Most booked
In-store repair
$89flat rate
Diagnosis and standard repair labor at our Berkeley bench.
Berkeley’s computer repair shop since 2003
Laptop, Mac & PC repair.
Done right.
Cracked screens, dying batteries, spills, lost files and slow computers, fixed fast by technicians a short walk from UC Berkeley. $89 flat rate. No fix, no fee.
In-store repair
$89 flat
No fix, no feeFast turnaround10% student discountLocal since 2003Upfront, flat pricing
Inside every repair
We take it apart. Properly.
M-SERIES
CELL 1CELL 2CELL 3CELL 4CELL 5CELL 6
Repaired, tested, ready for pickup
Display
Screen replacement
Cracked, flickering or stained MacBook and laptop screens replaced and calibrated.
Keyboard & trackpad
Keys, trackpad, top case
Sticky, repeating or dead keys and unresponsive trackpads fixed.
Battery
Battery replacement
“Service Recommended”, swelling or fast drain. New cells, full health.
Logic board & SSD
Board repair & data
No power, charging faults, liquid corrosion and data recovery.
Fans & cooling
Overheating fixes
Dust cleaned, fans replaced and thermal paste refreshed. Quiet again.
Bottom case
Housing & hardware
Bent cases, missing feet and screws, hinges and ports restored.
Repair services
Everything we fix. Under one roof.
From a single sticky key to a dead logic board. Every brand, every model, diagnosed and priced before any work begins.
Dell · HP · Lenovo · ASUS · Acer · Surface
Laptop Repair
Screens, batteries, keyboards, charging ports, hinges and motherboards. Fixed at our Berkeley bench.
ExploreMacBook Air · MacBook Pro · iMac · Mac mini
MacBook & Mac Repair
Independent Apple repair with honest advice. Screens, batteries, keyboards, spills and logic boards.
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How it works
Three steps. No surprises.
Step 1
Walk in or book
Bring your device to 2280 Fulton Street Mon–Sat 10–5, book online, or request an on-site or remote session.
Step 2
Diagnose & quote
A technician finds the real problem and gives you a clear price before any work. In-store repair is a flat $89.
Step 3
Fixed & tested
We repair it, test it and walk you through what we did. If we can’t fix it, you don’t pay for the repair.
Straight pricing
Know the price before we pick up a screwdriver.
Hourly labor
$75per hour
Bigger jobs like rebuilds, migrations and custom installs. Quoted first.
Remote repair
$89per session
Secure remote session for software problems. No driving.
On-site repair
$130starting at
A technician at your home or office across the East Bay.
Liquid damage cleaning
$150starting at
Chemical cleaning to save spill-damaged boards and data.
Data recovery
$130starting at
Get files back from failing or deleted drives.
Parts are quoted separately and approved by you before we order. Students save 10% on all services. If we can’t fix it, you don’t pay for the repair.
We repair every major brand
MacBook repairDell laptop repairHP laptop repairLenovo laptop repairASUS laptop repairAcer laptop repairMicrosoft Surface repair
Custom gaming PCs
Built by hand. Built for you.
Gaming rigs, streaming setups and AI workstations, spec’d around your games and budget, hand-built and stress-tested in Berkeley.
- Esports
- $1,100+
- 1440p Ultra
- $1,800+
- 4K Flagship
- $3,200+
Inside the shop
Real bench. Real technicians. Real Berkeley.
Every repair happens at our shop on 2280 Fulton Street, a few minutes’ walk from UC Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley BART.
Websites & SEO for local businesses
Need a website that brings in customers? We build those too.
Fast, beautiful websites built to rank on Google, plus local SEO, Google Business Profile setup, online stores and content. Built by the same local team that fixes your computers.
- Custom websites
- Local SEO & Google ranking
- Google Business Profile
- Online stores & Shopify
- Domains, hosting & email
- Photo, video & content
100SEO scoreGoogle Lighthouse
Why American Tech
Founded in 2003 to put people first.
We opened because the East Bay didn’t have a tech shop that truly put customers before profit. Twenty-plus years later, that’s still the whole plan.
Tested, qualified technicians
Every tech passes technical knowledge tests before touching your machine.
Fast response
Book an appointment and we can almost always have someone on it within four business days, usually sooner.
Integrity, always
We never recommend products or services you don’t need, and we don’t patch problems we know will come back.
Google reviews
What Berkeley says about us.
Real reviews from real customers live on our Google Business Profile. Had a good experience? A quick review helps other Berkeley locals find honest repair.
Honest diagnosis
Tell others how we explained the problem and the price before any work.
Leave a Google reviewFast turnaround
Was your laptop, Mac or PC back in your hands quickly? Let people know.
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Every review helps a small Berkeley shop that’s been here since 2003.
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Steps from campus. Easy to find.
We’re on Fulton Street in Downtown Berkeley, a short walk from UC Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley BART. Walk in with your laptop or call ahead and we’ll have a bench ready.
Hours
- Monday – Friday
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
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How much does computer repair cost in Berkeley?
In-store repair is a $89 flat rate that covers diagnosis and standard repair labor. Bigger jobs are $75/hour, remote repair is $89, and on-site visits start at $130. Parts are quoted before we order them. See all prices.
Do you repair MacBooks and iMacs?
Yes. We repair MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini and Mac Studio: screens, batteries, keyboards, liquid damage, logic boards and data recovery. We’re an independent shop, so you get straight answers and fair prices. Mac repair.
Can you replace my laptop screen or battery?
Yes, for Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Microsoft Surface, Razer and Apple. We quote the part first, and many common parts can be sourced quickly. Screen replacement · Battery replacement.
I spilled something on my laptop. What should I do?
Power it off right away, unplug it, don’t turn it back on to check, and bring it in the same day. Liquid damage cleaning starts at $150. Water damage repair.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome Mon–Sat 10–5. For on-site visits and custom PC consultations, call ahead or book online so we can reserve time for you.
What if you can’t fix it?
Then you don’t pay for the repair. If your problem isn’t resolved, you won’t be charged for the service.
Do you offer a student discount?
Yes. Students get 10% off every service with a valid student ID, and we’re a short walk from UC Berkeley. Student repairs.
Do you build custom gaming PCs?
Yes. We spec, hand-build, tune and stress-test gaming PCs, streaming rigs and AI workstations in Berkeley. Custom PC builds.
Bring it in today. Walk out relieved.
Walk-ins Mon–Sat 10–5 at 2280 Fulton Street, Berkeley. Or book ahead and we’ll have a bench ready.