A computer repair technician, also called a computer technician or PC repair technician, is an IT professional who helps troubleshoot and repair computers and computer programs. They can assist customers in a variety of locations, including corporate offices, IT departments and repair centers.

A computer repair technician is a person who repairs and maintains computers and servers. The technician's responsibilities may extend to include building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks.

Computer repair is the process of fixing or replacing faulty or damaged hardware or software components of a computer. Computer repair can involve diagnosing the problem, replacing or upgrading parts, reinstalling or updating software, or recovering data.

Learning computer hardware maintenance and repair is best done through hands-on practice, such as taking apart and reassembling a PC, upgrading or replacing components like RAM, CPU, or GPU, cleaning and cooling your PC, and troubleshooting and fixing hardware issues.