When your PC stops working you need a local shop you can actually walk into โ not a shipping box and a two-week wait. Dave's Computers in Somerville has been the go-to PC repair shop for Somerset and Middlesex County since 2011. Drop it off, get a real diagnosis, and pick it up fixed.
You don't need to diagnose your PC before calling us โ that's our job. But these are the most common issues that walk through our door, and we know exactly how to handle them.
Stuck on "Preparing Automatic Repair." SrtTrail.txt error. Black screen. Won't load past the spinning dots. We break the loop and preserve your files.
Quoted after $75 diagnosticApps that hang, a fan running like a jet, browser tabs that never load. Often an SSD upgrade or malware sweep is all it takes to feel like a new machine.
From $175Fake "Microsoft Support" pop-ups, browser redirects, files you can't open. We remove it cleanly โ no extra software you have to manage afterward.
From $149You press the button and nothing happens, or it powers on for 3 seconds and dies. Could be the PSU, could be the motherboard โ the $75 diagnostic tells us which.
Quoted after $75 diagnosticCracked all-in-one display, dead pixels, no signal, GPU artifacting. We diagnose whether it's the panel, the cable, the GPU, or the driver first โ then quote the fix.
From $120Drive clicking, accidentally formatted, PC won't recognize the disk. Don't keep powering it on. Bring it in and let us image the drive before anything else.
From $199Big-box counters are built for volume. Your PC sits behind 30 others. At Dave's, the same technician handles your PC from intake to pickup โ and calls you when it's ready.
Full hardware + software check before we recommend anything. We find the actual cause, not just the first obvious symptom.
You get a firm written quote before we start. The $75 diagnostic fee is credited to your repair. No surprises.
Software repairs often same-day or next-day. Hardware repairs depend on parts โ common parts are usually in stock. We call you with updates.
The same person who takes in your PC works on it. No handoffs, no anonymous back room, no strangers going through your files.
If the repair costs more than the machine is worth, we'll tell you. If you need a $40 part, we'll say that too. No upselling on things you don't need.
We've been on N Bridge St in Somerville for 14 years. You know where to find us โ no 800 number, no ticket system, no runaround.
Bring the PC to 75 N Bridge St in Somerville during shop hours, or call 908-428-9558 for curbside drop-off.
We run a full check โ hardware, boot, security, performance โ and find the root cause, not just the symptom.
You get a written quote with parts and labor. Nothing happens until you say go. We'll be honest if it's not worth repairing.
We call you when it's ready. Pick up at the shop. We stand behind the work with a satisfaction guarantee.
Anyone quoting a flat repair price without seeing the machine is guessing. Here's what we can tell you upfront.
The $75 diagnostic fee is credited toward your repair when you move forward. Final quote given before any work begins.
Best Buy ships your PC out. We fix it here, on our bench, in our Somerville shop.
If it runs Windows (or used to), we can fix it โ every major manufacturer plus custom rigs of any spec.
Diagnostics are a flat $75, credited toward your repair if you proceed. Virus and malware removal is $149 flat. All other repairs โ hardware, OS reinstalls, upgrades, data recovery โ are quoted after the diagnostic. We never charge call-out fees because we don't do on-site work.
No. Dave's Computers is a walk-in shop only, located at 75 N Bridge St in Somerville, NJ. Customers from across central NJ โ Bridgewater, Raritan, Hillsborough, Edison, Princeton โ drop off their PCs and pick them up when ready. Curbside drop-off is available if you call ahead at 908-428-9558.
Diagnostics are typically done within 24โ48 hours of drop-off. Software repairs (virus removal, OS reinstall, tune-up) are often same-day or next-day. Hardware repairs depend on parts โ common parts like RAM, SSDs, and power supplies are usually in stock. Specialty components may take 2โ5 business days. We call you with updates.
All major Windows desktops, towers, all-in-ones, and gaming rigs โ Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Samsung, Toshiba, Microsoft Surface, plus custom-built PCs of any configuration.
We treat your data as untouchable. We never reformat without your authorization. If your drive is failing, we clone it before any work begins. If data is already lost, our data recovery team can usually retrieve it from failed or formatted drives.
Yes โ this is one of the most common issues we see. Whether it's a SrtTrail.txt error, a corrupted boot record, or a failed Windows update, we can usually break the loop without a fresh install. If reinstallation is necessary, we preserve your files first.
Yes. We service custom-built rigs, prebuilt gaming PCs (Alienware, ROG, MSI, and more), water-cooled systems, and high-end workstations. Common gaming PC repairs include GPU diagnosis, thermal repaste, PSU replacement, RAM/SSD upgrades, and BIOS troubleshooting.
Walk-ins are welcome MonโFri 10amโ5pm and Sat 9amโ2pm. Calling ahead at 908-428-9558 helps us get your intake started faster. Free parking in the lot behind Bank of America at 75 N Bridge St.
One shop on Route 206 in Somerville โ convenient to Somerset, Morris, Middlesex, and Hunterdon County.
75 N Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
Behind Bank of America โ free parking at the door
MonโFri: 10amโ5pm
Saturday: 9amโ2pm
Sunday: Closed
Walk-in & Curbside Drop-off
Print this coupon or show it on your phone at drop-off. Valid on any PC repair over $100.
Bring this page in or show it on your phone when you drop off your PC. Mention "PC25" at the counter.
Code: PC25 ยท Dave's Computers ยท 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ ยท (908) 428-9558
Our shop is in Somerville, but customers drive from across central New Jersey for our turnaround times and review record.
One location, drop-off only. Dave's Computers has one shop at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ. All repairs are drop-off at our Somerville location. We do not offer on-site or in-home service.
Walk-ins welcome. Curbside available. The same phone number for 14 years.
๐ (908) 428-9558