Manco Industries

i have been coming to Manco for years based on a friend’s recommendation. this mom and pop type of shop has easy street parking (no meters) and the most knowledgable mac people i have ever encountered. I have had nothing less than fantastic service. My poor abused mac has been through the ringer over the years and they always seem to bring her back to life! Great honest people… wouldn’t go anywhere else. I hate that they are not open during the weekend but it’s the only negative i can think of! Love this place.

We’ve been going to Manco for years. They are #1 Honest, #2 Gurus of anything Mac. We are forever grateful for their incredible service and friendship. They take away fear and anxiety just knowing that they can resolve anything and THAT is priceless.

In desperation, I used to go to Melrose Mac and the Apple Store for help, but didn’t like being treated like an idiot with a number ticket by hipster millennials with limited experience but unlimited attitude. Then a friend recommended Manco.
Les, Jerry and Margie at Manco are true old-​school professionals who have gotten to know me, befriend me, feed me occasionally, and always fix my problems quickly, affordably and honestly. They have helped me with all my family’s Macs, from my ancient Mac IIsi to my latest iMac and laptops. They have seen it all and done it all. There has been no up-​selling or sideways dealing ever. And they have Randy on speed dial who has come to my home to help tweak my network and fix connectivity problems onsite. They lack for nothing. They’re good, honest, decent, smart people.
Occasionally I wander into an Apple Store and remember what it was like to pay more, wait longer and be treated like an object by someone with a headphone and a tablet and a time constraint on how long they can interact with me, as long as I have an appointment that I’m not late for… good times!

Such great people and such amazing service — I have been coming here for the past 15 years — they saved me in the beginning by retrieving a magazine cover story on a crashed computer, and since then have become my electronic saviors in every way possible. I go to the Apple store to look, and then to Manco to buy. Les, Margie and Jerry are terrific folks — the shop is a bit idiosyncratic with snacks to eat while you wait and an eclectic collection of magazines, but they never seem hurried and it is a always a fun hang. Their clients are equally eclectic, and include major film composers and writers. Much appreciation to this phenomenal crew.

It would be impossible to rate these guys higher but if there was a 10, they’d get it. I took a 2009 Macbook Pro Unibody in because I’d knocked the subwoofer cable loose trying to do a repair. Les showed me exactly what was going on, and suggested how I could fix it myself and it worked perfectly! Because he’s such a knowledgeable Apple pro, he even knew how Apple had manufactured the cable seating on the logic board. He didn’t charge me but I mailed him a check, anyway. You couldn’t find anyone better in the Burbank/​Glendale or San Fernando Valley or Los Angeles area. Go go Manco!

The BEST. Bar None. You will not find better Mac Men than Les and Jerry. Fast, honest and fun. And Margie keeps them on their toes. I do not know what I will do if Les ever decides to retire. They are irreplaceable. Thank you Les.

I came in with two severely sick hard drives that would no longer mount to the desk top. Les worked his magic and was able to recover all of my data. I wasn’t expecting such good news. I’m SO glad these guys were recommended to me. This makes my day! Thanks Les!

These guys are the best! I’ll never take my computer anywhere else. They were able to see me within minutes of me calling, and fixed my computer quickly. I’m recommending them to all of my friends. Thank you Les and Jerry!

After searching all over creation for a solution, Les and Margie prove that that their work is actually a science. My non-​starting workstation was diagnosed and turned back on without hassle. I literally felt compelled to give them a good word. Thanks guys!

Les and Margie are great. Just what the Dr. ordered when you get that pesky computer problem!

Jerry fixed my Apple Mail which got really screwed up. Highly recommend him.

Les and crew have been doing this since the dawn of Apple, literally, and it shows, epic good service and things known that no one would ever know are just second nature to them, both software and hardware. It also helps that they have a stock of old hardware for parts and thereby can give and get details and favors due this and history, Manco, win. I only wish they sold stuff online but no big.

I’ve had the pleasure of doing business with Les and Margie since the early 1990s. They are honest and go out of their way to provide advice and recommendations you won’t find at an Apple Store. Every piece of equipment my husband and I have purchased from them has been a good value and never defective. We feel very lucky to know them and highly recommend them for all Apple computers and service.

