Customer Ratings & Reviews

After about a year and a half the laptop would not turn on unless plug directly to a charger. Also windows would not open properly and I would have to try to troubleshoot multiple times, and once I tried to hard reset it’s been loading for months now definetly get protection on any purchase

I have mixed feelings about this service bc I purchased a computer before my current one and probably sent it out to be "repaired" more times than any normal person. It was always something w screen that needed fixing. The fourth or fifth time I was told that they were returning the laptop and crediting me what it was valued at in Best Buy store credit, which I was told was to be used for purchasing new/refurbished/open box laptop. This second laptop was larger and heavier than the Acer laptop that was thin and lightweight, similar to Apple Air. I wanted same thing, but couldn't find one in brand I wanted or without having to dish out a couple extra hundred $$s, so I went w an openbox Samsung Chromebook. It works great, syncs to other devices via wifi/bluetooth/etc. After taking it to be repaired once I was told that the $40 something ish 2 yr geek squad plan was no longer valid bc whatever part they replaced fulfilled the cost. I thought that was the entire purpose of insurance. Pay monthly price or one time in this case to cover your item for a period after the manufacturers warranty. So, when the power chord stopped charging the computer, I still took it in and they pretty much told me to buy another one bc. Luckily, I called the parts store and they replaced bc geek squad plan does provide ONE replacement power chord for device AND bc it was still under the yr of manufacturer's warranty. HOWEVER, around time I purchased the first computer is when I started using Best Buy more, after finding my $3300 Samsung Refrigerator in a storeroom floor for $1300 open box & scratch at bttm. $1500 after taxes/etc bc even paying for delivery wasn't an option. Had to pick up ourselves, but it ended up being a reliable rerigerator, despite not originally wanting one w tablet built in door. I began replacing my t.v.'s through Best Buy instead of Target, who was GREAT when purchased one before your store. I ordered an open box t.v, soundbar & a Geek Squad protection plan for both, via BB online and picked up at local store. It was only $20 ish less than a new version in same model. It ended up being in worse condition than advertised so I returned at the store and ended up purchasing the new version. A female manager at the Brookes City Base San Antonio store assisted w the return/exchange after associate completed my cc payment transaction. I don't remember why she didn't do an exchange, which would have led to me charging the small difference on the same BB credit card. She returned the item completely and my card was credited for the price of open box t.v. and geek protection. She then completed new transaction for a new t.v. model. A few (LITERALLY THREE) months later I needed something repaired on my BRAND NEW t.v. I was told that I didn't purchase a Geek Squad protection plan, which meant she didn't include it on the new transaction. I spoke to several representatives, explaining the situation. Each saw the returned open box tv w geek protection and new tv transaction on same dates, along w a GSP plan on every item on my acct other than the refrigerator. They claimed that there was nothing they could do and I'd have to pay full price to repair the damaged t.v that was no longer valuable being that the screen was not visibly showing picture. The repair cost was the same or slighty more than the t.v., SO I would have NEVER purchased my current computer if it weren't for the credit on one I already owned, and ESPECIALLY not a protection plan. I was still completely unhappy with the way my t.v. situation was handled by Best Buy and swore I was NEVER purchasing ANY appliance or electronics from them again ( AND I WON'T), so this plan now being invalid after a one time repair reinforces my desire to use ANY OTHER store for next purchase. The Geek Squad ppl themselves are usually friendly, knowlegable and repair any damaged devide that has a plan, as long as you make an appt when taking in. Your item will ONLY be shipped out for repair (if not something that can be done at store) if you've made an appt online. You cannot walk in and send your damaged item out for repair during that visit.

This laptop is holding up great after three years. It plays games and runs photoshop, which were my two main ideals with a laptop. I'm also a full time college student and this laptop has been great for that. The only thing I will say is that this laptop is so huge that traveling it is not good. This works best as a desktop. I wish I remembered I had 3 year geek squad protection since a rubber piece is coming off on the bottom of the laptop. It was nice to have that reassurance that I could call the geek squad.

I had no problem returning my son's laptop for repair after spilling something in it. The problems came after when I was supposed to come in for replacement since they couldn't repair his and they gave me a gift card instead of just giving me another laptop. I'm still not happy at all. I had to use part of my gift card for a new printer or laptop for myself just to put with his gift card to replace his computer. I bought his on Black Friday so yes of course there's no laptops close to the same price. Well definitely think twice next time I'm buying a laptop or anything such. I couldn't even afford the extended warranty coverage this time. I'm very disappointed with best buy.

