Middlesex Borough residents are less than 10 minutes from our shop. Drop off your laptop, Mac, or PC, get a flat-rate quote the same day, and pick it up fixed — no shipping, no strangers, no surprises.
From a cracked screen to a computer that won't boot — we handle it all in-house. No subcontractors, no shipping, no guesswork.
Full hardware and software diagnostic on any PC, laptop, or Mac. You get a written flat-rate quote before we touch anything.
$75 — Credited to Your RepairCracked, flickering, or completely dark screens replaced on most models. Common sizes stocked in-shop for faster turnaround.
$180–$250Ransomware, spyware, browser hijackers — completely removed and your system hardened so it doesn't happen again.
Starting at $149Failed hard drive, accidental deletion, or 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? A failing hard drive is usually behind it. We replace it with a fast SSD and migrate 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 builds.
From $75 DiagnosticNetwork setup, workstation maintenance, and ongoing IT support for Middlesex Borough businesses and Somerset County home offices.
Call for PricingWindows, Mac, or a custom build — if it computes, we can fix it.
XPS, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro
Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, EliteBook
ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga, Legion
MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac
ZenBook, VivoBook, ROG, TUF
Aspire, Swift, Nitro, Predator
Surface Pro, Surface Laptop, Book
Gaming rigs, workstations, DIY PCs
Customers from Middlesex, Bound Brook, Dunellen, and across Somerset County. Here's what a few of them said.
"Came in from Middlesex Borough with a laptop that wouldn't power on at all. Dave's had it diagnosed the same morning — bad hard drive — and recovered every one of my files before replacing it. Price was completely fair. This is my go-to shop now."
"Was getting pop-up virus warnings that locked my browser. One visit to Dave's and it was completely cleaned out. They also caught a second problem I didn't even know about. Honest pricing, no runaround. Made the short drive from Bound Brook and it was well worth it."
"We run a small business in Dunellen and Dave's has been handling our laptops for over two years. Fast, communicative, and they never pad the bill. Exactly what you want in a local IT shop — and way better than shipping to some warehouse."
We're right up Route 28 West in Somerville. From Middlesex Borough it's a straight shot — easy drive, free parking when you arrive.
We don't have a location inside Middlesex Borough — and we're upfront about that. What we do have is a shop that's been at 75 N Bridge St in Somerville since 2011, just 8 minutes away via Route 28. Walk in any time during business hours. No appointment, no forms, no waiting on hold.
Drop off your machine, and we'll call or text you with a diagnosis and flat-rate quote — usually within one business day. Your device stays in our shop the entire time, handled by our own technicians from start to finish.
You have choices. Here's the honest comparison.
After 15 years of repairs across Somerset County, we know what Middlesex Borough-area customers tend to bring in — and what usually causes it.
Middlesex Borough is a compact, working-class community where families rely on their computers daily for work, school, and everything in between. Laptops here tend to run long hours, get moved around constantly, and don't always get the maintenance they need. We see higher-than-average rates of hinge damage, keyboard failures, and battery degradation from Middlesex Borough ZIP 08846 customers — usually from machines that are 3–5 years old and well past their warranty.
Every machine that comes through our door runs Sentinel-7 — Dave's in-house stress diagnostic built over 15 years of real repairs. More than 30% of computers brought in for "running slow" have a hard drive that's already failing. Catching it before the full crash means your data is safe, recovery is simple, and the repair cost stays low. Middlesex Borough customers who come in early almost always avoid the worst-case outcome.
New Jersey ranks in the top 10 states for cybercrime complaints and Somerset County is no exception. We've seen a consistent stream of Middlesex Borough residents come in with browser-locking pop-ups mimicking Microsoft or antivirus warnings — fake tech support scams designed to pressure you into calling a bogus number. One drop-off visit is almost always enough to fully clean it and close the door on repeat infections.
One repair we see frequently from the Route 28 corridor — including Middlesex, Bound Brook, and Dunellen — is laptop power jack failure. It happens when charging cables are pulled at angles repeatedly over time, and it's a quick fix when caught before the solder point breaks completely. If your laptop only charges when you hold the cable a certain way, don't wait. Drop it off and we'll take a look during the $75 diagnostic.
Eight minutes up Route 28. Over 15 years of repairs. Here's what that means for you.
Over 15 years at the same address in Somerville. Look us up, read the reviews, and know we'll be there after your repair too.
If your machine isn't worth repairing, we'll say so before you spend money. Honest answer over a big unnecessary bill — every time.
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. The price doesn't change while we work. No hourly billing, no surprise charges at pickup.
Most repairs in 1–3 business days. Virus removal and common hardware swaps are often same-day or next-day.
Featured in Angie's List Magazine in 2014. Recognized by the Mayor of Hillsborough in 2019. 300+ five-star Google reviews.
Straight answers to what Middlesex Borough customers ask us most.
No — we have one location at 75 N Bridge St in Somerville, NJ, about 8 minutes from Middlesex Borough via Route 28 West. We don't offer on-site or in-home service. Just walk in during business hours — no appointment needed — and we'll take it from there.
Same pricing no matter where you're coming from. Diagnostic is $75, credited toward your repair if you proceed. Screen replacement runs $180–$250 depending on the model. 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.
Most repairs are completed in 1–3 business days. Virus removal and common hardware swaps are often same-day or next-day. We'll give you a realistic timeframe when you drop off and call or text when it's ready.
Bring it in. That's one of the most common and most diagnosable problems we see. It could be a failed hard drive, dead battery, bad power jack, or a motherboard issue. The $75 diagnostic tells you exactly what's wrong before we charge anything for the repair itself.
Yes — all brands. Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Microsoft Surface, Apple MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and custom builds. Same flat-rate process for all of them: diagnostic, quote, your approval, then the repair.
In many cases yes. Data recovery starts at $199. The sooner you bring it in after a failure, the better your chances. We work on a no-data, no-charge basis — if we can't recover your files, you don't pay for the attempt.
Your device never leaves our Somerville location. We don't subcontract repairs or ship to third-party centers. 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 done.
Almost always a failing power jack — very common on laptops that get heavy daily use. It happens when the internal solder joint starts to break from repeated cable stress. It's fixable, usually at a reasonable cost, but it gets worse over time if ignored. Drop it off and we'll catch it in the diagnostic.
We'll tell you before you spend money on the fix. If the repair cost is close to what the machine is worth, we give you a straight recommendation. You pay the $75 diagnostic fee and leave with a clear picture — not a big bill on a machine that was already on the way out.
Yes — laptop screen repair and replacement is one of our most common services at our Somerville shop. We fix cracked, black, flickering, and dim screens for all major brands: HP, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Samsung, and Apple MacBook. Free estimate at drop-off, 90-day warranty, most screens replaced in 2–3 days.
Yes — new customers get $25 off labor on their first repair. Mention it when you drop off. Full terms in the coupon section below.
75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ. Free parking, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
75 N Bridge St
Somerville, NJ 08876
Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm
Saturday: 9am–2pm
Sunday: Closed
Route 28 West into Somerville
~8 minutes
Welcome — no appointment necessary
First time visiting from Middlesex Borough? 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 8 minutes from Middlesex Borough via Route 28 West. We do not have a location in Middlesex Borough. We do not offer on-site, in-home, or mobile repair service. All repairs are performed at our Somerville shop by our own technicians.
Just 8 minutes from Middlesex Borough on Route 28. Drop it off, get a flat-rate quote, pick it up fixed. No shipping, no strangers, no surprises.
📞 (908) 428-9558