Technical Services & Diagnostics

Coastal Byte Services

Modern repair, diagnostics, upgrades, optimization, refurbishing, and technical support for desktops, laptops, and gaming systems.

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Hardware and software troubleshooting for startup failures, instability, overheating, crashes, and performance-related issues.

Basic Diagnostics

Initial troubleshooting and system inspection for common issues including boot failures, overheating, instability, and hardware faults.

  • POST and startup troubleshooting
  • Thermal inspection
  • Drive health checks
  • Basic software diagnostics

Starting at $90 CAD

Advanced Diagnostics

Extended troubleshooting for difficult or intermittent system issues requiring deeper testing and hardware isolation.

  • Stress testing
  • Hardware isolation
  • Driver and software analysis
  • System stability investigation

Starting at $120 CAD

General Hardware troubleshooting

Diagnosis of hardware-related issues involving motherboards, RAM, graphics cards, storage, cooling systems, and power delivery.

Starting at $100 CAD

PC Repair & Hardware Services

Upgrade, maintenance, and repair services for gaming systems, desktops, and laptops.

Laptop services may require additional labor depending on device complexity and disassembly requirements.

SSD & Storage Upgrades

Installation and configuration of SSDs, storage migration and operating system transfers.

Starting at $90 CAD + parts

RAM Installation & Upgrades

Memory upgrades, compatibility verification, BIOS configuration, and stability testing.

Starting at $90 CAD

Thermal Maintenance

Cooling optimization, thermal paste replacement, fan servicing, and airflow improvement.

Starting at $100 CAD

Internal System Cleaning

Dust removal, fan cleaning, airflow restorations, and preventative maintenance for desktops and laptops.

Starting at $90 CAD

GPU Thermal Servicing

Thermal paste and thermal pad replacement for supported graphics cards.

Starting at $140 CAD

Software & Operating System Services

Troubleshooting and optimization for Windows, drivers, startup problems, and software instability.

Windows Installation & Reinstallation

Clean operating system installation, driver setup, updates, and basic configuration.

Starting at $120 CAD

OS Troubleshooting

Diagnosis and repair of crashes, startup issues, corrupt installations, and software conflicts.

Starting at $100 CAD

Malware Cleanup

Removal of malicious software, adware, suspicious programs, and unwanted applications.

Starting at $120 CAD

System Optimization

Startup optimization, background cleanup, performance tuning, and game-focused improvements.

Starting at $100 CAD

Performance Optimization Consultation

Benchmark analysis, thermal review, bottleneck identification, and gaming optimization.

Starting at $100 CAD

Data Backup & Migration

File backup, storage migration, and setup asistance for new systems and upgraded hardware.

Data Backup

Backup of important documents, media, and personal files before upgrades, repairs, or operating system installation.

Starting at $90 CAD

Data Migration

Secure transfer of files and user data between systems, drives, or upgraded hardware.

Starting at $120 CAD

SSD Cloning & System Migration

Drive cloning and operating system migration for storage upgrades and system replacements.

Starting at $120 CAD

Custom Builds & Refurbished Systems

Gaming PCs, workstation builds, upgrade planning, and professionally refurbished systems.

Custom PC Assembly

Full desktop assembly, cable management, BIOS configuration, and stability testing.

Starting at $150 CAD

Build Consultation

Guidance for gaming systems, workstation builds, compatibility planning, and upgrade paths.

Starting at $90 CAD

Refurbished Systems

Professionally cleaned, tested, and configured systems prepared for resale or redeployment.

Pricing varies by configuration.

Console Maintenance

Cleaning, thermal servicing, storage upgrades, and troubleshooting for modern gaming consoles.

Internal Cleaning

Dust removal and preventative maintenance for supported gaming consoles.

Starting at $90 CAD

Thermal Servicing

Thermal Paste replacement and cooling maintenance for overheating or loud consoles.

Starting at $120 CAD

Storage Upgrades

SSD installation, storage expansion, and migration assistance for supported consoles.

Starting at $90 CAD + parts

Service Information

Diagnostic Fees

Diagnostic fees may be applied toward approved repairs depending on the service provided.

Parts & Components

Hardware components and replacement parts are billed seperately unless otherwise stated.

Currently Supported Graphics Cards

  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX & RTX series
  • AMD Radeon RX series
  • Select workstation graphics cards

GPU thermal servicing availability may vary depending on model complexity, condition, and replacement material availability.

Supported Consoles

  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S

Service availability depends on device condition, repair complexity, and parts availability.

Turnaround Time

Service completion times vary depending on parts availability, diagnostics complexity, and repair requirements.

Future Services

Advanced board repair, microsoldering, and additional specialized services may be introduced in the future.

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