I bought this protecting for my new laptop. What I can say is if you’re an individual who is very safe and cautious with your new technology, this would be unnecessary for you. Also, the company that you buy the laptop from would already give you a year warranty with your purchase of the device. On the other hand, if you tend to accidentally break things or are clumsy in some way, or have bad luck, this would be a great protection for you to have. Also, if your devices tend to break on their own or if anything happens to the screen, you’re covered.

I have only tried to use the Geek Squad service, so this review is based on that. I used the live chat feature to contact the Geek Squad right after setting up my computer. I asked for help with the lighting when I used the camera. It seemed like it should be an easy fix for someone familiar with the computer. I was told I would have to take my computer in for service, and was given a number to call to set that up. I wasn't interested in traveling 45 miles to the nearest Best Buy, so worked on trying to fix the issue myself. I think I have resolved the problem, but I would have appreciated some help without a two-hour travel time.

A little pricey, but necessary as electronics don't seem to last these days. I hate the make appointment thing. Shouldn't have to wait days to bring a broken product, then days for them to ship to repair, then days, and more days to hear anything.

Had to use the 1 yr protection twice in the first couple months of buying the Lenovo laptop. Damage was documented as “dropped” but it was not. I was sitting in the room as the laptop was closed after use and cracked. Now the 1 yr protection is exceeded, even if the same issue occurs rather than charge the manufacturer for a defective item. Technicians were always polite. Service messages were timely.

The whole process of getting my laptop replaced was, just that, a process. I had to call geek squad support multiple times talked to multiple different departments, and at the end of the day they didn't even replace my device they just gave me a gift card and I had to buy a whole new computer. Also I find it crazy that I paid for a 3-year geek squad plan only used it for 4 months and got zero reimbursement for the other two and a half years.

Very nice and sleek machine. Quite fast processing however it constantly restarts unexpectedly causing a lot of work to be held up.

Haven't used the service yet, will update the review once I do.

A little expensive, but necessary as electronics don't seem to last.

I spilt hot green tea on my keyboard. So I called. Sent the unit back to Best Buy/ Geek Squad. Then I get an email at 11PM on a Friday night telling me: "The costs to repair your product have now reached your plan's maximum benefit amount. This means the terms of your plan have been fulfilled and your Geek Squad® Protection Plan coverage has ended." So, am I getting a replacement or a store credit? I don't know. It doesn't say. The warranty says it could be either/ or. So I guess I will spend my Saturday morning, or my Monday morning, calling and chatting my way up the information food chain so I can find out what is or is not going to happen. This type of notification without all the information is a total fail for Best Buy and Geek Squad. There is really no excuse for this. Don't get me wrong. I appreciate that, (at least I hope), that I will get a replacement or store credit. But I have no idea which. Am I looking for a computer to be delivered? Do I have a store credit floating out there somewhere? And just when exactly will I find out this necessary information? This info should have been in the email I received at 11PM on a Friday. Stay tuned. Let's see how they handle this. Will I ever know? Will they even care. Jesus, take the wheel.

I sent my device in twice to get repaired but both times they only did a partial job of fixing my computer. The first time I needed my computer back since I didn’t have time to send it back in again after waiting 6 weeks to get it back since I needed it for my work and studies but the problem was that after having the keyboard replaced the D key on the new keyboard popped out within less than a month but I was not going to send it back to get repaired for that long with the other issue since I urgently needed my computer in whatever shape or form it was in. The second time I sent it in to fix the keyboard issue along with the previous issue but when I received it back after 2 weeks they fixed only the keyboard issue even though I specifically mentioned that they forgot to do it the time before. I asked them to send it back in due to a partial repair despite needing my computer since I’d rather not have to come back a third time for the same issue they missed twice and have currently waited 20 days since the last update on the current status of my computer. Hopefully they’ll either successfully repair the issue or find some other way to resolve this ongoing incident.

Geek square took my computer just to fix the screen and it still to have tech issues due to it breaking. Worthless

I got this just in case I have any problems I cannot figure out myself.

I got this just in case I have any problems I cannot figure out myself.

I had to replace my laptop 6 months after purchase. However, once my laptop was replaced, Best Buy canceled my 3 year plan, So, instead of honoring the remaining 2 1/2 years by applying it to the new replacement, if I still wanted coverage, I would have to now purchase the Totaltech plan. So, this means that if I get coverage for the new laptop, then in a 6 month span, I will have now basically purchased TWO plans for ONE laptop. This makes the Geek Squad plan worthless and costly, since the manufacturer's warranty would've covered the cost WITHOUT any additional coverage. Hopefully Best Best can make some adjustments to their replacement policy.

Never used this. If you end up needing it on a product within the first year, you should have picked a different product.

it is perfect every thing good except get in hot at the bottom i don not know only my laptop or all of them do i have to get refund ?