Computer Repair

Computer need fixin'? We've compiled a list of places where you can get your computer fixed in Davis and in the surrounding areas. It is recommended that you get a clear agreement as to which services will be performed. For example, if "restoration" or "virus removal" is promised, will your computer be restored to its previous state, so that you can use it immediately? Or will only the data be retained, requiring you to restore your own settings? In addition to computer repair, Davis is home to many other business to business services.

Repair vehicle in downtown Davis next to Travel Express

• Allied Computer Solutions — PC repair, malware removal, networking, web development, and hosting. Sells Dell PCs and helps setup paperless offices.
  

• Baytel Consulting — On-site computer repair and support. Web design/hosting, networking, and telecom. Sells new computers.
  

• Computer Depot — New computers, repairs, and upgrades.
  

• The Computer Genius — On-site computer tech support. Works with Windows, Mac, *nix and anything else you can think of.
  

• Curtis Computing Solutions — Builds and repairs windows PCs. Onsite and off-site services.
  

• Cybershield — Computer repair, installation, and training. On-site service available.
  

• Davis Computer — Formerly Heron; Diagnostics, repairs, and components.
  

• Davis Computer Doctor — Computer repair, virus removal, speed up computer, resolve conflicts, free telephone support for our clients
  

• Davis Computer Guy — Computer repair, Web Development.
  

• Davis PC Tech — On-site or off-site PC services.
  

• D Z Solutions — Computer and system support geared toward businesses
  

• Haiyong Li's Data Recovery Service — excellent data recovery from hard drive failures (or any other storage media).
  

• iFIX ELECTRONICS — Repair Apple MacBook, iMac, iPhone, iPad and Windows computer hardware and software, also repair game consoles.
  

• iPCFix Computer Repair Shop — On-site or drop-off computer repair. On site services offered from El Dorado to Vacaville.
  

• IT Professional Services — Computer repair and support. UCD students or campus department computers only.
  

• The Mac Paramedic — On-site support and repair in Davis and surrounding areas for homes and businesses, including Macs, Unix, and (reluctantly) Windows machines.
  

• My Brother Steve Computer Services & Tutoring — Local computer repairs and sales, web design, networking, and tutoring.
  

• NETWeRKS — On- and off-site consultation, supports all operating systems, residential and business customers.
  

• S&S Computer Repair — Computer repair shop in Westlake Plaza
  

• Real Computers & Free Diagnostics — Repair service that picks up and drops off computers for its customers.
  

• Shrike Computers — Drop-off and on-site service and sales.
  

• StarFixIT — On-site and drop-off computer repair, remote support, remove dust and dirt, resolve hard- and software conflicts, speed up computer, virus removal. Web Development (web design, PHP applications, content management etc.).
  

• Tech Hub — UCD Bookstore. A certified technician serviced Mac computers on site as well as PC's. Their repairman quit in the Fall 2010 quarter, so call them ahead of time as they may do only basic repairs now. (formerly known as "Computer Shop")
  

• Vital Networks — Small business-oriented computer support, IT consulting, and IT outsourcing.
  

• Yoga Bear PC Repair - Mobile PC repair services. Open 24/7/365 - Free diagnostics and 60% cheaper than GeekSquad.

• Apple Store
  

• Best Buy (Geek Squad) - bad option
  

• Core Care
  

• Fry's Electronics

Gone, kaput, liquidated, your-warranty-is-no-longer-valid:

• CompUSA
  

• Circuit City

• IT Express — UCD Campus IT, no actual repairs but can sometimes give helpful advice and diagnosis.

• Davis Mac Users Group (DMUG) is a good place to get Mac advice; see the wiki page for instructions on subscribing to their listserv. More Info

• LUGOD provides free Linux installation, education and assistance; attend one of their regular installfest workshops and talk to one of the hundreds of members

• Contact any of these awesome volunteers! (Add your name here.)
  

• Tushar
  

• MasonMurray is currently not a professional repairman, possesses no certifications, and is often available if you'd care to buy him a drink or 3 and hang out or have a quick question. However, leaving your computer with him tends to lead to 3+ mo. repair jobs. Especially when they only offer a vague promise of recompense.
  

• Try out the computer questions page.

• Altair Network & Computer Solutions — Home and small business computer repair and networking right out of Davis.
  

• Cross Platform Repair — Able to repair Windows, Mac, and Linux.
  

• Fix for Less — Appliance repair but apparently they also repaired computers.
  

• Heron Technologies — Vendor and repairs (Became Davis Computer, see above.
  

• Seismic Computer Management — A Business to Business company that can be used as a break/fix company, but they specialize in network management and preventative solutions. The owner, Tripp Kuehnis, has served Davis's computer needs for 14 years.