TechCenter
Community Repair Services
At the TechCenter, services are handled by student interns under the direct supervision of certified instructors, providing a unique learning environment where students gain practical skills while delivering services to our customers. Our facility serves as a training ground, ensuring a blend of professional guidance and hands-on experience for our interns, guaranteeing quality outcomes for all our clients. TechCenter services not only provide valuable learning experiences for students but also function as a fundraising avenue, supporting competitions, operational needs, and assisting students in financial need. Through these services, students gain practical skills while contributing to their own educational ecosystem.
Why Choose Us?
- Affordable Rates: Our services are offered at reduced costs as part of our educational program. All services are flat rate $50.
- Hands-On Learning: By using our services, you’re directly supporting our students in their journey to becoming skilled IT professionals.
- Quality Assurance: Every repair is reviewed and supervised by certified IT personnel, ensuring your device is in capable hands.
Important Information:
- Services are performed by students under direct supervision.
- While we strive for the highest quality, please note that repairs are part of a learning environment.
- By using our services, you acknowledge that the program is not liable for unforeseen outcomes.
Our TechMangers, Building Manager and Certification Program are CompTIA Authorized and Certified.
Information
CONTACT
- Leonard Moreno (Instructor, TechCenter Manager).
HOURS
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
- 1:00 - 8:00 pm.
- Please check our school calendar for school day closures.
LOCATION
- Antelope Valley Adult Education (Main Campus) - 1156 East Avenue S Palmdale, CA 93552.
- We are not located in the main campus, we are located in the rear building - TechCenter Address.
- Drive through Swan Drive, park by TechCenter building (click photo for larger view):
Process
COST
- All services fall into our $50 flat rate!
- Do no pay before you arrive. Once a work order ticket has been created, you will then pay online.
- Services will not be started until payment is complete.
- No refunds once work order ticket created and payment made.
PAYMENT
- Go to - https://ad.myschoolcentral.com/
- Create an account.
- Go to Computer Repair.
- Make your payment.
- Email receipt to avadultedtechcenter@avhsd.org with your name listed on work order ticket.
STATUS
- You will receive an email from our work order system called iTarian.
- Look for an email (check your spam also) from Service Desk V2 <sdv2-noreply@itariannotifications.com>
- Your first email will have you create an account at - https://avaetechcenter.ticketing-us.itarian.com/.
- You can check your status from there.
PURCHASES
- We do not do purchases for customers. Any equipment needed or recommended will be purchased by customer and brought to TechCenter. Also, please do not ship to our address.
Services
REPAIRS
***we are only currently offering computer repair services. In the near future, electronic repair services will also be offered (phone, console, tv, etc).***
- Computer Hardware - from computer to monitor & keyboards and mouse to printers.
- Computer Software - operating systems like Windows or Mac OSX.
- Viruses - Think you have a virus like ransomeware? We can remove or restore.
UPGRADES
Sometimes, all you need is to upgrade you computer. We can recommend how to increase your computers performance:
- Computers - looking to buy a computer and needs consulting? Come see us.
- Operating System (OS) - we can update your computer to another operating system.
- Memory - memory is usually the first thing you can do to speed up your computer. More memory means running more programs at the same time. 8gb is the norm these days.
- Processor - upgrades.
- Drives - Drives are where you store your files and programs. If you need more space or just replace the old style with newer tech.
TUNING
Many things require maintenance for operation, same thing with your computer. Let us check to see how we can improve your computer:
- Recovery - reinstall of operating system while still keeping your files.
- Cleaning - internal and external.
- Diagnostics - to check if everything is doing fine and okay.
- Optimize - for gamers to crank out as much FPS as possible.
- Backups - (full drive backups only).
- Maintenance - declutter all areas of OS, update all your software.
MISC
- Custom Builds - looking to build your own computer or looking for consulting on your existing? Come see us on your needs and expect the white glove treatment.
- Refresh - we can turn most OLD computers into a modern 'Chromebooks'. These can only go online, but it brings your computer back from the dead. Linux also available.
- Hard Drive Erase - Erase your drives with peace in mind. Meets DoD (5220.22-M)
standards and NIST 800-88.