![[VIC, NSW, SA] PC Service (Cleanup, Polishing, Malware Removal, Thermal Paste, OS Update & More) $26 Drop-off Only @ Centre Com](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/24/865824.jpg?h=ba3459c8)
As part of their 26 years of business celebrations, Centrecom are providing a PC service that they reckon will restore your PC to its former glory for only $26. So grab that grubby rust bucket from the garage and see if they follow through.
Update: Initially Centrecom advised me over the phone that this would be an overnight procedure. On arrival they changed this advising if would take a week. After dropping the PC off, I got a call from Centrecom Sunshine repair center. The dodgy scumbags advised they could not turn the PC on. When I dropped the system off at the Clayton store I made sure they confirmed the PC was in working condition before I handed it to them. Jaydon at Clayton recorded this on the Centrecom system. I raised a complaint and let them know someone else had already left a 1 star google review on their $26 service. Shortly after the Sid the repair guy at Sunshine called back to advise the PC was booting up again and he had completed all items on the checklist except Windows updates. In his own words he 'wanted' me to upgrade the SSD. I responded all I wanted was the $26 service and nothing more. No idea why they had to send it all the way to Sunshine especially with risk of damage during transit.
I have now received the PC a week later. There does not appear to be any internal or external clean let alone polish. Dust is still in all the same places. There was no shine or lustre.
Unable to tell if Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut was applied suffice to say there was no difference in temperatures.
Disk cleanup was run so I lost all my cached thumbnails.
The inbuilt Windows malware checker was run for about 2 minutes. This is not comprehensive.
There was some cable management.
Includes:
Inside and Outside Dust Cleanup: Thoroughly remove dust buildup from the internal components and exterior of your PC to improve airflow and prevent overheating.
Replace Thermal Paste: Apply fresh Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut thermal paste to the CPU and GPU for enhanced heat dissipation. This is the same high-performance paste we use in our gaming PCs.
Disk Cleanup: Free up storage by deleting unnecessary files, temporary files and cache to optimize hard drive performance.
Malware Scan and Removal: Perform a comprehensive scan using Virus Removal tool to detect and eliminate viruses, malware and other threats.
Windows Update: Ensure the operating system is up to date with the latest security patches and features, protecting your PC from vulnerabilities.
Cable Management and Reseating: Recheck and securely reseat all internal cables (PSU, fans, HDDs, Molex, SATA etc) for optimal airflow and organised cable management.
Exterior Cleaning and Polishing: Clean up the surface of your PC to enhance the appearance of the panel by restoring its shine and lustre.
Hi, thanks for sharing. Would u know if this service is available for laptops as well