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Advanced Computers are Apple / Mac repair experts, with the ability to diagnose and fix problems with all Apple devices including MacBooks, MacPros, iMacs, iPads, iPods and iPhones (iPhone Repairs). We are authorised repairers for NZI, AMI, AA, IAG and State and also undertake insurance repairs for all other major insurance companies. If your Apple device is broken, freezes at unexpected times, or has a cracked or damaged screen, you can be sure our dedicated team of technicians can fix your device and have it working as good as new in no time at all. To organise a repair for your Apple device, simply bring it in to our workshop located in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore. Alternatively, if you are located outside of Auckland or if it is simply more convienient, you can also send your device to us and we will repair your device and courier it back to you. Problems / damage we can fix Advanced Computers can fix nearly every conceivable issue with your Apple device including: Replacement or repair of cracked or damaged screens, repair of faulty or damaged circuitry including repairing damaged or broken sockets, repair or replacement of damaged keys, cracked or damaged cases, faulty hard drives and DVD drives, troubleshooting and repairing power issues including faulty batteries and water / liquid spills to name a few. Apple / Mac devices we can repair Advanced Computers can repair most Apple / Mac devices including: MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacPro, iMac, MacMini, iPod (including Shuffle, Nano), iPad, iPhone. 100% guaranteed repairs All hardware repairs undertaken by Advanced Computers come with a 3 month guarantee. If for any reason a hardware repair fails within 3 months of the repair work being undertaken, we will fix the problem again for FREE. Send your device to us for repair If you are located outside of Auckland or if it is simply more convienient, you can send your Apple device to us and we will courier it back to you after the repairs have been completed. - Computer Repairs
Is your computer or electronic device slow, damaged or not working at all? Are you looking for an affordable, fast and guaranteed repair service? Then you have come to the right place! At Advanced Computer we specialise in the repair and maintenance of computers for home users and businesses. Our qualified and experienced technicians are experts at diagnosing computer faults and can fix or repair your computer or computing device regardless of whether the fault is hardware or software related. We repair all major brands of computers and peripherals including HP, Toshiba, Sony, Apple, Compaq, Dell and Asus. Devices that we can repair include desktop computers, laptops, monitors, printers, motherboards, routers / modems and most other computing devices. Our repair prices are surprisingly affordable and we always call you with a quote to repair once an inspection has been made. In addition, Advanced Computers is also an authorised repairer for most leading insurance companies and we can invoice your insurance company for the cost of repairs if a successful claim is made. While our workshop is based in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore, our Mobile Computer Support service covers the Greater Auckland Area if you would prefer a technician to come to you. If you are located outside of Auckland, you can also send your computer to us and we will repair your PC and courier it back to you. Devices we can fix Advanced Computers can repair most computers, peripherals and electronic devices. The following is a list of devices we commonly repair: Desktop computers, laptop computers, netbooks, motherboards, hard drives (including data recovery), monitors, TVs (TV Repairs), printers (Printer Repairs), scanners, playstation, xbox, mobile phones (Mobile Phone Repairs), PDAs, routers, modems, GPS units, CD / DVD drives, MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders Brands we repair Advanced Computers repairs computers and electronic devices from most leading manufacturers. Here is a list of the brands that we commonly repair: HP, Sony, Toshiba, Compaq, Dell, Asus, Acer, Apple (Mac Repairs), Gigabyte, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Logitech, Samsung, Creative, LG, AOC 100% guaranteed repairs All hardware repairs undertaken by Advanced Computers come with a 3 month guarantee. If for any reason a hardware repair fails within 3 months of the repair work being undertaken, we will fix the problem again for FREE. Repairs at your place If it is more convenient, one of our expert computer