Before you send your computer to a technician to fix it, take the following precautions:
Make sure you hire a reputable, top-rated professional to handle the repairs. Look at past photos of work they’ve completed and read their customer reviews on Thumbtack.
Back-up your data. To ensure you don’t lose the data on your computer, back-up your files to an external hard drive.
Ensure you have access to important information. If you need to access certain files or information from your computer, make sure you can access that information through a cloud storage system or external drive.
Erase sensitive information. If you have files (documents, photos, etc.) that contain sensitive information about your finances, accounts, passwords, etc., delete them before you bring your computer to a repair shop.
Log out of your accounts. Make sure you’re logged out of your bank, social media and other accounts.