SO pleased with this place. i completely unhealthily dependent on my laptop (grad student) and they saved me the other day when it got a nasty virus. because i could not look up computer repair places on my laptop (clearly) and because i did not know of any off the top of my head, and because i was panicking and could not wait until the next morning when i got to work, i took my laptop to best buy. they told me it would cost $200 for manually removing the virus, and it would take 7-10 days because they were backed up. what?!? i am poor and i also cannot afford to be with me laptop that long. the guy gave me a business card to some other place, so i called that place the next day, and they told me $95 and it would take two days. i was so happy to hear that. but i thought i'd check yelp anyway and found san diego computer consultants and saw they had good reviews. i called them and they told me $75, and the guy (shannon, i think) told me he could probably have it done by end of the day if i brought it in soon. i rushed. they fixed it. the guy at the end of the day (william? sorry if that's incorrect) was super nice and even waited a few minutes after they closed for me to get there. A+ for customer service, and A+ for price, and A+ for quickness, and A+ for fixing my computer! i will recommend this place to everyone one i knw. read more

My computer got a BAD virus and I needed to get it repaired as soon as possible. I rushed in five minutes before close on a Friday night, and Robert greeted me when I walked in. I explained my problem and he seemed really knowledgeable and friendly. I am completely clueless when it comes to computers so it was really reassuring knowing that he understood what was wrong. He explained what would be done to my laptop and gave a price estimate and turnaround time, and I was out the door in a few minutes. I got my computer back the following Monday and it ran like new! Parking kind of sucks. I didn't even bother trying to get into the lot, since there's only room for one car going in and out, so I parked a block over and just walked. But I am so happy with their work and I will come back if I ever need a repair again. Knock on wood. Not only are they great at what they do, they are so friendly and patient that I wouldn't ever want to go anywhere else. read more

They came out to my home in Coronado to set-up a new computer, move data, and fix some problems with my wireless connection. They were ON-TIME, very upfront with their charges (which are reasonable compared to Sony, Best Buy, etc.) and went to work to get it done. They were very professional, and got the work done in a reasonable time frame. They do take credit cards and I would high recommend them to anyone needing their services. read more

Super personable, honest, very reasonable rates, and customer service oriented all the way. My computer was fried, and they helped make a stressful situation a whole lot better. All the technicians I spoke with were very patient, and took the time to explain what was happening and what they would be able to do. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Yelp was right on! read more

as an IT guy, I usually repair my PC myself within reason. as a computer guy I also know when to call in the 'big guns' for things I either cant fix or cant figure out myself. these guys are the 'big guns'! after taking the machine back to where I bought it and being told they couldnt help ( a huge disappointment) I was all set to drop some serious coin on a new rig. after pricing a half dozen new machines, I thought Id give fixing my old one another shot. these guys were VERY highly rated and very near my home, so figured it was worth a shot. total pro's. reasonably priced, fast and local. highly professional in their approach and business ethic. tell you whats what up front and stand by what they say and do. hopefully I wont need to go back for quite awhile, but when and if I do, I know where Im going. thanks again guys! Bob read more

I had a broken laptop between Thanksgiving & Xmas, so needed help ASAP. After a couple of sketchy experiences, I ended up at SDCC & was immediately helped, getting a diagnosis in a couple of days. Far superior service to the other guys. read more

I found SDCC through Yelp, and their friendly, helpful, fairly-priced service lived up to and even exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be using their services again. read more

San Diego Computer Consultants fixed both my lap top and my desk top computers. I could not be more pleased and highly recommend this company for your computer fixing needs. The staff, Martin and Alex, could not have been more professional and knowledgeable and very customer service oriented. They were very patient with my many questions and my limited techy knowledge. My deepest thanks to both of them, read more

