Typically, it is very safe. Remember these people are professionals with integrity they must maintain. If someone were to steal your hardware, your data, etc… This would put them out of business essentially.

If a laptop repair costs half as much as a new laptop—or more—consider getting a replacement, especially if your machine is more than a few years old. If your computer is only 1 or 2 years old, it's probably worth fixing.

Computer maintenance keeps your computer running smoothly by performing regular tasks such as deleting temporary files, defragmenting your hard drive, and running virus scans. On the other hand, computer repair is fixing problems that have already occurred on your computer.

The time it takes to repair a computer depends on the repair needed and part availability. It can take between a few hours to three weeks to fully restore your computer. Certain repairs, like data recovery or network configuration, can be done remotely within a few hours.