TL;DR: If your laptop’s screen is cracked, the battery’s dying, or Windows is painfully slow, you don’t have to guess the cost or timeline. Below are honest Stellenbosch price ranges in ZAR, realistic turnarounds, and when pickup/drop-off or remote support is fastest.

What you’ll learn

Typical ZAR price ranges for screens, batteries, keyboards, storage and software fixes.
Same/next-day expectations vs cases where parts must be ordered.
When remote support solves it now, and when we need the device.
How pickup/drop-off works for campus and town residences.
How to avoid repeat issues (dust, power, heat, and “bloat” in Windows).

Real-world costs in Stellenbosch (typical ranges)

Exact pricing depends on model, part grade and supplier stock. We’ll confirm a final quote after diagnostics.

Fault / Service	Typical Cost (ZAR)	Notes
Screen replacement	1 600–4 500+	Most 14–15.6” non-touch panels are 1 600–2 800; high-res, touch, OLED or Apple panels cost more. See Laptop screen replacement.
Battery replacement	900–2 200	Genuine/OEM vs compatible affects price; some ultrabooks require chassis teardown.
SSD upgrade / data migration	1 100–2 800	Includes drive + cloning where healthy; data recovery quoted separately. See SSD upgrade & clone.
Windows reinstall (with backup)	950–1 600	Includes cleanup, drivers, updates and “known folders” setup (Windows reinstall with backup).
Malware cleanup / tune-up	650–1 200	Often same-day; remote is possible if the machine boots. See Malware removal.
Board-level / liquid damage	Quote after assessment	Diagnostics essential; success depends on corrosion and time since spill.

Where you can save

Bring the charger (for battery and power diagnostics).
Describe symptoms clearly (e.g., “backlight works but image is dark at angles” → specific panel type).
Approve a standard SSD if you don’t need premium NVMe; it’s plenty fast for student use.

Turnaround times you can actually plan around

Same-day (often): diagnostics, malware cleanup, minor fixes, RAM/SSD swaps, OS reinstall.
Next-day: battery swaps (in stock), many non-touch panels, hinge tightening, keyboard swaps.
2–4 working days: special-order screens/batteries, certain ultrabook assemblies, liquid-damage cleaning + observation.
Longer: board-level repair or rare part sourcing.

We’ll give you a realistic ETA at check-in. Exams? Tell us—we prioritize time-critical jobs where possible.

“PC repair near me” — remote, drop-off, or pickup?

Remote support (fastest when it fits)
If your laptop boots and has internet, we can often fix slow Windows, pop-ups, updates and driver issues via remote session—no travel time. See Remote support session.

Drop-off (most hardware jobs)
Screens, batteries, keyboards and thermal work are best done at the bench with anti-static handling. You can drop off in tellenbosch; many quick jobs are same/next-day.

Pickup / drop-off (by arrangement)
Short on time? We can collect and return in town/campus subject to availability. Request it on Contact us.

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