My HP envy computer would not charge (charging light wouldn't turn on) and I tried everything I could at home, but the battery had gone out and my computer wouldn't turn on as well. I called SD bytes and they said to come on down for a free diagnostic. Shannon helped me and was super informative and kind. He told me it would take a few hours to fix my computer, but it was ready in less than an hour. My computer only had a minor issue, but he was still able to fix it promptly and at a waaaay better price and time frame than retail stores like Best Buy. 110% would recommend again! Fun note, his shop had a very cool vintage look to it and is very hip ! Had a a lot of old technology hanging around which was cool to look at! Parking is very limited and a little tight. read more

Amazing, Fast, Honest- Won't go anywhere else from now on. Don't waste your time at Bestbuy or others. THANK YOU ALL at the Computer Repair Garage.​ read more

I had a series of unfortunate events leaving me with a broken power button on my brand new Lenovo. Instinctively, I brought it to Best Buy who gave me an astronomical quote to fix and recommended I buy a new PC. I went to SD Bytes as a last ditch effort not expecting a positive outcome, but man did they prove me wrong. One of Shannon's employees went above and beyond helping me, not to mention working past closing hours on a Saturday! He tried every method (conventional and not) to save me the cost of parts & labor. They took care of the issue and at a fraction of the cost of Best Buy's solution. I can't recommend them enough! read more

I brought an expensive laptop I just bought because it was having an issue. The technician quickly opened it up, identified the issue and was able to tell me what needed to be fixed. This was all in about 1 minute. They were very kind. read more

Best computer repair shop in SD! I would've not finished my build without these guys! I had some screws missing from my case manufacture and they hooked my up with some to let me enjoy my first build. Keep up the great work! read more

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SD Bytes has fixed problems on more than one of my laptops, and I have been happy with their service every single time. I came to know about them after spilling water on the keyboard of a laptop. It caused all kinds of problems, because sometimes the computer was perfect, did some very strange things the rest of the time. The company I have been using for the last 20 years is good, but they were unable to fix the problem and finally gave up. Someone else I knew highly recommended SD Bytes, so I decided to give them a try. Their service is the best I've seen. The exact cause of the problem was hard to determine, and wasn't resolved by any of the standard tools and troubleshooting practices. I'm an IT consultant, and know a lot about this kind of troubleshooting, but am not a hardware person, which means I can't fix computers when they break. The techs at SD Bytes are very good, with plenty of experience, but initially they were unable to solve the problem. After a day or two, the owner of the shop got involved. We had a couple conversations, and it was easy to see he has at least 20 years of experience. I really appreciated his knowledge, and the personal interest he took in my laptop. He used several diagnostic tools, swapped out some wires, tested the transistors, did some other things, put the computer through some stress tests, and finally solved the problem. For all this work, they only charged $75.00. Here's the best part ... SD Bytes guarantees their work for 30 days and don't charge anything if they can't fix the issue. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

I've never had to have a Flash Drive repaired but I was in dire need when all my entrepreneur business work and school work was instantly lost! I'm so grateful I found Shannon at SD Bytes! He did a FREE diagnostic and charged me when he was able to restore ALL my data in less than 24 hours!!! His shop is a unique vintage museum and takes you back in time from radios, desktops, laptops... I can't recommend Shannon enough for any tech/computer repairs! I cant wait to take my MacBook in soon. Thank you Shannon! read more

I cannot recommend this service enough. If you're having computer issues. These are the go to guys. They're professional & responsive as well as very knowledgeable. Convenient location too.. Right off the 15 and the 8 freeways. Very knowledgeable. Very cool shop as well. With lots of collectibles etc. read more

I'm not very hardware literate, so when my Dell notebook started acting up, I was thinking it's time to buy a new one. It starting running hot (temperature) a year or so ago, and running time on the battery gradually started to decline until about 4 months ago it couldn't run without being connected to power. I was ready to bite the bullet and get a new notebook, but decided to check yelp for possible repair options and found SD Bytes. Brought it in on a Monday, Shannon looked at it briefly, confirmed the battery was dead, and found that he could have a new Dell battery in shop by early the next week. He left me a voice mail 3 days later saying the battery had arrived, and by Friday my Dell was running smoothly with a brand new battery for a little more than $100, waaay more cost effective than a new notebook. The next week I noticed that the LED indicator that lights up when the notebook is being charged was much brighter than it had ever been. I found that the cover over the LEDs was missing. I called Shannon and he said to bring it over. My schedule didn't allow me to get over there until today, and he fixed the issue right away, no questions asked. So this is a longwinded way of saying I'm a fan of SD Bytes, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. BTW, it's a very nondescript looking place with cool 20th century knick knacks and hardware up front. read more

