Services at PC36
In addition to our incredible PCs and education content, we can also service, fix and upgrade your current computer. See our menu of services below. These are local services operating from our workshop in Torquay, Devon, UK (but if you're further afield let us know if we can still help)
Repairs
Based in South Devon
Repairs
We can fix your computer. We've been doing it for years with heaps of happy customers
Common fixes:
- Diagnostics
- Replacement of faulty components
- Data recovery (intact physical drives only)
- Software issues
- Blue screens
- No power
We mainly work with desktop computers, but some laptop fixes can be done
We have over 10,000 hours of PC building and servicing experience. We will find what is wrong, or you don't pay
You will also receive a full service summary at the end of your service
Get your PC repaired in Torquay today!
All labour is backed by a 30-day money back guaranteee
Pricing for repairs
Pricing depends on the work that needs doing - the nature of repair is that we do not know what is needed until we take a look.
We are not the cheapest - that's because we get the job done properly and won't try to upsell you with useless products and services
All repair services begin with a £50 diagnostic fee; see below
After diagnostics, all work and pricing will be discussed with you before being started, to ensure we're both in the loop
Breakdown
🩺 Diagnostics
All repairs carry an initial diagnostic fee of £50, regardless of whether further work is needed. If we cannot identify the fault, you don't pay. Simple. This safeguards our time expertly diagnosing your PC (similar to a call-out free for a trade professional)
If the fix is simple we may roll that cost into the initial diagnostic
‼️Component failures
Pricing below is the service cost to replace the component if found to be faulty.
This is in addition to the diagnostic fee, and does not included the price of any parts needed. If multiple are needed, a package deal can be arranged with discounts
CPU: £20
CPU Cooler: £25
Motherboard: £60
DRAM/Memory: no additional charge
Storage: £10 (more if data recovery is needed)
Graphics Card: no additional charge (chargeable if you'd like us to sort your drivers as well)
Case: £75
Power Supply: £50
Case fans: no additional charge
🪟 Software Issues
Pricing is in addition to the diagnostic fee
Most software issues are simple to fix. A blanket reinstallation of Windows is often the easiest solution
Full Windows reinstall with up to 1TB data backup and restore: £20
Clean graphics driver installation: £20
😡 Microstutter and lag in games
Lag has many causes - it can be internet, hardware or software issues. This will be handled case-by-case
Stutter is a very tricky issue to diagnose. Usually the fix is to check BIOS config, reinstall Windows, and be very particular about which apps are installed. We can do this for you, but on the expectation that there is often a lot of back and forth with getting this fixed
Contact us for a custom quotation
🔥 Noise and overheating
Full system thermal and fan tune: £50
Replacement CPU Cooler: £25 in addition to parts cost
Servicing
Based in South Devon
Servicing
We can improve your PC's performance. From our Torquay workshop, we can upgrade, refresh, and even physically clean your PC.
If you have the components for a new build or upgrade, you can have one of our expert builders perfectly assemble it for you
With PC36, you pay for quality, reliability and expert attention to detail
See our menu below
All labour is backed by a 30-day money back guaranteee
Pricing for services
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🔧 Full PC Assembly
If you've already got the components for a new PC build, but are a bit stuck on how to build it, we can expertly assemble your build to the same standard as the PCs you see on our site. In our Torquay workshop we will build your ideal custom PC
Your build will be beautifully presented, with your fans tuned, BIOS set up, and secure boot enabled to ensure easy gaming. Windows can be installed if you'd like
Full assembly: £150-250 depending on complexity
(NB: Price does not include a Windows license - if Windows is installed for you, it will be in a usable state but not activated with a license key)
⬆️ PC Component Upgrades
Talk to us about getting your PC feeling superfast again
Consultation and advice: FREE
Component swaps are calculated on a case by case basis, based on complexity
🔄️ Clean Start
Get a completely fresh start with your PC. We will expertly restore your PC to its factory state, with our classic debloated Windows installation, and driver package. We will also update your motherboard BIOS to the latest version
£50
🧼 Physical dusting, cleaning and detailing
Is your PC looking worse for wear? Caked on dust, dried up thermal paste, and cables everywhere?
We can restore the beauty of your PC and tidy it up for you
Basic dusting and clean: £50
In depth clean and thermal paste change for CPU: £80
Premier detailing: £150-200 based on complexity
- Better-than-new restoration
- CPU thermal paste renewal
- GPU thermal paste renewal (only on cards older than 4 years)
- All components dust-free
- Cleaned with pure isopropyl alcohol
- Full cable manage and re-presentation
🧠 Parts list recommendations
If you're looking to build your own PC but need guidance on which parts to use, we can provide an optimised parts list that gives excellent performance and aesthetics at a resonable price
Consultation and parts list: £50