PC & Desktop Repair in Ottawa

Software repairs on a desktop (blue screens, boot errors, Windows reinstalls) start at $40, and if we can't fix a software problem you don't pay. Hardware faults like a dead power supply or graphics card are quoted after a free inspection, with the part price confirmed before anything is ordered.

Often, but not always. A PC that shows no lights and no fans is usually the power supply, the wall-side cable or the front power switch. One that powers on but shows nothing on screen is more often RAM, the graphics card or the motherboard. We test each part to find the actual cause instead of guessing.

Yes. We diagnose crashes under load, overheating, GPU and driver problems, failing power supplies and unstable overclocks on custom and prebuilt gaming PCs, and can swap in parts you've bought yourself.

Yes. Blue screen (BSOD) errors and boot or startup problems on Windows 11 and 10 are among the most common repairs we handle, alongside crashes, freezes, and driver issues. The stop code on the blue screen (for example MEMORY_MANAGEMENT or a driver file name) tells us where to start, so take a photo of it if you can.

Usually, yes. A small coin-cell battery on the motherboard keeps the clock and BIOS settings while the PC is unplugged, and after several years it runs flat. On most desktops it's a quick, inexpensive swap, after which we restore your BIOS settings.

It depends on the board and whether the processor and memory can move across, so it's quoted after diagnosis. We confirm the board is actually the fault first, and if replacing it would cost close to a new PC, we'll tell you before you spend anything.

Yes. We check that your power supply, case and motherboard can take the new part first, install it, update drivers and test it under load. If you're planning a bigger upgrade or a new machine, see our custom PC builds.

Yes. When we reinstall Windows 11 or 10, we keep your files and set your programs back up.

Usually more than with a laptop, because desktop parts are standard and cheap to swap. An SSD and a fresh Windows install ($70 plus the drive) makes most older desktops feel new. If the motherboard has failed on a very old machine, we'll tell you honestly that replacing it is the better spend.