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MacBook Logic Board Repair

MacBook won't start, freezes at the Apple logo, shows a question mark, or shuts off on its own? We analyse at chip level and replace only the component that is actually faulty — not the whole board. That's usually far cheaper, and because the SSD on modern Macs is soldered to the board, your system and data stay intact.

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Every case is different. We take a look at your device and get back to you with a fixed price — you decide. If you decide against the repair, there is no cost.

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Typical signs

Typical signs of a logic board failure

  • MacBook won't start, stays black, no sound, no response
  • Apple logo freezes, question-mark folder or exclamation mark at boot
  • Random crashes, fans at full speed with no load
  • Battery won't charge, USB-C ports dead
  • MacBook overheating: constantly high temperatures and sudden shutdowns — often thermal paste or a defective chip on the board, not just a software problem
  • Wi-Fi not working: on Intel models we replace the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card; on M-series Macs the module is integrated into the SoC — we check antennas, solder joints and signal paths

Where possible we repair the existing logic board instead of replacing it. At the microscope bench we trace the fault at chip level — failed capacitors, power-management ICs, charging circuits, SMC — and replace the specific component, not the board.

We work on all generations, from Intel (up to 2020) to Apple Silicon (M1 through M5). This includes fixing knock-on damage from power surges, bad chargers, and swollen batteries.

What this means for your data: on modern MacBooks the SSD is soldered directly to the logic board, so a board swap always means data loss too. Our component-level repair leaves system and data in place — and when a device no longer starts, the logic-board repair often doubles as the data recovery: the board is restored far enough for the system to boot again.

What it costs

Logic board repairs cost depending on the damage

  • under €100: simple firmware issues, reinstall
  • €100–200: capacitors, small ICs, simple troubleshooting
  • €200–400: power management, charging circuits, SMC chip
  • €400–600: CPU/GPU replacement, NAND replacement

Diagnosis is free and ends with a concrete price. You then decide whether the repair is worth it to you. For comparison: a full board swap typically costs two or three times as much — and because the SSD is soldered on, your system and data would be gone with it.

From our workshop

  • MacBook Air (M1) · from Schwerin · €260 — Used on a German ICE train, then wouldn't turn on; a power surge had damaged the charging circuit. Instead of swapping the board, we repaired the faulty component at chip level.
  • MacBook Air 13" (M3) · walk-in from Ahrensburg · €340 — Short circuit on the logic board, several SMD components destroyed. Not a user error: random capacitor shorts happen on brand-new devices too. Components replaced, MacBook running again.
  • MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Max) · business client from Hamburg · €420 — First the speakers stopped working; a week later the MacBook wouldn't reliably turn on. Audio circuit and amplifier chip faults on the logic board. Complex, but fixed.

FAQ

Can a MacBook logic board be repaired?

Yes, often. We repair the existing logic board at component level instead of swapping it — usually much cheaper, and because the SSD is soldered to the board, your system and data stay intact.

What does a MacBook logic board repair cost?

Depending on the damage: simple firmware issues under €100, small components €100–200, power management and SMC €200–400, CPU/GPU or NAND replacement €400–600. Diagnosis is free and ends with a concrete price.

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