Victoria, BC · In-home Workshop

Refurbished tech
Built to last.

Business-class hardware, meticulously restored by hand in Victoria. Better for your wallet, better for the planet.

Text (250) 986-6407
Open daily until 10pm
The Laptop Garage workbench with ThinkPads being refurbished
The workbench · Craigflower Rd
  • 5.0 on Google
  • 30-day hardware warranty
  • Same-day service
  • Local · Victoria, BC
// What you get with every laptop

No surprises. No risk.

Used laptops have a reputation. Mine don't. Here's what's included with every machine that leaves the garage.

30-Day Hardware Warranty

If a hardware issue shows up that the laptop had when you bought it, bring it back. I'll fix it or refund — no fuss. Doesn't cover drops, spills, or anything you opened up or messed with.

Fresh OS, Your Choice

Every laptop ships with a clean install of Windows or Linux — your call.

Hand-Tested

Battery, screen, keyboard, ports, thermals — every machine passes a checklist before it leaves the bench.

// Why business-class?

Consumer laptops break. These don't.

01

Built Tough

Most ThinkPads ship with spill-resistant keyboards and pass military-grade toughness tests. Magnesium frames and chassis that don't flex or creak.

02

Often Repairable

Many ThinkPads are held together by screws, not glue — SSDs and keyboards usually swap in minutes. RAM is socketed on some models and soldered on others, so check the spec before you buy.

03

The Best Keyboard

If you write, code, or work long hours, the classic ThinkPad keyboard and TrackPoint will quietly change your day.

04

Cheaper & Greener

Refurbished high-end hardware costs less than buying another plastic laptop off the shelf — and keeps good machines out of the landfill.

// Workshop services

Services

  • Fresh OS Installation (Windows or Linux)$60
  • RAM / SSD Upgrades$40 + parts
  • General Repairs & Internal CleaningQuote
  • Thermal Paste & Battery Service$50
  • Trade-in AppraisalFree
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About Dylan

Owner & Technician

The Laptop Garage is a local, one-person business with a belief that good technology should be accessible. I source retired business and government laptops, prepare them for their next chapter, and offer them at affordable prices. By operating out of my garage and handling everything myself, I keep costs low and pass those savings on to my customers. Thank you for supporting a local, growing business. Every purchase helps me continue doing what I enjoy while providing reliable technology to my community.

In-home shop · 1445 Craigflower Rd · Open daily til 10pm
// From the neighborhood

What people say

“Great service! Laptop Garage was able to help me with my bitlocker key recovery issue when 4-5 other shops couldn't do anything about it. Fixed up my laptop the same day at a great price, and was flexible on pick up times. Highly recommend this service for any of your laptop needs!”
Roman Andrukh
“Dylan was great to work with. He is an excellent communicator and I'm very satisfied with my interaction with him.”
Chris Adamache
// Common questions

Frequently Asked

Yes — every laptop comes with a 30-day hardware warranty for defects it already had when you bought it. If something shows up in that window, bring it back and I'll fix it or refund you. Doesn't cover drops, spills, or anything you opened up or messed with.

Still have a question?

// Stop by the garage

Visit the shop

Address
1445 Craigflower Rd Victoria, BC V9A 7C4
Hours
Open daily · 9am – 10pmIn-home workshop — please text ahead.
Text (preferred)
(250) 986-6407Dylan's in class during the day — texts and form messages get answered fastest.
Or send a message
Contact formGoes straight to Dylan's inbox.
Call (slower)
(250) 986-6407Often in class — text or message first if you can.