technicians can come to your home or workplace anywhere within the Greater Auckland Area. The suburbs we can visit as part of our Mobile Computer Support service include: Albany, Arch Hill, Auckland Central, Avondale, Balmoral, Belmont, Birkenhead, Browns Bay, Bucklands Beach, Clevedon, Devonport, Drury, Eden Terrace, Ellerslie, Epsom, Glen Eden, Glendene, Glen Innes, Glenfield, Grafton, Greenhithe, Greenlane, Grey Lynn, Henderson, Helensville, Herne Bay, Hibiscus Coast, Hillsborough, Howick, Kaiaua, Kaukapakapa, Kingsland, Kohimaramara, Mairangi Bay, Mangere, Mangere Bridge, Manukau, Manukau City, Manurewa, Massey, Meadowlands, Mercer, Mission Bay, Mt. Albert, Mt Eden, Mt Wellington, New Lynn, Newmarket, Newton, Northcote, Onehunga, Orakei, Otahuhu, Otara, Oweiraka, Pakuranga, Panmure, Papakura, Papatoetoe, Parnell, Point Chevalier, Ponsonby, Remuera, Royal Oak, Silverdale, St Heliers, St Lukes, Takanini, Takapuna, Te Atatu, Waiuku, Westhaven Send your computer to us for repair If you are located outside of Auckland or if it is simply more convienient, you can send your computer to usand we will courier it back to you after the repairs have been completed. - Electronics Repairs
Advanced Computers repairs a huge range of consumer electronic devices including DVD players, games consoles and stereo equipment. All of our repairs are guaranteed and we are an authorised repairer for most leading insurance companies. It doesn’t matter what electronic device you have that is in need of repair, chances are we fix it! Our experienced and qualified electronics technicians are experts at their trade and can quickly diagnose and fix most common electrical problems from faulty power supplies and damaged circuit boards to cracked LCD screens and broken sockets / plugs. Common devices we repair include amplifiers, computers, digital cameras and camcorders, DVD and CD players, DVR’s, faxes, games consoles, home and car stereos, home theatre units, mobile phones, modems, MP3 players, projectors, printers, routers, speakers, scanners and TV’s. We service all major brands including Acer, Akai, Apple, Aiwa, AOC, Awa, Blackberry, Bose, Brother, Canon, Casio, Creative, Denon, Dell, Epson, Fujifilm, HP, Hyundai, JVC, Kenwood, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Siemens, Sony, SonyEricsson and Toshiba. Advanced Computers is also an authorised repairer for a number of leading insurance companies including AA, AMI, NZI and State so if the repair can be covered by insurance, we can bill your insurance company directly. If you are based in Auckland, you can bring your device into our repair centre which is open 7 days and located in Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore. If you are located outside of Auckland or if it is simply more convenient, you can also send your device to us and we will repair it and courier it back to you. Types of electronic devices we repair Advanced Computers can service and repair just about every kind of popular consumer electronic device there is. Here is a list of the devices we commonly repair: Amplifiers, computers (Computer Repairs), digital cameras and camcorders, DVD and CD players, DVR’s, faxes, games consoles, home and car stereos, home theatre units, mobile phones (Mobile Phone Repairs), modems, MP3 players, Playstations (Playstation Repairs), projectors, printers, routers, speakers, scanners,TV’s (TV Repairs) and Xboxes (Xbox Repairs). Brands we repair Advanced Computers can repair electronic devices from all the leading brands including: Acer, Akai, Apple (Apple Repairs), Aiwa, AOC, Awa, Blackberry, Bose, Brother, Canon, Casio, Creative, Denon, Dell, Epson, Fujifilm, HP, Hyundai, JVC, Kenwood, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Siemens, Sony, SonyEricsson and Toshiba. 100% guaranteed repairs All electronics repairs undertaken by Advanced Computers come with a 3 month guarantee. If for any reason a repair fails within 3 months of the repair work being undertaken, we will fix the problem again for FREE.- Mobile Phone Repairs
