I recently spilled a drink on my 2019 MacBook Pro and knew it needed professional attention. After looking at a few options on Yelp, I chose Mac Studio because its expertise in both Mac products and spill-related repairs stood out. He urged me to come in right away (caveat: the parking scarcity near Abbott Kinney does add some delay). Anthony immediately stopped his work to open up and visually inspect my laptop's internals. He did this right in front of me, explaining his findings, and showing me relevant items under magnification. Unfortunately this included a pair of tiny chips with one melted side on each, that I would never have noticed myself, though could easily smell once he pushed it toward me. This transparency (and his obviously skills) gave me confidence I could trust his assessment... which at minimum included waiting 2 days for dry-out, replacing the motherboard, and very possibly discovering other problems once power was restored. He warned that the costs would likely surpass the laptop's value. I'm not a decisive person, but I made the decision to scrap it right there, confident I avoided a potential rabbit hole of cost and time. He also offered his expert recommendation on a new model and specs (which he does not sell, and has nothing to gain). Overall, he spent about 45 minutes with me, and refused any payment for his time. Anthony is accommodating, knowledgeable, honest, and honorable. Mac Studio will definitely be my first stop for any future service needs. Highly recommend! PS. I purchased his recommended model on sale an hour later and was back up and running the next day! read more

Amazing. My MacBook pro had an issue with its battery. Fixed my it in just a few minutes. He had it working be than ever! I would highly recommend! read more

Fabulous place, Anthony is wonderful and a saint. I called him recently after an old computer took its last breath, long story short, he was able to find a replacement for me which didn't earn him any dollars, but certainly added another diamond to his good-karma crown. He's done perfect repairs for me on another device in the past, gave honest appraisals, and was available for follow-up questions. I couldn't be more grateful for his services as a go-to for computer emergencies. I thank him for his kindness, intelligence and work. Anthony is the best, he goes above and beyond as a person and professional. read more

Thanks for bringing my 10 year old iMac with 5k 27" screen back to life. Here is the store that will not let you down.

Without a doubt the best experience for repair my Mac. They saved my Mac and all the files I hold dear to my heart. Thank you read more

A+ computer wisdom found in a most unassuming location with a sweet dog mascot and ethical proprietor in Anthony.

I live walking distance from here yet I drove because I was prepared to hear that my old (circa 2013) MacBook Air would not turn on again and time to invest in a new one which would require driving the Apple Store on the Promenade. Imagine my gratitude and immense relief when Anthony (the owner) made a minor tweak on my keyboard along with some bonus tips on how to give my laptop another 6 to 12 months of life! Couldn't recommend The Mac Studio enough--high integrity and service. Go see Anthony with your computer woes! read more

Anthony was great. Put a new hard drive in my iMac and works nicely. Gave me a couple options on how to repair it and I went with his recommendation. read more

Absolutely flawless service. very knowledgeable. Very trustworthy. they are decently priced and completely honest with their solutions. i, myself know A LOT about computers, and they are where i go when i'm stumped. read more

Things I have had fixed at The Mac Studio. -Spilled coffee on my MacBook Pro. They fixed it. Writing this review on that computer now. -Recovered data from a dead iMac. Removed and destroyed the drive. Helped me recycle it. Didn't try and upsell anything. Reasons I like this business: -They are patient and nice. -Fair dealing: The owner is trustworthy and honest. -Excellent Service: Quick, reliable, no games. -Efficient and on time. -Effective at repairs and knowledgeable on estimates and issues. It really doesn't get any better than this place. I will never go anywhere else. read more

After my experience with Anthony at The Mac Studio, I will never go to an Apple store to have my computer serviced. It's great to be able to talk with the person who will work on your computer. It was a holiday weekend, but despite that I still got my computer repaired and cleaned (they clean all of the computers that come in) much faster and less expensive than I would have had at an Apple store. I'd spilled water on my laptop, and the Apple store quoted me a flat fee of $1275 and approximately 2-week repair. The Apple store took my computer to the back for 45 minutes (after telling me they would have it back in 5) and couldn't tell what was wrong with it, but offered that flat-rate package. I found The Mac Studio, and decided to give them a try. Anthony opened up my laptop in front of me, and found (and showed me) an issue with the logic board-in under 3 minutes. I agreed to leave my laptop, and he said that he could try to repair it but it may need to be replaced. I got a call the next day that it would need to be replaced, had a quote on my online account in minutes, and the following week I was able to pick it up, and only paid ~$400! AND it was professionally cleaned for free. I've definitely found a new favorite business, and have no plans to go anywhere else for my computer service and repair. These guys are fantastic! read more

