These guys are absolute miracle workers. Two times on two separate Macs they've installed new hard drives for me, and with each unit, it's like having a brand new computer again. It's especially gratifying since I've discovered the "specialists" at the Apple Genius Bars to be more or less worthless. I even had a rep at an Apple-certified repair shop tell me my computer was "obsolete" and unserviceable, which is incredible since the men at The Mac Studio easily addressed my problem. It's a bit of a jaunt for me to drive to Venice, but absolutely worth it. read more

These guys are so dope! I went in with an issue on a device they don't even normally work on. They saw me with very little wait time and were able to identify the problem and fix it in no time at alll! Extremely friendly and helpful across the board. Cannot say enough good things about them! thanks Anthony! read more

I was working on a project when my computer suddenly wouldn't come out of sleep mode (AKA it was dead). I tried taking it to an Apple Store, but they couldn't help me and said it could take weeks to send it out for service. On top of that, they also informed me that I might lose all of my data if I hadn't backed up my system lately. Of course, as luck would have it, I hadn't. So I started searching for somewhere that could do data recovery as well as repairs. I reached out to multiple locations before finding The Mac Studio. I was super nervous about leaving my computer with them, but Anthony assured me that he could fix my computer and save my data. On top of that, he said he could get it back to me quickly. He kept his word and had my computer repaired, and data restored the very next day. I cannot tell you how much sleep I lost over this problem and to have it solved in less than twenty-four hours was incredible. I was absolutely blown away by their speedy service, commitment, and dedication to their customers, along with their problem-solving abilities. These guys are the secret pros you've been looking for! Literally from now on, if anyone I know has a computer problem, I will not hesitate to tell them about The Mac Studio. I absolutely recommend them to everyone and would definitely come back if I have any problems with my computer in the future. Thank you, Anthony and The Mac Studio Team! You guys are my guys forever! read more

The Best! bro knows his stuff ....very helpful and quick! I've been using mac stuff since 1994 and bro taught me new tricks .... id definitely recommend him for anything apple! Thank you! read more

This shop is highly competent, and their employees are kind. I'll definitely be coming back here for any future repairs.

I had to reset my work computer and needed fast help. The keyboard was broken and also my mouse pad. Apple quoted the repair at $400. I took my computer into The Mac Studio and Anthony re-diagnosed it. Turns out things weren't as bad as I thought. It's hard to find good, honest work- and Anthony really provides that. After I got my computer back- fixed and shiny (like new!)- he also helped me with confusing troubleshooting issues. Like a real friend :) When things look dim- go to The Mac Studio. You'll come out with a happy computer and a new friend. He's definitely our new go-to-guy. read more

This place is great. They were beyond fast and professional. Turn around for my repair was maybe 3 days at most? And the price was very fair. I highly recommend. I brought in my 2012 MacBook Pro that had some minor water damage and needed a new battery. read more

Tucked into a corner of a Scandinavian lifestyle store is this sliver of a office which is a workshop of Mac magicians. Hardware issue & I was pretty sure I had killed my iPad mini but Anthony brought it back from the dead. Thank you. Previously Apple made me buy a new iPad for the same issue. read more

These guys are the best and can solve any problem no matter how challenging (ask me how I know)

Anthony is amazing! And what I found especially cool was that he did "surgery" on my Mac right in front of me and explained everything as he was doing. It was educational, insightful and truly interesting. I felt handled, he didn't rip me off, and he fixed my machine in the same day. Would HIGHLY recommend! read more

My old iMac was in need of repair as it was no longer booting up. I saw that the Mac Studio had great reviews so I brought it in. Anthony recommended a new hard drive. He tried for days to back my computer up and finally had to transfer everything manually. When I came to pick it up he spent time making sure everything was set up and ready to go. Great communication along the way as well. This little shop feels like you're having someone you know and trust work on your computer. You can't go wrong taking your Mac to Anthony. read more

I've been here twice and had two successful experiences. I get a detailed, thoughtful explanation of a repair estimate. Anthony takes his time to explain his experience and thoughts in easy going manner. Most of really need our computers and he does his best to return them fixed in a timely manner. Good guy, great service. read more

Anthony fixed my laptop and removed over 12 malware overnight. Outstanding service and am happy with my virus free computer.