Is your Mobile Phone broken or faulty? Don’t throw it away or get a new one when you can get it repaired at a fraction of the cost. Advanced Computers specialises in the repair of damaged or broken mobile phones. Our phone technicians are experts at their trade and can quickly diagnose any fault or issue with your cell phone and repair it quickly and effectively. Common issues we can fix include cracked or damaged lcd screens, power or battery problems, broken or missing keys and cracked or damaged cases. We repair phones from all leading mobile phone manufacturers including Nokia, Motorola, Blackberry, Apple (iPhone), Sony Ericsson and Samsung. We are also an authorised repairer for leading insurance companies including NZI, AMI, AA, IAG and State. Most mobile phones can be fixed at a reasonable cost so if your phone is broken or damaged bring it in to our workshop on Auckland’s North Shore for an affordable and guaranteed repair. If you are located outside of Auckland or if it is simply more convenient, you can also send your mobile phone to us for repair and we will courier it back to you when repairs are complete. We also understand that being without a phone for an extended period of time is tough, so that’s why we offer FREE courtesy phones for all mobile phone repairs (subject to availability). Mobile phone problems / damage we can fix Advanced Computers can fix most mobile phone problems and damage. Some of the ways we can help include: Replacement or repair of cracked or damaged screens, repair of faulty or damaged circuitry including repairing damaged or broken sockets, repair or replacement of damaged keys or number pads, troubleshooting and repairing power issues including faulty batteries, water / liquid spills, software issues including firmware upgrades. Brands we repair Advanced Computers repairs cell phones from most leading manufacturers. Here is a list of the brands that we commonly repair: Nokia, Apple (iPhone), Sony Ericsson, LG, Samsung, Motorola, Blackberry 100% guaranteed repairs All hardware repairs undertaken by Advanced Computers come with a 3 month guarantee. If for any reason a hardware repair fails within 3 months of the repair work being undertaken, we will fix the problem again for FREE. - PlayStation Repairs
Is your Sony PlayStation faulty or broken? Advanced Computers are electronic repair specialists and can diagnose and fix your PlayStation and have you back gaming in no time at all. It doesn’t matter what is wrong with your Sony PlayStation, chances are we can fix it! We offer a complete fault diagnosis and repair service for PS2 and PS3 and all of our repairs carry a 3 month guarantee. Some of the common faults we can fix include faulty or damaged lasers, broken disk players, faulty hard drives as well as damaged mother boards / circuit boards. Our technicians are experts at fault finding and if we believe your Playstation is not worth repairing, we won’t recommend a repair. As an authorised repairer for leading insurance companies, Advanced Computers can also repair your device and bill your insurance company directly if a successful claim is made. If your Playstation is misbehaving, why don’t you pop in and see us and have a chat with one of our technicians? Our workshop is located on Link Drive, Glenfield, on Auckland’s North Shore, and we are also open 7 days. If you are located outside of Auckland or if it is simply more convenient, you can also send your PlayStation to us for repair and we will courier it back to you when repairs are complete. PlayStation models we can repair Playstation 3 / PS3 – standard and slim models – 40GB, 60GB, 80GB or 160GB Playstation 2 / PS2 – standard and slim models Types of PlayStation faults we can fix Advanced Computers can fix most types of Sony PlayStation issues / faults including: Damaged lasers, faulty disk drives, damaged hard drives, damaged or broken casings and switches, power issues and damaged motherboards / circuit boards How long does it take? Advanced Computers offers a 48 hour turnaround for PlayStation inspections and fault diagnosis. Actual repair times will vary based on individual faults and the availability of parts. - TV Repairs
Is your TV broken or not working as expected? Our expert TV technicians can quickly diagnose and fix any faults with your TV and have it working as good as new. Advanced Computers specialises in the repair of all types of televisions including LCD, Plasma, LED, Rear Projection and CRT. We repair all major brands including Sony, Toshiba, Samsung and Panasonic and are authorised repairers for AMI, NZI, AA, State and IAG. We can diagnose and fix a wide range of issues and faults from audio issues and image problems right through to complete screen replacement for your LCD, Plasma or Projection television. No job is too big or too small and in most cases our affordable TV repair service is significantly less expensive than buying a second hand or new replacement TV. Types of TVs we repair Advanced Computers can diagnose and repair all types of televisions including LCD, Plasma, LED, CRT, Rear Projection as well as projectors and computer monitors. Brands we repair Advanced Computers can repair TVs from most major manufacturers including: Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Philips, Toshiba, LG and Mitsubishi 100% guaranteed repairs All hardware repairs undertaken by Advanced Computers come with a 3 month guarantee. If for any reason a hardware repair fails within 3 months of the repair work being undertaken, we will fix the problem again for FREE. - Xbox Repairs
