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Founded in 2016, Computer Technicians is here to help. Aussie owned and operated, our hand-picked team of qualified computer engineers are extensively trained in all PC, Mac, laptop and desktop repairs and upgrades. We provide fast, same-day service to your home or business.
Somers is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most sought after coastal communities, tucked between heavily treed blocks and the predominantly holiday home nature of the housing stock creates hardware problems that are genuinely distinct from anything we encounter in suburban Melbourne.
Salt air from Westernport Bay is particularly aggressive here due to the low elevation of the foreshore properties and the prevailing south-westerly winds that carry marine aerosols directly inland, accelerating oxidation on motherboard traces, GPU contact pads and SATA and NVMe connector pins at a rate that surprises most clients when we show them what is happening inside their machines. Properties that sit unoccupied for the bulk of the year without climate control are especially vulnerable, with electrolytic capacitors on older motherboards failing from the combination of humidity cycling and extended idle periods, and laptop batteries swelling from the same conditions. NBN connectivity in Somers presents its own distinct challenges.
The suburb sits at the outer edge of fixed wireless coverage for this part of the Peninsula and some properties rely on Sky Muster satellite for their only available broadband connection, which behaves completely differently to fixed wireless or FTTN and requires a specific diagnostic approach that most generic IT providers have no experience with. Whether you’re dealing with a MacBook Air that won’t charge after sitting in the beach house over winter due to a salt air corroded MagSafe port, a Windows desktop with a motherboard capacitor failure causing it to shut down under any sustained load or a Sky Muster satellite NBN connection that is being throttled because the monthly data allowance has been exhausted by background updates, we will troubleshoot your problems and fix it with a minimal amount of fuss.
Devices We Work On
We work across all kinds of devices and setups including:
- Windows PCs and Dell and HP laptops and Apple Macs
- Smartphones, tablets and smart home devices
- NBN modems, Wi-Fi routers and whole property mesh systems
- Printers, smart TVs and home entertainment setups
What We Can Help You With
- PC & Mac Repairs – salt air corrosion, capacitor failures, swollen batteries, corroded charging ports and NVMe connector oxidation
- Wi-Fi & NBN Troubleshooting – Sky Muster satellite NBN setup and management, fixed wireless faults, NBN alternatives, dropout fixes and whole property mesh coverage
- Virus & Malware Removal – stripping out infections, removing spyware and locking down your security
- Hardware Upgrades – SSD replacements, RAM upgrades, battery replacements and PSU swaps
- Data Recovery & Backups – recovering lost files off failing drives and setting up reliable offsite backup systems
- New Device Setup – computers, printers, smart TVs and home networks configured and ready to go
We have serviced clients right across Somers including holiday home owners along Eramosa Road East and Watts Road, residents near Somers Beach, members at Somers Sailing Club, families near Somers Primary School and permanent residents throughout the wooded streets running back from the foreshore. From permanent residents who need a laptop sorted same day to holiday home owners who need everything working before the long weekend, there is no tech job too big or too small.
Why Choose Computer Technicians in Somers?
Every technician we send out is a qualified computer engineer, full time on our team, no contractors and we have been servicing the Mornington Peninsula for years and we understand the very specific hardware challenges that come with deep coastal bay exposure, heavily treed properties and the thermal cycling that holiday homes go through across long unoccupied periods. Salt air damage, capacitor failures and Sky Muster NBN management are all things we deal with regularly and know exactly how to approach. As an official Microsoft Partner carrying $20M public liability insurance, with over 600 five-star reviews on Google and ProductReview.com.au, you know you’re dealing with a professional outfit that stands behind its work with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. If we can’t fix it, you don’t pay a cent.
Not only can we repair your computers in Somers, we also service your neighbours in Balnarring, Shoreham, Merricks and Bittern. Feel free to mention us to your sports groups, workmates, friends and family.
Call us on 0484 357 559 or click the ‘book now’ button below and one of our Somers computer technicians will call you back quickly.
