MAC REPAIR AND STEVE BEALE ARE STILL THERE! His new site: https://www.marinmacrepair.com/ New email: Steve@MarinMacRepair.com Everything is the same except the website address and email. Steve is one of those rare people who has the chops and is very generous with his skills, time and services. I never hesitate to turn to him. Don't call-text or drop by. read more

Steve has many years of experience repairing Apple products. He was efficient, kind, and easy to communicate with. read more

Steve is amazing. Took our old iMac to Best Buy and they wouldn't even look at it because it's a 2009. I found Steve via Yelp and stopped in with it last week. He said "Let me guess, the hard drive? I have three others with the same problem." And he replaced the hard drive and transferred all of our info over so it's better than ever. It took 4 days and I could not be happier. Don't call him. Email or stop in. It doesn't get better than Steve for fixing a Mac! I can't recommend him enough. read more

You might have been lucky to get a good service. I was not the one. Out of five main and three minor problems, suposedly only one main problem was fixed for a high charge. I would not recommend this service at all. The repair shop looks more like totally disorganized warehouse! You have to talk to the guy from the front door because you could not navigate inside the shop. So don't visit the shop on a rainy day. And forget about getting your phone call answered! read more

Once upon a time, before there were iPhones and iPads and iMacs and MacBooks..... ..... if you were stuck on a problem and needed wisdom, you would need to embark on a quest to find the Sage who would help you solve your problem. Perhaps you would need to climb a mountain, or riddle a cavern. Maybe the All Knowing One would be found on a remote island, or through an enchanted forest. read more

I have been a customer multiple times and was always pleased with Steve's work and his general vibe. BUT .... stopped by in person last week (no one there), called multiple times (no answer), and sent two emails (no reply). Not sure if he's still in business. Hope he's ok. Good guy. read more

Steve is a magician. He's kept my Macs going for longer than I can remember. I would never trust anyone else with my computers.

I've been a Mac user, since the 90's. I love my Macs, but just like any computer, it they can break down. With my last two Macs, I've called Steve in a crisis because my HD died or the logic board died. He's always so calm and talks me down off a cliff. But more importantly, he's always fixed my computers. Steve is the best to work with when it comes to Macs! read more

Steve Beale has been our go-to Mac Man since our SE-30 days. Now he keeps our 10-year old MacBook laptops working for us and updated. He is THE MAN. 100 % satisfaction! read more

Hello, I left my hard drive at Steve's repair shop almost a year ago. Due to a new job, I am overseas and will not be coming back for sometime. Can any one please assist me with contacting Steve? I have tried over and over again via the phone and email. Apparently he told me he does not answer his emails or phone calls, so last year I rented a car before my move and he said he would be happy to assist. I am in another country half way around the world , and I am an investigator/ author and my life's work in on the hard drive ....any suggestions highly appreciated! read more

Steve is good people. Steve has always been more than competent and patient with me. Steve has always been priced very kindly in this free market economy. I find it easy to infer calm reassurance because of Steve's honest competence and patience. Steve is like a wizard from the stories. The journey to the shop is clunky and obscure because of North Bay and Caltrans goofy urban planning logic. I think it is easy to miss the route to Steve's shop if you're not paying attention or if your GPS has taken to a tangential and novel method of frivolity. Steve is a natural at presenting as kind and patient while listening to your Mac woes. Like many wizards, his shop looks like Sanford and Son's set design but it's as if the set designer's cyber-punk cousin had a labyrinth glitter party with a Chuck Jones' Tasmanian devil that employed Fraggle Rock's Doozer's production methodology. The result is that there is a precarious maze of on/off technology that customers may infer is opaque to pass through, to apprehend Steve, however, he graciously comes to you. The best way to describe the services and products Steve provides is they are priced and provided in a kindly, patient way with as much transparency as he can without adding ideas that lead to certainty of expectations about the facts as he may understand them at the time. I think Steve is lucky because he gets to do what he enjoys, helping people everyday when they are in a moments of Mac drama which can be a critical moment in someone's month or year. I think it is not easy to do what he does and excel at the soft skills that he exhibits at the same time while getting interrupted by a consistent stream of other customers. In my experience it has been easier to contact him in person than using the phone or through email. However, if I am patient I may succeed in those not-in-person ways eventually. read more

