Richard did an excellent job on my computer. He's very knowledgable, quick and complete service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Richard and his team were very responsive when I messaged them on Yelp, he had one of the best prices to repair the back of my iPhone 16. They didn't try to upsell me either. read more

My phone had crashed and I was honestly having the worst time handling losing all of my data - Richard was absolutely amazing! He was patient, kind, and so professional dealing with my meltdown! He was extremely knowledgeable and spent his time explaining everything. He also provided free tips on how I could prevent this from happening again. I'd give him 10 stars if I could! Honest - and will turn your not-so-good day into a good one! read more

Great customer service! They had a battery for my relic of an iPhone and promptly switched it within 30 minutes. Price was reasonable and quality work. Would go back for any other phone problems that may occur. Thanks! read more

Richard demonstrated exceptional technical knowledge and professionalism throughout the service. He quickly diagnosed the issue, explained the solution clearly, and delivered high-quality work. I highly recommend him to anyone needing reliable computer support. read more

Watch band broke and pieces were stuck so that we couldn't remove the part of the band to put a new one. Came to Advanced Repair Center, where we've had very positive experiences in the past. Once again, they were awesome. He fixed the issue in a few minutes and wouldn't take a payment because he said it didn't take him long. This is so rare in this day and age where lots of business would have charged a significant fee regardless of the minimal amount of time it took. They are always professional and consistently kind each time we've come here for a service. Please show them some love and try out their services. read more

Went to the shop with broken PS5 fan connector (pretty common in ps5) and a lot of dust. Everyone quoted me a lot of money. He was very reasonable and gave me a good deal. If I break anything I would take it to him again. read more

James did an amazing repair, very quickly, reasonably priced, great personality, convenient location. Highly recommend!!!

Richard was AMAZING in retrieving my lost photos on my cell phone- SD card! He explained and demonstrated how to download to my PC to never lose them again! I will NEVER go anywhere else for my cell phone issues and or any computer issues I might have going forward! His prices were VERY reasonable and the turnaround was quick. Easy! read more

Prompt service! Great customer service! I neglected to get the gentleman's name but I'd absolutely recommend this shop to anyone! My son's phone sadly couldn't be repaired but diagnostic was free! Thank you, Advanced Repair Center for your honest work!!! read more

Fixed cracked iPhone back glass - looking good as new. Highly recommend Richard at Advanced Repair Center. Great job!

SCAM ALERT!! I had my iPhone 11 Pro (which has a "soft OLED" screen) for about three years before I cracked my screen for the first time. I got my screen repaired at Advanced Repair Center by Richard, the owner. He claimed to have replaced my cracked soft OLED screen with a new soft OLED screen, not the cheaper and inferior LCD option. It cracked again less than a week later. It broke three more times in the following couple of months. After the fourth broken screen and $600 worth of repairs at A.R.C, I took my phone to a new repair shop. They took off the screen Richard installed and showed me how they knew it was a lesser-quality LCD screen (liquid crystal display). I took it to a second expert, who also said it was an LCD screen, and he would stake his reputation on it. My screen cracked only one time in three years, and then four times in 2 months after Richard replaced my screens. I have no doubt the experts are correct. Advanced Repair Center was selling me lower-quality LCD screens but claiming they were the more expensive (and more resistant to cracking) soft OLED screens. I've included two pictures. One proves the many times I've visited that business, paying $150 for a new screen on each visit. I never received a discount, despite the fact that the materials they installed kept failing. The other is a receipt that actually states I was being sold an LCD screen. This is a case of dishonest business practices, fraudulent repairs, and substandard work. As a small business owner, I have no idea how much business I lost due to the many days I didn't have a phone because of the crappy replacement screens Advanced Repair Center was selling me. I want it noted that my initial review was a sparkling five-star review a couple of paragraphs long. I believe in giving people what they deserve, and I thought I was receiving good, honest service. I was wrong. Do not enter this shop unless you want to be swindled. They prey on people who do not know the difference between genuine Apple products and cheap knock-offs. I was one of those people, and it cost me $600. read more

