Ali&#x27;s Surplus Stuff

(279 reviews)

I just brought my phone to have it repair and Ryan was so nice to offer me a free cleaning. He was…read morecourteous and pleasant. thank you Ryan!! Extremely professional and highly recommended.

My daughter's iPad needed glass repair. I brought it into iGeek Tech Repair. The repair was done…read morequickly and at a fair price. with so many to choose from, I really appreciated being advised on which protective products protected my daughter's particular iPad most effectively. I vouch for this business.

Laguna Computers

It is in the middle of a field behind houses according to maps I called no response it took 2 hours…read moreof looking and then it closed

Heard about this business from a friend. Thought I would have to retire my lap top and desk top…read more Both were fixed....saved me a lot of money. Really nice people.

Best Buy - Elk Grove

2.2

(465 reviews)

All I can say is Ethan is a great guy helped me out with more information in the gaming area. I…read morewill be coming back for more good service. He also gave me a handful of recommendations. Stellar 10/10 service and was very patient. I came here for just an amiibo for my collection and he has excellent customer service! Some of the workers could learn something from him. They didn't have pokopia but I will be coming back for that.

Jocelyn!! this person is a star. She exhibited situational awareness, Customer, focus, helpfulness,…read moreproduct, knowledge, and emotional intelligence. I believe she is a manager. One day she should be running the place and beyond. Overall, the store was clean and well organized, and I found what I needed. When I forgot something, Jocelyn looked it up and went and grabbed it for me. That was just the smallest piece of her CustomerService approach. And I do believe I got a very good value on the printer I purchased.

Elk Grove Computer Services

4.1

(55 reviews)

Elk Grove Computer replaced my failed laptop screen. Good place to go when you need help. Fair…read moreand honest. Highly recommended for computer services. Dan

I took my laptop to Bill for repair when the hinge broke and cracked the screen, The computer then…read morestarted acting up. After reviewing parts costs, he advised that it was hard to justify the costs of repairing it. I bought a new laptop and took it to him for him to transfer the hard drive to my new computer. He did the job flawlessly and the new computer runs now like my previous one with all my programs and data. Excellent job and a moderate cost.

IP Micro Computers

(26 reviews)

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I forgot to post a review, but the experience was superb. My desktop was serviced quickly and…read moreworked immediately. It's been almost 2 months and no PC problems, all working good. :)

IP Micro gave me the best price of 3 bids to replace my hard drive. In speaking with the owner Jim…read moreon the phone I could tell he's a real pro. I brought my computer to him at 10 AM and he called around noon for me to pick it up. Jim guaranteed that I'd be delighted with the results. I was. My computer performance went from wonky to superior. You can't beat the best price and best possible service. No way, no how. Thanks a million Jim!

Yoga Bear Computer Repair

4.9

(513 reviews)

I was having trouble re-installing Office 365 (specifically Outlook) on my new PC laptop. All the…read moreother products installed seamlessly. Despite numerous attempts (and diagnosis time/effort), Outlook just refused to connect up with my email server (Google). I used Yelp, rather than the 800 number (which reportedly is slow in responding). Well a Yelp inquiry wasn't much faster as I didn't get a response for a day and one half. The good news is that Ken got back to me and things went well after that. We set up a remote access day and time. The remote access works really well and he was able to figure out a couple of details that were blocking the connection (cached incorrect credentials, Google Access issue, Registry issue and 7 unneeded and worthless .OST files). He even suggested a better virus protection software product along with improved Ad Blocker software. I am very pleased with the knowledge and support of Ken. They charge for a minimum of one hour and he had me working in 40 minutes. He told me that if I have another issue, I can use the remaining 20 minutes of help.

I am eternally grateful to Yoga Bear for recovering my photos. I stupidly accidentally formatted my…read moreexternal hard drive with Time Machine and lost 15 years' worth of photos. I had taken it to a competing repair shop and they said my drive was unrecoverable. But clearly they did not have the knowledge that Yoga Bear has. Theo recovered the vast majority of my files. He was communicative, friendly, and so helpful! I couldn't be more pleased with the service and expertise I was provided. I will 100% turn to Yoga Bear for any future tech mishaps and will be referring all my friends! Thank you guys!!!!!

