If you're in a hurry and just want to read the gist of it, just know that these guys are great and…read moreI trusted them with recovering a ton of data from my iPhone.  Well, not at first... but once the whole thing was over I was happy I used them.  If you want more back story, to see if my situation is similar to yours, then read on: (although you'll probably regret it if you do) One morning I woke up and took my iPhone off of the charger to see a notification on my screen that said something like, "could not install new iOS because disk is full".  I thought to myself, no problem I'll free up some space.  However, Apple had pushed an overnight iOS download on me that was so ginormous that my phone would simply not work; even though it was on and I could see all of my data and apps.  I mean, it was accessible to me but completely useless.  I then thought the simple way to fix the phone's inability to respond to my file deletion requests was to restart the phone.  And that... well, that was the last time my phone would come online again.  It never restarted and I was left wondering what would become of my giant collection of photos and videos, among other things.  Don't get me started on iCloud backups, because that's a whole other thing.  Anyway, this all of course was after I spoke with Apple a bunch of times over the phone and in-person - them telling me that I was going to lose all of my data if I wanted my phone fixed.  I wanted the phone fixed, but only if the data would first be recovered.  Since Apple does not offer data recovery services I had to find a company to first do the data recovery work. I had 3 references for data recovery.  One was an expensive resource that Apple told me to use, and the other is a resource that my local Apple shop (MacFusion) recommended I use: OnTrack.  Then the 3rd was the mom and pop operation around the corner that mainly specialized in regular disk drive recovery for PC's.  I went with the referral from MacFusion and was happy that I did.  OnTrack's price was more competitive than the other company I was going to use and their process was completely streamlined.  Not only that, they recovered all of my data and sent it back to me on an external drive that was included IN the price.   I'm happy I used OnTrack and very relieved that the data is recovered and now in my possession.  I was impressed with their overall process, from the time I received the estimate to the time I sent them my phone was very streamlined.  Once the phone was in their possession, I would receive periodic email alerts letting me know when the phone was received by them as well as whether or not the data was going to be recoverable.  I didn't have to pay any fees until they confirmed that the data would be recovered, at which time I paid the estimated cost and probably had my phone and data back in my possession within about 3 days.   Ok, I've said enough.  I hope this review has been helpful to you.  If you've read all the way to this point then let me close recommend to you to look into creating your own home backup system that you can sync up with your phone.  You can use it to replace iCloud or Google Drive systems:  Synology NAS   Just youtube it and see if a home NAS (Network Attached Storage) is right for you.  I built a small 8TB system and now am backing up my phone's drive (and computers) to it in order to avoid this from happening again. Also, if you're a little less tech-savvy then you can explore some decent Western Digital drive options too.  Their NAS solutions are great as well.

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!…read more I placed an order with ZARA and It was send by On Track in Sep 9. 2 days latter we got a Tracking info: "We're sorry your package was routed incorrectly & is in route to your local facility. Please continue to check your tracking for real time updates". I called On Track customer Service and couldn't locate my package. I escalate to a top level and same thing. I send different emails looking for answers an finally on Sep 19 we got an email: "Unfortunately, we are unable to confirm control of your package at this time and apologize for the inconvenience. Due to the unconfirmed status, please contact your Seller for further assistance." Is that acceptable??

Very honest and skilled. Explain everything in plain English. They tell you pptions, and dont want…read moreto take your money if they dont think you need a particular service you asked for. They explain how to fix things yourself if you can. I highly recommend Chipheads!

Jarret is an exceptional team manager and gets five stars. My laptop is happy, which means I am…read morehappy. A while back, I contacted Chipheads for a comparison quote on the replacement of a laptop keyboard and frame after a water spill fried a touchpad. The first place I had visited for a quote was a lovely one-man shop that quoted me $300 minimum for the repair - and that was with full awareness that I'd already purchased my own replacement parts and therefore all cost on his part was purely labor. He also communicated clearly that accessing the keyboard area required moving multiple parts he was not entirely familiar with and laughed that he would have to give me the $2000+ laptop he'd tried to sell me if the repair didn't go well. I left the establishment unconvinced of his capability to fix my also $2000+ design powerhouse that had not left my side since I got her. Enter Chipheads. I contacted via the general email address on the website, outlining the general situation and requesting a quote. Chipheads teammate Scott responded, and the quote he gave was comparable. I then emailed to confirm that I'd ordered the right parts before making the decision to put my laptop basically in the hospital right before I was going to be gone for a full two weeks, so I wouldn't be able to get her back even if the parts were wrong and repairs could not be done. Scott never responded to that email, and I had to leave for my out-of-town event. When I'm home, I rely on my laptop heavily, so dropping off when I'm not occupied with an event is not ideal. When another long event came up on my schedule, I contacted Chipheads again, this time creating a new email thread directing back to the general email address - the previous thread had directed to Scott's email address after we connected. I admit that I was hoping that I would connect with Jarret this time, and I did. He responded not only quickly but also giving me the option of a two-week repair period for less than $200. I'd be occupied with my event for exactly that amount of time anyway, so this was perfect. When I arrived the day before my event started, Jarret was with another guest. Both the impression that the first shop had given me about the delicate nature of my repair and my own experience in tinkering with laptops and electronics in general added to why I specifically waited to speak directly with Jarret given the impression of reliability he gave me in our correspondence. I dropped my laptop off with Jarret the day before my event started. Less than 48 hours later, he called to let me know that my laptop was ready for pickup. That was back in August. I specifically waited to ensure that the laptop was in perfect working order before leaving a review. It's now October. Safe to say, my laptop is in good health. Dropping one star for Scott dropping the ball on communication. Regardless, I'd wholeheartedly recommend Chipheads for your repair and upgrade needs.