These guys are so helpful and awesome! They helped me get rid of my really bad malware and freed up more than half of my disc space. They were quick and did it all in about 48 hours. They're my new go-to! read more

Best service for my apple products I've ever had. Friendly, Informative, transparent and fairly priced. Will be back for all my service needs in future. read more

I took my old (circa 2012) MacBook Air in to fix what I thought was an issue with the trackpad. Turns out I desperately needed a new battery, which was swollen and pushing on the trackpad. I even got an upgraded battery since a newer, longer-lasting battery fit this old computer, and some great tips on keeping my computer working well. I had been thinking about getting rid of it but the guy told me this was one of the best MacBook Air models Apple made, based on the component parts used, and to hang onto it since it would last me a really long time. So now I feel really good about investing in a new battery for my really old computer. He also cleaned my computer, inside and out, before returning it to me. The entire repair only took about an hour, which was amazing. I barely had time to find a place for lunch on Abbot Kinney before I got the text that it was ready for pickup. Fantastic service; everyone was super nice and accommodating about changing my appointment time because of my schedule. FYI, the shop is in the back of a clothing/retail shop. I recently went to another Mac repair shop for convenience but had a bad experience. Lesson learned: I'm taking all my Apple issues to get fixed here!!! Thanks!!! read more

Words cannot express my gratitude for the gentleman that work at this business. They are so patient knowledgeable, professional and friendly. I took my mom's iPhone 7 Plus in because the screen did not work and they quoted me a very reasonable and fair price to fix the issue within a couple hours. In addition, they walked me through on how to restore the iPhone to back it up with her iCloud. Thank you guys so much for helping me fix my mom's phone!!!!! read more

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When my MacBook monitor died while I was visiting my brother in Florida, I took it to three places there that were unable to resolve the problem (including a Mac Genius Bar, which sent it off for servicing ... and the computer was then shipped back to me unrepaired). After a referral from another shop, I took my Mac here and Anthony diagnosed the problem in 5 minutes and had it back to me within a week (at half the cost I expected). He also clearly communicated with me each step of the process. I'll be taking any future Mac-related business here and recommend you do too. read more

I would definitely recommend The Mac Studio! Neatly tucked away inside another store, these guys were responsive and communicative throughout the process, going beyond expectations to hunt down the replacement screen that I needed before I left for a lengthy work trip. They also made additional repair recommendations that may have saved my computer from irreparable damage if left ignored any longer, and worked with me on cost to keep it reasonable. With proper care on my end, The Mac Studio likely just added another 3-5 years to my 2014 MacBook Pro. read more

Excellent Service - Professional - Responsive - Transparent about cost When I spilled an entire cup of coffee on my laptop, I rushed to Mac Studio because a friend told me how they rescued her laptop after it was left outside in a heavy rainstorm. Anthony at Mac Studio quickly and expertly dismantled my computer while explaining which parts were damaged. The way he handled diagnosing the problem and explaining my options made me trust his advice immediately. He kept my laptop to see if things improved as it dried out over the weekend. I got regular updates throughout the repair process and the cost was very reasonable. Being a satisfied customer is one thing, but I was so impressed with the service that I am going on the internet to tell everyone how great this place is. I highly recommend Mac Studio! read more

So here's what happened: I was halfway through my cup of noodles with a touch of Tapatio when I spilt it onto my laptop. My screen automatically turned off and I knew I was in trouble. I knew better than to call apple because of all the horror stories of them being super expensive. So then I looked on Yelp and found The Mac Studio! I decided to take my laptop in and was met by Anthony who was extremely helpful. He looked at it that same day and explained to me what happened, what could possibly be wrong, what outcomes to expect, and gave me a price if I should decide to fix it after the inspection. I then left my laptop with him, he thoroughly looked at it, and then I received a text saying it passed. So yes, the computer was fixable! The next steps were easy, I gave the ok to fix my laptop and the next day it was ready! Again he explained to me what he did, gave me some pointers on how to keep my battery healthy, and then I finally paid the estimate he gave me previously. If you are in trouble with your computer or anything else apple related I wouldn't hesitate, The Mac Studio is the best place to go! Very reliable, decent price, extremely helpful, and they do excellent work. read more