KADI Computers

4.0

(33 reviews)

I dropped my laptop off here in dec. 2024 when my laptop stopped working. The owner said I just…read moreneeded a new battery and keyboard replacement. I Picked up the computer a week later. I placed a new battery (same exact specs as original but slightly different design) that i purchased, inside the laptop and the laptop shut off after 5 minutes. I brought the laptop back and the owner said that the battery fried my computer (another local shop says that did not happen). The owner said he would look it over and get back to me. Two weeks went by when I finally went to the store to pickup my laptop, only to find out the owner left town and won't be back for another 2 weeks. He messaged me, said once he got back on feb. 14 he would work on the laptop. I once again had to message him for an update on the 19th, he said there's nothing he can do and it's ready for pickup. 2 months & $200 later I'm left with a laptop that still doesn't work, and his keyboard replacement is very questionable. See photos to see how wavy the "new" keyboard is. He said "that's just how it is ". I asked for $100 back and he basically told me to kick rocks. This shop doesn't take their customers serious, why would any reputable shop stand behind a newly replaced keyboard that looks like this? Not only looks like that but makes weird clicking noises on certain keys. I will upload the video I took to YouTube just search "Kadi computers, Elk Grove CA. The photos may not do the terrible work justice, but basically some keys are raised all the way, up and some keys are totally sunken into the body of the laptop, while the escape key is half sunken and half risen. As a small business owner myself I would be completely embarrassed if I presented this work to a client.

I went to this Location based off of the Good reviews on Yelp & Google! When we walked in, we were…read moregreeted by the tech. I explained to him the issue with my laptop, he knew exactly what to do! Withen a few hours of dropping off my laptop, he gave me a very reasonable quote $. He proceeded with the process of fixing my laptop [On Saturday], had it throughout the weekend & It was fixed by Monday! Quick, Great customer service & Quality! My laptop runs good as new! *I definitely recommend KADI Computers for ALL your computer needs!

Manny Computer Repair

(19 reviews)

Honest, Skilled, and Affordable Highly Recommend Manny!…read more Manny is fantastic fast, patient, and incredibly helpful. I spent two weeks going back and forth, shopping around, and getting diagnostics from big-name shops and local repair places. While many were friendly and offered free diagnostics, the larger chains quoted prices that were nearly the cost of buying a new laptop altogether. My MSI GE76 Raider had a completely detached screen and a failing battery. Manny not only handled the full repair but did so within my budget, even going above and beyond to help. He used OEM parts no shortcuts or cheap knockoffs and the quality of the repair speaks for itself. Don't expect a glitzy storefront; the work is done right out of his garage workshop but honestly, that's all you need if you want a reliable repair without paying an arm and a leg. Manny delivers high-quality service, fair pricing, and real care in his work. Give him a shot--you'll be glad you did.

My MacBook battery was completely dead, couldn't even hold a charge any longer. Had to always keep…read moreplugged in. Reached out to Manny and he was able to order a new battery, installed back into my MacBook and now it's working great. Now I'm able to hold a charge for 7+ hours and love being able to see that 100% battery charge again. Really happy with the work, quick communication and the price. I would recommend his repair service if you have any type of computer issues.

MNM Computers

4.5

(150 reviews)

Thanks to M&M for a quick repair on an iPhone 14 on a Saturday. The 15 yo is so happy her phone…read morescreen is fixed. Good pricing and service.

It was efficient, affordable and professional. I'm very pleased with the service. I would…read moreabsolutely recommend this service to others.

Xtech Computer Sales and Repairs

(3 reviews)

Finished my screen repair fast. Originally quoted me $160 for screen and repair but once he started…read moreworking on the repair, he didn't need to order a screen so he only charged for labor. So you know he won't overcharge you or add on extra charges/expenses

I dropped my MacBook Pro a couple weeks ago and when i tried to use it the display was black and I…read morehad went to apple and they were trying to charge me $475 plus tax to fix it I really wanted to cry and I knew I wasn't going to pay such a crazy amount so I started searching on google and came across a couple of business that did the same but they were not returning my calls or wanted to Charge me up the ass too so then I called Xtech, he answered on the first call and told me to drop off my laptop to him when it was convenient for me!! He was very communicative, friendly and reliable!! He fixed my laptop the same day I dropped it off!! He also gave me a 60 day warranty!! I will definitely be referring him to family and friends, let's not forget he is affordable!!! So much weight has been lifted off my shoulders, thank you!!!

