Berkeley Parents Network: Computer Repair

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Computer Repair

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Where to get Mac serviced and repaired

Feb 2007

Any recommendations for an individual or a business in the East Bay that services and repairs Mac computers, both newer and older models ? Tracy

My brother-in-law has many years experience with Mac computers, working at the Apple Store, and for Mac support services. He now works on them privately. His name is Thomas and he can be reached at thomas.cosby[at]gmail.com. Connie

Hi Tracy: My husband Tyler is a certified (through Apple Computer) Mac technician. He works with home users and small businesses throughout the Bay Area. He is personable and extremely knowledgeable and fabulous at making technical stuff accessible - both so that you learn more about your computer and so that you understand the reason for any and all work he performs. While you are shopping around for a computer consultant I would encourage you to at least give him a call to see if he seems like a good fit: he can be reached at 510-520-4973 or tyler[at]mightymacinc.com. Vanessa

Mac laptop repair

Sept 2004

So far I have been ripped off at one place and have not trusted the diagnosis of my laptop at the Mac store in Emeryville and Walnut Creek. It was dropped on the floor and ever since works just fine except for an annoying loud clicking sound coming from the speakers. Mac store says it would cost $750- to fix (they believe it is a speaker problem) Any trustworthy, reasonably priced Mac repair folks out there?

We learned about Bruce McLaughlin in this network, and he has done extraordinary things for us, Macintosh-wise, over the past year, and now for two friends as well. He is competent, friendly, affordable (Well, $65 an hour may seem high, but he works fast and efficiently, and also gives fairly detailed advice by phone without charge for his clients.) http://bruce.mclaughlin.net/consult.html John

I'm writing to you now on my ibook. I bought it at MAC on Shattuck (just south of University) and have had it repaired there twice. They are COMPLETELY honest, though repairs aren't necessarily cheap (I'm not saying they're pricier than others -- I don't know, but I doubt it). But you'll sleep better knowing that they are really good people, from the owner (I think his name is Albert) down to the small staff he employs. On the last repair, they clearly spelled out the two options I had. I chose the less expensive course, knowing what the risks might be. john

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