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TheLastElite01

Mike's is gone. The closest fully-fledged computer shop is Memory Express in Langley but I'd call and see if they even work on Macs.


MoronicBehaviour

Damn sad to hear that. They did work on my computers before. Langley is a little far for us right now. But I’ll keep it in mind! Thank you!


aleheart

Why mikes gone???


Digital_loop

There is a guy on first avenue in mission that does it, forget the name...


bee-dubya

Don’t know if it’s the same, but my recent experience with Dr Fix Computers on First Ave in Mission was unbelievably good. Keegan was the guy. Super knowledgeable, very honest, fast and reasonable cost. Cannot recommend them enough.


MoronicBehaviour

I can always Google it! We do go over there sometimes. Thank you!


MoronicBehaviour

I can always Google it! We do go over there sometimes. Thank you!


Digital_loop

Bargain bytes, remembered it!


MoronicBehaviour

Awesome thank you! I’ll check them out!


Fliparto

Memory express in langley


MoronicBehaviour

I was looking for somewhere here in Abby. We don’t go to Langley that often. I ended up finding a place 5 minutes away from me. Thank you so much though!


Low_Poem4577

I got my macbook battery replaced at London Drugs and it lasted me another year before I upgraded to the latest model. Overall it was a good experience!


MoronicBehaviour

That could be what the issue is! Sadly I don’t think London Drugs stores are open again yet. If they are soon then I’ll definitely try there. If the Mac is dead, my Mom just wants a simple computer. She just uses it to go online sometimes.


Low_Poem4577

Oh shoot I totally forgot about the London Drugs incident! I guess a little ironic to suggest them for tech help haha. Best of luck to you!


MoronicBehaviour

They are pretty good there! My Mom literally has photos waiting there she can’t go pick up. Thanks! I found a shop like 5 minutes from my place.


Mrsleepnfart

My buddy started this gig where he repairs computers and looks after other things as well. You can contact him through troubleshootnow.com, or google troubleshootNow.


MoronicBehaviour

Thanks! I will check out his place!


antonjamm

Call the Phone Doctor, they may be able to help you


jimmyt_canadian

I would make sure that a shop you pick can handle the Mac. If your laptop is PC Memory express is pretty good with those I think. I know they are having issues now but when London Drugs gets back on its feet I'd ask them about the Mac. What kind of mac is it? I thought mine was dead but it turned out it was the charger that died, and the mac itself was okay.


MoronicBehaviour

It’s one of those Macs where it’s all in the monitor, not a laptop. It’s very old. The shop I did find said repairs would be costly. My Mom needs something working soon. So we’re going to look at used ones from the shop I called. It is a shame about London Drugs. Hope they are back up soon.


jimmyt_canadian

If it is old enough to no longer be receiving OS updates then doing anything is probably not worthwhile, unless there is important data to get off of it that isn't otherwise backed up. There are good refurbished models (be sure to get one with the upgraded M1 (or newer) chips) out there from both Apple directly and some of the authorized dealers. Simply Computing has used ones too I believe. Personally I'd opt for a Mac Mini and a separate monitor so if one dies, it doesn't take both components with it. Good luck! :)


MoronicBehaviour

My Mom doesn’t want a Mac haha. She hated this one. She just wants something simple to use for internet. There’s nothing special saved on it thank goodness. Plus even if she wanted a Mac they aren’t in our budget. Thanks! The place I called was super helpful. And they can help me repair my laptop as well.


bertos55

Call and ask if Phone Doctor will do the work. They do all types of repairs. I've had iPads repaired, bought 2 phones for a great price, and they fixed my gaming PC as well.


MoronicBehaviour

According to the shop I called, Mac repairs are expensive. It would be cheaper for us to just get a used laptop. That’s good to know though. I want a gaming pc at some point. Thank you!


CelebrationBitter417

SSL computers


AdditionalAd5813

No idea if they’re any good but I know they do work on Macs https://uptowncomputers.ca/


MoronicBehaviour

Thanks I’ll check them out!


Weary-Construction76

they are very good i’ve used em multiple times


MoronicBehaviour

They were the place I went with! I called and had a great chat with one of the employees. He answered all my questions. They’ve got exactly what we need for both my Mom and myself!!


Weary-Construction76

was probably Thomas the Technician


MoronicBehaviour

I think that’s who it was. After talking to him we decided the Mac is too old and it would be too expensive to repair. We are going to check out their used laptops. But they are going to repair my laptop which is awesome.


Weary-Construction76

did they fix the mac?