This review is way overdue! My wife needed to replace her screen on her iPhone plus but every place we called quoted us above $100. We initially went to ubreakifix on Golf rd but were turned off by the rude attendant. I am glad I pulled up Yelp and found Barry! Barry was able to fix my wife's phone at a fraction of the price, keep in mind that yelp also gives you a coupon if you check in! We were in and out within 15 minutes, phone looked brand new. Will definitely be back! read more

They provided a clear explanation of the issue and the repair process, putting my concerns at ease. The repair was completed in a timely manner, and the final result was excellent. read more

Barry is so great and so professional. He has fixed two screens for us. Any negative I am reading here is because people expect a miracle in products that are unfixable. He is straightforward and honest and sincerely wants to help and is fast and affordable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

Barry's Computer Consulting & Repair - cracked screen broken - Data Recovery Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

I had the pleasure of having Barry do a repair and updating of an old MacBook Pro, as well as a screen replacement on an iPhone 7P. The MacBook was fixed in a day, the iPhone screen was replaced --- perfectly, I might add--in less than 10 minutes while I waited. On both occasions I was extremely impressed with Barry's responsiveness, expertise and friendliness. And the prices are extremely reasonable, far less than I would've paid at the Apple store. Barry is now, without a doubt, my "go to" resource for any electronics repairs. What a treat to discover this fantastic little business so close to home! read more

Used Barry again, b/c I needed a battery changed in my apple laptop. I tried to change it on my own and I think I ripped the connector. Barry was able to repair the connector under a microscope and replaced the battery. I had to stand in line this time while giving my computer to him, he's gotten busier, lots of clients... :-) Very good service and very reasonable prices. I recommend Barry to everyone who needs their cell phone or computer repaired. read more

So, once again, I'm delivering this review for a repair service 6 months past, for which I'm remiss. The difference here is there'd be no difference if I hadn't waited: we haven't yet used the product which was repaired. Why not? Because the job was for data recovery but Barry went way above and beyond in providing stupendous customer service. This, in addition to the excellent communication and progress updates, is why I am adding yet another 5-star review to the plethora of ones already here. If I ever need a phone repaired or data recovered again (knock on wood) I will without hesitation contact Barry's first. read more

Barry is very nice, but I had him replace my screen for my iphone 7 and have had nothing but issues since. I had it replaced in September, and he didn't have a white screen for the iphone, so he temporarily replaced it with black, and said he'd swap it out when it came. I followed up a week later, and he didn't reply. I followed up again in November, and he replied and I was able to get it replaced. A couple months later, I started to have a glitch in the screen where it was permanently flashing on the bottom half. I have since moved out of Chicago, and tried to text him about the issue, and he never replied. Now I am replacing my phone. Go to Apple...worth the 50 bucks extra. read more

Barry replaced a a battery in my 5S quickly and professionally. The price was reasonable and as quoted. read more

Barry saved the day for me today. My IPad screen shattered. I visited the Apple Store and they politely told me, time for a new IPad. Not doing it. Oh they would of repaired it, but it would need to be sent away and I would be then charged $250..IF they could do it. I was very sad. Everyone who knows me knows my IPad is practically by my side 24/7. I found Barry on the internet, gave him a call. Within an hour I had a whole new screen installed. His price was more than half of what Apple was going to charge me, and I did not need to spend almost 1K for a new tablet. Barry is very nice, professional and offers warranties on his work. Also, he is a certified Apple repair guy. Win-win! read more

A very nice person but couldn't resolve my phone issue, unfortunately, but he ended up refunding me. Needed to replace a iPhone 7 screen but he didn't have a new one so we paid and he put a used/bad screen on temporarily on a Saturday and said that he'd have a new one on Monday. On Monday he said that he couldn't get it then and would have it on Friday. By the next Saturday he still didn't have a new one and said that it would be the following week. At that point I didn't want to further delay fixing the phone and asked for a refund, which he promptly processed. FYI - Not in a storefront - repairs done out of an apartment in Wheeling. read more

