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General Computer Systems

Verified Business
Computer Repair Service
Location Oakland, CA
3.3
( 4 reviews )
Closed
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Location 3226 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States

Hours of Operation

Closed
โ€ข Opens tomorrow at 11:00 AM
Sunday (Today)
Closed
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
Closed

Holiday Hours: Please call ahead during holidays as hours may vary.

Featured Services

Hardware Repair/Upgrade or Replace

Software Install/Update/Repair

Data Backup to External Device

Clone or Transfer Data

On-Site Setup, Troubleshoot & Repair

DSL/Cable/Wireless Ethernet Help & Repair

Virus/Spyware Removal

Data Recovery from Failed or Defective Hard Drives

DVD or CD Duplication

Emergency or Rush Services

Pickup and Delivery Repair Service

Recycling of Household Electronic Devices

Hardware Repair/Upgrade or Replace

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Software Install/Update/Repair

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Data Backup to External Device

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Clone or Transfer Data

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On-Site Setup, Troubleshoot & Repair

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DSL/Cable/Wireless Ethernet Help & Repair

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Virus/Spyware Removal

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Data Recovery from Failed or Defective Hard Drives

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DVD or CD Duplication

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Emergency or Rush Services

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Pickup and Delivery Repair Service

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Recycling of Household Electronic Devices

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of computers does General Computer Systems service?

General Computer Systems services all brands of desktop and laptop PCs and Macs, including obsolete or discontinued models.

Does General Computer Systems offer on-site repair services?

Yes, General Computer Systems provides on-site setup, troubleshooting, repair, and emergency or rush services with options for pickup and delivery.

Can General Computer Systems recover data from failed hard drives?

General Computer Systems is one of the services offered.

Does General Computer Systems recycle electronic devices?

General Computer Systems Yes, the business recycles all household electronic devices in an environmentally responsible manner for a recycling fee.

About General Computer Systems

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General Computer Systems is a computer repair and upgrade business serving Oakland, California and the Bay Area since 1991. General Computer Systems provides repair and upgrade services for desktops, notebooks, motherboards, and various computer accessories. The business supports a wide range of brands including IBM, Xerox, HP-Compaq, Dell, Apple, and many others, including obsolete or discontinued models. Services include hardware repair and replacement, software installation and updates, data backup and transfer, virus and spyware removal, network and modem configuration, data recovery, and DVD/CD duplication. General Computer Systems also offers on-site setup, troubleshooting, and emergency or rush services with options for pickup and delivery.

Customer Reviews

3.3
4 reviews
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Nina Friedman they them

Apr 8, 2025
1.0

I really wanted to support a local businessโ€ฆ but I essentially paid $90 to get yelled at. I have a MacBook, my screen got water damage. It turns out my computer receiver was not working, which would necessitate getting a new motherboard (worth the price of the computer in total plus I need a computer for work). This was helpful information butโ€ฆ.. he took apart my computer at home (not at the store). The next day when I returned, I was shocked to find the computer in two literal pieces. When I asked him to please put it back together at which point he informed me he left parts of my computer at his home and began raising his voice at me. It felt pretty unprofessionalโ€” I hope that was just my experience but, again, I essentially paid $90 to get yelled at.

C

Chris K

Nov 16, 2024
5.0

This place is a wonderland of all things electronic. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and were able to repair a pretty unusual electronic appliance that no amount of internet research had led me to a solution for. Their prices are very reasonable, and they gave great advice about how to avoid the problem I had in the future. Weโ€™re lucky to have a local, independently-owned electronic repair business in our area! Give this place your business!

E

ecoterrorism_liker

Jul 6, 2025
5.0

took 3 days and $270 to fix my hp omen that was crashing/blue screening. they don't resort to hardware upgrades as quickly as best buy would, from my experience.

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Paula D. Ashton

Feb 26, 2025
2.0

I really struggle with this review. I left my MacBook pro with them mid-December, got it back the first time in Jan 21, had to take it back twice due to their issue and finally got it back Feb 13 Iโ€™ve paid almost $1k to replace the logic board, keyboard & mouse pad. The quote for the logicboard was $200 over what Apple quoted me ($680). They replaced my keyboard with a super janky 3rd party keyboard that bowed near the screen, sounded horrible and the space bar only worked if it was touched directly in the middle of it. They replaced the entire keyboard/mousepad again but with an Apple product. Only this time the touch id key wouldnt work. So I had to take it back AGAIN and the tech cannibalized my original keyboard for its touch ID key. ๐Ÿค” And they tried to charge me for that change but the tech told them that was a mistake. I really wanted to support a local business, they came highly recommended by a friend but I didnt have a good experience. Maybe they are better for PCs. And now the bottom half of my laptop has rough edges from the tools the tech used. The whole thing has left a bad taste in my mouth and set me back months for my work.

3.3

Based on 4 reviews

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Nina Friedman they them

Apr 8, 2025
1.0
I really wanted to support a local businessโ€ฆ but I essentially paid $90 to get yelled at. I have a MacBook, my screen got water damage. It turns out my computer receiver was not working, which would necessitate getting a new motherboard (worth the price of the computer in total plus I need a computer for work). This was helpful information butโ€ฆ.. he took apart my computer at home (not at the store). The next day when I returned, I was shocked to find the computer in two literal pieces. When I asked him to please put it back together at which point he informed me he left parts of my computer at his home and began raising his voice at me. It felt pretty unprofessionalโ€” I hope that was just my experience but, again, I essentially paid $90 to get yelled at.
C

Chris K

Nov 16, 2024
5.0
This place is a wonderland of all things electronic. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and were able to repair a pretty unusual electronic appliance that no amount of internet research had led me to a solution for. Their prices are very reasonable, and they gave great advice about how to avoid the problem I had in the future. Weโ€™re lucky to have a local, independently-owned electronic repair business in our area! Give this place your business!
E

ecoterrorism_liker

Jul 6, 2025
5.0
took 3 days and $270 to fix my hp omen that was crashing/blue screening. they don't resort to hardware upgrades as quickly as best buy would, from my experience.
P

Paula D. Ashton

Feb 26, 2025
2.0
I really struggle with this review. I left my MacBook pro with them mid-December, got it back the first time in Jan 21, had to take it back twice due to their issue and finally got it back Feb 13 Iโ€™ve paid almost $1k to replace the logic board, keyboard & mouse pad. The quote for the logicboard was $200 over what Apple quoted me ($680). They replaced my keyboard with a super janky 3rd party keyboard that bowed near the screen, sounded horrible and the space bar only worked if it was touched directly in the middle of it. They replaced the entire keyboard/mousepad again but with an Apple product. Only this time the touch id key wouldnt work. So I had to take it back AGAIN and the tech cannibalized my original keyboard for its touch ID key. ๐Ÿค” And they tried to charge me for that change but the tech told them that was a mistake. I really wanted to support a local business, they came highly recommended by a friend but I didnt have a good experience. Maybe they are better for PCs. And now the bottom half of my laptop has rough edges from the tools the tech used. The whole thing has left a bad taste in my mouth and set me back months for my work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What types of computers does General Computer Systems service?

General Computer Systems services all brands of desktop and laptop PCs and Macs, including obsolete or discontinued models.

Does General Computer Systems offer on-site repair services?

Yes, General Computer Systems provides on-site setup, troubleshooting, repair, and emergency or rush services with options for pickup and delivery.

Can General Computer Systems recover data from failed hard drives?

General Computer Systems is one of the services offered.

Does General Computer Systems recycle electronic devices?

General Computer Systems Yes, the business recycles all household electronic devices in an environmentally responsible manner for a recycling fee.

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3226 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

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