This was the second time I have used this shop and I am so impressed. Their customer service is outstanding. My 10 year old laptop finally died and it was time to get a new one. They restored and transferred all my data from a failed hard drive. They installed apps on my new computer, installed all the data, and charged me a modest fee. Just as important, when I called for updates, they were helpful, informative and patient. I am so grateful for a shop that still knows the value of customer service. Thank you! read more

I came in with a mini ITX build that I couldn't boot and so I gave it to SD bytes. Turns out I just had the wrong cable plugged into my gpu, a cpu cable instead of a pcle cable. And although I understand that an agreement is an agreement, $140 for changing a cable is insane. I got a 10$ discount but still, cmon. The owner responded saying that its because it took a long time to take apart, when I was troubleshooting I was taking it apart and putting it back together in under 10 minutes. I know how to build a PC I don't need the silly simile, I just used the wrong cable accidentally. read more

I'm pretty tech-savvy so if I'm walking into a place like this something really bad has happened. I thought I had totally destroyed my lightning power connector on my prized and beloved, irreplaceable jailbroken Iphone. I tried to scrape the dust out as usual but it didn't solve the issue, and headphones didn't work either. I was sure i was looking at hardware replacement. NOPE! Three minutes into the ordeal, the nice guy there cleaned it out professionally and it was working fine. Almost had to force him to charge me. Will come back with a real issue like a broken screen no question! Highly recommend! read more

I got the blue screen of death and came with a message that a critical process died. I tried to reboot the laptop in safe mode, but it still wouldn't open. So, I took it to SD Bytes Computer Repair at about 2 pm. By 3 pm, he had it diagnosed and started the repair, which I authorized. It was ready at 5 pm. The charge for the service is what I expected and really appreciated the fast work. read more

Recently needed emergency repair on my Sony laptop. Was extremely pleased with the quality of repair as well as the concern of the staff. I received several phone calls keeping me up to date. The repair was accomplished in a timely manner. Kudos to Anthony and Shannon the owner. Rates are flat fee rather than hourly and parts. While it's a small shop I'd recommend highly as an option for repair. read more

They fixed my laptop on time and were great. They had to order a part, and everything went According to what they estimated. Highly recommend! read more

Water damage - a *FULL* goblet of water spilled Fixed, returned to me in less than 24 hours $99 Best. Service. Ever. Shannon was communicative, left me VMs and had my laptop back in my hands aster than promised initially. I spent my medical conference with my laptop in my lap instead of in the shop. AMAZED read more

The last repair shop I was in was like a scene from Hoarders. SD Bytes is not what you would expect. Great decor, clean and great service. read more

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My wife's computer stopped working and since she works remotely she needed it repaired right away. Very cool shop with all kinds of cool retro tech stuff. Owner was very professional and very nice. Would definitely recommend. read more

SD Bytes Computer Repair is my new go to shop to take care of all my computer needs, and I recommend them to others as well. Over the years many computer repair shops in San Diego have closed down for a variety of reasons, and it is harder to find a professional repair shop that provides good customer service. Some shops do good work, but do not help you figure out your options, or answer general computer questions. It seems like a lot pf places nowadays try to get you out the door ASAP once they return your machine. I called SD Bytes between Christmas and New Years figuring they might not be too busy. They were, probably because the shop has a good reputation, still, Shannon arranged to set up a time to talk about what I had questions about. (I have two Toshiba laptops that I am trying to keep alive as long as possible for a variety of reasons, none of them related to cost. One is a Windows 7 machine and the other was running Windows 8.) Shannon suggested a time to drop by when he thought he could provide me with time. When I came by the shop he listened, and we agreed to upgrade my Windows 8 machine to Windows 10. As promised, they completed the upgrade by their deadline and without messing up any of the application software. They charged me exactly what they quoted, and gave me back my original power supply, which is something some other shops I have used more recently have not. After picking up the machine, I have had other computer related questions I was willing to pay to get answered. I e-mailed Shannon, and he was patient enough to answer, and I haven't been charged. In addition to doing good work, the shop has a nice retro (clean) auto repair shop vibe to it. read more