Barry did a PHENOMENAL work!!! The screen of my I phone 6s plus was totally broke and now it's like I have a new phone! I bring him my phone + the I pad Air to fix both of the screen and the price for both of the item were WAOUH! I called at least 3 different people before I choose one and Barry definitely has the best price/best quality! He fixed my phone in less than 5 min. I recommended this place!!!!!! read more

This is the first Yelp review that I have ever felt compelled to write. On top of the glowing Yelp reviews, my initial impression of Barry was very positive- he responded quickly to my inquiry and walked me through his process. I was happy to hear he did not charge for a diagnosis of the problem and I was happy to support a vet-owned small business that was a member of the local chamber of commerce. Barry seemingly diagnosed to problem with my laptop (replacing the screen) and performed the repair, charging me under my quoted price. Again, I was very pleased. However, when I took the laptop home, I realized that the issue was not completely rectified. Barry admitted that he had not done a complete examination of the motherboard, etc "in order to keep costs down". I was mildly annoyed at the lack of thoroughness, but I took it back to him to finish the job. He kindly offered to figure out the further issue and complete without charging additional money for labor. When I checked in with Barry two days later, he had not yet gotten around to even looking at the machine again. I waited patiently, and then he left a voicemail stating that just one replacement cable was needed. I called him back the next business morning to confirm that he should of course perform the repair. When I again checked in 4 days later (he never reported on progress without prompting, despite promises of excellent communication), he said he had just ordered the cable that morning. Needless to say, I was very frustrated. It was October 8, and I first dropped off my computer with Barry on September 19. The kicker, though, was that when I expressed my frustration and inquired as to why it took 4 days to order a cable, Barry immediately became defensive and accused me of being overly demanding. He also stated that I did not clearly communicate my needs with timing. I never expected it would take a month to make a repair that only involved the display. In the end, Barry made several very personal insults and refused to finish the job. I went to get my still unusable laptop from Barry and he fortunately refunded all money except for the part that he already replaced. Based on my initial positive impression, I foolishly recommended Barry to several relatives and friends in Glenview. I also considered hiring him as a consultant for my small business. His mishandling of this situation caused him to lose out on quite a bit of business. I sincerely regret the entire encounter, as it appears I am in the minority in terms of my negative interactions with Barry. I wish I was able to report a better experience, as it would have been great to have a go-to tech repair person so close to home and work. read more

My iPhone 8 screen had a crack on it from a drop. I thought I would never get it fixed because most places wanted $150+ to change out the screen and I didn't feel like it was worth it. But as a Christmas present, my husband suggested that he pay for my repair! We found Barry through Yelp and I messaged him via Yelp. He is super responsive as he replied within 20 minutes and I was able to have him fix my phone the next afternoon. Barry was extremely friendly, quick, and honest. The final price was way less than others have quoted me too! He basically swapped out the screen within 10 minutes while we stood there and chatted with him. Plus, there's a cute black lab there! read more

I reached out to a few companies in the area for quotes on fixing the cracked screen on my iPhone and Barry's was the most responsive. He gave me a quote and followed up later to see whether I was still interested. With Barry, I felt I was messaging a real person and not just a company, which made me more comfortable choosing him. Making an appointment was quick and easy. On the day of my appointment, I brought the phone with the broken screen and another phone that I thought had been broken beyond repair. He quickly fixed the first phone with the cracked screen. Since Barry is very knowledgable on phones, I asked if he could look at it and he ended up being able to fix it for a discounted price (since it was a second repair). The second phone works well now, which I'm extremely happy about since I thought I was at the point of having to pay $300-400 to replace it. Barry offers a lifetime warranty on his phone repairs, which gives me peace of mind and shows me he really stands behind the quality of his work. He also offers an insurance program which sounds interesting. I didn't get too many details but it sounds better than the insurance some carriers offer (I've seen ones that don't cover accidental damage but you have to look at the fine print to see that). An important note is that this business is located in his home (so don't be confused if the address takes you to a neighborhood). You can see the Barry's Computer Consulting & Repair sign in the window by the driveway. It was a little odd at first walking up to his house, but he quickly made me feel comfortable. He was extremely friendly and clearly knowledgeable on phones. It felt like I was interacting with a real person rather than a business, kind of like the difference between talking to an uber driver and a taxi driver. Overall, I was pleased with the service and I would HIGHLY recommend coming here if you're looking for an affordable, quality repair. read more