I needed a new battery, speakers and to have the screen cleaned on my 2015 MacBook Pro, and Anthony took care of everything at a super good price. I feel like my MacBook Pro is brand new again, and I'm really grateful for Anthony's expertise and will now only bring my Apple products to him. read more

Anthony took care of a wine spill on my 2014 MB Pro. Some power issues and a logic board replacement. Super easy to communicate with, and legit work. Highly recommend for any Mac needs. they know what they are doing here and are pros about it. read more

Okay bought my laptop & things are better. I'm happy! Wahooooooo. Anthony kept it professional, I wish I would've came earlier but I left it up to him. Anyways, happy I came. I'm moving so I needed to get it fixed! Happy customer! read more

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Computers are like cars. If you don't know anything about them you feel vulnerable to the technicians. Woke up one morning and tried to turn on my laptop. It was blinking the folder with a ? Was on the phone with Apple Support for 90 mins trying to fix the problem. Finally they told me to take it in to an authorized provider that could potentially recover my hard drive. I was in a bit of a panic because I had a big presentation on my computer. Everywhere I called tried to charge me anywhere from $40-$150 for a diagnostic (repair not included) and no one could take a look at it same day. I called the Mac Studio, they set up an in-person appointment that day with Anthony. Walked in, he asked a few questions, opened it up, and while he was working on the diagnostic, he was just talking me through his process and why he was checking certain parts. This was a first. Many times in the past, people just disappear with my computer and they could come back and tell me any old reason as to what's wrong with it. Most times, you just have to believe them. Long story short, in about 10 mins he revealed to me that that last time I had gotten my keyboard fix (at the actual Apple store, mind you), the person that reassembled it, did a poor job and a very discreet loose screw was touching another part of my hard drive which was causing the problem. My computer was bricked due to a loose screw....again, imagine if he felt like he wanted to turn out my pocket books with any made up reason. In addition to the 15 mins he spent diagnosing the computer he then told me it was completely free! I still ended up paying for his time because that is the REAL service you are paying for. If you are computer hardware illiterate (like me) and are looking for an honest, knowledgeable technician, Anthony is your guy. Their studio is equipped to do everything from simple refreshes to circuit board soldering. While I wasn't happy that my computer broke, I was extremely excited that it led me to find my new go-to computer repair spot in Los Angeles. Don't ever go to the Apple Store or any of the places they tell you to go. Bring your computer here. You won't regret it. PS. If you're still not convinced, look at the 70+ other 5 star reviews of people taking time out of their day to literally write PARAGRAPHS about this place. No bot reviews. Now you're wasting precious time by not just taking action. read more

If anything happens to your Mac, bring it here! I tried to download a newer OS for my 2010 MacBook Pro and it was just not working. Seeing as I have hardly any computer skills, I knew I'd have to bring it in to a professional. I had walked by The Mac Studio on several occasions, so I called to make an appointment for a diagnostic test. I could not believe how reasonably priced it was not only for the part my laptop needed but also for the services. It took about a week to repair, but they were slammed because of the pandemic and everyone working from home. Anthony is fantastic! Super honest and knowledgeable. I will definitely be coming back for all my laptop repair needs! read more

There is a reason that these guys are getting all 5 star reviews. Anthony (the owner) could not have been more accommodating. Skilled and with top level customer service. Can't say enough. Go here for all your Mac needs and spread the word. I am. read more

Fantastic service! They really care about their customers. Would definitely recommend.

These guys are the greatest. They've saved me on numerous occasions when the Genius Bar folks told me it was hopeless. They're transparent, smart and they do great work. Highly recommend. read more

Couldn't ask for a better repair guy than Anthony. Just an honest person. Got my lab top fix fast.

