Jersey City residents drop off laptops, Macs, and desktops at our shop in Somerville — about 45 minutes via I-78. Flat-rate quotes, same-day diagnostics, and your device never leaves our hands.
Laptops, Macs, desktops, virus removal, data recovery — all handled in-house at our Somerville shop. No subcontractors, no shipping, no runaround.
Full hardware and software diagnostic on any PC, laptop, or Mac. Written flat-rate quote before we touch anything — no surprises.
$75 — Credited to Your RepairCracked, flickering, or dark screens replaced on most models including premium thin-and-lights and MacBooks. Common sizes stocked in-shop.
$180–$250Ransomware, spyware, browser hijackers — fully removed and your system hardened so it doesn't come back.
Starting at $149Failed hard drive, accidental deletion, corrupted storage — we recover photos, documents, and business files. No data, no charge.
Starting at $199Laptop dying after an hour? We replace batteries on most Windows laptops and MacBooks using quality replacement cells.
Visit Us for Free EstimateSlow machine? Probably a failing drive. We replace it with a fast SSD and move all your data — runs like new.
Visit Us for Free EstimateMacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac — screen, battery, keyboard, logic board, and macOS issues all handled in-house.
From $75 DiagnosticTower won't post? Blue screen? Overheating? We diagnose and repair all desktop configurations including custom gaming builds.
From $75 DiagnosticNetwork setup, workstation maintenance, and ongoing IT support for Hudson County businesses and Jersey City home offices.
Call for PricingFrom MacBook Pros to Dell XPS to custom gaming rigs — if it has a processor, we can fix it.
MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac
XPS, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro
Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, EliteBook
ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga, Legion
Surface Pro, Surface Laptop, Book
ZenBook, VivoBook, ROG, TUF
Aspire, Swift, Nitro, Predator
Gaming rigs, workstations, DIY PCs
Customers drive from Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken, and across Hudson County. Here's what a few of them said.
"Came from Jersey City with a MacBook Pro that had a shattered screen. Dave's quoted me same day, finished in two days, and charged less than two local shops quoted me over the phone. The screen looks perfect. That drive on I-78 was worth every minute."
"Work laptop completely died on a Monday. Dave's diagnosed it same afternoon — failing hard drive — recovered everything and had it back to me Wednesday. I work in finance and could not afford to be down. These guys came through."
"I'd tried two repair places in Bayonne before finding Dave's. Neither could actually fix my issue — one said I needed a whole new motherboard. Dave's found it was a software conflict, fixed it in an hour. Honest shop, fair price, no drama."
We're in Somerville on N Bridge St. From Jersey City, take I-78 West straight into central New Jersey — free parking right at the shop when you arrive.
We'll be straight with you: 45 minutes is a real drive. But Jersey City and Hudson County customers make it because the alternatives here — mall kiosks, storefront repair shops with inconsistent reviews, or shipping to a national service center — often cost more, take longer, or both.
Our process is simple. Drop off your machine, get a call or text with a flat-rate quote same day or next, approve the repair, and pick it up when it's ready. Your device never goes anywhere except our shop. No hand-offs, no warehouse. If you want to know where your machine is, you can call us and find out in 30 seconds.
There are repair shops closer to Jersey City. Here's why people still make the drive.
Jersey City is one of New Jersey's most densely populated and tech-forward cities. Here's what we hear from Hudson County customers who find us.
Jersey City has one of the highest concentrations of remote finance, tech, and media professionals in New Jersey — people for whom a dead laptop is a lost billing day, not just an inconvenience. Most of our diagnostics are completed the same day your machine comes in, and common repairs are often turned around within 24–48 hours. When you drop off, tell us the timeline matters and we'll tell you upfront what's realistic.
Every machine we receive goes through Sentinel-7 — our in-house stress diagnostic built by Dave over 15 years of repairs. More than 30% of computers brought in for "running slow" have a hard drive in early failure. Jersey City customers who bring machines in at the sluggish stage almost always leave with a simple SSD upgrade. Those who wait until the drive fails entirely face data recovery — which starts at $199 and isn't always 100%. Early wins every time.
A lot of Jersey City residents commute to New York — which means they've priced out repair options in the city and found them eye-watering. We're an independent Mac repair shop with no Manhattan overhead. MacBook screen replacements, battery replacements, keyboard repairs, and logic board diagnostics are among the most common jobs we get from Hudson County customers. Flat-rate pricing, not city rates.