It doesn’t matter what is wrong with your Microsoft Xbox, there’s a good chance we can fix it! We offer a complete fault diagnosis and repair service for Xbox 360’s and Xboxes and all of our repairs carry a 3 month guarantee. Common faults we can fix include faulty or damaged lasers, faulty disk players, damaged hard drives as well as damaged mother boards / circuit boards. Our technicians are experts at fault finding and if we believe your Xbox is not worth repairing, we won’t recommend a repair. As an authorised repairer for leading insurance companies, Advanced Computers can also repair your device and bill your insurance company directly if a successful claim is made. If your Xbox 360 or Xbox is misbehaving, why don’t you pop in and see us and have a chat with one of our technicians? Our workshops are located on Link Drive, Glenfield, on Auckland’s North Shore, and on Station Road, Penrose, in Central Auckland. Our North Shore branch is also open 7 days. If you are located outside of Auckland or if it is simply more convenient, you can also send your Xbox to us for repair and we will courier it back to you when repairs are complete. Xbox models we can repair Xbox 360 – S, Elite, Arcade, Pro and Core Xbox – 1st Generation Types of Xbox faults we can fix Advanced Computers can fix most types of Xbox issues / faults including: Damaged lasers, faulty disk drives, damaged hard drives, damaged or broken casings and switches, power issues and damaged motherboards / circuit boards How long does it take? Advanced Computers offers a 48 hour turnaround for Xbox inspections and fault diagnosis. Actual repair times will vary based on individual faults and the availability of parts.
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Is you printer broken, faulty or simply doesn’t print with the same quality it used to? Advanced Computers can service or repair your printer and have it printing just like when it was new. Advanced Computer services and repairs all types of printers and copiers from most of the leading brands. Our printer technicians can quickly diagnose any issue with your printer and get the problem sorted with a minimum of fuss. We also carry a huge variety of new printers in stock so if your printer is not worth fixing (and sometimes they aren’t), we are happy to recommend a replacement if that makes more sense. We service all different types of printers and copiers including laser, ink jet, large format and multi-function. We also service most of the leading brands including HP, Brother, Epson and Oki. For your convenience, Advanced Computers offers both onsite and offsite repairs and servicing. This means that if it is easier for you, we can come to your home or office, or you can bring your printer into our North Shore based workshop. We do however recommend onsite or mobile printer repairs for large printers and copiers. Types of printers we repair Advanced Computers can service and repair just about every kind of printer and copier there is including Inkjet, Laser, Large Format and Multifunction (printers / scanners / copiers / faxes) Brands we repair Advanced Computers can repair printers and copiers from all the leading brands including: HP, Brother, Epson and Oki 100% guaranteed repairs All printer repairs undertaken by Advanced Computers come with a 3 month guarantee. If for any reason a printer repair fails within 3 months of the repair work being undertaken, we will fix the problem again for FREE. Travel charges It doesn’t matter where you are located in the Auckland Area, Advanced Computers does not charge a call out fee for on-site printer repairs and servicing. We do however charge a mileage fee of $1 per km calculated as a return trip from our Glenfield workshop. Coverage area Here is a detailed list of the suburbs we can visit as part of our onsite printer repair service. If your suburb is not on this list but you would like a visit from one of technicians please contact us to see if we can accommodate. Albany, Arch Hill, Auckland Central, Avondale, Balmoral, Belmont, Birkenhead, Browns Bay, Bucklands Beach, Clevedon, Devonport, Drury, Eden Terrace, Ellerslie, Epsom, Glen Eden, Glendene, Glen Innes, Glenfield, Grafton, Greenhithe, Greenlane, Grey Lynn, Henderson, Helensville, Herne Bay, Hibiscus Coast, Hillsborough, Howick, Kaiaua, Kaukapakapa, Kingsland, Kohimaramara, Mairangi Bay, Mangere, Mangere Bridge, Manukau, Manukau City, Manurewa, Massey, Meadowlands, Mercer, Mission Bay, Mt. Albert, Mt Eden, Mt Wellington, New Lynn, Newmarket, Newton, Northcote, Onehunga, Orakei, Otahuhu, Otara, Oweiraka, Pakuranga, Panmure, Papakura, Papatoetoe, Parnell, Point Chevalier, Ponsonby, Remuera, Royal Oak, Silverdale, St Heliers, St Lukes, Takanini, Takapuna, Te Atatu, Waiuku, Westhaven
