To all who do not know, this business folded because something happened with Bladen's health. He was someone I only knew as a very sweet and smart young guy who would service my and my boyfriend's computers. He not only did a great job, but was really kind and reasonable too. Back in maybe 2017 was probably around the time we met him. We only needed help about every 2 years or so. Fast forward to 2020 and none of my phone numbers worked for him. He did seem to have an issue remaining in one place, I wasn't sure why they moved a lot. But I digress. I think once I couldn't get a hold of him, I tried researching here online for new company contact information, only to discover that there were newer negative reviews about him/the company not being reachable. There was a brief time you can see the responses here on you tube from this company explaining how Bladen was experiencing a health issue in the hospital. So we had to go with a different computer repair place, but Bladen's absence hung on my like a wet blanket, and I really wanted to know what may have happened to him. There isn't a whole lot more I can figure out except for that when I looked him up by his name today, I found out there is an obituary for him for his passing in 2023. That's already 2 years ago. I do remember that when I was using Instagram a lot during the pandemic lockdown, that his account popped up on my feed unexpectedly, and it was pretty much him walking through a protest occurring at that time. Besides that though, I hadn't really seen any sign of his existence between this times and it really is a terribly sad thing to find out that he passed away. I don't usually want to find out what happened to someone who serviced my family, but it really bugged me in this case. I do hope info is kept up somewhere here as a means to let people know that he did good work prior to whatever health issue this was that he dealt with. read more

Over a year and still nothing from anyone, I need my laptop its been a year since someone said they will call me back. I call and the number is not going through !!! read more

Vanguard serviced my computer and set me up with Microsoft office that requires a license key every few months. Initially I would call Brendon and he would update my subscription remotely. I'm no longer able to get in contact with Vanguard. They don't pick up the phone and won't return calls. I paid for a service and now I'm no longer able to use what I paid for. Not cool Vanguard. Thanks for the quick reply. Please provide a number that I could reach you at. read more

Had a computer emergency and they were able to fix my computer within an hour. Was able to thankfully meet deadline, would recommend. Bladen thank you so much!!!!!!!! read more

Love these guys! Seriously the nicest dudes you'll ever meet, especially in computer repairs(I asked around and didn't get the best customer service.) Bladen and Zack are straightforward, friendly, and helpful. I had an issue with my laptop battery port, and after shopping around I landed on these two. If you go to their office, it's in a small building that I'm guessing they rent out, and there they have you fill out a form, drop off your computer/laptop and after a day or two they'll call you back to update you. I appreciated how before I left my laptop they explained what could be wrong, and how they'd fix it. They updated my drivers for me, and had my laptop back to me in no time at all. They were professional. Support local businesses! Geek Squad at Best Buy wanted to charge me for ridiculous, and unnecessary services. And there's a level of ambiguity when you give your stuff to Geek Squad, not with the guys here. Please give them a shot! Thanks guys! read more

I had problems with my custom built PC CPU water cooling fan mounting brackets. I brought it to bladen and he handled my PC with care. 5stars A+ service read more

Vanguard Information Technology Solutions - My baby 3 - IT Services & Computer Repair Near Me - Covina, California

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I brought in my MacBook Pro 2016 in hopes of a 2 week keyboard replacement but turned out it to become a 3 month nightmare. At first my A and 1 key weren't working. After around 3 weeks, Bladen said he finished the repair but when I arrived at his house, he wasn't there to meet me. He promised us multiple appointment where he never showed up. We finally had to pick up the keyboard at his office and he wasn't even present:The person sharing the office space had to open the door for us. The keyboard we picked up was put it in a GARBAGE BAG with the charger. The keyboard was in worse condition than when we brought it in: indented, and NONE of the keys were working. Bladen is unprofessional, untrustworthy, and unreliable. It was hard to get into contact with him and more than 50 percent of time, he did not respond to my text messages until I called him. read more

Thank you guys for helping me find the issue with my desktop. I used to work for a major retail store and they charge an arm and a leg. Not only were you guys reasonable in price you guys really went above and beyond the call of duty to give me options. Issues bad mother board data transfer and peace of mind. Thanks guys!!! All my friends will be using you guys for all their pc needs! read more

The company is very professional and get the work done very quick. I accidentally broke my MacBook Air screen, and Apple wants to charge me $800 for replacing the screen. However when I took it to Vanguard they just charged me less than half of that price! And they got it done very quick, I was able to get back my laptop in couple days. I would definitely come back if I have any computer problem. read more