Anthony made it really easy to bring my large screen iMac in for updates. I drove up to the alley side and he came out to get my computer. He was very helpful in setting up what I needed and my computer is working perfectly now. I'm so glad not to have to take it to the Apple Store. read more

A big THANK YOU to The Mac Studio. My MacBook Air's rubber lining on the edges of the screen had peeled off, and, thanks to yelp, found this awesome place! I went today and Anthony, the owner, helped me figure out a solution quickly by putting little rubber stickies on the edges of my screen that would prevent it from cracking. Any questions I had, he answered. Any issues I had, he assured me. Anthony went above and beyond to make sure I was happy. This man is seriously the real deal! Ramiro was there too, but he was in the back, working on, what I assume was a Mac fix. Even while he was working, he made sure to engage in conversation, so that I wasn't awkwardly standing around. I talked to Ramiro on the phone before I went, and he was so knowledgable and empathetic. I had a fucking awesome experience, and will choose The Mac Studio over the dweebs at the apple store any day! read more

Yo Anthony is like a Pixar character back there working away like a mhad Mac genius. Over the years he's always solved every issue in a timely manner and at a very good rate. I'm grateful for him. He never recommends something you don't need, super honest, and very responsive. This last time I was in, he had to reload mac os and he ended up cleaning out my laptop from so much dust and didn't charge me. I have had over 13 macs and like 30 apple products total- big fan of Apple- but their repair sucks. I also know a lot about repairs and have don't many repairs and upgrades myself- he's really good. I'm thankful for someone like Anthony and the Max Studio. Couldn't recommend him enough! Oh and his doggy Carl is the cherry on top of the experience! :) read more

The best place to get your computer or phone fixed. Single ladies, get your computer fixed here! The guy who runs the place is very kind and handsome with great energy. I'm happily married but someone had to say it. read more

The only non-creepy computer repair shop that I've ever been to. Extremely fair prices and honest employees. Cannot say enough good things about this place. read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would! Anthony is freakin wizard!! For decades I've had computers repaired and looked at, and even done some basic repairs myself, and I've never met anyone so knowledgeable about computer hardware. The hinge on my 2013 Macbook Pro screen was broken. About 5 other places said I'd have to replace the whole screen, roughly an $800 ding after all is said and done. Not really worth it for an almost 10 yr old MBP. But after reading the reviews for The Mac Studio, I thought I'd give it a shot before shelling out for a new Mac. Well, he knew right away it was repairable. He even fixed a USB port that had not worked for years. All for less than a third of what the others wanted to charge (that didn't include fixing the USB either!). And they did extra stuff - cleaned the screen to look like new, added the missing feet to the underside, and replaced a letter on the keyboard that had been worn off...free of charge! All same day service... mind you, I got there right as they opened and lucked out that he didn't have a booked up day yet. If you're having Mac woes, go to this place, no matter how far you have to drive, it's worth it. You want great service, timely, kind and friendly vibe, and just as pro as it gets repairs, then go here for their Mac magic! read more

Anthony was very thorough in bringing my MAC current with the latest upgrades. I am not so computer savvy and he was very patient in explaining everything to me. I recommend The Mac Studio! read more

I went in to the Mac Studio last night b/c my phone was not charging and wanted to get it fixed. I had originally had a similar problem where they had to replace the port so when I called back that's what I assumed needed to happen. Other places quoted me $100-$150 to fix it. Anthony, quite casually said, "it probably just needs to be cleaned so bring it in". I came in shortly thereafter and within 5 minutes he had cleaned it out and fixed it without changing or using any new parts...where other guys were happy to gouge me, he was honest and straightforward which I highly appreciate. I couldn't recommend these guys high enough and will be going back for any computer/phone issues in the future. read more

this is the best experience ever, the person who helped me was efficient, fast and very reasonable with the prices. I am so thankful we have this business in the neighborhood! read more