My son came to me crying. He told me that he had spilled a small glass of water on his desk, but then the water spilled off the desk and down onto his PC tower underneath. Modern computers are made like heat sinks with wide open panels and powerful cooling fans, so a drop of water can quickly fry a GPU. Shannon and Stanley checked everything out and made sure the tower was safe. Sure enough the GPU had fried, but they found me a good deal on a compatible card and got everything done quickly. This is a great fun little shop and they are very knowledgeable and helpful and provide fast friendly service. read more

Top notch! They are not only qualified experts in computer/cell phone repair but they are thoughtful in dealing with the vagaries of customer service. I have had need of their services several times in the past month and have not been disappointed. Their prices are more than reasonable. And they won't try to "spin" the situation. Thank you especially for that. read more

Didn't realize they are just down the street from us - I'll be using them now moving forward! Brought my pc in today with some questions, they were an excellent help! Expect business coming your way from me and I'll spread the word too around the neighborhood. read more

This is a late review but I came here months ago for a laptop with a broken hinge that other people quoted a $100+ for. Not only is the decor absolutely fabulous, the tech that helped me was friendly and sociable. Most importantly, he gave me a quote that was cheaper than every other place because he didn't even charge me for the parts. He found an additional problem with the Ethernet that he fixed and didn't charge me for. He then fixed everything in only a day and gave me a call to pick it up. Want your laptop repaired by an honest place? Come here. read more

As someone who has built their own gaming PC's for almost 20 years and considers themselves a PC expert, I was really hesitant to take my PC into a shop. I recently purchased an RTX 4080 and found that I really needed to upgrade my motherboard and CPU to unlock its full potential. Anyone with any experience knows this could either be a quick afternoon project or potentially days of troubleshooting, returning parts, and testing. I no longer have the time or patience for the latter so I decided to take my PC to SD Bytes along with my new components. And I am so glad I did because this would have been one of those worst case DIY scenarios. The technician caught a defect with the new motherboard (which would have drove me crazy) and detected a faulty cable on the new power supply (which could have been catastrophic). After all the bad parts were switched out and everything tested successfully I got a fully upgraded, dust free, cable-managed cutting edge PC without any of the headaches and stress. All of this for a VERY fair price. I HIGHLY recommend this shop not just for novice customers but also experienced PC builders who don't have the time, space or patience to deal with all the potential problems that can crop up with a build (you know what I mean). Thank you SD Bytes! read more

These guys are awesome. We've used them on a handful of times and been happy each time. They're honest and straightforward, and everything was done in a timely manner. Free diagnosis, reasonable rates, nice people, definitely recommend! read more

My gaming PC went out over the weekend, and I was devastated. I was almost sure I was going to have to pay hundreds of dollars to get it fixed. I looked up several PC shops on Yelp to get diagnostics, but they all gave me the run-around, and wanted to keep my PC for more than a week just to LOOK at it; it was such a frustrating time to find help. Shannon messaged me on Yelp, and already had an idea of what the issue could be based on the questionnaire I filled out via Yelp. He offered a 100% free diagnostic and a flat fee of how much it would cost to fix. ($89 to fix possible overheating issues and PC shut-off.) Dropped my PC off on Monday, I was constantly updated on all the progress, and I was able to pick up my PC by Tuesday afternoon. Not only did he fix all the issues I had, but helped me order a new (and very affordable) power brick since my old one burnt out. The new brick isn't scheduled to come in for another week, so Shannon was kind enough to loan me one of his until my new one arrives!!! I am SO grateful to Shannon/SD Bytes for helping me in my extreme time of need, and my PC is running SO much better than before. Thank you for your wonderful work! Do NOT waste your time looking around for other PC shops like I did. Shannon is the go-to guy! Super kind, knowledgeable, and gets the job done in a timely manner!! SHANNON, YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! read more

Shannon the magician!! Debris got into the magnetic charging port of my Surface Pro, and when I spoke to Shannon, he asked, "is your screen broken?" I told him, no, and he stated, "I break 9 out of 10 screens when trying to fix Surface Pros, I told him, "I don't care, my Surface is important to me!" He had my SP for two weeks, he took his time and removed the screen WITHOUT breaking it and repaired the charging port!! Shannon cared for my SP like it was his own. GREAT customer service AND GREAT technical knowledge. Bring ALL of your computer repairs to SD Bytes and Shannon will TAKE GREAT CARE OF YOU!! Thanks Shannon!! read more

Shannon is a great dude who has a passion for this stuff. I was having bad PC problems and he did everything in his power to help me. I called back multiple times and he was more than happy to answer all my questions as well as help me if any other problems arose. Pick this place over a place like Fry's ANY DAY. read more

Great service and communication. Highly recommended for hard drive repair. Open and honest.