Steve Beale of MacRepair, is the best. His shop may look like a garage sale, but Steve is excellent and modestly priced to repair any Mac. He is not certified for AppleCare, but is the best and least expensive if your Mac is out of warranty... and, when you need it he can be very quick. I rely on him for physical repairs (I am a Apple Consultant who does on-site system tweaks, networks and software problem solving) and often send my clients to him when they need a quick job or when their Mac is out of warranty. Highly recommended. Chris Harnish read more

Steve is the best. His work is excellent....he's honest.........and his prices are really reasonable... I have been having Steve work on my computers for years........and will continue for years more----!!! read more

Steve is the GOD OF MAC REPAIR. I couldn't believe he had parts to fix not one, but two ancient Macs where the Genius Bar failed. Also very reasonably priced. read more

Steve is fantastic and very reasonable... I about had a melt down when my computer started acting up and lost my entire work project (months and weeks of work, mind you) I googled Mac/Apple repair and his contact info came up... wow did I get lucky!!! The place is right off of the 101 and when you step inside you can see that Steve has had his fair share of experience... He looked at my computer and told me right off the bat what was needed and at what price... he had it back to me by the end of the day and it worked better than new!! He also taught me a few tricks before he sent me out the door... very awesome. I HIGHLY recommend him to all Mac users (old or new). read more

Steve Beale is truly a guru when it comes to anything Apple. I have exclusively uses him for my Mac repairs, upgrades, and purchases for 20+ years. He is a true gentlemen, extremely knowledgeable, reasonably priced, and honest. read more

Legit dude, Steve knows his stuff. The guy does what your Apple Store can't or won't do and half the price. I've gone to him with several questions and problems and been satisfied with his service. Take it Steve before you head over to the Mac store! read more

Steve is a character and has some really interesting business policies, like never answering the phone, but he sure is good at what he does and a really friendly guy. No wouldn't go anywhere else with Apple products. read more

I've taken my Mac problems to Steve for more than 10 years. He can fix anything and even came to my house. Transferred info from a fried Mac book to a new one in less than 24 hours. Prices are reasonable AND he's a really nice guy too!! Highly recommend!! read more

Have tried calling several times. You get a phone message but they do not answer their phone nor return phone messges.

I had a problem with my keyboard on my laptop. It wasn't working at all! I searched on my phone and read lots of reviews, and decided to go with MacRepair. had my computer back up and running the same day! plus the price was decent. Should I have any issues in the future, I know where I'll end up, here! Steve is the man! read more

You cannot find a more honest person than Steve on the planet. I have brought him my Macs for repair, as needed, for about 15 years. I highly recommend him. read more

The BEST! Without a doubt. Completely knowledgeable, fast, easy to work with. In a crisis? He is your guy.

Steve Beale of MacRepair, is the best in the business. Steve should be called "the master of apple trouble shooting". In all my years of knowing him, he can fix or resolve most any computer related issues. I rely on him for all my on-site networks/software issues. A+++, Highly recommend! read more

The man's a genius. He'll save you when your computer fails.

Steve Beale is absolutely the best. Generous and kind, knowledgeable, fair. I've worked with him for years and wouldn't go to anyone else.