I just had my laptop repaired at The Mac Studio, and I cannot believe the exemplary service I received there! All in the same day!! I called 3 other places, who have still not gotten back to me...and Anthony fixed it a matter of hours! Thank you, thank you , thank you!!! read more

From the initial contact thu yelp to the check in process was great. Imgetting free diagnostics done on a mac mini and and no work done no pay guarantee I like what I see so far and would highly recommend them for a repair job read more

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Anthony is the man! I had an old macbook that wasn't turning on and I needed to access some files from the hard drive. I took it to another shop and they quoted me $480 for data recovery because there was something wrong with my hard drive and it could take 5-7 days. Took it to Anthony and not only was he able to access the files, he sent them directly to me and did it for a fraction of the other shop and in less than an hour. Definitely will be returning here in the future as well as recommending this place to all my friends. read more

Replaced 2017 macbook battery in less than 12 hours... had parts in stock for the 12" model which was discontinued. Waaaay faster and better than the mac store I tried to get it done at first. And cheaper than their quote. Also cleaned my keyboard and fixed a couple keys. Highly recommended read more

Very solid repair shop, I highly recommend for any Mac repairs or upgrades. When my 3 year old iMac started having issues, I had my significant other drop off my iMac here. It was pretty sluggish on startup, they suggested I upgrade my hard drive from HDD to SSD. They said it would start up better and run smoother. Boy were they right! When I got my computer home I started it and it loaded right up! My old computer used to take like 5 minutes just to get fired up, now with the new solid state drive (no moving parts) it starts right up. Its FAST! Just like new. The Mac Studio is reputable, reliable, trustworthy, and a good value, they don't over charge like other places. I highly recommend The Mac Studio! read more

I have been to the Mac Studio several times for my and my wife's iPhones and Macs (and a PC), as various issues have arisen. We keep our electronics for a long time, and Anthony (the owner) keeps them all running great. My last visit was for Windows PC issue, and he resolved it. I've also had scren replacements, battery replacements, and other repairs I can't remember over the years done on my multiple Macs. Anthony is very friendly, and explains things in clear language to customers, no matter whether they are newbies or experienced decades-long Mac users. He's trained and certified, and is skilled in computer diagnosis and repair. I recommend The Mac Studio over any other local computer repair shops. EDIT: Anthony of the Mac Studio just called me up to resolve a minor niggling issue with my PC he upgraded. A+ customer service right there. Mac Studio = 5 stars read more

A little shop in the back of a boutique on Abbot Kinney. Came in due to having issues with my thunderbolt LG 5k Monitor. While we weren't able to get it fixed, Anthony was extremely knowledgable and honest with me every step of the way. He told me he'd only charge if he could fix it, and stood to his word. If I ever have any other issues related to my macbook or other electronics, these guys are the place to go. Also love their bernadoodle shop dog. read more

Simply the best. Anthony is a peach as we say in England. He has arguably the most thorough, reasonably priced and speedy service that left me with a smile from ear to ear. I wish I could stick another star on just for convenience. Cheers Anthony. I sincerely hope I can drive as many customers to you as possible. You deserve it my friend. Cheers read more

Super quick service and very reasonably priced. Will be coming here for all my Apple needs!

Thank you Anthony! You really know your stuff and Jim is happy now he can listen to he's music.

Words cannot express my gratitude for the gentleman that work at this business. They are so patient knowledgeable, professional and friendly. I took my mom's iPhone 7 Plus in because the screen did not work and they quoted me a very reasonable and fair price to fix the issue within a couple hours. In addition, they walked me through on how to restore the iPhone to back it up with her iCloud. Thank you guys so much for helping me fix my mom's phone!!!!! read more

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After reading the reviews, sent a quote request and Anthony called me in no time at all. I explained what I wanted and he was able to help out. I am "not" computer savvy at all, and Anthony did not take advantage of this. (Thank you, Sir!) In fact, Anthony showed aaaand configured my Mac, iPad, and iPhone to communicate with each other and got what I wanted to be done in a small amount of time. Again, thank you!!!! I reside in Riverside and took the ride (Motorcycle) to Venice. It was so pleasurable that if, and when I need further services, I will ride the 80 miles to see Anthony at the Mac Studio. read more

Service was great and prices were fair. The team helps very quickly. I have more work to be done on my laptop and I will return.