New Jersey ranks in the top 10 states for cybercrime complaints, and Hudson County's dense, high-income urban population is an active target. We've seen a steady stream of Jersey City and Hoboken residents come in with fake tech support infections — browser-locking pop-ups that mimic Windows or antivirus alerts and push you to call a bogus number. One drop-off is almost always all it takes to fully clean it out. Don't call the number on the screen — bring the machine in.
Independent, honest, and in business since 2011. Here's what that means in practice.
Over 15 years at the same address in Somerville. Look us up, read our reviews, and trust we'll be here long after your repair.
If your machine isn't worth repairing, we'll tell you before you spend money. We'd rather lose a job than have you waste it on a bad repair.
Everything is handled in our Somerville shop by our own technicians. No shipping, no third parties, no strangers touching your files.
We quote before we start and the price doesn't change while we work. No hourly billing, no surprise charges at pickup.
Most repairs in 1–3 business days. Diagnostics same-day. Many common repairs next-day. We'll text the moment it's ready.
Featured in Angie's List Magazine in 2014. Recognized by the Mayor of Hillsborough in 2019. 300+ five-star Google reviews from across NJ.
Straight answers to what Jersey City-area customers ask us most.
No — we operate from one location at 75 N Bridge St in Somerville, NJ. Jersey City customers drop off their devices there, about 45 minutes via I-78 West. We don't offer on-site or in-home service anywhere. Walk in during business hours — no appointment needed.
That's an honest question and we'll give you an honest answer. If your repair is simple and a local shop can handle it reliably, go there. If you've had bad experiences with vague quotes, slow turnarounds, or machines coming back with the same problem — that's why Jersey City and Hoboken customers make the I-78 drive. We quote before we start, fix it once, and give you a direct line to the tech who worked on it.
Same pricing no matter where you're coming from. Diagnostic is $75, credited toward your repair if you proceed. Screen replacement runs $180–$250. Virus removal starts at $149, data recovery starts at $199. Battery, keyboard, and SSD pricing varies by device — stop in for a free estimate on those.
Diagnostics are typically same-day. Most repairs are completed in 1–3 business days. Common jobs — virus removal, screen replacements on in-stock models, battery swaps — are often done next-day. We'll text you when it's ready so you're not making an unnecessary trip.
Yes — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac are among the most common machines we work on. We're an independent shop, not an Apple Authorized Service Provider, which means we can often repair things Apple would tell you to replace — at a fraction of the cost and in less time than an Apple Store appointment queue.
In many cases yes. Data recovery starts at $199. The sooner you bring it in after a failure, the better the odds. We operate on a no-data, no-charge basis — if we can't recover your files, you don't pay for the recovery attempt.
Your device never leaves our Somerville location. No subcontractors, no third-party centers, no shipping. All work is done in-house by our own technicians. If a part needs to be ordered, your machine stays with us until everything's complete.
Let us know at drop-off that turnaround is critical. We'll tell you upfront how fast your specific repair realistically can be done. Most diagnostics are same-day, and for common repairs we often turn things around within 24 hours. We can't promise that on every job, but we'll never leave you guessing.
We'll say so before you commit to the repair. If the cost approaches what the machine is worth, we give you a straight recommendation — fix, upgrade, or replace. You pay the $75 diagnostic fee and leave with clarity instead of a bill on a machine that was already dying.
Yes — new customers get $25 off labor on their first repair. Mention code WELCOME25 when you drop off. Full terms in the coupon section below.
About 45 minutes from Jersey City via I-78 West. Free parking, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
75 N Bridge St
Somerville, NJ 08876
Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm
Saturday: 9am–2pm
Sunday: Closed
I-78 West → Rt. 287 North or Rt. 206 North
~45 minutes
Welcome — no appointment necessary
Making the drive from Jersey City for the first time? Bring this with you.
Mention code "WELCOME25" when you drop off your device at our Somerville shop.
Code: WELCOME25 · Dave's Computers · 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ 08876 · (908) 428-9558
One location, drop-off only. Dave's Computers operates from a single shop at 75 N Bridge St in Somerville, NJ — approximately 45 minutes from Jersey City via I-78 West. We do not have a location in Jersey City or anywhere else in Hudson County. We do not offer on-site, in-home, or mobile repair service. All repairs are performed at our Somerville shop by our own technicians.
About 45 minutes from Jersey City on I-78. Drop it off, get a flat-rate quote, pick it up fixed. No shipping, no strangers, no surprises.
📞 (908) 428-9558