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Best Computer Repair Shops in Scotts Valley, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Scotts Valley: ClickAway Tech Repair & IT Services in Santa Cruz, IFR Score 66/100; 4.7★ from 547 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 26

    Most-reviewed: Central Computers, 698 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #26.

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

49 Scotts Valley computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 26 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 49 rated IT firms.

Top 10 computer repair shops in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1ClickAway Tech Repair & IT Services in Santa Cruz664.7★ (547)Santa Cruz, 5 mi awaySatOverall
2Cell Doc @ Oakridge Mall654.9★ (498)San Jose, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3The FIX644.8★ (379)San Jose, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4A2Z REPAIR634.9★ (327)San Jose, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Aptos Computer Services634.9★ (183)Capitola, 8 mi awaySat—
6AZ REPAIR | | Phones | iphones ipad computer Unlock & repair center614.7★ (210)San Jose, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Santa Cruz Tech Exchange614.8★ (57)Santa Cruz, 5 mi away——
8ClickAway Tech Repair & IT Services Almaden604.6★ (248)San Jose, 16 mi awaySat—
9Computer Zone: Apple, PC, iPhone Repair & Sale networking604.2★ (153)Santa Cruz, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10ClickAway Tech Repair & IT Services Campbell604.5★ (257)Campbell, 17 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 49 best computer repair shops in Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley

    Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away

    66/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 547 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 547 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    303 Potrero St #42-105, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  2. Based in San Jose, 16 mi away

    65/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–7 PM
    Address
    925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123
  3. Based in San Jose, 16 mi away

    64/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–12 PM
    Address
    925 Blossom Hill Rd #1681, San Jose, CA 95123
  4. Based in San Jose, 20 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 11 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    2867 Senter Rd A, San Jose, CA 95111
  5. Based in Capitola, 8 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7969 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
  6. 61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 11 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1095 Branham Ln Unit 205, San Jose, CA 95136
  7. Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
    Address
    1349B Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  8. 60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1330 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  9. Based in Watsonville, 17 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    251 E Lake Ave #4, Watsonville, CA 95076
  10. Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    505 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  11. Based in San Jose, 16 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3191 San Luis Rey Ave, San Jose, CA 95118
  12. Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–2 PM · Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–2 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1824 Soquel Ave Ste b, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
  13. 56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    314 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  14. Based in Watsonville, 15 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    135 Aviation Way #8B, Watsonville, CA 95076
  15. Based in San Jose, 17 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–3 PM · Thu–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6104 Camino Verde Dr #2, San Jose, CA 95119
  16. Based in Capitola, 8 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    7887 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
  17. Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    303 Potrero St Building 42, Suite 106, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  18. Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 190 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    130 Doyle St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

All 49 computer repair shops

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile.

computer repair shops in Scotts Valley, ranks 26 to 49
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Central Computers544.4★ (698)19 mi
27YeaMac - Apple Repair & Sales - The Place to Make Your iPhone, iPad and Mac Happy! * Located at 14519 Big Basin Way Ste.B*535.0★ (13)14 mi
28South Bay Computer Repair535.0★ (9)19 mi
29Mendoza Studio535.0★ (3)11 mi
30Wilkins Computer Consulting535.0★ (3)7 mi
31Heroic Technologies524.8★ (17)15 mi
32iBen Consulting525.0★ (12)14 mi
33Mobile Kangaroo - Apple Authorized Service Provider523.2★ (74)18 mi
34Do It Right Computers523.3★ (3)13 mi
35TECHSOL524.9★ (155)16 mi
36ITF Business525.0★ (13)16 mi
37Miller Systems505.0★ (5)20 mi
38Mobile Kangaroo - Apple Authorized Service Provider504.2★ (151)5 mi
39jj computers493.7★ (3)19 mi
40Sea Breeze Computers495.0★ (3)15 mi
41Formula Connection Inc485.0★ (3)18 mi
42Leho Communication464.5★ (39)19 mi
43CallTech465.0★ (13)20 mi
44Radtech Solutions465.0★ (12)19 mi
45ITque455.0★ (22)17 mi
46Miles IT445.0★ (3)19 mi
47JustWorks Computer Services443.3★ (7)18 mi
48Cortron Systems Inc424.5★ (11)19 mi
49Spaghetti Networks Inc. - IT Support/Services & Network Solutions415.0★ (6)16 mi

Also serving Scotts Valley

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 Scotts Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Blue Screen Computers5.0★ (2)In Scotts Valley
Doug Dennis Computer Maintenance1.0★ (1)14 mi
Eric's Personal Computer5.0★ (1)7 mi
EZ Computing5.0★ (1)4 mi
GOTTCOMPUTERS.COM5.0★ (4)In Scotts Valley
IndaPoint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.3.0★ (1)In Scotts Valley
ITS, Inc.4.0★ (4)In Scotts Valley
Microsoft Support1.0★ (1)12 mi
Modern Wiring - Home Theatre Installation, Low-voltage contractor5.0★ (6)In Scotts Valley
Next-Door Tech3.0★ (2)20 mi
PC Repair San Jose5.0★ (2)20 mi
PSI ConsultingIn Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz Digital Solutions5.0★ (2)4 mi
SC Tech ConsultantsIn Scotts Valley
System Studies4.0★ (1)5 mi
Tru Technical Partners Inc.5.0★ (2)17 mi
Union Avenue Tech Repair3.0★ (2)15 mi
User-Friendly ComputingIn Scotts Valley
USWired: IT Support & IT Services in San Jose & San Francisco Bay Area4.5★ (2)17 mi
Whole Systems Services5.0★ (2)16 mi

How we ranked Scotts Valley computer repair shops

We scored 49 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best computer repair shop in Scotts Valley?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Scotts Valley, CA is ClickAway Tech Repair & IT Services in Santa Cruz with an IFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.7★ from 547 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Cell Doc @ Oakridge Mall (#2) and The FIX (#3) follow. We ranked 49 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many computer repair shops are there in Scotts Valley?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 49 computer repair shops serving Scotts Valley, CA. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which computer repair shops in Scotts Valley work on weekends?

26 of 49 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ClickAway Tech Repair & IT Services in Santa Cruz (#1), Cell Doc @ Oakridge Mall (#2) and The FIX (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Scotts Valley computer repair shops have?

The median Google rating among 49 rated computer repair shops in Scotts Valley is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Central Computers has the most, 698 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Scotts Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 49 computer repair shops serving Scotts Valley.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.