where to learn fixing computers?

[1832vin]

i would like to learn how to fix typical personal or server computer problems; i guess it just raises the value of myself, and.... getting people to fix computers are not always cheap,

it would be best if i can do it manually insread through programs and applications, i'm still in school, and i'd say i have about 5 years to learn something advance, so i decuded to choose how to fix servers or computers.....

windows and linux? cuz they're are more popular.....

like for example...

if a specific ram module's unit is not working and it's causing the computer not able to boot?,... then how do i find that it's fault at ram and how to fix it type of thingy...>?

i know enough about what are the components and what they do and to an extent, how they do it.

i guess it's from there onwards...

i can't really like pay 5/6 hundred dollars just cuz my system is not booting up correctly....

      and.... i've already done this a few times... T^T so.....

yeah.

[matto97]

Watch youtube vids over and over and over agen and read up and ask questions thats how i learnt 

[neision]

Lol.......  I don't think computers do that.... I wish they can tell you what part of the system is being a bum. But.... You'll simply have to replace the ram :I 
Allot of troubleshooting involved like making sure the ram speed is compatible with the mobo and it's the correct type or replacing it with identical specs that's compatible with you rmobo.

I wish you the best of luck
~Nick

[Jeroen1322]

Hang out here on the forum and read post's in the "Troubleshoot" section, i've learned allot from there also just look at the new post's. ALSO ask if you can get an internship at your local computer store i did that to and it was really great! 

 

 

Hope this helped!

 

And post topics on a subject that you have learned and say how you think it worked and let other people check it and correct you if you're incorrect 

[YouRezz]

I learned some in school, but most from personal experience when something has failed on me.

Trial and error is what teaches you the most, but youtube videos and looking at problems of other people on this  forum and trying to help them also help a butt ton to gain experience in computer repair

[Guest GRRigger]

You came to the right place. Also google and youtube.

[DroPouT1999]

 

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[TheRoss0411]

Learn how computers work, build one, experiment

Experience is the best way to learn

Use your common sense (logic), this helps a lot, work out what is wrong then go about trying to fix it

If you can't fix it ask someone (On this forum), then next time you can fix it yourself

[tobben]

Learn how computers work, build one, experiment

Experience is the best way to learn

Use your common sense (logic), this helps a lot, work out what is wrong then go about trying to fix it

If you can't fix it ask someone (On this forum), then next time you can fix it yourself

i think he wants to get into more professional things though, sure anyone can use the process of elimination to try and diagnose a desktop pc.. but that's probably not what he is looking for.

[dylandylandylan]

The majority of problems have already been solved on the internet somewhere, especially common hardware problems such as memory problems.

There's multiple lists on the internet to troubleshoot a computer, and I have my own 10 step list for hardware, 10 step for software issues, etc.

[StormtrooperStu]

I learned by by firstly learning what all the components do and then by upgrading an old Dell to the point where I transferred a couple of components into a new build.

Trial and error, Google and YouTube are your friends.

 

It has come to a point now (about 10 years later) where I build and fix pc's for friends and family.

 

I even know a couple of guys who do it for a living and they come to me to help out on the hardware side of things.

 

Just having an interest is the first step and will spur you on to find out more and increase your own knowledge.

[Esprozz]

Watch YouTube, ask questions, try and fail (could get expensive)

[emachado99]

YouTube is your best friend.

[TechSage]

Read a lot of FAQ, if you don't understand something then look it up. I've been into computer building for 3 or 4 years. Linus got me into it.

[KOtech]

Break a computer and then fix it

Learn by doing it. 

[MegaDave91]

Read read read read and watch watch watch watch. First hand experience is always good too.

[IdeaStormer]

Find a broken computer and try to fix it.

[xrex64]

Tell your mom to break your computer then try to fix it

[EChondo]

Read up on CompTIA+ study guides. There's a lot of basic information for A+ certificates, everything ranging from desktops to networking.

[doyouevenspecs]

Hang out here on the forum and read post's in the "Troubleshoot" section, i've learned allot from there also just look at the new post's. ALSO ask if you can get an internship at your local computer store i did that to and it was really great! 

 

 

Hope this helped!

 

And post topics on a subject that you have learned and say how you think it worked and let other people check it and correct you if you're incorrect 

How did you go about getting that internship I'm sixteen and that's exactly what l was looking for?

[upliftsleet1974]

Videos and just work on any computers you can when you get the chance!

[Jeroen1322]

How did you go about getting that internship I'm sixteen and that's exactly what l was looking for?

Just walking in to the store