of Windows. Same with letting the HDD out of your sight - not only porn or 'other' content that can be a problem - i recall reading here about people getting a 'new' HDD installed only to discover that someone else's data is on the drive - maybe a secondhand resale or the drive was used to backup/bounce the data during another repair. If you use your computer for anything remotely serious like banking or work - you are wise to be very careful as to what happens to it when you are not there. HTH. im only asking for a recommended IT repair person to come and fix a few small problems i have on site, as its convenient for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekeeper Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Dont use Wattana, their service is horrible and they will "forget" both hardware parts and agreements very easily.I will strongly reccomend Liberty Computer. http://www.liberty-computers.com/ We use them for all our IT purchase, installation and repair, and they have been 100% reliable. Just ask for Steve. in defence of Wattana, i have used Wattana for nearly 10 years. i never had a problem with repairs or supplies of hardware/software their technician Ai is as good as i have ever seen and consequently i always ask for him when i have a serious problem i have had house calls from them when i could not be bothered to unplug everything and take it in. they were dealt with efficiently, promptly and at a reasonable cost. i say this as i think the service i have personally experienced from Wattana deserves defending in the face of this members critiscm as always there are two sides to every story but i am happy with Wattana even if Don Tron is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTron Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 i have had house calls from them when i could not be bothered to unplug everything and take it in. I never even had to go to the office of Liberty Computer. They always make house calls and shows up very quickly. We got 22 computers here and 2 servers, 2 internet lines and one large GB lan network- Liberty setup and maintains everything. They are a bit pricy compared to taking an amateur hustler from Tukcom, but they are professionals and we never had reason to complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekeeper Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 i have had house calls from them when i could not be bothered to unplug everything and take it in. I never even had to go to the office of Liberty Computer. They always make house calls and shows up very quickly. We got 22 computers here and 2 servers, 2 internet lines and one large GB lan network- Liberty setup and maintains everything. They are a bit pricy compared to taking an amateur hustler from Tukcom, but they are professionals and we never had reason to complain. in this case size maybe does matter you may be only getting good service because of the size of your account i have never used Liberty so i do not know and cannot say how they serve you or others but clearly my experience with Wattana is very different to yours and a computer specialist thats been around as long as Wattana have could hardly be called amatuer hustlers. maybe your attitude or manner didn't help your case when you were dealing with them i could see how it could easily be taken as offensive .............. PS isn't saying ''They are a bit pricy'' and ''we never had reason to complain'' a contradiction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 watchoutfarang: Craig the proprietor of Cafe Uno in Soi Khao Noi, East Pattaya He would be my choice. That will be an order to go, one computer repair, one cafe latte and 2 cinnamon donuts please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katoey Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I can reccomend this service (Thaivisa classified link below). I've been using this service for more that 10 years and found them to be the best service I've tried here in Pattaya. On-site service & repair 24/7. http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/electronic...ance-14632.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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