Common Repair Pricing

At The Computer Cellar, we’re proud to offer fair pricing that’s competitive with other repair shops and the big chains, while offering faster and better service with an emphasis on keeping you informed and doing what’s best for you.

Please be aware that in almost all cases, we must see the computer in person to give you an accurate estimate or quote. Coming in for an estimate will always be easier (for both us and you) than calling in to ask about pricing!

When you come in, we’ll get information about your problem and check in your computer if needed. You will receive diagnostic information and a recommended course of action. If you choose not to do a repair, you’ll only be responsible for the diagnostic charge ($20-$75). Many will get a result and estimate on the spot, and generally if the device needs to be checked in, you’ll hear from us within 24 hours and you’ll get a heads-up if we believe it may take longer.

We charge a flat rate for the majority of repairs we do, with some variations for complexity. We base this rate on the amount of time, effort, and skill that will need to be applied in the course of the repair, bearing in mind that we often work on multiple repairs simultaneously. Hourly fees are usually only applied to one-on-one consultations. This helps us give you a firmer number up-front.

The list below gives a rough guide to our most common repairs, but please be aware that these rates may fluctuate if you have a particularly easy or complicated issue (or a particularly easy- or complicated-to-service computer). We will inform you of these possibilities in advance of creating your work order.

One more thing – some jobs will require a deposit in advance. These include jobs where expensive parts are necessary, jobs where you keep your computer until an ordered part arrives, or jobs with a high probability of failure where we would charge a minimum fee for the attempt. All fees will be disclosed in advance.

The Computer Cellar accepts cash, check*, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and all major credit and debit cards.

*$17.00 fee will apply for all returned checks. DL/ID# must be shown.

The following list is not inclusive.

Short Description	Long Description	Price
Custom Desktop Build	Research, purchasing, assembly, setup, testing. Depends on complexity	$225-$350
BYOP Custom Desktop Build	For bring-your-own-parts builds. Depends on complexity	$125-$250
Custom PC Teardown/Rebuild/Troubleshoot	Teardown, troubleshooting, and rebuild for custom desktop that customer attempted to assemble themselves. Depends on complexity/aggravation factor	$150-$300
Minimum Diagnostic/Minor Repairs	Diagnostics and minor repairs performed on any checked-in item. Time/labor/success-dependent. Minimum $20 always applies	$20-$75
Quick Fix Stuff	Easy battery swaps, quick no-pull DC jack swaps, easy fan swaps, top-mount keyboard swaps, modular component swaps that don’t require a lot of time	$45
Soldered Component Replacement – MOBO	Any replacement of a soldered component if motherboard pull is required. Includes DC jacks, ports, switches	$120
Soldered Component Replacement – DB	Any replacement of a soldered component if mounted to an easily-removable daughterboard. Includes DC jacks, ports, switches	$85
“Unorthodox” hinge repair	Repair of broken hinge mounts by means of screws/bolts, epoxy, etc. Most models $75, some priced higher for more complex/risky display assemblies	$75-$100
Palmrest Replacement*	Replace palmrest assembly on most PCs/Macs*	$120*
Battery Replacement – Adhered	Replacing any adhered battery in any laptop (fire risk)	$100
Component Replacement – Desktop PC	PSUs, drives, PCIe cards will be lower; motherboards, CPUs, watercooling will be higher. Management discretion applies	$50-$125
Liquid Damage Repair Attempt (Labor)**	Incl. motherboard pull, cleaning, minor soldering, and testing, all in-house. Labor may increase if components (like keyboards) need replacement**	$200**
Malware Cleanup – Quick	Most post-scam cleanups or basic evaluations for malware/viruses	$50
Malware Cleanup – Intensive	Deep investigation or cleanup that requires multiple scans or additional effort	$120
New Computer Setup (Setup Only)	Set up new PC/Mac, install software if requested, remove bloatware, run updates. Half price if we are also doing a migration/transfer	$60 ($30)
Data Migration/Transfer	Any copying of data from one PC/Mac to another, whether via backup or manually. Half price if customer is purchasing a refurbished computer from us	$80 ($40)
Display Assembly Repl. (PC, Hinge-Up)**	Replacing any PC hinge-up display assembly**	$90**
Data Recovery – Failing/Corrupted Disk; Deleted Files**	Recovering data from a failing or damaged device, or reconstructing deleted data, to a functional target disk (labor only)**	$150**
Data Recovery/Transfer – Legacy Media	Copy data from old floppies, ZIP disks, CDs/DVDs, etc. to modern media or to a computer. Dependent on # of media	$45-$150
Media Transcodes	e.g., ripping DVD to MP4, converting CDDA to MP3/vice versa. Dependent on # and type of media/time investment; large projects (25+ disks) may be higher	$20-$80
Bare OS Install – PC or Mac	Clean install on blank or wiped disk and driver installation. Does not include account setup or data transfer (see above)	$70
Clone Between Disks	Cloning existing HDD/SSD to another. If there’s more than one disk, discount subsequent disks to 1/4 price	$100
Password Reset/Reset Assistance	Either reset password or assist customer in consultation to reset password on a given account or computer	$50
iMac HDD Replacement (no board pull) 2013-2021	Replace HDD, reassemble, reinstall OS. 27″ 2013 and later models require an additional $50 thermal sensor! Labor only	$225
iMac HDD Replacement (board pull) 2013-2021	Replace HDD, remove/replace SSD on back of motherboard, reinstall OS. 27″ 2013 and later models require an additional $50 thermal sensor! Labor only	$275
Screen Replacement – basic panels, screws	Most basic LCD panel replacements for panels that are held in with screws	$65
Screen Replacement – basic panels, adhesive	Most basic LCD panel replacements for panels that are held in with adhesive strips	$80
Screen Replacement – custom glass, clips/adh	Most custom-glass LCD assemblies that are held in with clips and/or adhesive strips	$100
Screen Replacement – OLED, complex models	Most OLED displays, models that require complicated teardowns/reassemblies, or otherwise need excessive labor	$175
Screen Replacement – MacBook Air	Hinge-up display assembly swap (labor only) on USB-C MacBook Air	$105
Screen Replacement – MacBook Pro	Hinge-up display assembly swap (labor only) on USB-C MacBook Pro	$125
In-Store Consultation (15+ minutes)	Extended conversation, testing, assistance, handholding, etc. Billed in 15-minute increments. First hour $140 ($35/15m), subsequent hours $90 ($22.50/15m)	$35-$140+

*May be priced higher at management discretion, if the model being repaired requires a particularly risky or complicated teardown.
**May be priced lower at management discretion, usually in cases where a problem is identified quickly or the overall repair is easy and/or quick to complete.