Tech repair shop opens today in downtown Dayton

If you need your computer or phone repaired, a new store in downtown Dayton will be able to help you.

Buckeye Laptop, located at 133 N. Ludlow St. in Talbott Tower, opened on Monday and will offer repairs for cell phones, tablets, laptops and computers.

During its first week of business, the store will offer free tempered glass protection with phone repairs, $30 off any laptop purchase and free diagnostics on laptops, tablets and cell phones.

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“As a Dayton native, I feel connected to the city and strongly believe in downtown’s revitalization efforts,” said owner Colin Sand.

The store is part of the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Pop-Up Project, which provides opportunities for business owners who are looking for shorter leases to get their stores opened.

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“This is a new service located conveniently for everyone who lives and works downtown and in surrounding neighborhoods,” said Melanie Wagner, Pop-Up Project leader. “We are excited that Buckeye Laptop chose Dayton as their next location in which to expand!”

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More than 24 shops have been opened through the program, and stores have filled 21,000 square feet of vacant space in downtown Dayton.

Stores hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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