Appointments are made through Apple's customer care portal. You can always go to the store and ask them to help you schedule one, they will get you access on one of the display devices. However, same day appointments are rare. When scheduling online you can compare availability across multiple stores in a particular region.
Easiest way to get an appointment is to go online. If your computer doesn't work, call the Apple store.
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