i love working with my hands and i just want to assemble and repair computers. i dont care about networking or programming, is there a specific degree or certification (besides comp tia) i need to acquire? how do i go about becoming a pc technician?
Lots of employers like to see the A+ Certification on your resume. Its not the best cert out there but probably the most recognized for the field you are interested in.
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/A%2B_Certification
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_certification_(computer_technology)
Lots to pick from.