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hey wats up i just got into the techie buisness anybody got some tips/advice u could give me? I want to repair computers but dont know what gear i should buy and how to start out:P

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Good jump, . Members like , and already offered solid starter ideas; this short note fills in practical gaps most new repair techs miss: a compact prioritized toolset, a repeatable intake/diagnostic workflow that protects you and the customer, and the basic business/legal steps to avoid trouble.

Start your bench with things that matter for repeatable, safe repairs: a quality screwdriver set (including precision and security bits), plastic pry tools/spudgers, an anti‑static wrist strap and mat, a digital multimeter and simple power-supply tester, an external drive dock/adapter for drive recovery, thermal paste and cleaning supplies, labeled small-part storage, and a temperature-controlled soldering iron if you plan board work. Keep spares of commonly failed parts (power adapters, common drive sizes, basic RAM) and a lockable cabinet for customer devices.

Use a standard intake and ticket for every job: contact info, serial numbers, clear symptom description, and a signed authorization that covers data access and estimate approval. Always image drives before any work that risks data loss and log that action on the ticket. Require proof of ownership before attempting password bypass or account resets, state your estimate/repair authorization process up front, and publish simple written warranty and disposal policies.

Get the business basics in place early: register and separate business finances, carry liability insurance, and keep simple accounting. Free official guidance and templates can speed setup (see the SBA). Consider vendor/industry training for credibility (for example, CompTIA A+), follow media‑sanitization best practices when erasing drives (see NIST SP 800‑88), and recycle e‑waste per local rules (see EPA guidance).

SBA: Apply for licenses and permits
CompTIA A+ certification
NIST SP 800-88 media sanitization

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Ya, canned air is a must. I also suggest finding a anti-virus you like and keep it on a flash drive or CD. I Like AVG 8.0 because it is free and not too bad for being free.

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A linux livecd is also essential. get one with Gparted and the ability to read/write NTFS as well as some SAM crackers to remove forgotten windows passwords.

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