Laguna Computers

It is in the middle of a field behind houses according to maps I called no response it took 2 hours…read moreof looking and then it closed

Heard about this business from a friend. Thought I would have to retire my lap top and desk top…read more Both were fixed....saved me a lot of money. Really nice people.

RepairALL

3.8

(169 reviews)

Totally recommend this place! My son's phone was having difficulty charging. Googled this spot…read morewalked in, the man there was very nice. Asked us how he could help told him my son's phone wasn't charging. He looked at it, cleaned it, and said it's ready I was going to pay and he said no worries. He said it with the biggest smile. Most places would have charged something. Thank you sir!!! You made our day!

A few months ago I gave them a unusual challenge I suppose with a broken LCD dashboard for a…read moremotorcycle that just needed a screen replacement. They were able to open it but thats where the service stopped. I got my LCD back opened and paid for the labor. I was told they would look for a replacement LCD for me but never did. I called to follow up and just end up giving up and completing the fix on my own. On the plus side, I learned how to repair my own LCD dash so thats a plus.

First Choice Custom Installations

(262 reviews)

Vince did an excellent job mounting my TV's. I needed it done quickly and he was able to work it…read moreinto his schedule to get it done for me. He was professional and friendly, and very knowledgeable and experienced. His pricing is very reasonable, and I would definitely use him again in the future if I have a need for any of his services. I strongly recommend hiring him if you are looking for someone to mount your televisions, or for any of the other services he provides. Thank you Vince for doing such an amazing job so quickly and efficiently.

I called Vince this morning with a TV speaker sound issue that developed suddenly with our set up…read more We were unable to hear sound out of the speakers that are connected to the a/v receiver. I explained my problem as best I could and Vince asked couple questions and then told me to press a certain setting for the receiver and sound was once again coming out of the speakers! Less than 15 minutes and he fixed the problem over the phone! We certainly know who to call for our entertainment system, security system, or lighting installations in the future. And he was very patient and explained things in terms I could understand. I could not ask for a better outcome.

Key Craze

4.8

(17 reviews)

I've been ordering from Key Craze for many years and they continue to impress me with their…read morecustomer service. Their shipping is lightning fast. I usually receive my order within a few days of ordering! That's important when I have clients who need copies of a key I don't have... and they needed it yesterday. I rarely have any issues with my order, and when I have, they are quick and fair in their response. For most blanks, you would find it tough to find a better price. If you run a locksmith business like I do, you will be well served ordering from them. Keep up the great work Key Craze!

Terrible customer service. They have an address, and phone number and photos of their showroom…read moreposted online. But at 8:00 in the morning when I showed up they said they were too busy to help me. After driving 30 minutes to get there, they could not be bothered and couldn't care less.

uBreakiFix by Asurion

4.2

(44 reviews)

Easy peasy! Zane took really good care of my phone and got it back working in just a couple of…read morehours. We used Asurion insurance through our carrier, and they immediately fixed the phone same day.

Walked in to get help with a broken back of an IPhone 14 Pro. Very friendly, helpful woman who…read moredescribed the problem with this particular device model and the repair needed. It would take about 48 hours to fix as it's done with a laser vs removing and replacing the back. Hence need to leave phone for 48 hours. About $200 for the repair. Other options would be leave as is, cover with a new phone cover so not to see it or replace the phone. This business sells a limited quantity and varieties of phone covers and cords. There is a seating area for guests to wait. This business also does Asurion insurance work.

Cellular Repair

(79 reviews)

Vi was nice enough to come in on Saturday to replace the battery on my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Took her…read moreless than 30 minutes. Learned my lesson with using non Apple batteries. Should be good for another 3 years. Thank you

