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Hardware / parts might be re-purposed, though customer will be made aware and given an option for new parts

Thorough testing of all hardware will be completed prior to sale and or installation to insure full functionality


100% payment is mandatory towards new hardware / parts being purchased prior to completion of work

A $50 bench fee is required for time spent if you choose to not go ahead with any work quoted


Dependant on urgency of work, all prices will be reviewed with customer before any projects are started


CASH REFUNDS FOR LABOUR ARE NOT GIVEN AS WORK WILL ALWAYS BE CONFIRMED VIA TEXT MESSAGE, EMAIL OR PHONE


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Hardware  / Peripheral Device Installation (In-shop)

A hardware upgrade or replacement or a peripheral device might be needed due to failure or requirement changes on your laptop, tablet, cell phone or desktop; any form of internal component; r.a.m., optical drives, storage media (HDD's/SSD's) video cards, power supplies, batteries, screens or peripheral devices; printers (or other hardware which needs software installed along side it). All installed components will be thoroughly tested.

$10 - $150


Tutoring (In-shop only) (NOT BEING OFFERED DURING PANDEMIC)
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Any topic you wish to cover will be thoroughly explained. The option of custom made tutorials/hand outs will be created and given to you, in digital format.

$30 per hour  


Electronic Repair (In-shop)

Many type of electronic devices stop functioning because of cracks or breaks within a solder connection, this needs to be either re-flowed or the old component(s) replaced entirely. The area is cleaned, the new part fitted, then re-soldered replacing the non-functional component. This is usually an environmentally  and economically sound way of saving many forms of electronics from being thrown out as e-waste.

 $30 +
(depending on amount of work needed for repair, smaller components are included in price)


System Tune-Up (In-shop)

Your computer may be running slowly or needs a file cleanup. Either way, some simple maintenance can help in the long run. Everything from performing a disk cleanup to defragmenting the hard drive as well as receiving the latest updates for your operating system, will be included. Antivirus as well as other security and maintenance software will also be included.
*All software installed will be open source, and or free to use.

$30


Data Erasure / Deletion (In-shop)

Hard drives or any type of similar storage media have all sorts of personal data stored on them, if you want all of that permanently erased for whatever reason, that is possible. Software will be used to overwrite all sectors on the drive or drives using Government Standards which will completely destroy all electronic information and make any form of data recovery extremely difficult or impossible. 

$30 (per device)


Hardware Repair (In-shop)

A piece of hardware / internal component from your laptop, or desktop (tablets or cell phones might be too small for such repairs) is damaged but possibly repairable with no need of replacement, for instance a laptop hinge, screen bezel, or an internal desktop fan, or power supply, as long as it can still serve it's primary function. The repair will be thoroughly tested and more than likely not impede any future repairs of any components. This will greatly reduce the cost of replacing the broken hardware, as well as save on harmful or needless ewaste, and will also help you keep your computer without having to buy another.

$30 - $200 (depending on necessary repairs)


System / Printer Debris Cleaning (In-shop)

Your computer, as well as printer collects dust, hair and other debris from the air around it. This adds up over time and can make internal components overheat, or stall from lack of airflow. An electric air compressor specifically meant for electronics will be used to blow out any debris, lengthening your machines life. As for printers, the internal components (ink absorption/cleaning devices) will be cleaned from the ink staining/splattering which occurs over time, and will practically be good as new.

$30-50 for desktops / laptops and $40 for printers


Thorough System Diagnostics (In-shop)

Any problems you may be experiencing with your computer, printer or other electronic device (driver issues, start up problems, slow performance) will be thoroughly analyzed and diagnosed. This will be done prior to any other maintenance performed on the computer as to ensure that time and money is saved.

$50 (per system)


Data Recovery Priority Shipment

If data recovery on your failing or failed storage media is needed the storage media will need to be shipped out to the local recovery company used, to insure your storage media is treated with priority and in a secure method, a $50 fee is needed to cover priority shipping to and from the data recovery company no matter if the recovery is successful or not.

$50 (per drive)


Malicious Software Vulnerability Management (In-shop)

Viruses are malicious and can cause serious damage to files, programs and possibly hardware. Several scans will be completed, this can also be done from a remote machine.
Spyware / Adware secretly collects information and relays it over the internet to advertisers or other parties. This may lead to endangerment of privacy issues, identity theft and / or unreliable system performance.
*It is always crucial to back up your important files to prevent your data from being compromised.

