Hardware Installation (In Store)
About This Item
- Key Specs
- Service Category: Stand Alone
- Service Location: Store
- General
- Brand: Geek Squad®
- Product Name: Hardware Installation (In Store)
- Other
- UPC: 400078601022
Sit back and let a Geek Squad agent install your latest PC component. From hard drives and memory to optical drives, graphics cards, printers, scanners and MP3 players, we’ll make sure your hardware is working properly no matter where you bought it.
- When you arrive: A friendly and knowledgeable agent will be waiting to power on your device and get started.
- Hardware installation: We’ll install one customer-supplied internal or external PC component. We can also install any software necessary for the functionality of the device on one computer.
- Final steps: We'll configure the installed component or device for proper use. We’ll also test that your device is working properly, answer any questions you may have, and provide solutions as needed.
Q: Will the Geek Squad agent configure the installed hardware?
A: Yes, the agent will configure the installed component for proper use, test its functionality, and answer any questions you may have.
Q: Can Geek Squad install a graphics card on my computer?
A: Yes, Geek Squad can install a graphics card as part of the Level 1 Hardware Install service.
Q: What happens when I arrive for my Hardware Installation appointment?
A: When you arrive, a Geek Squad agent will be waiting to power on your device and begin the installation process.
Q: What if I have questions about my new hardware after the installation?
A: The Geek Squad agent will be happy to answer any questions you have about your new hardware during the final steps of the installation process.
Q: What does the Level 1 Hardware Install service include?
A: This service includes installation of one customer-supplied internal or external PC component and any necessary software for the device to function on one computer.
Q: Does Geek Squad install hardware purchased from other retailers?
A: Yes, Geek Squad can install your hardware regardless of where you bought it.
Q: Does this service cover operating system issues?
A: No, this specific service does not include hardware or installation/repair of operating system issues.
Q: Hello. I want to build a PC and have the parts. Does GeekSquad build the PC from scratch?
A: Hi there! Thanks for reaching out about this. We should be able to build your PC from the components. To get started, I'd recommend connecting with your local Best Buy's Geek Squad either in person or over the phone, to make sure we have everything we need and no incompatibilities. You can find information about your local store at www.bestbuy.com/storelocator.
Reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1142 reviews
Top Mentions
- Overall Performance (160)
- Installation Speed (92)
- Repair Quality (17)
- SSD Performance (9)
- Data Transfer (7)
- Functionality (3)
- Noise Level (3)
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