If you have tried to find out what computer repair costs in Perth, you already know the problem: most shops will not give you a price until you bring the machine in, and even then the hourly rate can be anything from $80 to $180 depending on who you ask. That lack of transparency is frustrating, and it is one of the main reasons FixMyPC Perth operates on fixed pricing for every service we offer.
This guide gives you our full 2026 pricing, explains what drives costs up or down for each type of repair, and tells you exactly what questions to ask any Perth computer repair shop before handing over your device. Whether you are dealing with a virus-riddled laptop, a cracked screen, a machine that takes five minutes to boot, or a hard drive that has stopped responding, you will leave this page knowing what a fair price looks like.
2026 PC and Laptop Repair Price Guide — Perth
The table below shows our fixed prices for the most common computer repairs in Perth. These are all-inclusive labour prices. For hardware repairs that require parts (screens, SSDs, RAM), the part cost is listed separately so you always know exactly what you are paying for and why.
| Service | Labour Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| PC Tune-Up & Optimisation Startup cleanup, junk removal, performance scan |
$99 | Same day |
| Virus & Malware Removal Full system scan, removal, security hardening |
$80 | Same day |
| Windows Reinstall (Clean) Full backup, clean install, data restore |
$120 | 24 hours |
| SSD Speed Upgrade Parts extra From $150 all-in with 500GB Samsung or Crucial SSD supplied |
$65 labour only | Same day |
| RAM Upgrade Parts extra Assessment + installation, you supply RAM or we source it |
$55 labour only | Same day |
| Laptop Screen Replacement Parts extra Common models from $150 all-in; premium screens priced on assessment |
$100 labour only | 1 to 3 days |
| Laptop Keyboard Replacement Parts extra Part cost varies significantly by model |
$80 labour only | 1 to 3 days |
| Data Recovery (Logical) Deleted files, formatted drives, failed OS — no hardware damage |
$120 to $250 | 2 to 5 days |
| Data Recovery (Physical) Clicking drives, physical failure — quoted individually |
From $250 | 3 to 7 days |
| Laptop Charging Port Repair DC jack replacement or USB-C board repair depending on model |
$100 to $160 | 1 to 3 days |
| Thermal Clean & Paste Replacement Full dust clean, new thermal compound, fan check |
$89 | Same day |
| General Diagnostic INCLUDES REPAIR Our diagnostic services includes free repair and is backed by 30 day labour warranty! |
$120 | Same Day |
What makes laptop repair cost more — or less
Software repairs like virus removal, Windows reinstalls, and tune-ups are straightforward to price because the work is labour only and the time involved is predictable. Hardware repairs are more variable. Here is exactly what drives the cost of each type of hardware repair and what you can do to keep it reasonable.
Laptop screen replacement
Screen costs range enormously depending on the make and model. A standard 15.6-inch 1080p IPS panel for a Dell Inspiron or HP Pavilion typically costs $60 to $90 for the part, making a complete all-in repair achievable at around $150 to $180. At the other end of the scale, a MacBook Pro 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display assembly is a $600 to $900 part alone, and a Microsoft Surface screen replacement involves a bonded digitiser that is both expensive and time-consuming to remove safely.
The labour involved also varies. On many older budget laptops, screen replacement takes 20 to 30 minutes. On modern ultra-thin designs, the entire bottom assembly must be removed first, which can extend the job to an hour or more. We always quote your specific model before touching it.
SSD upgrades
The cost of an SSD itself has dropped significantly over the past two years. A quality 500GB SATA SSD from Samsung or Crucial now costs around $65 to $85 retail. An NVMe M.2 SSD of the same capacity is similar. The labour — removing the old drive, cloning your data across, reinstalling everything and testing — is the same regardless of which brand of drive goes in. Our all-in price of $150 includes the drive, the clone, and the test. If you already have an SSD you would like fitted, the labour-only price is $65.
Data recovery
Data recovery is the service with the widest price range because the work involved varies the most. Recovering deleted files from a healthy drive that has been accidentally formatted is straightforward and can often be done within a few hours. Recovering data from a drive that is physically damaged, making clicking or grinding noises, or not detected at all by Windows requires specialist hardware tools and significantly more time. We operate a no fix, no fee policy on data recovery — you do not pay if we cannot retrieve your files.
Workshop repairs vs onsite visits — what is the cost difference?
A number of Perth computer repair companies offer onsite visits where a technician comes to your home or office. Convenient, yes — but this is consistently the most expensive way to get a computer repaired, and not always because the technician is more skilled. The premium exists because you are paying for travel time, vehicle running costs, and the fact that the technician can only work on one machine at a time.
Onsite callout fees in Perth typically range from $100 to $200 just for the visit, before any work is quoted. That is before the hourly labour rate, which usually sits between $120 and $180 per hour for onsite work. A job that takes two hours at a workshop for a fixed price of $120 can easily cost $350 to $450 when done at your home.
Bringing your device to our workshop in Canning Vale is almost always 30 to 50 percent cheaper because there is no travel overhead, we can run multiple jobs in parallel (scans, installs, and tests run simultaneously on different machines), and our fixed pricing means you know the total before you leave the house. For customers in Willetton, Thornlie, Gosnells, Jandakot, Winthrop, Bull Creek, and across the southern suburbs, the drive to Canning Vale is 10 to 20 minutes and the saving is consistently meaningful.
Is it worth repairing or should you buy a new PC?
