Where to take Mac w/ Apple Stores CLOSED- LV, NV.

[chhrismacquestion]

I live in Las Vegas, Nevada where is it you all would recommend to take in for a diagnoses- nothing is wrong with hardware wise to the best of my knowledge. But I would like for them to run tests and go thhrough a clean sweep! Thank you so much in advanced!


I really want my 16" back & running how it was, with apple stores closed down it has made for difficulties in getting that result,

 

[Fishrrman]

Why don't you tell us what has gone wrong with it?

 

[chhrismacquestion]

I am not sure that there is anything wrong with it, however I would like either apple or a facility they approve to run tests to make sure it is at 100%. I would also like to get any possible viruses I may have scanned and removed.

Thank you & please let me know!

 

[chscag]

First, there are no viruses in the wild that can infect your Mac. If you mean malware, you can do that yourself with this free app:

DetectX

kicking out badware on macOS since 2014

sqwarq.com

As for running diagnostics, unless something is wrong that can be detected by Apple, they are not going to make an appointment for you. And with the Apple Stores closed, even if they do make an appointment, they'll likely make it with the Geek Squad at your local Best Buy store, which there are plenty in Vegas. Like it or not, Best Buy is an Authorized Apple Service Center and Apple is directing folks there to get repairs under warranty or otherwise.

My advice: If your Mac isn't broken, don't mess with it as that can lead to other problems and make matters worse.

 

[Trio2]

I'm in LV too. I've used this company and was pleased with their service (no affiliation).

Apple & Computer Repair Services in Las Vegas.

Apple and Computer repair services in Las Vegas. Apple warranty support, Advanced diagnostics, Certified technicians for Mac, iPhone & PC repairs in Las Vegas

www.computerdoctor-bg.com

 

[Chundles]

So, is it running differently to how it was or is there nothing wrong with it?

There’s no need to test for issues that aren’t there. There aren’t any viruses for Mac and any malware you may have inadvertently installed (highly, highly unlikely) can be removed pretty easily with free software.

 

[Fishrrman]

OP:

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