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Recent Troubleshooting reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Very punctual, efficient, knowledgeable, very good communication skills and courteous. I would highly recommend Jai.

Diagnose and troubleshoot Windows 10 User Profile Issues.

$110

I want to sincerely thank Laki for the excellent service during your visit. Your expertise, professionalism, and patience made the entire process much smoother and reassuring. I really appreciate the time you took to thoroughly diagnose and fix the issues with my PC. It’s clear that you are highly skilled and knowledgeable in your field. Thanks again for your great work. I’m very pleased with the service you provided.

IT Technician required to diagnose and troubleshoot desktop Issues.

$120

Kamil done a good job 👍.

Need ACMA Licensed Cabler to Troubleshoot NBN MDF Connection

$150

Sal tried every possible idea to fix my problem. He was patient and persistent and has great knowledge.

Troubleshoot printing via wifi

$250

Great to deal with - on time, diligent problem solver, explains as he goes, got the job done - would use again

Troubleshoot unifi nbn networking issue

$200

Excellent service again. Thanks so much

Troubleshoot wifi

$120

What's the average cost of a computer troubleshooter in Inner South Melbourne

$102 - $180

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$180

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What do troubleshooting services include?

You likely spend a huge chunk of your day in front of a computer. Lags and glitches in your device can derail your plans for the day and stifle productivity. It's a good thing that finding computer troubleshooting near you is easy with Airtasker.

If you're wondering what you can have done under computer troubleshooting, here are a few examples:

Software cleanup

Most of the time, your computer slowing down is caused by too many software programs running simultaneously. You can have too many browsers open for work, research, and even video streaming. You may also have editing programs, folders, and messaging platforms open. What if none of these is the problem?

 

A troubleshooting specialist can help check if your software programs or app are running in the background, draining your battery and eating up your RAM. Some program installers, especially those from notable developers, may also have incompatibility with your device or other programs. 

It's also possible that a virus or malware is installed from a sketchy source. You can avoid this by ensuring that you download only from legitimate websites hosted by companies you trust.

 

Device inspection

Aside from checking your RAM, there could be physical manifestations of why your device is slowing down. Much like any appliance in need of repair, gadgets also overheat, indicating a faulty battery.

 

Another thing to look out for are signs of moisture or mold, which could happen during sudden temperature changes or when you often drink or eat in front of your computer or laptop. Improper electrical wiring could also be a possible culprit, including accidentally pulling the plug while you work or kicking the wires and causing the computer to shut down abruptly.

 

Repair and support

Aside from troubleshooting, computer technicians can also help you identify the best solution for you. Maybe a quick fix and new antivirus software are all you need. If your device is under warranty, they can also point you to the nearest service center. Lastly, if it's beyond repair, Taskers can help you assemble a PC that fits your lifestyle and needs. Plus, the new setup can avoid the causes that slowed down or damaged your computer in the first place.

Recent Troubleshooting tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Troubleshoot whether GPU or PSU is faulty

$75

Malvern East VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Computer shuts down completely (powers off) while playing high end games. Has previously worked fine.

Smart house installation & troubleshooting

$200

Brighton VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

I am looking for someone with experience with smart house integration. Currently moving over to home assistant green and have some devices that do not sync. Also need to configure Alexa to home assistant for voice over to work with all devices.

Need ACMA Licensed Cabler to Troubleshoot NBN MDF Connection

$150

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

14th May 2026

Hi, I’m looking for an experienced ACMA licensed telecommunications / NBN technician to help diagnose an NBN connection issue in my apartment in Melbourne. Background: Apartment building I never previously used NBN in this unit I’m unsure whether the previous tenant ever had an active NBN service I recently started a Telstra NBN service a few weeks ago, but it has never worked since activation Telstra has already completed remote testing and advised: the service is fully activated/open from their end there may be a jumpering / cabling issue there appears to be an open circuit somewhere between the MDF and the apartment line Possible causes may include: incorrect MDF jumpering/patching disconnected apartment line wrong port connection damaged internal cabling open circuit between MDF and unit previous tenant cabling changes building-side telecom wiring issue What I need: proper troubleshooting and line testing continuity/open circuit testing checking MDF patching/jumpering identifying whether the issue is on: the building side MDF side apartment internal line or Telstra/NBN side advice on what repair work is required Important: I have full access to the building’s MDF room Please only respond if you have experience with: apartment NBN faults MDF jumpering telecom line tracing internal copper cabling Ideally looking for someone with proper telecom testing equipment who can accurately diagnose the fault rather than basic ISP-level troubleshooting. Budget currently for diagnosis/troubleshooting only. Further repair work can be discussed if required. Thanks!

