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Put the Pieces Together at Computer Technician Schools
by Robyn Tellefsen
When you were a kid, did you take things apart to figure out how they worked, and then put them back together again? If so, the proper training at  

Computer Technician Schools

  could help you determine the inner workings of your dream job.

The Borders
Let's start with the basics: A computer technician services mainframe, server, and personal computers; printers; and disc drives. That includes performing hands-on repair, maintenance, and installation of computers and related equipment.

As an entry-level computer technician, you may be working on personal computers or peripheral equipment. With more computer Technology experience, you'll maintain more sophisticated systems, such as networking equipment and servers.

Though this field encompasses computer repair, you'll probably spend more time replacing subsystems than repairing them. After all, replacements are an inexpensive alternative to shutting down an entire network. Commonly replaced subsystems include video cards, which transmit signals from the computer to the monitor; hard drives, which store data; and network cards, which allow communication over the network.

The Center Pieces
It goes without saying that employers prefer workers with training from computer technician schools. In school, you will master systems like Microsoft, Adobe, and Novell, and you'll gain the confidence you need to make your living in a repair shop or as a field technician.

Another way to set yourself apart from other job-seekers is by obtaining certification in computer technology. The International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians offers exams to become an Associate-Level Certified Electronics Technician or a Journeyman-Level Certified Electronics Technician. The Electronics Technicians Association International offers exams to become a Certified Computer Service Technician or a Certified Network Computer Technician.

The Complete Picture
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, median hourly earnings of computer technicians were $16.90 in May 2004, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $26.28.

There will always be a need for those who can perform computer repair. Though computer equipment is relatively inexpensive and reliable these days, malfunctions still occur and most users are unable to fix the problems themselves.

So put your best problem-solving skills to work, and let computer technician schools help you create the perfect career picture.

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