Recommended Apple repair facilities in San Francisco Bay Area?

The Apple Store just told me that I need to have the ExpressCard slot replaced on my MacBook Pro. They said I need to take it to a 3rd party certified repair center to have the slot's metal frame replaced, but had no recommendations on where to take it unless I wanted Apple to ship it away for me.
I'd like to physically bring one in so I don't have to have the risks, costs, and most importantly time delays associated with shipping.
Does anyone have any recommendations on really good, and really fast-turnaround repair centers I can take it? I live in Foster City, and work in San Francisco. Those locations are preferred, but I will also go somewhere in Marin or the Fremont area.
Note that my MacBook Pro IS under warranty, so I'm looking for certified repair facilities that will conduct the service under the terms of my warranty.
Cheers,
Dan

Let me get this clear... so something is broken that was in your computer when you got it from apple.... its something that "they" had installed in their factory.
If so... than they are pulling your leg.... You have to get back to them and make clear that this is their problem Not yours..... If you have it repaired somewhere els they can always claim that the problem could come from that.
Stop putting all your trust in Apple and take control.
So to sum it up again.... If the thing that is broke (what ever it is) was in the machine when you got it from apple, they have to repair it... there is no discussion about it.
If they are telling you they are not allowed to order something they are full of s*.... why would they not be allowed to buy anything.
Don't worry I have had dealing with people over the phone and in the store similar to this and I just ask if they can give me someone who is allowed to make real decisions and they will always comply with you.
There is a policy to make it your problem first before they make it their own.
I hope this helps and that you get your machine fixed soon.

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