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Incredible customer service! Always went above and beyond to help resolve my phones issues where others had given up or overcharged for their services. Would definitely recommend ARC to anyone looking for an honest, skilled, and knowledgeable repair center read more

Highly recommended! This is not my first time coming here--I'm a returning customer, and every experience has been excellent. Richard is an incredibly kind, honest, and professional person. On a previous visit, I had lost my phone, and Richard helped me locate it using my laptop. He took the time to help me and didn't charge me at all. Recently, I also saw him fix a small software issue for another customer for free, saying that he believes the way you treat people is what comes back to you. Richard is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, friendly, and truly cares about his customers. His prices are very fair--often cheaper than other places--but his service is far better. He goes above and beyond and treats people with real respect. If you're looking for honest, high-quality mobile and computer repair, this is the place to go. read more

My old Motorola cell phone finally died and since I had a new exact same cell phone that I inherited, I thought it would be a quick fix to switch over to the unused phone. Wrong. Verizon told me they could do it if I first got the screen fixed on the old one and then get a new battery for the new one (it was dead after 4 years in my drawer). Total cost was going to be almost $400 and take several days. I went to Richard at Advanced (he's a REAL technician not just a re-seller) and the same day I had a new phone (put together by usable parts of the 2 phones) and it was $125. I now have my go-to guy for cell phone, computer, etc issues! Couldn't be happier with Richard and Advanced! read more

Richard is an outstanding cell phone repair person. You can tell he cares about his customers. Plus, he set us up on a cheaper mobile service with no diff without the major carrier saving us $25 a month! Whoo hoo! read more

I wanted to make sure I left a review for this business because the service was genuinely exceptional. I've had my computer fixed at other places before, but the diagnostic often takes multiple days along with a fee and I don't always feel I can trust that extra charges aren't being added, much like when you go to a mechanic without a good understanding of your car. At this place, Richard was very amicable and completely straightforward with every cost. The repair was super quick (less than 24 hours) and pretty cheap too. I'll be coming back in the future when I need other repairs. read more

Owner very professional and was able to fix my phone quickly in the same day. Hoping I don't break my screen again but if I need repair service in the future, will definitely go here! read more

Excellent and quick repair for iPhone screens. I was skeptical of using a strip mall repair shop but these guys are excellent. They provided me a quick quote on Yelp and provided answers to all my questions and comforted me on bringing my device in. The quote was reasonable and better than other private mobile repair places in the area. Best yet was my screen was actually not broken but just the tempered glass screen protector was cracked so they honestly just replaced it for $25 and I was on my way. And they did it on the spot in a few minutes. I highly recommend this place. Very honest and worth a look read more

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Very responsive and helpful. I was impressed with the degree of detail I was as I ed in my initial discussion.

My wife's HP laptop was frozen, she tried recommended fixes nothing worked. Went to Advanced Repair Center and Richard greeted us. I had found them through an online search with good reviews. Richard wound up saving files, reinstalling windows 11 and adding the files back. Kept us updated, took a few days but now the laptop is working well. Charge was reasonable as well. read more

Richard thank you for going above and beyond to help. I was looking for some old printer cables that I couldn't find anywhere. Richard was able to find a vendor and help me out. I thought I was going to have to buy a new device. This is a particular printer for my business. It would have been very expensive to buy a new device. The cables were only 30 dollars. I am forever grateful. This is a kind man who really cares about providing good honest service!! God bless you. read more

