"My laptop screen cracked the night before an assignment deadline. WhatsApp at 8pm, tech out next morning, screen replaced by midday. Couldn't believe how fast."
Tech problems are stressful enough without dealing with a call centre in another state. Darren is a real local technician based in Wollert who comes to your home or business, tells you exactly what’s wrong and what it’ll cost before doing anything, and fixes it — same day where possible. Laptops, phones, WiFi, virus removal, seniors, NDIS and small business — all covered.
From a cracked phone screen to a full business network setup — here’s everything Darren covers across Epping, Wollert and Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Screen, battery, SSD upgrade, overheating, keyboard, virus removal, data recovery. All brands, most repairs same-day at your home. From $89.
iPhone, Samsung, Oppo, Pixel — screen, battery, charging port, water damage. Mobile service at your home. From $89.
MacBook Pro, Air and iMac — screen, battery, SSD, keyboard, water damage. Transparent Apple-specific pricing. From $119.
Slow internet, dead zones, NBN faults and mesh WiFi installation. Full diagnosis and fix. Free WiFi checker here.
Full malware scan, removal and browser hardening. Scam protection setup for households and businesses. Free scam risk check.
Lost files, deleted photos, failed hard drives. Honest assessment before you pay. Check odds free.
Patient, plain-English help at home. Scam protection, device setup, video calling. No jargon. NDIS welcome. From $79.
Network, cloud, security, device rollout, ongoing support. Free business tech health check.
All prices are quoted before work begins. There’s no callout fee, no minimum hours, and no fix means no charge.
| Service | What’s Included | From | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laptop screen | All Windows brands | $129 | 60–90 min |
| Phone screen | iPhone, Samsung, Oppo | $99 | 30–60 min |
| Battery (laptop) | Part + labour | $99 | 30–60 min |
| Battery (phone) | Part + labour | $89 | 30 min |
| SSD upgrade | Parts + labour + data migration | $149 | 1–2 hrs |
| Virus removal | Scan + removal + browser fix | $89 | 1–2 hrs |
| WiFi & NBN | Diagnosis + fix + speed test | $89 | 1 hr |
| Data recovery | Diagnostic + recovery attempt | $89 diag | 24–48 hrs |
| MacBook battery | All models, parts + labour | $119 | Same day* |
| Small business visit | Network, cloud, security per visit | $89/hr | Scheduled |
Practical IT support built for small business owners — not enterprise. No lock-in contracts, no jargon, transparent pricing on every visit.
Business-grade WiFi, router config, guest networks, VPN and printer networking for your office or home business.
Move email, files and systems to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. Full migration and training included.
ACSC Essential Eight implementation. Antivirus, backups, MFA and staff briefing. Free Essential Eight checklist.
New laptops, phones and printers set up, configured and ready. Bulk rollout available for growing teams.
Darren works with older Australians and NDIS participants every week. No rushing, no jargon, no condescension. Family members and carers are always welcome to be present.
Call filter, two-factor authentication, antivirus and browser security in one visit. Check household scam risk free.
New phone or tablet set up with large text, simplified home screen and emergency contacts. Practice time included.
FaceTime, Zoom and WhatsApp Video set up and practised. Written instructions provided. Family welcome to attend.
NDIS-compatible invoices on request. Assistive technology, accessibility and scam protection. Learn more.
Not sure what's wrong? Use our free interactive tools to diagnose the issue, estimate repair cost or check your device health — before contacting us.
Darren has been repairing devices across Melbourne's northern suburbs for over 10 years. As Your IT & Tech Mates' lead technician, Darren brings specialist knowledge to every job in Melbourne and surrounds — arriving on time, explaining everything in plain English, and not charging a cent if the repair can't be completed.
"We come to you, quote before we touch anything, and stand behind every repair with a 90-day guarantee."— Darren Box, Lead Technician
Serving Melbourne North and all northern suburbs.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 202 Google reviews
"My laptop screen cracked the night before an assignment deadline. WhatsApp at 8pm, tech out next morning, screen replaced by midday. Couldn't believe how fast."
"Battery was dying after 2 hours. Darren replaced it on-site in under an hour. Laptop feels brand new again."
"Upgraded my old HDD to SSD — boot time went from 3 minutes to 15 seconds. Incredible difference. Highly recommend."
"Cracked iPhone 15 screen. Ravi came to my home same day, fixed in 30 minutes. Perfect repair."
"Spilled coffee on my MacBook Pro the night before a big presentation. Called 7am, running again by 11. Absolute lifesavers."
"Hard drive failed on my work laptop. Sofia recovered everything including 3 years of client files. Beyond grateful."
Darren covers the entire northern suburbs corridor. Same-day is subject to availability — call early in the day for the best chance of a same-day visit.
Darren is based in Wollert and covers the entire northern suburbs corridor. No need to drop anything off. We come to your home or business, same-day where available.
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Call for a fast quote. Home visits, same-day where available. Laptops, phones, WiFi, seniors, NDIS and small business. Transparent pricing, No Fix No Fee.
Your IT & Tech Mates is a mobile IT repair and tech support service based in Wollert VIC, serving Epping, Wollert, Mernda, South Morang, Craigieburn and Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Lead technician Darren has over eight years of hands-on experience across laptop repair, phone repair, WiFi and networking, virus removal, senior tech support, NDIS services and small business IT. All work is No Fix No Fee with transparent upfront pricing. Rated 5.0 stars across 200+ reviews. Also operates TheFixers.App — a platform connecting customers with independent tech professionals.