So I don't really use my Yelp much but I found these guys thanks to Yelp so I'm gonna share my thoughts. (sorry for the length lol) I finally saved up enough to make my dream computer that can handle any game I'd want to throw at it. I got all the parts and spent the night building away. In the end when it was time to start it my "BABY" she wouldn't start. I googled away to see what could be the problem but I was honestly lost and didn't know where to start. So I yelped some PC repair near me and found Vangarud IT Solutions. Called their number early the next morning and got in contact with Bladen. I told him my problem and he had me bring it in that same day. When I was on my way there honestly, I felt super nervous leaving my computer that I just spent alot of $$$$ on in someone else's hands. But when I got there and explained the situation, Bladen was very professional and had me feeling confident that the issue would be handled. I left him my PC and he did well to keep me updated on the status of my PC. I ended up having some bad parts that came in and had to get them replaced, After I got him the replaced parts he had it ready for me pretty quickly. This is my first Yelp review and honestly I'm glad its for this company. As I'm typing this on my new computer, I thank Bladen and his team for helping me out. Definitely recommend these guys! read more

This place is very professional and gets work done in an orderly and timely fashion. Usually takes about a day to a week at most to fix certain issues from troubleshooting, installing new OS, installing new programs, to providing onsite work as well. Price is reasonable enough depending on the type of issue. Had a computer that locked me out, and they were able to manage to get through the system and reset password and install Malwarebytes (virus scan/protection) and Team Viewer (a program that allows them to help me and see what is the problem with my computer, from their computer). So if i still face an issue with the software, later on, I won't have to go back unless it ends up being a hardware issue. Overall great experience, fast and efficient work completed without delay, reliable, and would definitely come back again. read more

This place was very professional and speedy when it came to upgrading my computer. I came in asking them to upgrade my old MacBook Pro to a SSD to make it faster and they were able to do all of it on the same day! My computer runs a lot faster than it did before and it basically feels like a brand new computer. Definitely will come back here for my future computer needs read more

Alex was super awesome! From the first initial phone call to bringing in my laptop to the diagnostic of what was wrong with my laptop, everything went super smooth and I would recommend 10/10 times to anyone with computer issues. Alex and his business partner were able to replace the LCD screen on my laptop and it looks good as new now! read more

Bladen from Vanguard IT services came by to Flame Broiler Restaurant to fix IT issue. He was polite, professional, courteous, friendly and very knowledgeable. I would recommend his services to anyone and everyone. read more

Went in after doing a Google search which had pretty good reviews, and since they were close by so I decided to stop in. My laptop had just stopped working. Alex was the one helping me. Dropped it off Friday afternoon. I was told I would get it back before school on Monday but didn't get it back until Tuesday evening. I get a call on Monday saying that my laptop cannot be fixed and that the motherboard went out. He offered to sell me their loaner laptop, which happened to be the same exact 8 year old laptop that I had for $120. Since I was in a bind, I said yes. Alex assured me everything would be on my laptop when I picked it up. I assumed that meant everything. I know very little about computers. He should have explained a little bit better that all of my software would not be on there, my antivirus software would not be on there. My very important school softare would not be on there. I feel like I was lied to. So when I arrived on Tuesday to pick up I wanted to make sure it had everything, but come to find out nothing was on my computer. If Alex would have told me I was going to get an empty computer back I wouldn't have paid $120 for an old worthless laptop. So when I checked that all my files weren't on there he said he must have forgotten them, that somehow they didin't get transferred. Me and my daughter sat in there for about maybe half hour while he did this and when he was done he told me he went above and beyond for me. No. You did what I paid you for. Don't act like you did me a favor. So now I'm left with this worthless thing. The battery does not last more than 20 minutes, the headphone jack is broken and it's basically going to go in the trash. Over the phone he offered to add Microsoft word for $20, which I declined. When I was there he bumped the price up to $40. And then he had the nerve to ask me to leave him a good review. Ha! I think not! I would not recommend them. read more

Brayden of Vanguard came to my home business and did a thorough inspection of my networking and computer setup as I give webinars. He was on time, friendly, and fast and efficient. I would definitely recommend them for in-home assessment or repair. read more

Quick service! Very knowledgable and helpful! Highly recommend especially for Mac! My MacBook has not been performing up to par but Bladen was able to double check everything to ensure I don't over spend. Just needed to replace the battery for now. Awesome work! read more

This is the second time I have used these people to solve my computer challenges. They are fast, courteous, professional and come up with better solutions than my best hopes. It is quite a relief to come across tech people who also have people skills. Their service is great; their prices are great. I very highly recommend them. read more

Very fast and exceptional service! Brought my computer from my work that was having problems connecting to Internet with the Ethernet cable. When I brought in for repair, not only did Bladen fixed the problem but found virus' that my Norton that I pay $60.00 yearly for could not prevent it! He's very nice and seems to find time for whatever your computer needs and will also go out to your office if you even need any computer I.T. Help. Definitely recommend. read more

The logic board on my macbook pro went out so I was looking for a place to replace it . A google search later, i'm emailing Vanguard with questions about services after their posted hours. Not 2 min go by when I got an email from Bladen (Not sure on the spelling) telling me that they do the repair i'm looking for and that he would call me the next day. A few days later, I drop the computer off. After some diagnostic work, they call me up with options and we go from there. A week later, I've got my machine back. He even stayed later than closing time so I could pick it up. Great service, great customer service and very competitive pricing. I'll certainly will be back! read more

The work was fast and great! Extremely helpful and reliable related everything to me and called me for updates. I would definitely return if I found any problem on any other computer. And would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get their computer fixed. read more

I looked around for a MONTH searching for a good price to fix my Macbook, anything but the five hundred price the Genius Bar gave me. Finally, I found Bladen Industries in a google search, and his personable behavior and customer service sold me right away. I was kept fully informed in the repair process, and it was fixed faster than I could have expected, all for half the price the Genius Bar offered. I highly recommend Bladen's service to anyone with computer problems. read more

My name is Wassim. You guys are doing a great job. I also spoke with the owner which was great.

