My wife's MacBook Pro screen broke and Joshua from Nerdbard was awesome. He replaced it and was…read moregood to go in 3 days. Great job and reasonable price.

Great local business! Saved me a huge headache! I recently purchased a brand new Lenovo from…read moreStaples. Because I was moving, the new laptop got packed away before even coming out of the box. A month later I started up the new Lenovo and the screen immediately began to glitch. My new machine was defective right out of the box. I took it back to Staples thinking it would be a simple exchange. It was not. Their story policy did not all for the return/exchange as i missed the return window for electronics. Staples tried to bring the machine up but the defective monitor did not allow for and repair/diagnosis. Rats! But the machine was still under factory warranty. I placed a trouble ticket on the Lenovo website and was assigned a case on February 2, 2021. I waited about two weeks, thinking I would at least have a follow-up message about my machine. I replied to the email with my case number asking for an estimate. I use my laptop for my writing gig on the side (and to post these Yelp reviews!) Bottom line, I needed to get back on the web ASAP. I frequent Topsham where this unassuming little shop is located on the second floor of suite 2 in Topsham Fair Mall and thought, I'll check it out. I was impressed by the cozy waiting room, masks were being enforced due to covid, and social distance measures were put into place, clear dividers were used to shield customers and staff. I sat down with owner/head tech Josh who specializes in Lenovos. He was sympathetic to my plight and said Lenovo will probably never get back to me, so he offered to take over my repair claim and with his magic connections he'd give them a call. WHAT A RELEIF! I was able to unload my headache and put it in the hands of a professional repair tech who has over 15 years experience in the industry. Mr. Mason provided top-notch customer service, he really empathized with my plight. I trust my machine is in good hands. Skip the big box, check out the Nerd Barn for computer, phone, tablet, etc. repair needs.

My very much cherished Tube guitar amplifier broke down and no one I had spoken to was able to…read moretell me what was wrong. Steven at Synaptic not only figured out that 2 Cathodes were blown at a single glance, but repaired it in a matter of about 3 hours, ready for me to pick up. A purely perfect experience with one smart dude!

Steve is a true artist. I'd give him 6 stars if I could. He can create and repair amps like no…read moreother especially in the state of Maine. I've brought my amp to a few other places over the years and have been let down until my buddy recommended I check out Steve at Synaptic Amps. This was over 3 or 4 years ago when I first contacted him and I haven't looked back. Steve loves tubes and tube circuitry and it clearly shows in his work and the way he talks about what he can do for your amp. I've had two specific projects he's been apart of, my Fender Twin Rewire and the construction of my very own model to my specs called 'Tempest'. When I first brought my Fender twin to him I was just looking for some repair work. Some friends of mine in the music community here in Portland warned me that he could make my amp sound like it never had before so be prepared for greatness. Steve not only fixed my amp but completely hand wired it for me drastically changing the sound from cold and uninspiring to a warm, punchy, clear monster with detailed highs and a huge controlled low end. I was playing a Fender Twin Reissue amp that was wired with a big old pcm board. Steve gutted my amp and rewired it by hand and just like that I had a new amp similar to the way they used to be built by Fender. You might not think that rewiring an amp can't do a whole lot to the sound of the amp but you're wrong. Additionally, he built the amp to my playing style and specs by tailoring the EQ section to my semi-hollow body guitar. I am a musician, sound engineer and session musician with a huge need to have a signature sound that speaks to me and the people I'm playing to whether it be live or in the studio. With the transformation my Twin went through, I was instantly more inspired than I had ever had been in all of my years of playing. I owe that to Steve and his attention to crafting an amp that worked with the sound I was trying to achieve. I was so thrilled with the way that my Twin turned out that I went back a year later wanting him to build me a practice amp. That quickly morphed into him building me my own signature amp that is now my main go-to amp. The Twin I still use all the time at my studio for recording purposes and also outdoor gigs where I need a little more power. We named the new Synaptic amp 'Tempest' and it's constructed like a tank and looks and sounds absolutely amazing. Steve designed the schematic to work with my style of playing again and also built the speaker cab that goes with it. Details such as lots of clean headroom, a very characteristic EQ section and a buffered FX loop were just some of the many versatile features found on this amp. Love firing this thing up every time I play. I just couldn't be happier with what Steve is able to achieve for me every time he works on projects for me. I've tried to spread the word as much as I can to other guitarists looking for a tube freak that can morph their current amps into inspirational tools. Steve's super attentive, great to communicate with and his prices are more than fair for the amount of work you get. What's very important is that he can turn things around for you pretty quickly and if you're a gigging musician you know how important that is to have someone that can get it done fast. If you're serious about your sound and you need repair work, a mod or a new amp, do yourself a favor and contact Steve. He's the best in the business.

I was visiting in the area and had an issue with my iPhone 13 Max Pro. I did not want to drive to…read morePortland and use a whole day so I took my phone to Chris. He explained my options and cost to fix the phone. I said ok and he repaired it in 5min(I had left to go eat assuming it would take at minimum an hour). he did a great job and I would highly recommend him to anyone who asked. thank you Chris!

Chris promptly diagnosed and repaired the problem on the older iPhone we brought in. Service was…read morefriendly and efficient, and the price fair. We really appreciated that, in response to the text we sent before making the drive to Belfast, Chris offered a suggestion for fixing the problem ourselves. Although it didn't work in our case, this speaks to Chris' honesty and customer service. An all-around positive experience.

Deny can over today to fix my TV. It had black lines on the right side. He was on time! He knew…read moreright away how to fix it. He took the TV apart, lots of screws! Took out the bad part. Put it back together, and Hooray its fixed! He was here 35 minutes and it was $85.00! He has a great personality! If I need it fixed again I will call him first!!!! Thank you soooo much!!!

I destroyed the screen on my iPad. I brought it in, and they had a screen in stock. I really messed…read moreup the corners, so they kept it overnight to make sure it was properly seated. I picked it up this evening, and it works great. Very reasonably priced, and super nice guys to deal with.

What a great business! Hands on owner, very hard worker. Always make time for your problem and…read morenot only are they quick, their prices are very reasonable! Will always call them first!

I had the nightmare of having a cracked iPhone screen. The phone insurance claim went through…read moreAsureon or whatever, but they sent a tech from Tardiff Electronics who was courteous, prompt, and had my phone repaired in less than 20 minutes! Could not recommend their support enough!

Walked in with a broken iPhone 11 screen. Ed fixed it within 30 minutes at a very reasonable price…read more Very professional. Extremely happy with his work and service. Would definitely recommend and return as a customer.

NEVER USE THESE PEOPLE FOR COMPUTER REPAIR!…read more Request was put in to clean fan blades on laptop as it was noisy. Next day they call and state they have completed the requested task PLUS added new thermal grease. When brought home, the laptop was just as noisy and on closer inspection by an adult, it was determined fan blades were STILL DIRTY. Brought it to another tech outfit, who determined the fans had not been cleaned nor did it appear the laptop had been taken apart by finding dog hair inside. Terrible service, or should I say charging for no service?! They won't even admit to their mistake and refund the money they charged up front!

The person behind the counter really knows his trade. He diagnosed, put a "band aid" on the current…read moreproblem, and he was also able to assess other upcoming maintenance issues on the fly. (Under 15 minutes). Pricing was also more than reasonable. Definitely recommend!!