The Story Behind Mike's Electronics World
Hi, I'm Mike — owner and technician at Mike's Electronics World.
From Orono To Patten
Same hands. Same bench. New name.
This shop isn't my first. Years ago I ran Cota Technologies, a repair shop in Orono. It was a real shop with a real team, and for a while it was everything I did. Then my health took me out of it. I spent eight years fighting to get back on my feet, and in that time I lost the shop — and I lost my old team, including Tim Fogg, a technician I valued a great deal. I carry this business forward in their memory.
When I was well enough to work the bench again, I started over. New name, same hands. Mike's Electronics World opened in Patten, serving Northern Maine — Penobscot and Hancock counties — and now taking mail-in repairs from anywhere in the country.
Why I repair instead of replace
Here's a good rule of thumb I go by — not a hard rule, just a reference: if a device cost you $400 or more, or it still holds real value to you, it's usually worth fixing. A cracked phone screen, a laptop that won't boot, a console with a dead power supply, a stereo amp that's gone quiet — most of it can be brought back for a fraction of what a new one costs.
And if a repair doesn't make sense, I'll tell you that straight, too. I'd rather talk you out of a repair than take your money for one that isn't worth it.
What I fix
Pretty much anything with a circuit board in it: computers, laptops, and tablets, cell phones, televisions, stereos, and music equipment, game consoles and controllers (including drift-free stick rebuilds), wearables and watches, appliances, printers, and electronic toys, VR headsets, arcade machines, and POS systems, home and small-business servers, networking, smart home gear, and security cameras.
I also repair medical equipment — CPAP and BiPAP machines, nebulizers, TENS units, blood pressure monitors, clinical-grade pulse oximeters, and power wheelchairs and scooters. Bench-level diagnosis, honest quote before any work, same 90-day warranty.
How it works
Every repair starts with a diagnostic — $37.50 to $75.00 depending on the device — and I quote you the full price before I touch anything. No surprises. Labor is $150 an hour, billed in 15-minute increments, and every repair carries a 90-day warranty.
You can bring it in, I can pick it up, or I can come to you — in-home and pickup service across Northern Maine. And if you're anywhere else in the country, mail-in repair works too: ship it to me, I fix it, and return shipping is on me.
Custom-built PCs, too
If you're after a new machine instead of a repair, I build custom PCs to order — four tiers, all with a 2-year parts and labor warranty and free in-home setup:
- Starter One — $899.99 — home, school, and office
- Everyday One — $1,122.99 — fast and upgradeable
- Gamer One — $2,644.99 — mid-range gaming
- Signature One — $4,644.99 — flagship gaming
I also buy broken and used electronics — phones, consoles, controllers, laptops. If it's sitting in a drawer, it might be worth something.
November special
Through November 30, get 15 minutes of free labor on any one-hour repair — a $37.50 value. Just mention the code word TURKEYTECH when you call or message. One per customer.
Seniors, veterans, and disabled customers save up to 50% on labor, all year round.
Come find me
Mike's Electronics World, Patten, Maine — serving Penobscot and Hancock counties. Monday–Saturday, 7 AM–8 PM. Closed Sundays.
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