Can computer repair shops steal PC components?
Of course they can, not only stealing components but installing devices that can "spy" you and they can not be detected by spyware removal software that’s why it is considered that remote pc repair is much safer.
Sounds like an urban myth to me i.e unlikely to be true.Most PC bits and pieces are not worth enough to be really worth stealing.If they pinch something they’re going to have to replace it with a similar but maybe cheaper component or the PC will not work on return.There again unless you have very high end components in the box this cannot be worth anyone’s while.If you are still worried the only thing you can do is to open the case and list each of the components by model and serial number and check the box again when it is returned.
If you are taking your computer to a repair shop then chances are you aren’t too hot with computer hardware, and if you’re not too hot with computer hardware then that immediately makes you vulnerable for them to do a bit of swapping and ‘borrowing’. Not to say it will happen, just I’m sure it does happen occasionally. Just make sure you know what you have in your PC before it goes to the shop, and check what is in it at the end. UV markers pens might be a good idea. If you’re unsure/suspicious of any ‘repairs’ they’ve made then phone a knowledgeable friend to come and assess the situation (probably best to get a knowledgeable friend to try and fix it first).
they certainly can!!!!!! what they do is take out good components and replace them with low spec or even faulty parts……i had my pc repaired a couple of years ago and when i picked up the pc they told me they had replaced the sound card…….the pc worked for 3 weeks then failed again………i went back to shop and they had no records or memory of me being there……then got colleague to have a look and he said that although my pc was only 9 months old…..i had 3 years + parts…..also was screws missing…….not all these guys are bad but you will find the cheaper shops are the dodgey ones…..