Anthony & Ramiro were incredibly Helpful and Friendly ! This is the best experience I've had with Mac Repair and I highly recommend the Mac Studio to everyone Thanks Guys! read more

I had my 2015 iMac broken into through the internet by some horrible people. I can't afford The Apple Store, and the last shop I went to treated me as if I was an idiot in the most condescending manner. I most happily found The Mac Studio in Venice, and only a short drive from my home. The Mac Studio is a wonderful place to bring your Mac device to be fixed by excellent repair people. They are very friendly and the pricing is friendly too. They have been very helpful to me in my hours of need. The Mac Studio team is truly wonderful! They know what needs to be done and it is usually finished in a short period of time. And everything is explained so you really understand it. I don't think I can say how much I appreciate this shop and the people who work there! read more

Such a lifesaver! I brought my laptop in after it experienced an unfortunate water encounter. I was panicked but am so glad I found Anthony was close by. While there was nothing that could be done about the laptop itself, Anthony could not have been more helpful and friendly! He took a look, complimentary, to see what could be saved and thankfully the hard drive was still in good shape. He transferred it to an external drive for me, which I purchased from him, and gave me tons of advice on features to look for in my next mac since I was now in the market. He is very knowledgeable and knows what models he repairs most often so it was super helpful to chat with him! He was so kind and I felt really cared about doing what he could to help. Not all heroes wear capes! I could not be happier with my visit to mac studio and thank you Anthony for all your help! You saved the day! read more

I assumed this place was going to be either a) ridiculously expensive, or b) ridiculously pretentious, but only because the shop is tucked inside a cool Scandinavian boutique. Honestly, I'm not sure where they rank in terms of pricing but they were such friendly, helpful, honest and genuinely nice guys that I didn't want to take my waterlogged phone anywhere else. They were straight up about what they could and couldn't do, and they kept communication open during the entire two-day repair, offering helpful advice along the way. I knew my phone was in safe hands! And I was right, because although they aren't miracle workers (alas, a phone dropped in whiskey cannot be saved), they did manage to rescue all 6,000 photos. Hopefully this is a problem I won't have again, but I'll head straight to Mac Studio if I do. read more

The last thing you expect when you break your computer or phone is a therapeutic experience. Like you, I found The Mac Studio on Yelp. I had a still valuable MacBook Pro with a very cracked screen that rendered it useless. After investigating other local options, I decided on Anthony. He was expeditious with his reply on yelp, and honest about my options. I went to see him at his little nook within a hip boutique on Abbott Kinney. He did extensive research for me, and offered me the best option he could find to repair my screen. And this was during the coronavirus outbreak, when Apple operations were slowed and screen supplies were scarce. Within three days, I had my good as new computer, with a new screen, for a very reasonable cost. Believe me- I researched all of the other options. It's not often these days that you find a business owner that goes above and beyond to answer your questions, doesn't try to oversell you, and makes sure that you are happy and at ease with your decision and investment. All within a soothing setting, complete with a resident puppy. Don't think many people can say that about the Apple Store. read more

The Best! bro knows his stuff ....very helpful and quick! I've been using mac stuff since 1994 and bro taught me new tricks .... id definitely recommend him for anything apple! Thank you! read more

These guys are absolute miracle workers. Two times on two separate Macs they've installed new hard drives for me, and with each unit, it's like having a brand new computer again. It's especially gratifying since I've discovered the "specialists" at the Apple Genius Bars to be more or less worthless. I even had a rep at an Apple-certified repair shop tell me my computer was "obsolete" and unserviceable, which is incredible since the men at The Mac Studio easily addressed my problem. It's a bit of a jaunt for me to drive to Venice, but absolutely worth it. read more