I had high hopes for this place when I saw all the positive reviews on yelp. I went to San Diego Computer Consultants with a mission to diagnose the problem that my computer had and to possibly get my computer repaired. Martin helped me out, and he determined the screen was broken. I told him I had not backed up my files and that if I don't decide to fix the screen that I would need to find a way to get my files since I had not backed them up. I asked Martin if he could hook my laptop to an external monitor to see if this would work. He said sure and proceeded to hook the laptop up to the monitor and the external monitor remained black. Martin said that this is not going to work and then gave me three price estimates: an estimate to retrieve my hard drive so that my files can be saved, an estimate for a used screen, and an estimate for a new screen. I told him that I'll have to think about what I am going to do and held off on making a decision. Martin calls me back a few days later to inform me that he has found a used screen that is compatible with my computer and in mint condition. Due to the fact that the screen is used, I express my concern to Martin that I'm not sure it's wise to invest in a used screen. Martin assures me that the screen is in great condition and that if anything happens to the screen outside of their (very short 30 day) warranty that they would be open to work with me as long as it's within a decent time frame of when the screen was repaired. So I agree to get the screen fixed. I go to pick up the screen and examine it thoroughly. I notice the resolution is not the same (it is worse). So I mention this and Martin and the guy helping me come back a few minutes later with an offer. Martin says he will lower the price and if I don't want the lower price he would not charge me and put back in my old screen that's broken. Desperate for a computer I accept this offer. I noticed that my web cam no longer worked after they fixed my screen. I thought all was fairly good until.....fast forward about 2.5 months later....the screen BREAKS out of nowhere. I call up, give them my name, and I'm told that there is nothing they can do since I'm outside of my 30 day warranty but they will be more than happy to give me a new screen for around $200. I still had files that I never backed up so I attempt to connect my computer to an external monitor just as Martin had done a few months earlier at their shop. The same thing happens where the screen is black so I Google how to hook up a laptop to a broken screen to another monitor and discover that all I need to do is press a key sequence so the computer knows not to use its own screen but the external screen. It was as easy as pressing fn + f4. I don't know if these computer "specialists" really did not know this or if my money was the top agenda. Anyways, all I can say is I'm truly, truly disappointed by San Diego Computer Consultants. P.S. Had this place not messed up my webcam, forgot to give me my charger back when I picked up my computer, and claimed I could not hook my laptop up to an external monitor I would have maybe considered giving them 2 stars....needless to say they get 1 star, if that. read more

I love finding really awesome small businesses that outshine their competition. This is a great example of that. Ok, I had a great service experience with this company, and trust me, I've worked for a computer service company in Encinitas. After yelping this, I gave this company a chance based on the one review posted by Eric C. Boy, am I glad I took that chance. Turn around was quick, service was friendly, and the owner, Bill spent some extra time trouble shooting my wireless router with two of my laptops. There was no line, I didn't feel like a number, and when I open my own business, Bill will be my go-to guy. I highly recommend this company to anyone tired of big brand shops that provide nominal service. I think Bill has a personality you can't find in most computer types--he values customer service above everything and it shows. He responds to phone calls quickly and works by appointment. Do give him a call. read more

I had a problem with an external hard drive which stopped working. They popped the actual drive from its case, downloaded the files onto their computer system and then loaded the files onto a new external drive that I purchased. Turn around was one day. They even got my old hard drive to work again (for no extra charge). Professional, friendly, quick and very reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend them. read more

I opted for this company to fix my computer after dealing with the "hard salesmanship" and high prices from the Geek Squad. This small company provided exceptional customer service and the price was right! They were very quick in diagnosing and fixing my computer problem. This company works by appointment only so you need to call to schedule appointment. I called late afternoon and was given an appointment the next day. My computer was ready ahead of the scheduled time -- another plus! If you need computer help -- don't call the Geek Squad -- call San Diego Computer Consultants -- You Can't Go Wrong! read more

Two days ago I would have given San Diego Computer Consultants a 2 or 3 star review. My computer had not been done by the time I expected it, and I could not get a clear answer on when it would be done. There was also some ambiguity on what repair was necessary and how much it would cost. Since I was rather desperate to have my computer back, my blood pressure was raised. Their technician subsequently called me and explained that a mistake had been made, and he apologized profusely. He also made the repair at a minuscule cost of $10 (in addition to the standard fee), and my computer works beautifully now. I really felt that he was honest and owned up to his error - a rarity these days! Because I consider this kind of customer service exemplary, I will definitely give Computer Consultants 5 stars and my business again. We're all human and we all make mistakes, but it is refreshing when a company admits its mistakes, owns up to them, and goes the extra mile to correct them. read more

I did receive a message from the owner. I will update this when I contact them and see what happens. The fact that they are willing to even talk to me after all this time gives them a few more stars in their rating. read more

NOT THE SAME AS WHEN LOCATED ON ADAMS AVE... SD Laptops on Adams Ave is now the best repair service. Story: Several years ago, San Diego Computer Consultants (SDCC) built my custom PC when they were located on Adams Ave. Recently when that PC would not boot, I drove it all the way up the freeway to their new location. Big Mistake. Bad Experience. They kept it over a week, made me wait an hour in their lobby once and then said come back later, and still did not fix it and in fact gave it back to me with a new blue screen crash problem. Happy Ending: I discovered SD Laptops on Adams Ave, dropped off my PC and found out it is run by Shannon who actually built my PC when he was managing SDCC back then. My PC problem was solved fast and inexpensive. Go to SD Laptops. -- read more