 $40 (per system)


Data Backup & Migration (In-shop)

It never hurts to be prepared by backing up your important files. If this is not routinely done then a threat may arise which can pose a serious risk to months (if not years) of work/data. A backup and/or migration of your data will be completed to ensure that this will not occur. (additional cost for storage media)

$40 (per system)
(migration of any data from or to an email client / program similar to MS Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird is not done
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Diagnostic Testing & Repair (On-site) (NOT BEING OFFERED DURING PANDEMIC)

An appointment can be setup at your home or business within a 3 hour window during SLP Computer Repairs hours of business. A detailed invoice will be made out and either a digital or a hand written copy will be given on-site to the customer detailing the work completed and cost amount. Most minor problems you may be experiencing with your computer can be solved on-site (driver issues, start up problems, slow performance, peripheral device installation, internal dust & debris cleaning) the system(s)/device(s) will be thoroughly analyzed and diagnosed, then repaired.

$50 (per hour)


Video Editing (In-shop)
(includes material; cd/dvd media) extra will be charged for external storage devices if needed (usb drives and such)

A pre-existing video or audio source might require editing, and or might need to be legitimately downloaded or uploaded to or from an internet source. Also, photo's may used/taken to create a transitional video, possibly with audio playing in the background.

$50 (per project)


Operating System (O.S.) Install / Reset / Setup (In-shop)

Installation or reset of your operating system (O.S.) is occasionally needed to keep your system running at optimal performance, a system might also come with the O.S. unconfigured and will need an account to be setup as well as Windows, Linux or OSX Updates downloaded and installed. A “clean install” or a "reset" means all data on your current hard drive is either backed-up, or wiped/deleted (your personal data/files can be optionally backed up, if you choose but at an additional cost).
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$50 (includes installation of drivers, (Windows, Mac, & Linux) 
Must include a legitimate O.S. (for Windows & Mac Operating Systems)


Data Retrieval / Recovery (In-shop)

If you have deleted any files or a storage media is acting up there are ways to retrieve these files without it being extremely costly. All data will be recovered and backed up onto a storage media provided by you, or one could also be purchased. (additional cost for storage media)
*Data (photos, videos, documents) can be corrupt and partially unrecoverable sometimes so restoring 100% of any deleted data in its entirety can not be guaranteed, though most data should be recoverable

$70 (for most forms of media)


C.P.U. & G.P.U. Installation / Re-seating / Thermal Paste Application (In-shop)

The C.P.U. (Central Processing Unit) or G.P.U. (Graphics Processing Unit) are the processing power behind a computer and could be thought of as it's “brain”. Installing a CPU is simple, a processor is matched up with a motherboard, both thoroughly cleaned if needed, thermal paste applied and then tested. If overheating is the issue, the current CPU/GPU and heat-sink will be removed, cleaned, then re-seated and new thermal paste applied. Most of this also applies to GPU's as video cards work in a similar fashion to CPU's, though some might be much more difficult to repair or replace. Thermal past re-application is recommended if the system board or video card are running very hot.

$80 desktops & $100 for laptops


Cloning / Ghosting Hard Disk Drives or Solid State Drives (In-shop)

If your current hard disk drive or solid state drive is failing and you need to migrate all of your personal data, programs and operating system onto another drive, then this is the service you need. The current failing drive needs to be in a functioning state to assure an exact image can be cloned / ghosted as this is the quickest alternative to reinstalling everything!

$90 (per drive)


GPU / Logicboard Re-flowing (In-shop)

The G.P.U. (Graphics Processing Unit) or parts of the logicboard sometimes fail because the solder cracks or disconnects from the board. Heating it at a very high temperature till the solder melts or re-binds will keep your system running. This should extend the life of your computer, and is sometimes a cheaper alternative to buying a new board or an entire system itself.

 $80 desktops & $100 for laptops

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​Service Packages!
Below are some of the above services but combined as service packages, they're meant to save you money and also to get what needs to be done... done!
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System Tune-Up & System Debris Cleaning (In-shop service)

This is a package combining the services: System Tune-up with  System Debris Cleaning which will keep your system running at optimal performance so that you don't have to worry about your digital world being bogged down or compromised, also it will be checked that your system is and has been receiving the latest updates for your operating system, will be included.. A Dust & Debris Cleaning is also included to keep your system running well ventilated and cool. Installation of software provided by client is included with this package.
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*It is always crucial to back up your important files to prevent your data from being compromised.

$50 
(typically $60
 with the above mentioned services separately)

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Thorough System Diagnostics & Debris Cleaning (In-shop service)

This package combines: Thorough System Diagnostics with System Debris Cleaning. Any problems you may be experiencing with your computer (hard drive, solid state drive, RAM or other logicboard components) will be thoroughly analyzed and diagnosed. All dust & debris will be cleaned from the inside components (CPU fan & heatsink) as well as the outside/exterior (keyboard & screen) will be thoroughly cleaned with an electric air compressor specifically meant for electronics. Your computer (desktop or laptop) collects dust, hair, cigarette smoke and other debris from the air around it, this adds up over time and can make internal components overheat, stall or stop working due to lack of airflow, removing all obstructions will lengthen your machines life and keep it running cooler.

