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Tech Help in Kirksville, Missouri
Leo Blanchette
Practical tech help in Kirksville
I fix computers, connectivity, Linux systems, and small electronics.
Clear rates, fast service, and a local focus near the Kirksville courthouse square.
Switchboard Tech Services is a small mobile service in downtown Kirksville that fixes what others replace.
I handle everyday computer issues, restore old hardware, and build or maintain simple websites for locals and small businesses.
No contracts, no gimmicks – just direct repair and practical help within a couple miles of the courthouse.
If it plugs in, powers on, or connects to the internet, there’s a good chance I can make it work again.
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Contact Us
📍 Kirksville, MO
🏤 PO Box 594, Kirksville, MO 63501
📞 +1.660.956.1108 (text first)
✉️ theswitchboard@protonmail.com
🌐 https://switchboardtechservices.com
📘 Facebook Page
🏛️ Meetings: Adair County Courthouse, Kirksville (neutral hand-off point)
🛠️ Repairs done at home workshop, drop-off by arrangement
🏤 PO Box 594, Kirksville, MO 63501
📞 +1.660.956.1108 (text first)
✉️ theswitchboard@protonmail.com
🌐 https://switchboardtechservices.com
📘 Facebook Page
🏛️ Meetings: Adair County Courthouse, Kirksville (neutral hand-off point)
🛠️ Repairs done at home workshop, drop-off by arrangement
From the Workbench
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