This is the most important financial question in computer repair, and it is one we answer honestly even when the honest answer costs us a job. The rule of thumb we use is straightforward: if the repair costs less than 40 to 50 percent of a comparable replacement, repair makes sense. If it costs more, you are probably better served putting the money toward new hardware.
Where this gets interesting is in how often people overestimate what they actually need from a new machine. The vast majority of customers who come to us with a "slow" laptop do not need a new computer at all. They need an SSD to replace a seven-year-old spinning hard drive. An SSD upgrade costs $150 all-in. A comparable new laptop that outperforms the upgraded machine costs $900 to $1,200. The maths is rarely close.
- A 5 to 8 year old laptop that is slow to boot — an SSD upgrade will almost certainly solve the problem. Repair makes sense at $150.
- A PC with a virus that has not caused permanent damage — virus removal at $80 restores it completely. No contest.
- A cracked screen on a 3 to 4 year old laptop — screen replacement from $150 all-in versus $600 to $1,200 for a replacement. Repair wins.
- A laptop with a dead motherboard — motherboard replacement cost usually exceeds 60 to 80% of the machine's value. Replacement makes sense here.
- A machine where multiple hardware components have failed simultaneously — we will tell you straight if the machine is not worth repairing.
We will always give you our honest read on whether a repair is financially sensible. If we would not fix it ourselves, we will not recommend you pay to fix it either. Our reputation is built on straight advice, not on selling jobs that do not make sense.
Hourly rate vs fixed price — why it matters
Perth computer repair shops that charge by the hour are not necessarily dishonest, but the hourly model creates a misalignment of incentives that is worth understanding. When a technician is paid by the hour, a job that takes two hours generates twice the revenue of a job that takes one hour — even if both jobs were a straightforward virus removal. There is no financial pressure to be efficient, and there is no ceiling on what you can be charged.
A fixed price model does the opposite. We have an incentive to diagnose quickly and fix correctly the first time, because every extra hour spent on a fixed-price job comes out of our margin, not yours. It also means you can plan your budget accurately. You know what you are spending before you commit to the repair, full stop.
Industry hourly rates for computer repair in Perth in 2026 range from $85 to $180 per hour depending on the shop and the specialisation. For a job that takes two to three hours — a Windows reinstall with data backup, for example — an hourly-rate shop can charge anywhere from $170 to $540 for the same work we do at a fixed $120. The variance is not a reflection of skill. It is a reflection of the pricing model.
MacBook repair costs in Perth — what to expect
MacBook repairs deserve a section of their own because the cost structure is genuinely different from Windows laptop repairs. Apple uses proprietary components, soldered RAM and storage on most models since 2016, and a repair process that requires specialist tools. The honest truth is that many MacBook repairs are significantly more expensive than equivalent repairs on Windows hardware, and some are not economical to attempt at all on older machines.
Screen replacement on a MacBook Air M1 or M2 typically runs $400 to $600 for the display assembly alone, with labour on top. A MacBook Pro 14-inch or 16-inch screen replacement from a reputable repairer will cost $600 to $900 all-in. Battery replacement on most current MacBook models is $180 to $250, as the battery is glued in and requires careful removal to avoid damage to surrounding components.
Software repairs — virus removal (yes, Macs can get malware), macOS reinstalls, and performance optimisation — are priced similarly to Windows. The process is different but the time involved is comparable. If you have a MacBook with a software problem, the repair economics look much the same as for a Windows machine.
For physical damage on newer MacBooks, we will always be upfront about whether a repair makes economic sense before quoting. A cracked 2018 MacBook Pro screen on a machine that has $400 of resale value is probably not worth $550 to repair. A cracked screen on a 2022 MacBook Air M2 with $900 of resale value and years of useful life ahead is a different conversation entirely.
What warranty should you expect from a Perth computer repairer?
Any reputable computer repair shop in Perth should offer a minimum 30-day labour warranty on completed repairs. This means that if the same fault returns within 30 days of you collecting your machine, the repair shop will fix it again at no charge. This is the industry standard minimum and it is what we provide on every job, without exception.
Parts warranties work differently. New components we supply — SSDs, screens, RAM — are covered by the manufacturer's warranty, which is typically 12 months for screens and laptop batteries, and three years for quality SSDs like Samsung or Crucial. We facilitate warranty claims on parts we supply if they fail within the warranty period.
Be cautious of any shop that cannot clearly articulate their warranty terms before the repair starts. "We'll sort it out" is not a warranty. A reputable shop will tell you exactly what is covered, for how long, and what the process is if you need to come back.
Our services — prices and details
Here is a quick overview of our most common repair services. Click through for full details on what each service includes, how long it takes, and exactly what you get.
The bottom line on PC repair costs in Perth
The average cost for computer repair labour in Perth sits between $80 and $180 per hour at most shops. Fixed-price services — which is how we operate at FixMyPC Perth — give you a predictable outcome and typically work out significantly cheaper than hourly-rate jobs for standard repairs.
For the most common repairs, our 2026 prices are: virus removal $80, PC tune-up $99, Windows reinstall $120, SSD upgrade from $150 all-in, laptop screen replacement from $150 all-in, and data recovery from $120 on a no fix, no fee basis. All work carries a 30-day labour warranty.
If you are unsure what is wrong, or whether the repair is worth doing on your specific machine, message us on WhatsApp with your model and a description of the problem. We give straight answers before you commit to anything, because we believe an informed customer always gets a better outcome — even if that outcome is deciding the repair is not worth it.