Sometimes our computers and mobile devices need repair beyond
what we can do ourselves. Several have had problems with dead
screens on their MacBooks, took them to the Apple Store at
Jordan Creek Mall, and Apple replaced them for free even when
out of warranty. Others have found success with old (vintage)
computers from 3rd party repair places. One always has to
decide whether to repair or replace.
LOCAL COMPUTER REPAIR
HomeTown Tech (Macs and Windows PCs)
http://hometowntech.com
Ames@HomeTownTech.com
305 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-8324
Ames Computer Repair (Windows PCs)
http://amespcrepair.com
tjk@netamumail.com
615 South 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 341-1593
uBreakiFix (Ames)
https://www.ubreakifix.com/locations/ames
703 S. Duff Avenue #108A, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 441-8119
uBreakiFix (West Des Moines)
https://www.ubreakifix.com/locations/westdesmoines
5010 Mills Civic Parkway Suite 110, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 400-8228
iTech Gurus - Cedar Falls (All Apple Products)
https://itechgurus.com
6027 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: (319) 268-8324
CW Smith Computer Services & Repair (Macs and Windows PCs)
cwpcmac@icloud.com
https://facebook.com/cwsmithpcmac
2620 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Shop: (515) 897-7670
Mobile: (515) 577-1716
Interstate All Battery Center of Ames, IA
https://www.interstatebatteries.com/mobile-devices/cell-phone-repair/ames-ia
Ames@interstatebatteriesiowa.com
220 Airport Road
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-7101
Apple Store (Jordan Creek Mall - West Des Moines)
https://www.apple.com/retail/jordancreek/
101 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 440-9900 (Make an Appointment)
Apple Repair & Service
Phone: 800-MY-APPLE (800-692-7753)
https://support.apple.com/mac/repair
https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair
https://support.apple.com/ipad/repair
Mac Users can Help Each Other Remotely
Share your screen using Messages on Mac
https://support.apple.com/guide/messages/screen-sharing-icht11883/mac
Share the screen of another Mac
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/share-the-screen-of-another-mac-mh14066/mac
One important capability available to Mac owners is the
ability to screen share between any two Mac computers over
the internet. With the permission of both parties the
initiator can share remote owner's screen, sound and cursor
function.
Siri "Open Screen Sharing"
DO YOUR OWN REPAIRS
Apple announces Self Service Repair
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/11/apple-announces-self-service-repair/
iFixit
https://www.ifixit.com
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide
https://www.ifixit.com/News/all-categories
iFixit is a wiki-based site located in the United States
that teaches people how to fix almost anything. Anyone can
create a repair manual for a device, and anyone can also
edit the existing set of manuals to improve them. Our site
empowers individuals to share their technical knowledge with
the rest of the world.
CONTACTING THE SOFTWARE COMPANIES
Contacting Microsoft (software company)
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/
Phone: (800) 642 7676
Contacting Apple (software and hardware)
Phone: 800-MY-APPLE (800-692-7753)
http://www.apple.com/contact/
https://www.apple.com/retail/jordancreek/
Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired
warranty
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201624
sam.wormley@icloud.com