Barry is awesome! He replaced my iPhone 5c screen inexpensively and quickly. The customer service is second to none. There was an issue with the front camera when I initially got it fixed (I believe it was because of a faulty part on the new screen), and as soon as I sent a text letting him know what happened, he responded to schedule an appointment for the next day and replaced my screen again while I waited there. It literally took him 10 minutes to replace and he gave me a free screen protector! He even sent me a couple texts after to make sure it was still working okay. Please use Barry! He is the most efficient and inexpensive option out there, and his customer service is outstanding! read more

Woke up yesterday to a cracked iPhone 6-- really, in my sleep? Had an interview downtown and was stressed out. After an hour of grueling questions, I was left on my own recognizance. On to the next issue, what to do with my cracked iPhone. I've experienced many iPhone mishaps, but this was the first cracked glass. I am diligent and use a Speck CandyShell Grip Case and have never had a problem even though I am a super spaz and drop/throw my phone unconsciously, all the time. Recently, I purchased the CandyShell Card Case so I can have the convenience of always having my credit card- losing your phone is now a whole new animal. I must say that having my credit card handy is quite dandy. I was skeptical cause this new case is hard plastic vs. the flexible rubber-- so awesome! I wish they would add the cc feature to my ol' fav rubber one. Oh well, so many other things to focus on. Long story short (well not that short), I found Barry on Yelp while driving back on the Edens-- OK citizens arrest, I used my Yelp app while driving. Sorry guy driving next to me in that stupid white tiny, itty bitty car. And why do they call it the Edens anyways? Doh-- my ADD at it again. Back to Barry, he's was available immediately and drove straight there. The process took under 20 mins. and the price was $115, less than all the other Joes out there. He's smart, fast and a super nice guy. I definitely recommend him. He also has a precious lil baby so please be quiet as she may be taking her beauty nap ;-). Don't forget to mention you found him on Yelp for a 10% discount, yay! Oh, one last thing, bring cash! read more

I was highly impressed with Barry's service. I just had to reach out to him after seeing his 5 star reviews on Yelp. My goal was to fix the glass on my macbook pro, and Barry responded very quickly after reaching out to him. He provided his solution, and I decided to follow through with what I found to be a very affordable option. After he received the replacement part, Barry provided flexible options on when we could do the repair. I then dropped off my laptop at his shop, which I also found to look very professional. My laptop was ready for pickup the next day and I was so happy with the quality, cost effective and quick work. That day I also decided to bring in my broken Galaxy S6 which I asked him to take a look at. Three days later I had a fixed phone for a fair price, and I was highly satisfied once again. I highly recommend you reach out to Barry if you are looking for computer, phone, or electronics repair. He provides top quality, quick, and cost effective service; while at the same time being a really nice guy. Thank you Barry, you will definitely be my first call for any future electronics issues I have! read more

I found Barry on yelp searching for iphone repair on Saturday morning. My Iphone 6 plus had broken screen. I walked in without an appointment and Barry replaced the screen within minutes. Few days later, I had a new issues with my phone not charging. I emailed Barry early in the morning my situation and got a reply within a minute to come in before him being open to have it urgently fixed. He is absolutely amazing at his work. He fixed again my phone within minutes and changed my battery. I was off to work with my phone working same morning. Now that is amazing customer service!!! My phone looks and works as brand new! He literally saved me as I spend a lot of time at work on my phone. Thank you Barry for all your help, for all quick and efficient replies to all my e-majls and wonderful service. You really do take well of your clients. read more