$70 
(typically $80
 with the above mentioned services separately)


Operating System (O.S.) Install / Refresh / Reset  & System Debris Cleaning (In-shop service)

This package combines: Operating System (O.S.) Installation / Refresh / Reset with System Debris & Cleaning.
Re-installing or installing an operating system and keeping your system clean and running cool go hand in hand. Have your old system running like new again and at a fraction of the cost of buying a new computer!
* Must include a legitimate O.S. (for Windows & Mac Operating Systems)

$70 
(typically $80
 with the above mentioned services separately)


Data Retrieval / Recovery & Back-Up and Migration (In-shop service)

This package combines: Data Back-up & Migration with Data Retrieval which are both as important and always good to be prepared for by backing up your personal and important data. A backup will be done and put on a media that you can either provide or one can be purchased (additional charges for media if purchased). Also any data that you might have deleted by accident or have lost can be retrieved and saved with the rest of your personal data so that it's safe and secure.

$80 
(typically $100
 with the above mentioned services separately)


​System Tune-Up / Malicious Software Vulnerability Management & System Debris Cleaning (In-shop service)

This package combines: System Tune-up with Malicious Software Vulnerability Management as well as 
​System Debris Cleaning which will keep your system performing fast and secure so that you don't have to worry about your digital world being bogged down or compromised. A Dust & Debris Cleaning is also included to keep your system running well ventilated and cool.  Installation of software provided by client is included with this package.
*It is always crucial to back up your important files to prevent your data from being compromised.

$90 
(typically $100
 with the above mentioned services separately)


Thorough System Diagnostics, Debris Cleaning & System Tune-up (In-shop service)

This package combines: Thorough System Diagnostics with System Debris Cleaning as well as System Tune-up. 
Any problems you may be experiencing with your computer (hard drive, solid state drive, RAM or other logicboard components) will be thoroughly analyzed and diagnosed. All dust & debris will be cleaned from the inside components (CPU fan & heatsink) as well as the outside/exterior (keyboard & screen) will be thoroughly cleaned with an electric air compressor specifically meant for electronics. Your computer (desktop or laptop) collects dust, hair, cigarette smoke and other debris from the air around it, this adds up over time and can make internal components overheat, stall or stop working due to lack of airflow, removing all obstructions will lengthen your machines life and keep it running cooler. Your system will also be checked that it is running at optimal performance so that you don't have to worry about your digital world being bogged down or compromised, it will also be checked that you are receiving the latest updates.

$100 
(typically $120
 with the above mentioned services separately)


System Re-purposing
Package: A (In-shop service)
(migration of any data from or to an email client / program similar to MS Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird will not be done)

This package combines; Operating System Installation, System Tune-Up, System Debris Cleaning, and 
Thorough System Diagnostics will be run on all system components just to be sure that the O.S. installation will be done on a fully functional system. First, thorough diagnostics will be run on all components, then a thorough dust and debris cleaning of the interior as well as exterior will be completed, then your operating system will be installed, including all current updates, lastly free antivirus, security and system maintenance software will be installed and configured, as well as any other customer preferred free software. Your computer will be working, and looking like you just bought it... again!

$130 
(typically $160
 with the above mentioned services separately)​


System Re-purposing
Package: B 
(In-shop service)
(migration of any data from or to an email client / program similar to MS Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird will not be done)

This package combines; Operating System Installation, Data Backup & Migration, or 
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Cloning / Ghosting Hard Disk Drives or Solid State Drives, System Tune-Up, System Debris Cleaning, and
Thorough System Diagnostics will be run on all system components just to be sure that the O.S. installation will be done on a fully functional system. First, all personal data will be backed-up, then thorough diagnostics will be run on all components, then a thorough dust and debris cleaning of the interior and exterior will be completed, then a fresh installation of your operating system will be done including all current updates, personal data will be migrated back onto the system, lastly free antivirus, security and system maintenance software will be installed and configured, as well as any other customer preferred software. Your computer will be working, and looking like you just bought it... again!

$160 
(typically $200 with the above mentioned services separately)



Preventative Maintenance Assessment (On-site services) (NOT BEING OFFERED DURING PANDEMIC)

Keep your computer system(s) and printers preventatively maintained and optimized with a no time limit, non contractual visit! Thorough system diagnostics, debris cleaning, Operating System and software optimization will be included.

Package A: $80 per 1-2 systems
Package B: $140 per 3-4 systems
Package C: $180 per 5 systems
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*Note A trained CompTIA / A+ technician will be servicing your computer*
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Updated April, 2021
2021 SLP Computer Repairs Inc
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154 Welland Avenue, ​St. Catharines, Ontario

​Serving St. Catharines and the Niagara Region
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​905-327-6134
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Monday - Sunday 12 to 7pm
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