#UPDATE After a little over a week of use. The caveats below…read morestill persist. One thing I've also been noticing is my screen will sometimes lag heavily. This goes for watching a video as well. Video will be choppy/laggy and this never happened to my original screen. Sometimes if I charge my phone and play music and use Apple Maps, the screen will also lag heavily I'll. Again this never happened with original screen. I've also noticed greatly that my battery % is being drained a lot faster. Even if it's regular use like how I did with my original Apple screen. I suspect it's the aftermarket screen. However, the 4 star review will still stay. Just an update. Will probably buy a new phone soon but this is still decent for $85. Great customer service. Fast service. I replaced my iPhone 15pro screen due to cracked screen. The only downside that resulted in 4/5 star is the aftermarket screen. It's great for a quick on the go if you don't want to spend $180+ for an original screen. The lighting on the aftermarket screen does have a light blue led color to it and it is not as vibrant as an orignal Apple screen. This you can tell. I don't mind this as my eyes will get adjusted to it. However, my biggest gripe to where I can tell a big difference on is the lag input on swiping. Just swiping the Home Screen to the next screen, the apps become blurry and it isn't a smooth transition. Another, big issue is the touch screen. I did put another screen protector layer on top of the new after market seal (the seal is part of a warranty depending on if it breaks or not). So I decided to try and protect my screen further. Upon doing so, I can tell a big difference in typing my letters especially the letters to the side of the screen "A a S P L & backspace". I now have to press my screen ALOT harder to register the letter I want. I find myself having to backspace and retype my words a lot more as pressing the letters do not register sometimes. Sometimes swiping from bottom screen up to close an app also does not work and I would have to press my screen hard to swipe up. Overall, this is a good purchase for a quick $85 on the go. If you do not mind the caveats I have listed here (maybe it's just my screen) then $85 is great. Other than that, you may want to spend more and get an original Apple screen.

Elk Grove Lock & Safe

4.8

(197 reviews)

Ted was very helpful. The front office answered the call right away, did some initial…read moretroubleshooting and then dispatched. Ted fixed the broken interior bathroom door within a few minutes and we had access again. Thanks for the very quick service from phone call to repaired within 1 hour.

You know what we go here for the most in my household? Key Fob battery replacements. They pop it…read moreout and switch them in minutes! Easy, functional, and cheap. Of course they have all the key accessories you could also need with designs, different locks, etc etc But if you need a battery change out for your car keys..... this is your place!

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Surplus S.

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2 years ago

We are open, from 10am to 4pm daily except Sundays. welcome back the store is the one next to the upholstery and sigh up says Surplus stuff :) read more

Bryan W.

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2 years ago

This place doesn't exist anymore, the address in Elk Grove is an upholstery shop. Nobody answered the phone either

Drew J.

4

57

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10 years ago

I have bought here several times. The guys are very helpful and the prices are cheap.

John I.

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5 years ago

I needed something so I headed over , It was gone, did they move?

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KADI Computers

4.0

(33 reviews)

I dropped my laptop off here in dec. 2024 when my laptop stopped working. The owner said I just…read moreneeded a new battery and keyboard replacement. I Picked up the computer a week later. I placed a new battery (same exact specs as original but slightly different design) that i purchased, inside the laptop and the laptop shut off after 5 minutes. I brought the laptop back and the owner said that the battery fried my computer (another local shop says that did not happen). The owner said he would look it over and get back to me. Two weeks went by when I finally went to the store to pickup my laptop, only to find out the owner left town and won't be back for another 2 weeks. He messaged me, said once he got back on feb. 14 he would work on the laptop. I once again had to message him for an update on the 19th, he said there's nothing he can do and it's ready for pickup. 2 months & $200 later I'm left with a laptop that still doesn't work, and his keyboard replacement is very questionable. See photos to see how wavy the "new" keyboard is. He said "that's just how it is ". I asked for $100 back and he basically told me to kick rocks. This shop doesn't take their customers serious, why would any reputable shop stand behind a newly replaced keyboard that looks like this? Not only looks like that but makes weird clicking noises on certain keys. I will upload the video I took to YouTube just search "Kadi computers, Elk Grove CA. The photos may not do the terrible work justice, but basically some keys are raised all the way, up and some keys are totally sunken into the body of the laptop, while the escape key is half sunken and half risen. As a small business owner myself I would be completely embarrassed if I presented this work to a client.

I went to this Location based off of the Good reviews on Yelp & Google! When we walked in, we were…read moregreeted by the tech. I explained to him the issue with my laptop, he knew exactly what to do! Withen a few hours of dropping off my laptop, he gave me a very reasonable quote $. He proceeded with the process of fixing my laptop [On Saturday], had it throughout the weekend & It was fixed by Monday! Quick, Great customer service & Quality! My laptop runs good as new! *I definitely recommend KADI Computers for ALL your computer needs!