Vanguard was by far the best decision I've made. Walked with my Macbook Pro with a messed up battery and with tons of problems that made my computer run slow. They fixed everything within a couple of days! Got a new battery, they clean the inside of the computer which was filled up with tons of dust and other debris, and had my laptop running like band new! Definitely recommend this place to anyone with computer issues! read more

Simply the best... I had an issue with my PC not turning on... Bladen is a stand up guy. I appreciated his honesty and professionalism... Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that his prices are very reasonable!... Would definitely recommend his services to anyone. read more

Last minute of freaking out since my girlfriends computer gave out and this young fella came in clutch with the BEST service possible. Great way to go. Will be returning if I have any problems in the future with anything technical. read more

I had some issues with my old laptop, Vanguard did a great job on fixing it and restoring the data. They also response to you pretty quick, I highly recommend Vanguard. read more

This is the best place to come to if you're having problems with your computer. The service is fast friendly and simply great. This is definitely my to go spot now because I know I could not get better service anywhere else! read more

Bladen is very professional and knowledgeable will use most definitely anytime I have an issue! Great service

i was lost trying to fix my pc but i got it done with Blade Tech. for cheap!!!!! forget geek Squad

our family had our laptops fixed here a while back. the laptops were having issues again so I took it to a coworker recently who is good at fixing computers. upon opening, I was told that the parts were not replaced with new parts when I got it fixed originally at Vanguard solutions. Essentially Bladen tampered with it and got my laptop up and running. I was also charged a hefty fee for all 3 computers/laptops that I originally got fixed there. Bladen is a conman. His way of getting you with his customer service skills can trick anyone. Plus a bunch of the workers seem to be students who do not want to be working there. Must not be paying them or some other reason because he seems to have great skills at talking into people to do stuff. Look elsewhere for your computer fixtures! read more

We were referred to Alex and his crew by another happy customer. They set up our computer systems and servers at our business Upscale Audio in La Verne. They are super responsive and really really a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended. read more

Took my laptop, that wasn't picking up wi-fi, to Bladen at 10am. He called me 90 minutes later and told me it was the wi-fi card and found a replacement in the City of Industry. He was ready to go get the part. Can't say enough about the speed and customer service from Bladen. I had a little trouble about the voucher deal that Yelp offered. I'll check with the merchant, in the future, before using them. Overall Great Service!! Will see Bladen with any future repairs. read more

Great guy as well as great service! He really knows his stuff, his service is quite fast, and is all around a good guy. Came in because i had a internal crack in my laptop and easily replaced it with a good price within a matter of hours. I also paid for a quick tune up for an amazing cost! Really recommend him especially if you're a college student, considering he understands what we college students have to go through with our technology. Definitely coming back to him whenever i have an issue. read more

i brought him my laptop to replace the fan for 200.00. when i got it backi had the same problem. he also said he wouldn't make it right until i wrote a positive review. that was 200 bucks out the window! read more

My laptop fan was broken. I open the back and found out that the connector broke off from the motherboard. I asked him if he could fix it. He said it'll be hard to fix and if I wanted to try. I can't completely blame him because as a consumer I believe we have to look out for ourselves. I also work in service industry, and I also believe that an ethical service provider give good service and look out for clients. I should have just walked out, but I decided to let him try soldering it back onto the board even though he told me that it is difficult, and he didn't look confident in the ability of fixing it. So that was my decision. However, I am a client and he is supposedly an expert. A client relies on an expert in their professional opinion. I've turned away or pointed clients to the right direction when I felt like I couldn't helped them effectively, and I certainly have never asked for payment when I wasn't able to help my clients successfully. After he tried unsuccessfully to solder it with me as his assistance, he asked if $20 was a fair price. At the time, I was caught off guard, and didn't want to fight so I handed him $20 and left. I took my computer to another computer repair shop with a real microsoldering technician who told me that they can try to fix it. If it is not fixed, I don't have to pay. They diagnosed the computer without charging me, and told me that the previous attempt to solder it had damaged the motherboard. Had it not been damaged, it would just cost me around $35. So now I have to pay $150 to fix it. Again, I'm not blaming him completely because I decided to let him work on it. However, I also expect and rely on an "expert" opinion to point me to the right direction. If he doesn't know, I would be satisfied with.. I don't know how to help you, and I don't know who to refer you, instead of accept the work without the expertise In fixing the issue. And ask for payment without successful resolution of the issue. read more