Technology Acquisition & Sales

including The Scholar's Workstation Classic, a Technology Store for Departments

Repair and Support

Cellular Device Repair for Departments

For repair services on Campus cellular devices purchased through the IST Cellular Devices and Services Group.


Computer Repair for Students, Faculty, Staff, and Departmental Systems

Apple, HP/Compaq, Sony, Toshiba, Lenovo, IBM ThinkPads, and Fujitsu In or Out of Warranty
Effective 9/4/09, the Cal Student Store is offering computer and printer repairs for all campus customers, including departments, students, and staff.

A new computer drop-off location is open in the Cal Student Store, Martin Luther King Jr Student Union building, right next to the Computer Store. A technician is available from 9am - 6pm, Monday through Friday.

Printer repairs for HP, Xerox, Tektronix, and more, will be done on-site at department locations. To create a service ticket go to http://www.computercare.net/index.php

Dell In-Warranty Repair
For users with Dell in-warranty systems, or to find an Dell service provider near you, contact Dell directly at 1-800-624-9896.

  • Have the model and serial number of the Dell system available
  • A customer service representative will help you determine whether your product needs service and will inform you on how to get service

Subscription Onsite Computer Support for Departments

Departmental Onsite Computer Repair (DOCS)
DOCS provides computing support to campus departments at your sites, on a recharge basis. The DOCS service is intended for departments that do not have their own local support staff, do not have enough computers to warrant hiring a full-time support person, or need supplemental or more expert technical help.

The goals of DOCS are to assist clients in analyzing their computing needs, setting up their computing environment to meet those needs, and keeping their computing environment up and running through regular preventive maintenance and on-site troubleshooting. To get started, Visit the DOCS website.


Hard Drive Data Recovery Services for Students, Faculty, Staff, and Departmental Systems

DriveSavers Data Recovery
We have partnered with DriveSavers on your behalf - to save you up to 10% in the recovery of your lost data, including dropped, damaged, corrupted and traumatized drives.

If your hard drive emits unusual noises (clicking, grinding, or metal scraping), turn it off immediately. This symptom typically indicates a head crash that can destroy your data altogether.

  • Driversavers provides fast turnaround
  • Devices Supported include:
    • Desktops & Laptop Drives
    • RAID/NAS/SAN
    • Removable Media (floppy, drives, USB)
    • iPhone / iPod / MP3 Players
    • Tape
    • Digital Camera data
  • 10% Discount for UC Berkeley, based on the invoiced recovery fee
  • No Attempt Fee - if data is not recoverable, there is no charge
  • DriveSavers is a Certified Green Business
  • For more information: http://www.drivesavers.com

Need Help Now? To get started, phone 1-800-440-1904. Mention our UCB Reseller ID# DS12183 to receive a 10% discount

Vendor Support

Vendor Phone Number Vendor Phone Number
Adobe 800-833-6687 Alsoft 281-353-1510
Altec Lansing 866-570-5702 Apple 800-800-2775
AudioEngine USA 877-853-4447 Autodesk 800-538-6401
Belkin 800-223-5546 BoomerangIT 510-614-2400
Brenthaven 800-803-7225 Canon 800-OK-CANON
Case Logic 888-666-5780 Contour Design 800-462-6678
Corel 877-662-6735 Dell 800-388-8239
D-Link 877-453-5465 Endnote 800-336-4474
Epson 562-276-4382 Fellowes 800-945-4545
Filemaker 800-325-2747 Griffin 615-399-7000
Harman Multimedia 877-266-6202 Hewlett-Packard 800-474-6836
InFocus 800-799-9911 Iomega 412-690-2100
ISI ResearchSoft 408-987-5609 JBL 516-255-4525
Kensington 800-235-6708 Keyspan 510-222-8802
LaCie 503-844-4503 Lenovo 800-426-7378
Lexar 510-413-1275 Linksys 800-326-7114
Logitech 702-269-3457 MacAlly 626-214-2770
Marware 954-927-6031 Mathsoft 617-444-8102
Microsaver 888-724-8624 Meridrew 800-505-5327
Microsoft 800-642-7676 Mobile Edge 866-577-7774
Netgear 888-638-4327 Palm 866-935-7256
Quark 800-676-4575 Radtech 314-972-7623
Roxio 905-482-5200 Samsung 800-726-7864
SanDisk 866-726-3475 SAS 800-727-0025
Scansoft 800-654-1187 Solo 631-434-7070
Sony Electronics 888-476-6972 Speck 650-462-2040
SPSS 800-521-1337 Startech 800-265-1844
STM 858-391-0061 Symantec 800-441-7234
Targus 800-283-6325 TDK 516-535-2600
Toshiba 800-457-7777 Tripp Lite 773-869-1234
Tucano 212-966-9211 Waterfield 877-546-1040
Wolfram 217-398-6500