Montgomery County · ~10 miles east
Computer & Laptop Repair in Elliston, VA
Aura Tech is the closest friendly tech shop for Elliston residents — far easier than driving to Roanoke.
About 15 minutes down 460
Elliston, Lafayette, and Ironto residents are about 15 minutes west of us on 460 — genuinely closer than driving all the way to Roanoke, and a lot more personal than a chain repair counter. We handle laptop and desktop repair, home Wi-Fi, custom PC builds, and the smart-home gear that a lot of Elliston homes are starting to install.
If you can't make the trip during our hours, we can often arrange a coordinated drop-off or a mobile visit for larger jobs like whole-house Wi-Fi installs or security camera systems.
Elliston homes are often older with plaster and stone that eats Wi-Fi signal, so the fix is rarely a new router — it's placement, a wired backhaul, or a properly sized mesh. We survey the house first, tell you what it will actually take, and quote the install flat instead of billing you for guesswork.
Repair pricing for Elliston customers
Same in-shop pricing at our Christiansburg shop — no travel surcharge for drop-off work. Diagnostics are free, and you approve a written quote before we start.
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Diagnostics | Free |
| Virus / malware cleanup & tune-up | Contact for pricing |
| SSD upgrade + data transfer | Contact for pricing |
| Laptop screen replacement | Contact for pricing |
| Laptop battery replacement | Contact for pricing |
| Custom PC build (labor) | Contact for pricing |
| Home Wi-Fi / mesh setup | Contact for pricing |
| VHS / Hi8 / MiniDV to digital | Contact for pricing |
Every job is quoted in writing before we start. Parts billed at cost.
On-site & mobile in Elliston
Mobile visits along the 460 corridor through Elliston, Lafayette, and Ironto for Wi-Fi installs, security cameras, and TV mounting.
Drive time from Elliston
- Aura Tech, Christiansburg: about 15 minutes down 460 (~10 miles east)
- Big-box counters rotate staff — here you talk to the tech who fixed it
Why Elliston chooses Aura Tech
- Fast computer and laptop repair with quick turnaround
- Home Wi-Fi and network setup — no more dead zones
- Custom PC builds delivered to your door
- Smart-home device installs and training
- Coordinated mobile visits for larger installs
Common tech issues we see in Elliston
- Wi-Fi dead zones in older houses along the 460 corridor
- Slow home laptops and family desktops
- Ring / Nest doorbell installs and outdoor security cameras
- Custom PC builds for gaming and remote work
- VHS and MiniDV family tape digitization
Neighborhoods we serve in Elliston
Elliston · Lafayette · Ironto
ZIPs: 24087
Close to
Roanoke River · 460 corridor
How to reach us from Elliston
From Elliston, take 460 West toward Christiansburg. Take the Peppers Ferry Rd exit, turn onto New River Rd — 782 New River Rd STE 750, inside the Uptown Christiansburg mall. About 15 minutes.
Aura TechInside Uptown Christiansburg mall
782 New River Rd STE 750
Christiansburg, VA 24073
540-494-4011
Tue – Fri, 10 AM – 6 PM · Sat, 10 AM – 7 PM
Services available to Elliston customers
Laptop repair
Screens, batteries, keyboards, water damage, SSD upgrades — Mac and PC.
Custom PC builds
Gaming, workstation, and family PCs built to your budget.
Smart home installation
Wi-Fi, cameras, doorbells, locks, thermostats, and Alexa/Google/HomeKit.
VHS to digital
Save VHS, Hi8, and MiniDV tapes before they degrade.
Managed IT (business)
Networking, backups, cybersecurity, and helpdesk for local businesses.
Elliston tech-repair FAQ
Do you actually service Elliston, VA?+
Yes. Elliston is ~10 miles east from our Christiansburg shop — about 15 minutes down 460. Drop off in person, mail in, or schedule a mobile visit. We cover ZIPs 24087.
How much does computer repair cost for Elliston customers?+
Diagnostics are free. In-shop labor is quoted in writing before work begins — no surprise charges. Mobile and on-site visits in the Montgomery County area include a $35 dispatch fee plus hourly on-site time. Parts are quoted separately and approved by you before we order anything.
How fast can you turn around a laptop repair for Elliston?+
Most software and overheating jobs for Elliston customers are fixed same-day, and most other repairs finish in 24–72 hours when parts are in stock. Same-day diagnostics are typical, and we call you with a firm quote before ordering parts or starting labor.
Is Aura Tech better than driving to a big-box store's tech counter from Elliston?+
We think so — and so do our reviewers. You get a real technician (not a rotating counter rep), flat honest pricing, no upsells, and turnaround measured in days rather than weeks. And Roanoke River is a lot closer to our shop than the nearest big-box repair counter.