Took computer in for Ram upgrade… Super good service and honest

We brought our Mac Retina Display to the Apple Store because the computer wasn’t charging for some reason. At Apple, they told us the issue was the circuit board and was a $ 300-​$ 400 fix. We brought it in here for a second opinion and Les simply cleaned out the charging port and it was working again. Best of all, they fixed it free of charge! Everyone there was incredibly nice and helpful, and they saved us literally hundreds of dollars. Will be going back there for any issue we have in the future.

Everyone is super helpful and there are no runarounds. They look at your stuff, tell you what’s wrong and how/​if you can fix it. Great business, great people!

I have been taking my computers to Les for years. Manco is the only company I trust with my Macs. He’s honest, his prices are fair and work is incredible. You’ll have better success dealing with Manco than the Apple store!

I’ve been taking my Macs to Manco for more than ten years. Jerry is the absolute Mac aficionado/​genius. I wouldn’t take my computer anywhere else.

If you enjoy matching t-​shirts, glass staircases, and shiny counters populated with young hipsters, the genius bar at the Apple store may be a better match for you. Hey, I love the Apple Store, but if you want great service at a more than fair price given by warmhearted people in a casual atmosphere, you are going to love Manco.
Although I’m an avid Unilocal user, this is my first review. Manco is so good that I had to get off the bench and get into the game. Forgive me in advance if I make some rookie mistakes. I’m going to do this in list form.
1. They can take care of any problem you throw at them. The big, the small, the stupid and the annoying. That in and of itself makes a trip to Manco well worth it.
2. They are honest. There have been several times that I’ve walked in with a problem, fully expecting to pay for the solution, and walked out with my problem solved and not a penny spent. How often have you heard of service providers charging or overcharging for unnecessary repairs and parts. That’s not going to happen at Manco.
3. I love these people. Les, Margie, and Jerry are like those relatives that you actually LOVE, but never seem to see often enough. You know how you never really want to go to a family funeral, but still enjoy seeing your favorite cousin? That’s how I look at computer problems now. I hate to have a broken Mac, but I love the opportunity to see my friends at Manco.
4. Manco manages to be up to date on the latest technology but still feel like a throwback. It sort of feels like you’re back in Mayberry with Sheriff Andy, Aunt Bee, and Opie. You’re part of the family the moment you walk in the door.
5. Where computers are concerned, there’s a tendency for the experts to condescend or talk down to the poor folks with the problems. That attitude is nowhere to be found at Manco. They meet me and every customer I’ve ever seen at their level with no attitude.
6. I’ve never been in this joint without being offered a little something to eat or drink. Hospitality is alive and well and living in Glendale.
I could go on and on, but I’m sure you get my point.
Lastly, and least importantly, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and Unilocal is and should be a forum for the free exchange of thoughts about businesses. That said, I have to say that I find the one star review from Cyrus G. offensive, and I would urge you to consider that it’s the only negative review for Manco and discount it.
Cyrus — I’m sure you’re a nice guy, and I would really enjoy having a beer with you some time, but geez… Why use obscenities? Why criticize people for their age or for having an impairment that requires crutches? I doubt your comments reflect your capacity for compassion. I doubt that the folks at Manco would judge you as harshly for what I am hoping is youth and inexperience.
I imagine that finding a less expensive solution to your problem was vexing, but having patronized this business for over a decade I’m willing to bet that a rare mistake was made rather than any attempt to take advantage of you.
I’m truthfully impressed that you fixed your trackpad yourself. I’m a pretty big compute guy, and that would scare the heck out of me. You’re clearly a smart and capable person. Please consider demonstrating that more clearly in your future reviews.

Boy, do I love these guys! My ’09 MacBook pro wasn’t loading. I tried and tried to get it to work. I called these guys, whom I had used before and brought it in.
I was really worried when Les called and told me that It might be the hard drive and my computer may be toast. He kept it on the weekend and By Monday it was as good as new. The Fee? 75.00… Unbelievable… I am so impressed with their customer service and their knowledge of Apple products. They will be getting my business for a long long time!
If you are looking for a great tech guy … look no further!