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Computers and technology are integral to the operations of most businesses in New Zealand. While the technology a business owner has at their disposal makes like easier than ever before, it can also create a real nightmare when things go wrong. The business support team at Advanced Computers understands the needs of businesses. We know that business owners are looking for ways to use technology to work smarter and improve the bottom line. We also know that businesses can’t afford down time from their IT systems and are looking for a reliable partner that will support them and ensure that technology is enhancing their business, not restricting it. Preventative maintenance & network health checks Just like a car, computers, servers and other IT systems require regular maintenance and health checks to ensure trouble free operation and prevent expensive outages and downtime. It is better to pay a little every month to keep your IT systems in good shape than to ride your luck and be hit with a catastrophic failure that is not only expensive to fix, but also costs your business dearly through lost productivity. On-call support – Phone / Remote / Onsite In addition to preventative maintenance, it is also important for a business to have an IT partner to call on for support on a day to day basis. When a problem needs to be solved, Advanced Computers can turn to industry leading remote assistance technology to ‘dial’ into a user’s computer and attempt to fix the problem. For our Auckland based customers, we can also send one of our expert technician’s onsite to troubleshoot the problem if the situation requires it. From adding new users to a network environment, to providing software support and trouble shooting email issues, it is reassuring to know that a reliable IT partner is only a phone call or email away. All for a modest monthly investment To help keep your business running smoothly Advanced Computers offers tailor made IT Support Plans designed specifically for the needs of businesses. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits all approach and can custom make a support plan based on your unique requirements. - IT Solutions
Our experience has taught us that what most small businesses are looking for in an IT solutions provider is a business partner that can help implement technology solutions that increase productivity, while at the same time weeding out unnecessary and frivolous IT expenditure. We like to call this ‘More IT for your money’. One of our greatest strengths is that we are a one stop shop giving us the capability to upgrade and repair existing computing hardware as well as replace it when needed. Our focus on delivering total IT solutions without the need to outsource helps us to deliver affordable IT support often at much more competitive rates than many larger IT support companies. Increased productivity Technology should be helping your business to work smarter, not making life difficult. Our IT solution experts have helped countless small businesses work smarter by implementing simple but effective IT solutions focused on enhancing work place productivity. Reduced costs Could your business be spending thousands of dollars every year unnecessarily? Advanced Computers are experts at implementing affordable and effective IT solutions designed with cost savings in mind. We excel at sniffing out opportunities to save your business money and as small business is our speciality, we know how precious your money is! Our capabilities Advanced Computers offers a broad range of IT solutions designed specifically for small business. Our capabilities include: Hardware & Software Procurement, IT Support, Computer Repairs, Networking, Server Monitoring, Data Backup, Data Recovery and Antivirus / Virus Removal - IT Procurement
