Computer repair in Paris in 2026 most often costs between 50 and 250 €, depending on the issue, with heavier cases such as a damaged motherboard or water damage sometimes reaching 280 €. A software cleanup runs 50 to 90 €, a hard drive or SSD swap 90 to 180 €, a cracked laptop screen 90 to 220 €. What actually moves the quote is the specific fault and the type of machine. Which shop you walk into matters a lot less than people assume. Here are the ranges I actually charge across Paris, issue by issue, so you know what to expect before booking a repair.
What actually moves the price of a computer repair
Three things shape the final quote. First, the fault itself: a routine virus cleanup has nothing to do with a motherboard that took on water. Second, the type of machine: a desktop tower usually opens up and gets repaired faster than a laptop, where parts are more compact and sometimes proprietary to the model. Third, the quality of the part fitted, especially for a hard drive or a battery, which decides how long the fix actually lasts. A quote that looks unusually cheap almost always hides a low-grade refurbished part or a package that skips a proper diagnostic.
Computer repair prices in Paris by issue
Before breaking it down by machine type, here are the general ranges I work with across Paris and the near suburbs:
- Virus cleanup, slow startup, general optimisation: 50 to 90 €.
- Hard drive replacement or upgrade to an SSD: 90 to 180 € parts and labour.
- Cracked or broken laptop screen: 90 to 220 € depending on the model and panel size.
- Keyboard replacement: 60 to 110 €.
- Laptop battery that no longer holds a charge: 70 to 130 €.
- Overheating, loud fan, thermal paste refresh: 50 to 90 €.
- Faulty motherboard or power supply: 100 to 280 € depending on part availability.
- Water damage, board cleaning: from 90 €, depending on how far the corrosion has spread.
These figures cover parts and labour. The diagnostic itself is always free and comes with no obligation: I look at the machine before we talk price, never the other way round. For the full range of what I do on computers, see the computer repair Paris page.
Desktop or laptop: the prices aren't the same
On a desktop tower, most parts are standard and easy to reach: swapping a hard drive, a power supply or the RAM usually takes under an hour and lands near the low end of my ranges. On a laptop, the same swap often means fully stripping down the case, and some parts (screen, built-in keyboard, glued-in battery) are specific to the exact model, which pushes the price toward the top of the range. MacBooks follow a slightly different logic, covered on the MacBook repair in Paris page.
Cleanup, viruses and slowdowns: the most requested job
This is by far the most common repair I see in the shop: a computer that takes five minutes to boot, chokes the moment you open two windows, or throws up unwanted pop-up ads. In the vast majority of cases, a full cleanup (removing viruses and unwanted programs, trimming startup items, updating the system) is enough to bring the machine back to normal, for 50 to 90 €. If the real cause is an aging mechanical hard drive rather than a genuine infection, I flag that clearly: moving to an SSD then fixes the problem far more permanently than a cleanup alone. For a closer look at what causes slowdowns, see slow computer: 7 real causes in Paris.
Should you repair or replace your computer?
The rule I apply in the shop is simple: if the quote goes above half the resale value of your machine, that's worth a serious conversation before going ahead. A three or four-year-old PC with a dead hard drive is almost always worth repairing. A machine that's seven or eight years old, where the power supply AND the hard drive fail at the same time, deserves real thought about what comes next, especially if the processor is already struggling with everyday use. It's a topic that comes up regularly on Reddit, especially on r/paris, where expats and locals alike compare experiences before deciding whether to repair or replace, or swap recommendations for a repair shop they trust after a bad experience elsewhere. In practice, most of the repairs I see week to week clearly fall on the worthwhile side. Two or three more years out of a machine for a fraction of the cost of a new one is usually the better bet.
How long does a computer repair take?
A software cleanup or a RAM upgrade is usually done in 30 to 60 minutes, often while you wait. A hard drive, screen or keyboard replacement generally takes 24 to 48 hours, depending on whether the part is already in stock. A motherboard fault or water damage takes longer: a thorough diagnostic and any necessary drying can take 48 to 72 hours before we know whether the machine boots normally again. I'd rather give you an honest timeline than a promise I can't keep.
Frequently asked questions about computer repair prices in Paris
What's the average price for a computer repair in Paris?
In 2026, the average computer repair in Paris costs around 90 to 130 €, with software cleanups and hard drive replacements accounting for most jobs. A free diagnostic gives you an exact figure within minutes.
How much does a hard drive or SSD replacement cost?
Expect 90 to 180 € parts and labour to move from a mechanical hard drive to an SSD, a swap that also resolves most general slowdowns in the process.
How much does a virus and slowdown cleanup cost?
A full cleanup package (viruses, unwanted programs, startup optimisation) costs 50 to 90 € and is usually done in under an hour.
How much does a cracked laptop screen repair cost?
A broken laptop screen costs between 90 and 220 € depending on the model and panel size, with a typical turnaround of 24 to 48 hours while the part comes in.
Should you repair or replace a computer?
If the quote is more than half the machine's resale value, it's worth a real conversation. Below that threshold, repairing is almost always the better financial call, especially on a machine under five years old.
Can data be recovered from a hard drive that won't boot?
In many cases, yes, with the odds depending on how serious the fault is. That service is covered in detail on the data recovery in Paris page.
Send me the exact model of your computer and a description of the fault at 07 66 84 52 57, by call or WhatsApp. You'll get a firm price before any work starts, with no surprise when you pick up the machine. You can also reach me through the contact page.