Elk Grove Computer Services

4.1

(55 reviews)

Elk Grove Computer replaced my failed laptop screen. Good place to go when you need help. Fair…read moreand honest. Highly recommended for computer services. Dan

I took my laptop to Bill for repair when the hinge broke and cracked the screen, The computer then…read morestarted acting up. After reviewing parts costs, he advised that it was hard to justify the costs of repairing it. I bought a new laptop and took it to him for him to transfer the hard drive to my new computer. He did the job flawlessly and the new computer runs now like my previous one with all my programs and data. Excellent job and a moderate cost.

Cyberguys

3.6

got my laptop from here. The employees really know electronics and guided me to a computer that's…read moreperfect for me. Definitely my go-to for any future tech stuff I need too!

I love this place, it's always the first place I go to when shopping for computer equipment. Their…read morebase store is about 30 minutes from me, but their last Friday of the month sale is so great, they always seem to have what I need for next to nothing. And the nicest people bar none.

Computer Store Of Sacramento

4.3

(19 reviews)

I have been a customer since the late 1980's and have referred many others to them. Service and…read moreadvice has ALWAYS been outstanding! Don M

This business is closed! I called and there was just an answering machine. The new occupants stated…read morethey retired

Sacramento Electronic Supply

(5 reviews)

Super help with evaluating a new iPad cover/keyboard and pencil. I purchased a pencil and he…read moredemonstrated beginning steps. Jay...Muwa.... was helpful & very personable. I left the store in a better mood than when I arrived. Deb

They have a wide selection of electronic supplies that cannot be found elsewhere in Sacramento…read more They special ordered a soldering iron replacement part that I haven't been able to find elsewhere. The way they express appreciation to their customers is unique and better than I have experienced anywhere!

Laguna Computers

It is in the middle of a field behind houses according to maps I called no response it took 2 hours…read moreof looking and then it closed

Heard about this business from a friend. Thought I would have to retire my lap top and desk top…read more Both were fixed....saved me a lot of money. Really nice people.

iGeek Tech Repair

(279 reviews)

I just brought my phone to have it repair and Ryan was so nice to offer me a free cleaning. He was…read morecourteous and pleasant. thank you Ryan!! Extremely professional and highly recommended.

My daughter's iPad needed glass repair. I brought it into iGeek Tech Repair. The repair was done…read morequickly and at a fair price. with so many to choose from, I really appreciated being advised on which protective products protected my daughter's particular iPad most effectively. I vouch for this business.

Dyna-Tech Electronics

4.7

(45 reviews)

The guys at Dyna-Tech serviced two of my vintage CRT televisions that had display issues, and even…read morefixed the non-working remote control for one of them. They were quick and had great communication, and their rates were very reasonable. Both TVs now work like new. Very happy with the results!

Kyle went out of his way to help this senior with my Sony TV. He is such a great guy and a pleasure…read moreto work with. He taught me what I needed to know to correct the problem. He made sure everything worked. Dyna-Tech Electronics will be the only place I go in the future. I highly recommend them. Thanks so much Kyle. Your kindness went well above the call of duty and it was truly appreciated. The best new find for me! I would rate them a 10+ if I could. For service with an honest price, call Dyna-Tech!

Cellular Experts

4.8

(29 reviews)

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I will never take my phones anywhere else. Cellular experts are the definition of excellent…read morecustomer service. Not only are they the most reasonable in town, they guarantee all of their work and repairs. They are fast, friendly, and flexible. I also want to add they are honest! There have been several times where my phone did not need to be repaired but just needed a couple of things done and they charge me a very minimal charge for it. Anyone else would've probably taken my money and said that something else was wrong with it! Five star service every time. :-)

Mark and Kevin are awesome! 10 stars! I came with a cracked screen and they replaced it with ease!…read more It took 30 mins or less. They have lots of case options and key lanyards, iPad cases, pretty much anything for the phone accessory needed. They helped me put on my new tempered glass screen protector and my new case! Everything is really affordable. It's inside smartshop so you can entertain yourself by walking around and buying snacks or shopping for makeup, clothes, or jewelry. Their customer service was impeccable. And I would def be coming back here versus a place at the mall to get ripped off. Thanks again mark and Kevin for making my phone look like brand new again!

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