Just like all other postings, Barry was really knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I had stopped by (luckily his home office was three minutes drive from where I live) to replace battery of my old IPhone 6 plus and broken glass of iPad Air. He did both jobs while I stayed there for half an hour, and I walked out with brand new feel fixed gadgets! I would definitely recommend Barry to others with similar needs! read more

Barry really know his stuff. His ads said it only take 5 minutes for him to replace an iPhone screen and I doubted at first, but it's true! He did finish the work within five minutes. We got our iphone 6 screen replaced and it works like new. If you looking for a shop to replace your cracked iPhone screen, I recommend Barry's. read more

WOW! Barry did an exceptional job fixing my shattered iPhone 5c screen. He was extremely fast, very professional, and very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to help me get my phone repaired. In addition to being great at what he does, he was a pleasure to communicate with. I've already started referring my friends and family to him. I have complete confidence that he will handle them with the same level of professionalism and care as he did me. read more

I contacted Barry after seeing all the positive reviews here on Yelp and I was not disappointed. I emailed him, he called back and we talked about the issues I was having with my Mac Mini. He tentatively diagnosed the problem and told me it would only take a couple of days. I dropped the computer off the next day, within a few hours he had called me that his preliminary diagnosis was correct (it needed more RAM). He explained a couple of different options with cost of each. He was able to quadruple my RAM within a couple of hours and it was ready for pick up the same day I dropped it off! The entire cost of the service from Barry, including parts and service, was less than I was quoted by another service for just evaluating the computer. Very reasonable. My computer is working great! Thanks, Barry! I wish I had done this months ago! I will keep him in my contacts for any other repairs I need in the future. Highly, Highly recommend. read more

Barry fixed our issue in a timely matter, very responsive and super fast communication. I'd recommend Barry's Computer Consulting & Repair. Happy customer! read more

Barry fixed my iPhone after I was told at the Apple Store that there was nothing left they could do. He is amazing! I highly recommend Barry's services. read more

Barry is a very friendly guy and is very responsive. I dropped off my MacBook Air with a broken screen and he fixed it the next day. The cost was reasonable and he had the part. Brought him even more stuff to fix after that... read more

Barry's Computer Consulting & Repair - Data Recovery Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

I had Barry work on my Macbook, and he did an amazing job. Responsive, fast service, professional, and all at a decent price. I've used others in the area, and would definitely recommend Barry going forward. read more

Barry has helped me twice now. Once when my computer crashed and I needed a new hard drive. He recovered all my important business files! Recently, I needed help with irritating pop ups. I found he has moved to 517 S Milwaukee Ave. Apt 6 in Wheeling (no longer Glenview). He was, again, quick, helpful and reasonable. Thank you, Barry! read more

Called Barry about my cracked screen on my I pad. He returned my call in a short period of time. Took my I Pad in and picked it up about 2 hours later. Fair price and nice job. I would recommend Barry's Computer Consulting repair. read more

Went to Barry to replace my laptop display/screen on my macbook pro and he was absolutely excellent to work with. Quick and warm responses to any questions, reasonable and open about rate and very quick turnaround. Will definitely use him for any future needs! read more

Went to Barry's with what I thought it was a phone charging port Issue. Barry took a look at it and advised it was just a lint accumulation that he cleaned within few seconds at no charge. He had previously fixed some other issues and performed some resets on my wife's phone as well. It's been a while and phone has been working without glitches since. read more

Found Barry's Computer on Yelp. He is a great guy and he'll work around your availability. I dropped off my grandsons iPad which had a cracked screen. Ran a few errands and Barry called saying it was done. The price was good and you won't find a nicer person to deal with, plus he's a Vet! I hope he has a long and prosperous career. And I wouldn't hesitate to refer him to my friends. Sorry everyone! I needed Barry's help again and came across my review from awhile ago that never got posted. Shame on me. read more

