Est. 2010 — Northwest Suburbs

WE FIX
BROKEN
TECH

Cracked screens, dead laptops, lost data. Over 10 years bringing devices back from the dead for the good people of Des Plaines.

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(847) 585-2355Walk-ins welcome
1635 E Oakton St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
REPAIRING

10+

Years in business

Thousands

Devices repaired

CRACKED SCREEN SPECIALISTSDATA RECOVERYLAPTOP REPAIRSMACBOOK SERVICEDESKTOP SUPPORTTABLET REPAIRSSAME DAY SERVICE
CRACKED SCREEN SPECIALISTSDATA RECOVERYLAPTOP REPAIRSMACBOOK SERVICEDESKTOP SUPPORTTABLET REPAIRSSAME DAY SERVICE

Our Services

EVERYTHING WE REPAIR

From the phone in your pocket to the workstation on your desk. We've seen it all and fixed most of it.

Most Popular

CRACKED SCREEN REPAIR

Our most requested service. We replace cracked, shattered, and unresponsive screens on iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and most other smartphones. Quality parts, expert installation, same-day service on most models.

  • Same-day service on most models
  • Quality replacement parts
  • Warranty on all repairs

iPhone

All models

Samsung

Galaxy series

Google

Pixel lineup

Smartphone Repair

Complete phone repair services including screen replacement, battery swaps, charging port fixes, and water damage recovery.

  • • Screen & LCD replacement
  • • Battery replacement
  • • Charging port repair
  • • Water damage treatment
  • • Speaker & microphone fixes

Laptop Repair

From broken hinges to dead motherboards, we repair all laptop brands including MacBooks, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and ASUS.

  • • Screen replacement
  • • Keyboard repair
  • • Hinge & body repair
  • • SSD/RAM upgrades
  • • Motherboard repair

Desktop Repair

PC not booting? Running slow? We diagnose and fix desktops, from simple tune-ups to complete rebuilds.

  • • Hardware diagnostics
  • • Component replacement
  • • Virus & malware removal
  • • Performance optimization
  • • Custom builds

Data Recovery

Lost photos, documents, or critical files? We specialize in recovering data from failed drives and damaged devices.

  • • Hard drive recovery
  • • SSD data retrieval
  • • USB & flash drive recovery
  • • Phone data extraction
  • • RAID recovery

Tablet Repair

iPad, Samsung Tab, Surface—we repair all major tablet brands with the same care as our phone repairs.

  • • iPad screen repair
  • • Battery replacement
  • • Charging port repair
  • • Button replacement
  • • Software issues

MacBook Service

Specialized Apple laptop repair including the tricky stuff—liquid damage, keyboard issues, and logic board repair.

  • • Retina display repair
  • • Butterfly keyboard fix
  • • Logic board repair
  • • Battery service
  • • Data migration

Our Story

STARTED IN A
GARAGE

Back in 2007, I noticed something frustrating in Schaumburg: good people struggling to find quick, affordable repairs for their electronics. The big box stores were slow and overpriced. The small shops felt sketchy. There had to be a better way.

In 2010, with the help of a friend, I started Zombie Techs. The name? Because we bring dead devices back to life. Simple as that.

Now going into our 16th year serving Des Plaines and the Northwest Suburbs, we've repaired thousands of devices—from the first iPhones to the latest MacBooks. We're not the biggest shop, but we might be the most dedicated.

GH

George H.

Founder & Lead Technician

2010

Year founded

10K+

Devices repaired

THE JOURNEY

2007

Started repairing electronics as a side project

2010

Officially launched Zombie Techs

2015

Moved to current Des Plaines location

2020

Celebrated 10 years in business

Today

Still fixing what others can't

Testimonials

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

4.9 average from 200+ reviews

"Dropped my iPhone in the sink and thought it was toast. George had it working in 24 hours. Saved all my photos too. Can't recommend enough."

MR

Maria R.

iPhone water damage

"My MacBook Pro wouldn't turn on. Apple wanted $800 to replace the logic board. Zombie Techs fixed it for a fraction of that. These guys know what they're doing."

DK

David K.

MacBook logic board

"Fast, affordable, and honest. Got my Samsung screen replaced while I waited. No upselling, no BS. Just good work at a fair price."

JT

James T.

Samsung screen repair

"Hard drive crashed with 10 years of family photos. I was devastated. They recovered everything. Worth every penny."

SL

Susan L.

Data recovery

"Third time coming here. Gaming PC, daughter's laptop, now my wife's iPad. Always fair prices, always fixed right. They've earned a customer for life."

RP

Robert P.

Repeat customer

"Cracked my phone screen on a Saturday. They had it fixed in under an hour. Looks brand new. These guys are lifesavers."

AL

Amanda L.

iPhone screen repair

FAQ

COMMON QUESTIONS

Most smartphone screen repairs are done same-day, often within an hour if we have the parts in stock. Laptop repairs typically take 1-3 days depending on the issue.

Yes. All our repairs come with a warranty—typically 90 days for parts and labor. If the same issue recurs within the warranty period, we'll fix it at no additional cost.

Nope. Walk-ins are always welcome. For complex repairs or data recovery, you might want to call ahead, but it's not required.

We repair most major brands: Apple, Samsung, Google Pixel, LG, Motorola, Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer. If you have something unusual, give us a call.

Prices vary by device. Older iPhones start around $60-80, newer models range from $150-300+. We offer free quotes.

For most repairs, your data stays intact. We recommend backing up important data before any repair—just to be safe.

Ready to fix it?

BRING IT BACK
TO LIFE

Stop by, give us a call, or just walk in. No appointment needed. We'll take a look and give you an honest quote.

Address

1635 E Oakton St
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Hours

Monday–Friday: 11am – 6pm
Satuday & Sunday: Closed