Typically, it is very safe. Remember these people are professionals with integrity they must maintain. If someone were to steal your hardware, your data, etc… This would put them out of business essentially.

If a laptop repair costs half as much as a new laptop—or more—consider getting a replacement, especially if your machine is more than a few years old. If your computer is only 1 or 2 years old, it's probably worth fixing.

Computer maintenance keeps your computer running smoothly by performing regular tasks such as deleting temporary files, defragmenting your hard drive, and running virus scans. On the other hand, computer repair is fixing problems that have already occurred on your computer.

On average, computer repairs can range anywhere from a few hours to 2-3 weeks – factors such as scheduling or part availability can make repairs take longer. Thankfully, there are services you can consider that can speed up the process.