Steve is the best! We have used him for years and could not be happier. My sister, aunts, husband and everyone I have ever referred to him have thanked me. I will continue to recommend Steve to anyone with a mac, or a printer. He kept my old laser printer going for over a decade and when it was time to retire the ole thing, he told us the what brand/model to replace it with. Can't go wrong. read more

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE-DON'T GO THERE! He NEVER returns a phone call and you don't get what you pay for. After bringing a brand NEW laptop to Steve numerous times in 3 weeks and paying him I found that he never moved my email, contacts or basically any of my information that I asked him to not to mention something that was done was corrupting my new computer (per the Apple store) who later got my business. Since I am a new Mac user it took me a while to navigate through my Mac to find this out. I had to take a day off of work to hunt him down and I did finally get my laptop back. My next stop was going to be the Police Dept. if he wasn't there. I was taken advantage the way I was. read more

I've been seeking out Steve's help for years, and each and every time he's warm, friendly, professional AND does exactly what he says in the exact time frame he promises. What more could anyone ask? read more

If I could indicate 100 stars I would, because Steve is the best. First went to him years ago when my first Mac froze......... I was bereft, sure I had lost all my files, but Steve restored my data and I became an instant fan. Since then, and now on my third Mac, my husband and I have called him repeatedly to help us negotiate the rocky computer terrain. He has educated us, ironed out all our issues, saved the day on numerous occasions. He is always immediately responsive and so very capable. We cannot say enough about his skills, his work ethic, his fees. 100 STARS, I say...... read more

Hi Steve is the man. He's busy but availible, does great work for reasonable prices. One of my great finds in Novato.

I have been taking all my small non profit's computers to him for over FIFTEEN years. He is wonderful. Whether it's to many toast crumbs under my key pad to huge meltdowns from hell - he has fixed them all. He is not Nordstroms. He is a genius that works out of Ozzie and Harriet's closet. We are those people who always forget to back up our equipment. He has always worked tirelessly to drag our files out of the abyss. read more

Convenient. Helpful. Reasonable. Everything you want in a repair shop. Steve will fix things when other repair shops just tell you to buy a new machine. And he always backs up my data. Being going there for years. read more

Steve is the best. He's repaired my macbook air twice (both times for water/coffee spillage). I wouldn't go anywhere else. He does great work, he's very honest, and just such a nice guy. I highly recommend him. If you have an apple product that needs repaired, he's your guy. You won't regret it. read more

I had a small but annoying problem with a laptop. The rubberized bottom cover was separating from the metal cover. I sent an email message to Steve asking if this is something he could help with. He informed me this is a known problem for MacBooks and sent me an Apple.com url for a free replacement part. I contacted Apple and a new cover was sent to me the next day, even though the laptop was three years out of warranty. I installed the cover but couldn't get it tight. I took the laptop to Steve and with the right tool he had it all tightened up in about 15 seconds. I would never have known about Apple's replacement program. This saved me at least $50 to $75. I greatly appreciate Steve's help and won't hesitate to contact him in the future as necessary. It's nice to know such a great resource is nearby. read more

I have been a customer of Steve Beales for over 10 years and will continue to be a customer unless he fires me!!! Get's the job done, comes to your office or you take it to him. Doesn't matter how much i call him or email he consistantly answers the questions and fixes the problem. He is very reasonably priced, fair and honest- I highly recommend his services- read more

This was the worst experience I have ever had with a business. First of all it took me several calls and e-mails to even make any initial contact with Steve. I took my computer to him and again several days went by and I didn't hear from him. Again I tried many many times over several days and even over a week to contact him by phone and e-mail with zero success. I was never able to reach him and never saw my computer again. I have since found out through yelp that this has happened to many other people and I wish I had searched yelp first. In my view Steve is little more than a thief. Never take you computer there. read more

Steve is amazing, I'll never go anywhere else. My very old iMac croaked, bad video card and bad hard drive. Steve recovered my data, installed new parts and brought it back to life. read more

Steve has been my go-to man since he opened his business. I have recommended him many times and everyone has been as pleased as I am. I never worry as Steve is great. He recommended a place where I was able to get my refurbished MacBook Pro. Delighted!!!!!! He answers some silly questions when I have them. The school district uses him. Can't say enough good things about him. read more