We started in 2015 with one stubborn laptop, a brave screwdriver, and a kettle that refused to take breaks. Today, we fix everything from mystery no-boots to "I swam with my notebook" — with honesty, speed, and an alarming number of tiny screws.
Planet Computers began as weekend rescues for friends and neighbors. A few logic-board wins later and we needed a bigger table, fewer cats on the table, and a proper ESD mat.
In 2023, we formalized as Planet Computers (Pty) Ltd, added live repair tracking, and upgraded from "we'll SMS you" to "you can watch it move stages in real time."
Today we serve homes and businesses across the Western Cape with board-level repairs, data recovery, battery/keyboard replacements, and the crucial service of not judging your cable management. We keep pricing clear, timelines honest, and communication proactive.
Kitchen table repairs, borrowed scope, legendary kettle. Fixing friends' laptops on weekends turned into something bigger.
Dedicated workshop, data recovery services, networking repairs, and way more labeled tubs for tiny screws.
CIPC Reg. 2023/625475/07 • Launched real-time job tracking • Professional invoicing • SMS/Email updates
Clear pricing • Fast turnarounds • 4.9★ average reviews • 1,800+ repairs completed • Cape Town's go-to tech squad
These aren't just nice words. They're how we actually work.
Clear quotes before we start. Live status updates. Real talk about what's fixable and what isn't. No "surprise parts" or hidden fees.
Your data stays private. Our advice stays honest. We only fix what needs fixing, and we stand behind our work with real warranties.
Board-level soldering skills. Proper diagnostic tools. Continuous learning on new hardware. We don't just swap parts—we actually fix things.
Planet Computers is run by Calvin, a self-taught repair tech who started fixing laptops in 2015 and never looked back. What began as helping friends turned into a full-time mission to make tech repairs transparent, affordable, and actually good.
When not elbow-deep in a motherboard, Calvin's building custom software for the shop (like the live tracking system you use), optimizing repair workflows, and perfecting the art of explaining why liquid damage is expensive without making you feel bad about the coffee incident.
