Direct MP3 Download: Podnutz Episode 23: We Cover It All – w/Steve D'amico
- Interview with Steve D’Amico from SMDComputer
- Tools to take on-site
- Craigslist/Ebay stories
- Great softare to use in your repairs
Show Notes:
What is SMD Computer today?
Mobile technician for computer repair
International seller of computer parts via Ebay
Learn:
How to be successful reselling computer parts.
How to smartly charge your clients for repairs.
Why you should use PayPal when purchasing through Ebay.
Steve’s favorite tools he carries with him for repairs:
USB to PS2 connectors
10lb bag of desktop screws bought on Ebay
Lots of little things like CD ROM cables, bumpers, ethernet connectors.
Metal backings from the back of the motherboard aka “slot guys”
Aircard that uses cellphone technology to connect your laptop to the internet.
Extension cables to make the job easier.
LED flashlight
Backpack
Memory (for upsell)
Tips:
How to start/organize your own screw collection.
Learn what a “hell box” is.
You will never guess correctly how long a job will take.
Bryce Whitty’s Technibble Repair Tools are great!
Steve’s favorite utility is EndItAll aka “Kill It All” and he tells us why!
Steve thought BigFix was fake antivirus.
I explain what BigFix is and that I usually remove it if I see it.
Tips:
How to gauge if you should reinstall the operating system.
Make an image of the system as a backup before you work on it!
Customer wants their money back?
Image their system back to the way it was before you refund.
Learn how Steve does data recovery.
knoppix for CD-based data recovery
PC Login Now to bust passwords
Trinity Rescue Kit CPR for your computer
Ultimate Boot CD saves time.
Steve’s bench tools:
Trulink KVM switch via Cables To Go is reliable.
4-1 power adapter
Test monitor.
I am setting up a live cam in the shop.
I will let you know when it goes live
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Shared: Hilarious/Horrible CraigsList stories
Read my e-book “The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Selling on Craigslist”
craigslisthandbook.com
Waste the scammers time:
419eater.com
Tip: Outsource your specialized experience and expand your business.
