At first PC asap seemed like a reasonable place to get my MSI laptop fixed. it was suffering from a shorting DC plug, screen connectivity problems, and busted hinges. What a mistake.
I had a strict two week deadline for a diagnosis of the issues mentioned above and for an estimated price for all the fixes but no repairs. this was clearly stated at the point of drop off.
Over the two weeks I talked to 3-4 different employees, the original of which no longer worked at the store when I picked my laptop up. I was told that the $170 diagnosis would cover any repairs to the laptop up to the $170 diagnosis fee. Anything more I would be charged for. The first guy told me this though I ensured him I just wanted a diagnosis and estimate costs. He also said it would take a few hours to diagnose and a few more to put back together.
The second guy, the manager, called me repeatedly throughout the two weeks to disjointedly communicate to me the progress of my computer repair. I repeatedly reminded him of the two week deadline. I called several times and had to leave messages for him which I was told he would respond to later in the day. twice I got an email response and and once I got no response. My next call was met with no memory of our last discussion and me having to remind him what I wanted done to my laptop (which seemed to have been 'sitting in a box in pieces' and had not been diagnosed after one week. At this point I had agreed to a fast fix of the DC Plug so a part had to be ordered. I was quoted $50 for the part and repair which the manager said would fall under original diagnosis charge.
Nearing the Pick up date I was calling everyday for a progress report and to remind them of my deadline. At this point I started talking to another (possible two other) employees who assured me the computer would be ready. On the pickup day I called to make sure it was ready. It was still in pieces and my two (expensive) hard drives were "lost!". What a disaster. I demanded that they be found (they were on someones desk) and that they have it ready as I was leaving town early the next morning for three months.
upon arrival to the repair store I walked in to find my laptop on the front counter in about 4 to 6 pieces (it was one piece when I dropped it off). The screen had been separated from the hinges and the back of the screen, screen, and bezel were disconnected in a pile. The hinge covers were sitting casually on top of everything... a young technician emerged from the back like nothing was wrong.
I exchanged words with him explaining my expectations that the computer would be in working condition and in one piece. Nothing of the contrary had been stated by anyone I'd talked too.
He stated that it was impossible to reassemble as I'd given it to him is such a bad state (in one piece)... as he clumsily fumbled to show me that it would never go back together small screws and pieces fell out of the screen parts. They had stripped all of the remaining intact screw holes that the damaged hinges hadn't already destroyed.
knowing I had to take it with me I made sure I could still log in and that my files were in tact. I couldn't log in because about 5 keys would not type... the back-lit keyboard doesn't work anymore either. Then they tried to charge me for the DC plug replacement which was ensured to me that it was included in the diagnosis charge. keep in mind the manager was off duty. The employee tried to call him twice.first he wouldn't talk to us then he called back and disputed the repair charges that he had agreed & forgotten
After disputing the poor repair job I got the kid working there to reassemble the screen parts. after an Hour I returned to the store to pick it up. The screen was in one piece... great! but it was not connected to the hinges... it was hanging by a few wires... I was also offered a free monitor, keyboard, and mouse to compensate for all the damages. didnt want that crap.
Another employee emerged from the back in a level-headed way to calm the situation and was concerned for the way it was handled. he submitted a report to the company owner and said the owner would contact us to resolve the problem.
Over all... my screen turned on again and my dc plug was replaced and works again. the screen was in pieces upon arrival and then was reassembled but not attached to the laptop body (once home I was able to put the screen around the hinges but there are no longer and screws or usable screw holes to fasten the screen to the hinges. Right now the screen is leaning against something to keep it up...) the keyboard is un-usable due to several keys not working and the keys no longer are back lit...
PC ASAP had bad communication across the board, did not take responsibility for their crappy diagnosis/repair, tried to charge me for something I had paid for already, their owner has not gotten in contact with me still, and they tried to buy my silence by offering me crappy stock from their back room. read more