Best Buy opens Geek Squad in Children’s Hospital

Richfield, Minn. Best Buy Co. has opened a Geek Squad location at the Minneapolis campus of Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, the first time the retailer has put one of its tech-support operations at a hospital.

Best Buy will provide free tech support to children and families at the Minneapolis campus.

An initial staff of three Geek Squad personnel will support all non-medical technology for patients and family members, including room entertainment systems, laptops, and cell phones. The precinct will be open every day until 7 p.m.

Best Buy is also providing tech-consulting services for Children's ongoing renovations to patient rooms, set to be completed next year.