Went to this shop to get my screen repaired as my mom accidentally broke it. I paid $324.00 for a "off brand" new screen with a 1 year warranty. After looking at my phone I noticed a lot of glitches; the screen was changing different colors, keyboard wasn't working, quality was pixelated & my phone would randomly freeze. I brought my phone back to the repair shop for the 2nd time & the owner let me know it was just a software update. After updating my phone I realized I was still having the same issues. I brought my phone back to the shop for the 3rd time & the owner informed me he would just put on a new screen. After waiting 20 mins the owner told me he didn't have the screen I needed in-stock so he would have to order one. The screen he put on my phone while I waited for the new screen, is the same screen. However the screen he put on my phone has a manufacturing issue with the lighting censor. I then brought my phone back to the repair store for the 4th time & when bringing in my phone the owner said I cracked the bottom of the screen which I wasn't aware of. He told me he couldn't switch my phone to the new screen since "I broke the screen". I told the owner this is the 4th time I've had to come to his shop & that I need a new screen since I paid $324.00 for it. The owner then said that he was in a predicament because he had plans to send the manufacturing issue screen back to the company & that he wouldn't be able to with it being crack. We both sat in silence as I was getting the impression he wanted me to pay another $324.00 for another screen. I told him that this is unacceptable, took my phone & left. Now I have a screen that has a manufacturing issue, $324.00 down the drain, wasted my gas/money/time going to his shop 4 times (I live 35 mins away, I spent 4 hours driving to his shop & wasting gas all to have a screen that does not work properly). After I left the shop I called the Apple Store & turns out they would only charge $352.00 for an authentic Apple screen. Don't waste you time here, just go to Apple!!!! RESPONSE TO OWNER- Richard, you literally said you would call me when the screen came in & you never did! I had to contact you to get confirmation it was delivered, like I mentioned previously I live far & can't just drive an hour to come down to your shop every single day to constantly deal with phone issues that you couldn't seem to fix from the start. I didn't drop off my phone & "run out the door". I said hello, asked how you were & then said I needed to stop by the store across the street & I would be back in less than 30 mins. I did not know when I dropped off the phone that the screen was cracked, I'm not a timid little girl who is scared to admit to cracking the phone. I truthfully didn't know it was cracked & must've happened on my way to the shop when I put my phone in my purse. Whats EVEN worse is you are trying to attack my character by saying I'm lying, ran off & was embarrassed. I have been so kind & patient with you during this whole process!! No one asked you to put a temporary screen on my phone, I told you to remove the screen in total so I could get a screen from Apple to get this phone mess over with. You insisted I didn't go to Apple & that you would change out my screen. I didn't realize there was a due date on when I needed to come back to the shop to return a screen that had a manufactured issue!! I was gone for 20 mins & you couldn't think of a resolution within that time? Instead you waited to tell me you couldn't put a new screen on & then sat in an awkward silence. I grabbed my phone & left immediately because this whole process has been very frustrating, I was upset. I didn't want to jump out of character & say something disrespectful!! Anyways have a good day, thank you for wasting my time & money! read more

Richard is very knowledgeable and experienced - he successfully fixed my overheating PS5 and was also able to place an NVMe storage expansion SSD. Highly recommend! read more

also no my phone did not come in pink on one side .. my phone was orange all around until you worked on it and idk what you did now I'm stuck with a almost broken NEW phone and mind you I pay monthly for this phone so now I'm stuck with it thanks to you. And the screen won't even swipe up and you were saying it's because of the update and no it was not because of that apple tested my phone and they found dead spots. so if u guys dont mind having a broken phone might as well go to these people cus they will for sure mess up your phone. read more

Just stopped in to get my computers screws screwed in and Roger was in the shop. He graciously stopped what he was doing and assisted me. I appreciate this. Also he is cute with sparkling eyes. I did fall in love in the 3 minutes I was in his shop. Thanks Roger! read more

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My first contact was James on the phone. He answered my questions and was polite and kind. Then, I went to the store to have my cell phone looked at, get a quote, and hopefully a repair. Richard helped me. He was friendly and knowledgeable. I decided to proceed with the repair but had already left the store. Richard sent an invoice so I could pay online and not have to return to the store. He ordered the part. Jim called me when the part arrived and I returned to get the new battery installed by Richard. The price was fair. The repair was done quickly and thoroughly (he cleaned out near the speaker and it IS a bit clearer) replacing the battery and replacing the screen. Thanks to you both!!! I highly recommend ARC for all your electronics needs- cell phone, computer, gaming devices, etc. read more

