Computer Repair in Arab, Alabama
Owner-operated computer repair in the heart of Marshall County. Laptops, desktops, virus removal, networking, upgrades, and full system revamps — handled personally by Chad Sanders since 2006. Most jobs turn around same-day.
CS Computer Repair LLC — also known locally as Arab Computer Services — has been the go-to owner-operated computer shop in Arab since February 2006. Unlike national chains, every repair is diagnosed and performed by the owner, Chad Sanders. Pricing is transparent (repair and cleanup runs $75–$125; full system revamps run $100–$200), and every repair comes with lifetime support.
Services We Offer in Arab
Laptop & Desktop Repair
Cracked screen replacements, dead keyboard swaps, SSD upgrades, RAM upgrades, battery replacements, overheating fixes, boot failures, Windows repair, and general diagnostics on every major brand — Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Apple, Microsoft Surface, and the no-name box somebody's cousin built in 2014.
Virus, Malware & Scam Recovery
Popup removal, fake "Microsoft" scam cleanup, ransomware containment, browser hijack fixes, and a hardened antivirus setup when we're done. If you clicked the link and now your screen has a phone number on it — call us instead of them. That "technician" is a criminal.
Custom PC Builds
Need a gaming rig, a video-editing workstation, or a silent home-office PC? Chad spec's, sources, builds, and benchmarks the whole thing to your budget and your actual use case — not what somebody on YouTube is pushing this week.
Home & Small-Business Networking
Wi-Fi dead zones, slow internet, mesh setup, printer sharing, VPN configuration, guest networks, and hardened router settings. Spectrum, AT&T Fiber, Farmers Telephone — whatever your ISP drops at the wall, we can make it behave inside the house.
Remote Support (Anywhere)
If you can't get to the shop, we can jump on your computer with 256-bit encrypted remote access, see what you see, and fix it. Remote sessions are $75/hour and most problems resolve in under an hour.
Pricing (No Surprises)
- Remote Support: $75 per hour, billed only for actual time
- Standard Repair & Cleanup: $75 – $125 flat, depending on scope
- Full System Revamp: $100 – $200 — reinstall, driver cleanup, bloatware purge, SSD if needed, antivirus, tune-up, the works
- Parts (SSDs, RAM, batteries, screens): priced at cost + a fair markup, always quoted up front
- Diagnostics: Free before we start. You approve the work before we charge a dime.
Why Arab Locals Choose Chad
Owner Does the Work
No front-desk handoffs. Chad personally diagnoses and repairs every machine. If you bring it in, he's the one testing it.
Same-Day Turnaround
Most drop-offs are ready within 24 hours. Emergency jobs can often be handled same-day if you call early.
Lifetime Support
Every repair comes with ongoing support on what we fixed. If it acts up again, we make it right.
20+ Years In Arab
Same town, same shop, same owner since 2006. We're not going anywhere, and neither are your files.
Transparent Pricing
You get a quote before work begins. No hidden fees. No "oh by the way" upsells on pickup.
Plain-English Explanations
We'll tell you what went wrong, why it happened, and how to avoid it next time — without the jargon.
Where to Find Us in Arab
The shop is at 235 Guntersville Rd, Arab, Alabama 35016 — just down the road from downtown Arab, easy to reach from Main Street, Cullman Road, and US-231. If you're coming from Brashier's Chapel, Ruth, or anywhere along the ridge, it's a straight shot in.
Common Problems We See Every Week in Arab
- "My laptop is so slow I want to throw it" (almost always fixable with an SSD upgrade and a clean install)
- "There's a popup saying I need to call Microsoft" (a scam — don't call the number, call us)
- "Wi-Fi doesn't reach the back bedroom" (mesh network or a better router)
- "I spilled something on the keyboard" (sometimes salvageable, sometimes a keyboard swap)
- "My business needs managed IT" (we do ongoing contracts for local businesses)
- "The screen cracked" (replacement usually cheaper than a new laptop)