Recent Job – Sky Muster Data Management, Eramosa Road East, Somers
A client on Eramosa Road East mentioned the Sky Muster satellite NBN connection at the property seemed to slow to a crawl every time they visited, around 1 Mbps, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
Sky Muster satellite NBN is fundamentally different from fixed wireless or FTTN in one critical respect: it operates on a monthly data allowance structure divided into peak and off-peak periods rather than unlimited data. When the allowance is exhausted the connection is shaped to a very low speed rather than disconnected entirely, which makes it look and feel like a broken connection to most users.
We logged into the Sky Muster modem management portal and checked the data usage for the current billing period. The allowance was at 97 percent consumed with twelve days remaining in the billing cycle. The culprit was straightforward once we checked the connected devices. Three separate devices on the network had Windows Update and cloud backup set to run automatically without any scheduling restriction, and every time the family visited and connected their devices they triggered large background downloads that consumed the monthly allowance within the first day or two of each visit.
We configured Windows Update on all devices to manual update only and set backup software to run only during off-peak hours overnight when the off-peak data allowance applies. We also set up a simple data monitoring alert on the Sky Muster modem to notify the client when usage approached 80 percent. The connection immediately returned to full speed and the client understood for the first time why it had always seemed slow during their stays.
Frequently Asked Questions – Computer Repairs Somers
Why does my computer develop faults after sitting at my Somers property over winter?
Somers sits close to Westernport Bay and the salt air exposure here is more aggressive than at most other Peninsula locations due to the low elevation of foreshore properties and the prevailing south-westerly winds. Combined with the humidity cycling that unoccupied unheated homes go through over winter, this accelerates capacitor failure on motherboards, oxidation on connector pins and battery swelling on laptops significantly faster than in sheltered inland environments.
Running a dehumidifier in rooms where computers are stored during extended unoccupied periods is the most effective preventive measure.
My Sky Muster NBN slows to a crawl every time we visit. Why is that?
Sky Muster satellite NBN operates on a monthly data allowance that is divided into peak and off-peak periods. When the allowance is exhausted the connection is shaped to a very low speed rather than disconnected. Every time devices connect to the network after a period of absence they trigger large background downloads from Windows Update, cloud backup services and app updates that can consume the monthly allowance within hours. We can configure all devices on the network to prevent unscheduled background downloads and set up usage alerts so you always know where your allowance stands. Read our post on NBN alternatives if Sky Muster performance is consistently inadequate for your needs.
Do you come out to Somers the same day?
Yes, in most cases we can be at your home or property the same day. Call us on 0484 357 559 or hit the book now button and one of our technicians will get back to you quickly.
My laptop won’t charge after being at the beach house for winter. What could cause that?
A laptop that stops charging after extended storage in a coastal environment is often caused by oxidation on the charging port contacts from salt air exposure rather than a completely failed charging circuit or battery. In some cases a thorough cleaning of the port resolves the issue without any parts replacement. In others the port or battery needs replacing. We diagnose it properly before recommending any repair. Read our guide on whether it is worth repairing your Mac if you are weighing up repair versus replacement on a MacBook.
Can you set up Wi-Fi that covers my whole Somers property?
Yes, coastal properties on generous blocks with outbuildings and large gardens are a regular job for us on the Peninsula. We assess your property layout and install the right mesh Wi-Fi system to give you reliable coverage throughout. Read our post on NBN and Wi-Fi options for separate outbuildings for more detail.
Do you work on both Windows and Mac in Somers?
Yes, we work on both Windows computers and Apple Macs including MacBooks, iMacs and Mac Minis. We handle everything from capacitor repairs and corrosion cleaning to SSD and RAM upgrades and data recovery.
What warranty do you provide on repairs?
We back all our work with a 12-month workmanship guarantee, well above the three month standard most repair shops offer. If we can’t find a solution, you don’t pay a cent.
Do you service surrounding areas as well as Somers?
Yes, we also service Balnarring, Shoreham, Merricks and Bittern. Feel free to pass our name on to your neighbours, workmates and sports groups.
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