I recently visited this shop to purchase a mobile phone and a recommended plastic film screen protector for my 12-year-old daughter. The owner was extremely courteous, knowledgeable, and honest. His prices were very reasonable and fair. His work was exceptional. Unfortunately, within four months, my daughter accidentally cracked the screen. However, the plastic film screen protector that he had recommended and custom-cut for the phone remained intact, without any bubbles or peeling. Despite my warnings to my daughter to be careful with the phone and screen, accidents happen, and children can be prone to breaking screens. She cracked the screen! For her birthday, I decided to have the owner replace the screen and install another custom cut screen protector. He completed the repair within 30 minutes. I highly recommend this establishment over any other repair shops in Oceanside. In contrast, I had a negative experience at another shop on the same street, where the owner was quite rude and forgive me, an "asshole." I will not be going anywhere else for my phone repair needs. Trust me, this is the place to go to for repairs! read more

Richard is great to deal with. He helped me allot. He really cares about his customer. I only go here

Took my device for weeks at a time. Would tell me it would be a couple days and never call. First time they took my phone it took over a month. When I got my phone back it had no service and no way to turn on. I asked the technician in the shop about this and he said to go to my carrier. Carrier had no clue what was happening and said they had messed up my phone. When I took it back they said it would take 1-2 days to fix. They never fixed it. On top of that tried saying I had dropped the phone and that's why it wasn't working properly. When this was an issue even before I left the store. read more

This is a follow up to my previous post since our phone drama is ongoing. I called Advanced Repair on Monday because my son's phone battery is no longer holding a charge like it did prior to the screen replacing. The same kid that did the replacement answered and said it was an old phone but we could bring it back for him to look at it. I expressed my hesitation because he didn't listen to us the 4x s we told him our phone wasn't a mini. He said, "ya I had a lot on my mind that day." Not trusting his work, I scheduled an appointment at the Apple Store where they ran diagnostic testing. More that likely some of the sensors were damaged when the screen was replaced. I am including a picture of the numbers on the phone were you can see lines through them. Our options are replace the screen with an Apple screen $279 but if the sensors are damaged then that would be $200. Basically we have to replace the phone. I appreciate the owner commenting on my previous post asking how to right this. A new iPhone. That's what would right this situation. You have my phone number in your computer with 13 mini next to it. read more

Richard has my phone fixed faster than expected and the screen looked great! He had the best price I could find and the shortest wait time!! I would recommend coming to him! read more

My PS5 was overheating. I paid them $85 for dust cleaning only. Without asking me, they did their $125 service which also includes liquid metal replacement. My PS5 wasn't working as intended when I got it back from them. They refused to help with the console when I brought it back. Took it to another spot. This is what the other business found and took pictures of inside my PS5. The liquid metal is supposed to be evenly spread across the chip. They didn't even clean the fan. My experience was bad customer service. read more

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I had 3 of my kids iPhone screens fixed here. Best repair shop around !!! Very Honest and quality work, they don't use cheap parts like other places, the place I used before used cheap screens and didn't put all the screw back in, so they wouldn't last long and were more fragile. After having them replaced here just one time, I haven't had any problems since... you get peace of mind. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Great service and timely delivery. I recommend their services to anyone in need of computer support.

Super nice guy- let my doggy sit with me too. Pretty cheap and was nice enough to explain some stuff to me. Came in with a cracked screen , fixed in 15 min for 140. Not bad. Would come again! read more

Went in with a malfunctioning usb-c port on a Samsung s24 ultra and they discovered the port only needed cleaning. Very professional, honest, and fast. Thank you read more

Richard was great. He was quick to reply and give me a quote. Pricing for what I got done was very fair.

Five Stars- Rich and everyone there is professional. Quick to replace battery on cell phone. Great price.

Richard and his staff treated me extremely well and got the job done quickly and well. That and the person the year warranty, which is printed on the receipt is phenomenal. I will come back here next time I need help. read more