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Guide

Before you bring it in.

A few minutes of prep makes your repair faster and keeps your data safe.

Step 1

Back up first.

If your device still works, back it up before you come in. See our Mac backup guide.

Step 2

Know your passcode and Apple Account password.

We may need them to test your device and to finish the repair. Have them ready before you leave home.

Step 3

Find your serial number or receipt.

On a Mac computer: Apple menu, About This Mac. On iPhone: Settings, General, About. Bring your proof of purchase if you have it, and check coverage at checkcoverage.apple.com.

By device

What to bring.

Mac computers

Bring the charger and cable if it has a power problem.

iPhone

Back up to iCloud or your computer, and know your passcode.

Apple Watch

Bring the watch and its charger.

Apple TV

Bring the Apple TV and its remote.

iPad

iPad repairs go to Apple’s repair depot, and the price varies by model. See Apple’s iPad repair options and pricing, or our iPad repair page.

FAQ

Questions we hear a lot

More answers on our FAQ page.

Will I lose my data during a repair?

Back up first, if your device still works. A current backup is the best way to protect your files during any repair. See our backup guide.

Do I need to turn off Find My?

We tell you at check-in if your repair needs it, and walk you through it. Know your Apple Account password so you can do it on the spot.

What should I bring?

Your device, its charger and cable if it has a power problem, your passcode and Apple Account password, and your proof of purchase if you have it.

Locations

Then walk in to either store.

Walk in for sales, service and advice. Holiday hours may differ, so please call ahead around holidays.

2nd Street District

Downtown

450 W. 2nd St.

Hours are listed below.

450 W. 2nd St.
Austin, TX 78701

512-476-7000

Downtown store hours
Monday to Friday10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed

On 2nd Street, just east of San Antonio Street. Garage parking is validated in the 2nd Street Garage for two hours on weekdays before 5 p.m.

LOOP1On MoPac

North Central MoPac

5770 N. MoPac Expy.

Hours are listed below.

5770 N. MoPac Expressway, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78731

512-323-6666

North Central MoPac store hours
Monday to Friday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed

Business purchasing and service, plus repair for individuals.

Where the two stores are Schematic map. The North Central MoPac store sits on MoPac, north of downtown. The Downtown store is on West 2nd Street, just north of Lady Bird Lake, between MoPac and I-35. MoPac (Loop 1) I-35 Lady Bird Lake N North Central MoPac 5770 N. MoPac Expy. Downtown 450 W. 2nd St.
Schematic map, not to scale.