I like to think of myself as a computer repair technician because I've fixed some of the issues with my computer.
Oh that must be very helpful. What does a computer technician actually do though?
Well, it's actually a pretty broad job description but they repair and maintain computers and servers.
I see, nowadays computers mostly come in the form of laptops and tablets don't they?
Yes, most computer technicians prefer fixing laptops over tablets though. I'm assuming because laptops have a common comuter configuration that they are used to like the power supply, motherboard, etc.
That makes sense, though I am not familiar with terms like motherboard. What is a motherboard?
Motherboard
A motherboard (sometimes alternatively known as the mainboard, main circuit board, system board, baseboard, planar board or logic board, or colloquially, a mobo) is the main printed circuit board (PCB) found in general purpose computers and other expandable systems. It holds and allows communication between many of the crucial electronic components of a system, such as the central processing unit (CPU) and memory, and provides connectors for other peripherals. Unlike a backplane, a motherboard usually contains significant sub-systems such
Computer repair technician
A computer repair technician is a person who repairs and maintains computers and servers. The technician's responsibilities may extend to include building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks.
Overview.
Computer technicians work in a variety of settings, encompassing both the public and private sectors. Because of the relatively brief existence of the profession, institutions offer certificate and degree programs designed to prepare new technicians, but computer repairs are frequently performed by experienced and certified technicians