The Mac Studio was great - would give them more stars if I could! Easy to make an appointment through Yelp, they were ready to assess the issues I had described online, were very clear what they could and couldn't fix and and fixed what they could quickly and easily. No run-around, they seem extremely knowledgeable and they clearly care about having happy customers. Highly recommend. read more

Anthony is a genius & a lifesaver! After spilling a little water on the corner of my MacBook Air, the Apple Store told me it would be a min of $750 to repair - without even looking at my computer. Everything was working find except for the sound. So luckily, I found The Mac Studio right on Abbot Kinney in my neighborhood. It's inside the Huset store. Anthony was super honest & up front about his process to look into my Mac issue. He said it would be around $250. Not $750! That's ridiculous, Apple! So he fixed it over the wkend & I had it back in my hand working like new on Monday! Great to know The Mac Studio & Anthony are there if anything goes wrong with your Mac, iPhone or other Apple device. Don't trust the Apple Genius Bar repair. Check out this place & get it fixed right for less. : ) Thank you so so so much, Anthony!! read more

Guys did a great job! My computer was diagnosed in front of me in 10 minutes. Clear solution offered. Fair price. Everything with smile and great attitude. Strong recommend read more

These guys are the best. Efficient, quick, affordable, honest, great communication! Thanks so much for being part of our local community here in Venice too :) read more

The Mac Studio is the gold standard of how a computer repair business should be operated. Within minutes of requesting a quote Anthony had replied with a couple of questions. Once he had all the information he provided a quote that was fair, and the work could be completed in a reasonable amount of time. I dropped my iMac off at The Mac Studio this morning around 11AM when they opened and had it back before 3PM. In addition to the hard drive replacement Anthony pointed out a few things I should do to keep my iMac running smoothly. My iMac also looked brand new as he cleaned it up inside and out. I highly recommend Anthony and The Mac Studio....top notch Apple service and repair at affordable prices! read more

I spilled water on my 2015 macbook pro, my first instinct was to go to the Apple store and they told me they have to replace everything for $1,500 and they would also have to delete all my files. I told the "genius" that I'm simply not at a place to drop $1,500 but he proceeded to explain to me I have a few weeks to get $1,500 and told me "good luck finding the money!" So fuck that. So I looked for a nearby computer repair store and I found the Mac Studio here on Yelp. I brought my laptop to the little shop inside Husset. Anthony gave me an estimate within a day and it was less than half of what Apple told me to pay! So of course I let him fix my laptop and he did it within a week. I came back to pick up my laptop and found all of my files miraculously still in there! I asked him if I could use the 10% off coupon on Yelp. I didn't realize that it was replaced by the free diagnostic (supposed to be $50), but Anthony still applied the discount to my logic board replacement fee on top of the free diagnostics! Needless to say, I'm a very happy customer and I think everyone should come here for all their Mac related needs, those Apple Idiots don't know shit. read more

Above and beyond service from Anthony! Both Anthony and Ramiro are just so easy to deal with. You dont feel rushed or dumb for not describing something correctly. I left well informed and happy with my service. I will always go back to these guys. read more

I brought my 2019 iMac to The Mac Studio last month to have the RAM upgraded and hard drive changed to SSD. I normally do my own upgrades, but this iMac model is different and requires completely disassembling the computer, which I was not comfortable with. I searched Yelp extensively and contacted about 8 different "mac specialists" and none felt even comfortable touching my computer. I sent initial request via Yelp to The Mac Studio and Anthony responded to me within 5 minutes (at 10:30 pm!). Although they are only open Mon-Fri, Anthony came in on a Saturday morning to accommodate my schedule. The repair was done within 2 days. Again, Anthony came in on his day off to open for me to pick up the iMac. Price was incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend The Mac Studio and will be definitely be going back for any future Mac related needs. read more

Anthony was more than helpful with trying to help me with my computer issues. I would not hesitate to recommend The Max Studio for any technical services needed. Outstanding in all respects. read more

I haven't had Anthony service any of my Apple items yet, but he did recently help me in a big way. I ordered an antenna flex cable from ifixit that turned out to be defective. The Mac Studio had it in stock at a very reasonable price. Also, he was very friendly and knowledgable. He also made sure I knew not to put the wrong screws in the wrong places since that would kill my logic board. Just based off this interaction, I wouldn't hesitate to bring any of my troublesome Apple products to him. And yes, I managed to eventually fix my phone. I'm writing my review on it right now! read more