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quixotic1

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8. Not sure I'd trust GeekSquad

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #7)

Mon Mar 7, 2022, 08:12 PM

Mar 2022

There are a number of complaints about their services and training. One example: https://www.consumerreports.org/consumerist/9-confessions-of-a-former-geek-squad-geek/

Depending on where you're located, you might be able to find someone reputable using a service like thumbtack.com. (My wife found someone to replace the battery in her laptop.)

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Help. I just got a refurbised laptop so I don't have to sit at my desktop so much... [View all] brush Mar 2022 OP

May or may not work. multigraincracker Mar 2022 #1

Why did you get a new gmail address? ramblin_dave Mar 2022 #2

It asked for my email address but once I input it, it said that address is already in use. brush Mar 2022 #6

Contact the seller. What actions were done to the laptop to prepare it for selling? NCjack Mar 2022 #3

You can run some NJCher Mar 2022 #4

It may not work, but I would try Apple itself. Apple is insane about... TreasonousBastard Mar 2022 #5

Or visit Best Buys geek squad desk. 3Hotdogs Mar 2022 #7

Not sure I'd trust GeekSquad quixotic1 Mar 2022 #8