Very informative. I was surprised to see the price was the exact amount he gave me over the phone. Too often, I get one price only to find fees and taxes weren't included, until pick-up. read more

I have an Apple MacBook Air and my keyboard went out. Good luck trying to get to an Apple Store, in that 4 of the 5 in San Diego are closed because of COVID. And the Apple authorized dealer (the one and only) wanted two and a half weeks and $149 just to look at it, indicating if it was a keyboard the total repair time would be 5 to 6 weeks at a cost of $500 to $600 -- nearly the cost of a brand new model. I found SD Bytes and for a fraction of the cost they had a keyboard in stock, did the repair and returned my computer back to me in two days, which is important in that I now work from home because of the pandemic. To be candid, while they properly tested the computer, there was an intermittent additional cable issue with the keyboard that was not caught the first time. They fixed it in one day and, because of the inconvenience, did not charge for the additional cable -- I love a business that stands by its work. My MacBook Air is well out of warranty so I did not care about it going to Apple. I just wanted a knowledgable, reasonable, fast repair from a business that backs its work, and they are all that and more! Couldn't recommend them more highly, especially during these challenging times when many of us are so reliant on our computers working from home! read more

I've been going to a different computer repair place slightly closer to my home, but when they refused to work on my desktop due to some cat urine. (One of my cats broke into my office and left a present on the side of the tower - which was unrelated to the issue of not booting up.) That computer place suggested I call around...I ended up at Shannon's computer "garage," where he apparently donned a hazmat suit to assess and address the situation. Before the end of the day, he was able to get it up and running - swapped out the power supply and all data was saved. I say thank you to the other computer place because, I now have a new computer repair place. read more

These cats are kewler than the other side of the Pillow! great work and fantastic prices!!! I have a HP laptop with a repair pop up that wont go away or repair... they fixed it completely and did some other work for free as well! the price? only 89 dollars! I couldnt buy a new laptop for that price! 10 stars.... five plus these five... read more

Shannon did a great job at fixing my computer issues, and at a low price. Thank you! I am happy to have it working again!

Got highly recommended by a neighbor and businessman and father of school age kids, SD BYTES is the real deal. My laptop issue was complicated, and owner Shannon figured out a doable multileveled solution, AND with affordable pricing. The store is convenient, and a creative and welcoming space. I love it. After losing an IT person (to a move) finding a knowledgeable (and fair) replacement had me nervous. No longer - ahhhh I've got help and a resource again! read more

Very professional and time efficient. Was given a quote about 1 day after dropping off my laptop for a screen repair!

Great local company with a really cool look shop! They fixed my computer after I tried to "DIY" it. Btw don't try that! Just take it into these guys. Very reasonably priced. Would recommend. read more

I want to start this off with saying I am not tech savvy. I was fully leaving it up to Shannon the owner of this business to give me the details and I would pay accordingly. Shannon happens to be one of the rare but great people that actually mean what they say, and aren't here to screw you over! He looked at and tried figuring out the issue with my lap top for three days till we came to the conclusion that water has fried the motherboard. I wasn't charged a single thing except a smile and and great goodbye. I would recommend this shop to anyone whose in need of a software repair. read more

If you have any issues with your pc or mac you HAVE to see Shannon. He is professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. He not only fixed my computer amidst this entire covid-19 virus but he worked with my schedule and kept in contact with me the entire way, keeping me apprised of what the next steps would be. Don't go anywhere else!! Shannon gave me a completely decent rate to work with! I felt very happy leaving his shop considering what I paid and my computer is completely FIXED!!! read more

Everyone in the shop & on the phone are great to work with; but the owner; Shannon, he's great. Very knowledgeable, but makes issues & problems very easy t understand. Have recommended to many friends & will continue to do so . Thanks so much to SD Bytes read more