Thank you for your top notch service. I had bought an anti-virus program from a very distinguished company. After downloading an update. The computer would start up...load the programs and then it would begin the shut down process. It would constantly do this cycle. I brought my laptop in to San Diego Computer Consultants and Jorge was able to diagnose the problem in a matter of minutes. It was a glitch that the virus company is known to have .He removed the software and told me to try reinstalling it, advising me it was most likely a problem with the update . The first time I loaded the program, my laptop started to shut down again. Upon returning to SDCC, Jorge uninstalled the program again, free of charge. He then helped download MS Security Essentials. Now the antivirus software works without any problems. If you have any computer repair needs I highly suggest visiting San Diego Computer Consultants. read more

My HP Pavillion DV 9723cl stopped working. It wouldn't stay turned on. Every time I tried to turn it on it would just stay on for about 5 seconds then turn off again. I then did some looking online to find a reputable laptop repair place. I read the reviews on San Diego Computer Consultants and decided to give them a try. I took my laptop in on Tuesday. The atmosphere there is very friendly and pleasant. They don't talk down to you and are very patient. They will listen to you and answer all of your questions. The one thing that I noticed while talking to the tech is that he was very thorough. He asked very detailed questions about the problem and made sure that nothing was left out. He told me it would take from 3 to 4 days to complete the diagnosis and repair. He went over the possible problems and solutions and also gave me some prices. This was nice to know because at least you get a ballpark figure. The diagnosis costs $75, thereafter if you decide to have them fix your laptop they will credit that to the cost of your repair. Also, if you choose not to repair your laptop they can transfer your data from your old laptop to your new one or external hard drive free of charge. It's included in the cost of the diagnosis. Anyways, they called me late Wednesday and told me that my motherboard got overheated because of a known defective motherboard design from HP. They told me they could re-float the CPU, but the problem would probably return after a few months. I decided that it wasn't worth it so I was going to buy a new laptop. Upon their recommendation, I bought a Toshiba laptop. I brought them my external hard drive on Thursday and they transferred all of my old data onto the drive. Problem solved. It's too bad that I had to buy a new laptop, but the most important thing was that I was able to recover all of the old data. I will refer all of my friends and family to SDCC if they ever have any computer problems. Spend your money where they actually treat you right and will work hard for you. Give SDCC a try. You won't regret it. read more

I just wanted to add my personal experience... these guys are amazing! My dearly beloved laptop caught a horrendous virus. All I could see from it was a black screen and my cursor. It was horrible. I had really important things on it, and of COURSE I had deadlines to meet. So the first thing I did was panic. I called around and asked for a quote. Some people were just interested in money sucking. Some people were just shady and gave hints that they would pull the good old bait-and-switch. These guys however gave me a straight flat fee. No hidden costs, I went there, everything was on paper. They gave me a heads up on everything additional my laptop might need (which in my case was a no brainer... anti-virus software), and they even said that they will not add things and charge without calling first. These guys are honest and they are GOOD. They told me 2-3 days I'll have my laptop back, and literally I got it back in 24 hours. And it's working amazing. read more

I am so glad I decided to yelp places to go for laptop repair! My friend had recommended me to another place over in Clairemont Mesa but they were too expensive the last time I got a price quote for laptop repairs, but luckily I managed to find this place! Like many of the other yelpers, I am seriously a poster child for getting computer viruses. Pretty much any computer that belonged in my family and has been used by me somehow managed to get a virus from yours truly. It didn't come as a surprise when my current laptop (my first laptop was swapped with my brother after I got a virus on that as well) freaked out on me saying my laptop was seriously infected with spyware. As a college student, my laptop is seriously my life with all my documents, pictures, etc. Luckily my friend managed to kill most of it without having to bring it in, but then when I would log in to my laptop it would log me right back off! Thankfully when I brought it to SDCC they were able to fix the logging on problem. It took a lot shorter than I was told (turned it in around 11am and got a call by 4:30pm the same day) and the two guys who helped me were very nice and welcoming. They didn't make me feel like an idiot for getting a nasty virus like other people and they didn't force their products on me at all. I was actually steeling myself for the offers, but they didn't even bring it up. Overall, reasonable pricing (75$) especially for a college budget and great customer service! read more