Barry was great. Fixed my phone battery in very little time. When opening my phone the screen cracked, which could have happened multiple times I have dropped it. Gave me a discount on a new screen and fixed it in no time. Works from home and a guy who does good work with multiple forms of technology. Recommend him. read more

I contacted Barry a few weeks ago about getting a family member's Samsung phone diagnosed and repaired: the charging port would sometimes work and other times it simply wouldn't. My family member ended up simply getting a new phone. Although I ended up not use Barry's services I was struck by his communication and willingness to help troubleshoot the issue over the phone for me. Fast forward two weeks and I break my Iphone Screen for the second time. It turns out that the previous shop had done a poor job putting the Iphone back together, and they use poor quality parts. I reached out to Barry, he provided me with a quote to get my Iphone 6 repaired using Original apple parts - he explained to me that he gets shattered screens refurbished. I visited his repair center and within 10 minutes Barry had gotten a new screen back onto my Iphone. With aftermarket parts you can immediately tell something is off since the screens are thicker, the color quality is poor, and the screen just isn't as smooth when scrolling. Long story short Barry is a true professional who uses only genuine parts, and his pricing is very competitive! read more

Barry was amazing. I called and asked if I could come over right before his closing time of 6:00 to get my iPhone screen repair. He said that was no problem. He had it fixed in minutes while his adorable three-year-old daughter entertained me! Fair price and done quickly! read more

Do not use this guy! He replaced the hard drive on my Mac over a year ago. My husband came downstairs one morning a couple of months ago and found that my computer had crashed. As in literally crashed. The screen had detached, fallen off and shattered. The innards were left dangling. I took it to another computer repair shop. They were able to salvage my computer and replace the screen. They were outraged at who had done this to my computer. The hard drive had not been installed correctly and when Barry put the screen back he didn't bother to remove the old adhesive before putting on new adhesive. That is why the screen eventually fell off. read more

Is your looking for a good job and honesty look no further! Barry was very quick with his work and has more than fair prices. He is honest about what he will be working on and if it's worth fixing. Support a small local business! read more

This is my second review of Barry as he just keeps wowing me with his service. About 6 months back, my iMac got infected with an annoying virus-like message that kept prompting me to download MacCleaner. I called Barry for help and he talked me through how I could just restore a backup from my Time Machine prior to when I started experiencing the issue. While My mom lives in Glenview, I live in Elmhurst so he saved me a 35 min trip to bring my computer in. And how many of these computer repair places would have taken advantage of my novice tech knowledge? He's earned my trust and can't recommend him highly enough. And today, I called him to inform him that my mom's phone battery didn't seem to be holding that long of a charge. Because of the warranty, he said to bring her phone in and her swap it out for a new battery. Service with a smile and no hesitation in doing the right thing. read more

Barry is absolutely AMAZING ! My MacBook screen was broken and the keyboard had some keys that stopped working. I contacted him the night before via yelp and he was able to give me a quote right away. He gave me a very reasonable price so I called him to set up an appointment time for him to fix my computer and he was super friendly and helpful and was able to get me in to fix my computer the very next day. Not only did he get me in the next day but he fixed my computer in less then 2 hours. And the only reason it was even 2 hours was because he was waiting for some parts to get to him in the mail. I'm going to be coming back to get some more things fixed on my laptop and I would HIGHLY recommend Barry to everyone. read more

Barry's awesome. I brought my shattered iPhone 5s screen to him to have the screen replaced...he fixed it with no problems and was really quick about it. Uber-knowledgeable, great customer service. I found an IT guy for all my cell phone, and computer needs. He also put a screen protector on my phone as an added bonus, texted a day later to follow up to make sure my phone was still in good working order. Great experience all around! Thanks so much! read more

Wow! What a lucky mistake! I thought I was calling my old computer guru Barry in Portland, and instead found myself chatting this Barry from Glenview, IL! He was so helpful and informative; taking the time to explain his suggestions and even doing some research online while on the phone with me! All this knowing I was miles away. Such customer service! You all in Glenview have a wonderful natural resource in your Barry!! read more