Kamil done a good job 👍.

Troubleshoot wifi

$120

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Troubleshoot mesh wifi in multi level house

Excellent service again. Thanks so much

IT Technician required to diagnose and troubleshoot desktop Issues.

$120

Caulfield VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2025

I am looking for an IT Technician required to diagnose and troubleshoot desktop Issues for one of our home business desktops and to re-instate a permanent TeamViewer connection between a laptop and that desktop. • I am also looking to establish a long-term relationship, at an hourly rate, as close to what we are currently paying, as our IT guy is no longer working as an IT tech. • Most importantly the IT tech needs to be reliable, punctual and communicate with me if they are running late. • We expect it will take 2 hours to complete the diagnosis and troubleshooting, however if it takes longer, we will be happy to pay the extra based on the above rate and in 30 minute increments. • In the next step we have quoted $120 being 2 hours at an hourly rate of $60 (incl GST & billed in 30 min increments). • We are looking to have the job done on Frid 3rd Oct or Sat 4th Oct 2025, starting between 2pm and 3pm. • For future remote assistance we would be willing to pay $50/hr (incl GST & billed in 30 min increments). I look forward to your response. Thank you, Alan

I want to sincerely thank Laki for the excellent service during your visit. Your expertise, professionalism, and patience made the entire process much smoother and reassuring. I really appreciate the time you took to thoroughly diagnose and fix the issues with my PC. It’s clear that you are highly skilled and knowledgeable in your field. Thanks again for your great work. I’m very pleased with the service you provided.

ONSITE TECH - Laptop troubleshooting

$85

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2024

I have a Powerbook MAC that was issued to an employee who is no longer with me. I have the password. However I cannot access the computer. I would now like to use that computer, as mine is getting very old and the battery is expanding. I have all my data backed up to icloud as well as an external hard drive.

Troubleshoot unifi nbn networking issue

$200

Malvern East VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2024

WiFi / NBN connection not working after 5 hr power outage yesterday. Have cable nbn with Aussie BB, home LAN / wifi with unifi equipment (cloudkey, switch, aps, etc). Have tried basic troubleshooting (resetting all unifi, doing aussiebb nbn diagnostics) but cannot get internet connection live on wifi. Just need someone with more tech expertise to troubleshoot.

Great to deal with - on time, diligent problem solver, explains as he goes, got the job done - would use again

Diagnose and troubleshoot Windows 10 User Profile Issues.

$110

Caulfield VIC, Australia

18th Dec 2023

Message to the Freelancer IT Technician, If unable to fix Windows 10 Profile issues (as set out in the Title), to download latest backup from Pcloud and install on one of our spare, separate, fully functional workstations. Looking to establish a long-term relationship with lot of continuous work to come, at an hourly rate as close to what we are currently paying, as our IT guy is no longer working as an IT tech. In the next step we have quoted an hourly rate of $55 per hour (inclusive of GST and billed in a minimum of h30 minute increments) x 2 hours (the expected duration to fix the current issue), however if it takes longer we will be happy to pay the extra. I look forward to your quote. Kind Regards, Alan - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Very punctual, efficient, knowledgeable, very good communication skills and courteous. I would highly recommend Jai.

Troubleshoot printing via wifi

$250

Carnegie VIC, Australia

22nd Nov 2023

Troubleshoot printing via wifi

Sal tried every possible idea to fix my problem. He was patient and persistent and has great knowledge.