If your computer is running slow, will not boot, has a cracked screen, or picked up a virus, the first question is always the same: how much is this going to cost?

The honest answer: it depends on the problem. But here is what actually drives the price so you know what to expect before you walk in or call.

What Affects Computer Repair Cost

Every repair is different, but the main factors are the type of problem, whether parts are needed, and how long the work takes.

Software issues like virus removal, operating system reinstalls, and driver problems are typically the least expensive repairs. The computer works physically. It just needs cleanup or reconfiguration.

Hardware repairs like screen replacements, battery swaps, keyboard replacements, and SSD or RAM upgrades involve parts plus labor. The cost of the part itself varies by brand and model. A screen for a budget laptop costs less than a screen for a premium ultrabook. We source genuine and high quality parts and give you a quote before we start any work.

Data recovery ranges widely depending on the situation. If the drive is accessible but the operating system is corrupted, recovery is straightforward. If the drive has physical damage, the process is more involved. We operate on a no data, no fee policy: if we cannot recover your files, you do not pay.

Custom PC builds are priced based on the components you choose. You pick the parts or tell us what you need the computer to do, and we spec it out, build it, test it, and set it up for you.

What to Expect When You Bring Your Computer In

When you bring your computer to Fateka Computer Store, here is what happens. We look at the problem with you, explain what we think is going on, and give you a quote before we do anything. No surprises. No work starts without your approval.

Most common repairs are completed within the same day or the next business day. If parts need to be ordered, we let you know the timeline upfront.

We diagnose every computer we repair at no additional charge. The diagnostic fee is included in the cost of the repair.

How to Save Money on Computer Repair

Know when to repair and when to replace. If your computer is more than 7 or 8 years old, sometimes a new machine makes more sense than sinking money into an aging system. We will tell you that honestly. Several of our five-star Google reviews mention customers who came in for a repair and our team recommended a more cost-effective path instead.

Bring your computer in early. Small problems become expensive problems when they are ignored. A slow computer today could be a dead hard drive next month, and the data recovery cost will be much higher than the tune-up would have been.

Consider ongoing protection. FatechWatch is our managed PC security service starting at $49.99 per month. It includes 24/7 monitoring, managed Windows updates, threat detection, and remote support. Many of the repairs people bring to us could have been prevented entirely with proactive monitoring.

Why Fateka for Computer Repair in Herndon

Fateka Computer Store has been serving Herndon, Virginia and the surrounding communities since 2019. We are a Lenovo Authorized Service Center handling both warranty and out-of-warranty repairs with genuine parts. We also repair all other major brands.

We have over 400 five-star Google reviews because we do honest work at fair prices and explain everything along the way. No jargon, no upselling, no surprises.

Walk into our store at 585 Grove Street, Suite G-10, in Herndon, VA. We are in the back of the office building on Grove Street, across the street from the Herndon Post Office. Free parking right in front of the entrance.