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Best Computer Repair Shops in Hickory, NC (2026)

22 computer repair shops ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hickory: Union Square Computers, IFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: All Computer Services, 270 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

22 Hickory computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated IT firms.

Top 10 computer repair shops in Hickory at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 computer repair shops in Hickory at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Union Square Computers715.0★ (202)HickorySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2All Computer Services694.9★ (270)HickorySat · EveningsMost reviews
3PC Master Computers644.9★ (25)HickorySat · Sun · Evenings—
4PC PARAMEDIX644.7★ (125)Hickory——
5Select Tech Inc.634.5★ (143)Hickory——
6All Tech Computer Service634.7★ (78)Hickory——
7Computer Clinic NC604.8★ (106)Lincolnton, 19 mi awaySat—
8Computer Refurbishers594.4★ (27)Hickory——
9Efficient Computer Systems Inc594.7★ (20)Hickory——
10Computer Stuff574.9★ (30)Lenoir, 12 mi away——

The 22 best computer repair shops in Hickory, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Hickory

    #1 Union Square Computers

    Based in Hickory

    71/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    25 1st Ave NE #108, Hickory, NC 28601
    View profile for Union Square Computers(828) 291-4081

  2. #2 All Computer Services

    Based in Hickory

    69/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews, the most in Hickory.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1743 Fairgrove Church Rd SE, Conover, NC 28613
    View profile for All Computer Services(828) 469-8139

  3. #3 PC Master Computers

    Based in Hickory

    64/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    921 18th St NW Ste B, Hickory, NC 28601
    View profile for PC Master Computers(828) 979-6320

  4. #4 PC PARAMEDIX

    Based in Hickory

    64/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 N Main St, Granite Falls, NC 28630
    View profile for PC PARAMEDIX(828) 212-0772

  5. #5 Select Tech Inc.

    Based in Hickory

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 143 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2155 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
    View profile for Select Tech Inc.(828) 328-4801

  6. #6 All Tech Computer Service

    Based in Hickory

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    133 NC-127, Hickory, NC 28602
    View profile for All Tech Computer Service(828) 324-9590

  7. #7 Computer Clinic NC

    Based in Lincolnton, 19 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    723 E Main St Ste B, Lincolnton, NC 28092
    View profile for Computer Clinic NC(980) 222-0033

  8. #8 Computer Refurbishers

    Based in Hickory

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 Duke St, Granite Falls, NC 28630
    View profile for Computer Refurbishers(828) 212-1212

  10. #10 Computer Stuff

    Based in Lenoir, 12 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Fairway Shopping Center, Hudson, NC 28638
    View profile for Computer Stuff(828) 726-1101

  12. #12 Computer Pro

    Based in Hickory

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3011 1st Avenue Place Southwest, Hickory, NC 28602
    View profile for Computer Pro(828) 234-0407

  14. #14 Discerner Computers and Guru2Go

    Based in Morganton, 20 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–10:30 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    302 N Sterling St Ste B, Morganton, NC 28655
    View profile for Discerner Computers and Guru2Go(828) 438-4373

  15. #15 Compulatino Of Newton

    Based in Newton, 7 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1901 Northwest Blvd O, Newton, NC 28658
    View profile for Compulatino Of Newton(828) 409-1602

  17. #17 Hickory Computer

    Based in Hickory

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    805 Main Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
    View profile for Hickory Computer(828) 855-3983

  19. #19 FOOTHILLS COMPUTERS

    Based in Lenoir, 16 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for FOOTHILLS COMPUTERS(828) 291-9224

  21. #21 Foothills Mac

    Based in Morganton, 20 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    307 N Green St, Morganton, NC 28655
    View profile for Foothills Mac(828) 413-3129

  22. #22 Howell Technologies Inc.

    Based in Lenoir, 10 mi away

    44/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    122 Whitehall Ln, Hudson, NC 28638
    View profile for Howell Technologies Inc.(828) 312-9221

Also serving Hickory

20 more computer repair shops within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked computer repair shops serving Hickory
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
7C's Technologies5.0★ (1)In Hickory
AA Electronic Repair5.0★ (2)In Hickory
AZ Technologies5.0★ (50)In Hickory
Carolina Media SolutionsIn Hickory
Charlie's PC ServicesIn Hickory
Computers HickoryIn Hickory
CustOS EngineeringIn Hickory
HICHORY COMPUTER'S REPAIR SERVICEIn Hickory
Hickory PC, IncIn Hickory
Home PC Crew, Inc5.0★ (1)In Hickory
J & J COMPUTER SERVICEIn Hickory
Levifi Hickory5.0★ (119)In Hickory
Mobile Pc ForceIn Hickory
Prodigy Voice and Data, LLC4.7★ (15)In Hickory
Professional Computer SystemsIn Hickory
SanTech Computer Services, LLCIn Hickory
SD CyberIn Hickory
Select Tech MD - Medical / Dental4.8★ (23)In Hickory
Sharp Business Systems4.7★ (13)In Hickory
The Techsperts, LLC5.0★ (2)In Hickory

How we ranked Hickory computer repair shops

We scored 22 Hickory computer repair shops on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hickory data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a computer repair shop

  1. Ask for a written estimate and approve any extra work before it is done.
  2. Ask whether they come on site and whether they work on business systems as well as home computers.
  3. Check the warranty on parts and labour.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask a computer repair shop

  • Is the diagnosis free, and how much is the estimate likely to change?
  • Do you back up our data before the repair?
  • Do you offer on-site visits for businesses?
  • What warranty do you give on parts and labour?
  • How long will the repair take?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

Computer repair shops in Hickory: frequently asked questions

Who is the best computer repair shop in Hickory?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Hickory, NC is Union Square Computers with an IFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. All Computer Services (#2) and PC Master Computers (#3) follow. We ranked 22 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many computer repair shops are there in Hickory?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 22 computer repair shops serving Hickory, NC. 12 of them are based in Hickory; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which computer repair shops in Hickory work on weekends?

8 of 22 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Union Square Computers (#1), All Computer Services (#2) and PC Master Computers (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Hickory computer repair shops have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated computer repair shops in Hickory is 4.7★, with a median of 29 reviews. All Computer Services has the most, 270 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank computer repair shops?

Each computer repair shop gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do computer repair shops outside Hickory count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Hickory city center, our service radius for computer repair shops. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can computer repair shops pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a computer repair shop do?

Computer repair shops fix desktops, laptops and printers in store or on site: hardware repairs, upgrades, virus removal and setup. Many serve small offices as well as households.

How are computer repair shops in Hickory ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does computer repair, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

Should a business use a computer repair shop or an IT provider?

A repair shop suits one-off fixes on a few computers. Once you rely on shared files, email, backups and security across several staff, an IT provider with a support agreement usually works out better.

Should we back up before a repair?

Yes, if the computer still starts. Repairs can involve replacing drives or reinstalling the system. Ask the shop whether it backs up data first and what it charges.

Update log for Hickory

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 22 computer repair shops serving Hickory.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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