Went there because my hard disc had stopped working. He fixed it promptly and transferred all my…read moredata to a new hard disk. All these were done at very minimal cost. I can always trust on him to fix any computer. His customer service from the first phone call to the last were not just professional but friendly. Thanks for a job well done. He has a 5 star from me.

Tried calling to see about setting up an appointment. was having phone connection issues and when…read morethe call finally connected I was met with a very angry "what the F*** is this about?". I apologized about the connection issues and asked if I could book an appointment and was told, again rudely, that they don't do appointments and only do walk ins. I was then hung up on. Maybe this person was having a bad day but i won't be going here.

I did not use their services but this was my experience. I brought in a gaming laptop I bought for…read more$450 a few years ago (it was a Victus of FB marketplace). I set it down and told him it wouldn't turn on and explained what I tried. He told me his rate was $125 per 30 minutes and he wouldn't even touch it until I agreed. So he didn't know if he could even fix it let alone how long or if there would be added costs for the fix. He told me this was a "VERY fair rate". So this was WAY more than I expected to pay being an hour of work equated to over half the cost of my device. I then went to Micro Center down the road who could diagnose it for $80 flat and would help cover any costs of the fix. I went with Micro Center and they fix my computer and returned it 3 days later for $120 total. Now I think this business could've fixed my computer same day but I would've guessed at double the price and I didn't mind waiting. Overall I'm giving this a 2 because it seems expensive and telling me it was a fair rate seemed dishonest. The one employee wasn't overall very mean or anything but he came across as unwilling to help or answer any questions I had.

I have used Keith multiple times to fix computers and buy computer equipment over 10 years. I don't…read morethink you could find a better place to buy a used computer or have your computer fixed.

Highly recommend. Owner is knowledgeable, patient, and prompt. Thoroughly explains the issue, and…read moredoesn't try to get you to repair stuff or install stuff that isn't needed.

I brought in a PC build I had been working on and was not getting output from it. John was great…read moreand helped me get everything working. He was very prompt and communicated wonderfully. For the quality of work it is the best price around the metro.

Vadnais Heights My…read moreDell Inspiron (18 months old) decided to take a sudden nap. Blank screen, totally unresponsive, -- a lot like a fight with your girlfriend/boyfriend. I dropped my "bratty" Inspiron off at Techie Dudes on a Wednesday and had a nice conversation with Will. (A good listener.) Will said to check back in a couple of days. I called on Friday afternoon and spoke to Erik. Erik said Will had left (service call) but he'd check on it as he had some time. About an hour later, Erik called me back and happily announced he got the Inspiron up and running. All good after five, test restarts! Erik was above and beyond. Genuinely concerned, professional and personable. This level of personal service is rare today. Yes. I absolutely thank and recommend Techie Dudes!

Quick reply to my on-line scheduling request - great customer service!…read more Rob kept me updated as he worked on my failing laptop. He answered all of my many questions and provided helpful information about how to contain costs while still making a big improvement in my laptop performance. Price was reasonable and service was fast. I will definitely use Techie Dudes again!

The IT Sage has repaired my computer twice for a very reasonable price…read more Recently he came to my rescue when I had a new computer problem in another city. He sent me my old invoice by email so I could inform the tech about the previous work that was done. This was really helpful in ruling out what hardware might be causing the problem. Troung has earned his moniker as the "IT Sage."

Truong was exactly what I was looking for in a repair service. I can't stress the service portion…read moreenough. He is fast and responsive with his communication, he provided me several options as to what he could provide for my Apple products, and he gave me upfront quotes for the job. When bringing my Mac to Truong, he actually discovered a systemic issue with the product (sad day) but he provided me with options, and ultimately gave me the best solution to fit my needs. I will be going back to Truong for future repairs & service based on the experience I had.

My computer's hard drive was running out room and Best Buy's Geek Squad was only able to transfer…read moremy files not my programs. PC Doodle was able to do a mirror copy from my old smaller hard drive to my new one. Excellent quality service. Highly recommened.

I love PC Doodle. Amelia took a lot of time to explain my options to me, fixed my desktop for a…read moresuper affordable price, and helped me figure out purchase of my next computer (without swaying me to buy from them). They're really communicative and transparent - called with updates, and responded to my emails quickly. Definitely will continue to go there!