Advanced Computers are IT procurement specialists. We help many small businesses, schools and other organisations source their computer hardware, software and technology products. What makes us different is that we are a one stop shop that offers computer upgrades and repairs as well as procurement services. What this means is that if upgrading or repairing your hardware makes more sense than replacing it, that’s exactly what we’ll do. When the time is right to update your old computer hardware or software, our close relationships with New Zealand’s leading IT vendors means that we can source all the very best technology products at unbelievably low prices. We offer incredibly flexible payment terms including lease to own payment options and unlike some large computer support providers, we don’t put exorbitant mark ups on our products so you will always know you are getting a great deal. We help you make the right hardware & software choices Whether your business is looking to upgrade part or all of its existing IT systems or implement a new IT solution from scratch, the variety of hardware and software options available today can be overwhelming. Advanced Computers strives to make this process easy by offering straight forward advice in plain English, so the pros and cons of various hardware or software solutions can be carefully weighed up and the best decision made. Sales, support and repairs We don’t just sell computer hardware, software and technology products, we support our products and repair them. Being a one stop shop means that whatever solution your business needs, we have all the resources on hand to deliver it. New hardware and software, check! Hardware support and troubleshooting, check! Computer and electronics repairs, check! Advanced Computers has you covered! Great technology at great prices Advanced Computers enjoys close relationships with New Zealand’s leading computing and technology vendors. This is great news for our clients as it means we can source the very latest technology from all the big brands at incredibly low prices.
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If you would like to upgrade to a new computer, Advanced Computers makes it easy to trade-in your old laptop, netbook, tablet, all-in-one PC or Macintosh for a sizeable discount off one of the very latest models. Both our North Shore and Penrose branches carry a great selection of new computers so simply bring your old computer in for appraisal, and you can trade up to a new model with a minimum of fuss. What types of computers do you accept for trade-in? Advanced Computers accepts a wide range of computer for trade-in including laptops, netbooks, tablets, all-in-one PCs, Apple iMacs, Macbooks, iPads and MacPro. Unfortunately we do not accept trade-ins for Windows based desktop computers. What condition does my computer have to be in? Advanced Computers are happy to accept trade-ins of computers that are damaged or faulty (water damage not included). My computer is quite old, can I still trade it in? Provided your computer meets our criteria above, Advanced Computers doesn’t put age restrictions on trade-ins. Please be aware that very old computers (older than 5 years) have very little value and the trade-in price will reflect this. How much discount will I get off a new computer by trading my old one in? The trade-in value of your computer will depend on its age, specifications and condition. Our trade-in appraisals are very competitive and combined with our everyday low prices on new computers trading in is a handy alternative to selling your old computer privately. - Computer Upgrades
Upgrading your computer is a great way to extend the life of your PC while saving you money in the process. Often upgrading a hard drive, increasing RAM or replacing a video card is all that is needed to breathe new life into your old computer and enable you to avoid the expensive and time consuming process of replacing your machine. Because computer technology evolves at a blistering pace, sometimes the upgrade process is not straight forward. That’s why our team of computer experts will gladly give you straight up advice on whether your current PC is worth upgrading or whether a replacement makes more sense. Regardless of whether you are looking to inject a bit of speed back into your old PC, or you need more hard drive space to keep up with your movie collection, come into our store and talk with one of our experts today and we will happily point you in the right direction. What we can upgrade Advanced Computers can usually upgrade the following components in a desktop PC: CPU, motherboard, RAM / memory, hard drive, DVD drive, power supply, video card, cooling / fans For laptops, we can usually only upgrade the following components: RAM / memory, hard drive 100% guaranteed upgrades All hardware upgrades undertaken by Advanced Computers come with a 3 month guarantee. If for any reason a related fault occurs within 3 months of the upgrade being undertaken, we will fix the problem for FREE.
