Hardware Services

I’m thrilled with the service here! Judy is the most helpful and pleasant to deal with computer service person I’ve ever encountered.
I brought my Mac in for what I thought was a hardware issue, and it turned out it was software which is not covered by warranty, but even though she had it for a few days and tested and repaired everything on my gigantic hard drive, I was shocked at how reasonable the fee was. I’ve been charged more than double for much, much less at other computer service places.
I was also very impressed with the level of communication they encouraged between myself and them. They totally understand that people are in a mad rush to get their computers back, and every time I phoned them, they took time to explain exactly what they knew so far, what they were doing next, and told me when to call back (sometimes just a few hours later) It’s so nice to be kept in the loop.

Hardware Services has moved out of the dank Killam bowels into the light of day, in the South Commons of the library. Hallelujah!
If you’re a student, this is a great place for you to have repairs done to your computer or printer. Their rates are pretty good and in my experience, I’ve ended up paying less here than I would have, had I taken it to a non-​Dal affiliated shop.
They estimate about $ 30 for PC repairs and about $ 60 for laptop repairs. They can also provide students with new batteries for their laptops, as well as power cords and a slew of other computer related accessories. They often have to order the parts in, so expect to wait a few days for your request to be filled.
As a student, I took my laptop to these folks a few times. They are sometimes able to to provide warranty covered repairs, charging the company instead of you — but that’s something you’ll have to ask about. Be prepared to show your proof of purchase or warranty info if you’re hoping to skip paying the bill.
Hardware Services is a great Dalhousie resource. Take advantage while you can, Dal kids!