Question 1

How much does MacBook logic board repair cost in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Component-level logic board repair at ZA Support is significantly cheaper than a full board replacement, the Apple Store typically quotes many times more for the equivalent fix. We provide a written fixed-price quote after the assessment, before any work begins. Final price depends on which specific component has failed.

Question 2

What is your assessment fee policy?

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Our assessment fee applies. This covers a full board-level diagnostic under microscope and a written fixed-price quote. If you proceed with the repair, the assessment fee is included in the total repair cost. If you decide not to proceed, the assessment fee is payable for the diagnostic work completed. We never start a repair without your explicit written approval of the fixed-price quote.

Question 3

How long does logic board repair take?

Accepted Answer

Most logic board repairs are completed within 24 to 72 hours at our Hyde Park workshop. Simple faults, USB-C controller replacement, blown fuses, single PMIC failure, are typically done in 24 hours. More complex component-level work, GPU reball, multi-component faults, post-liquid corrosion, takes 3 to 5 business days. We confirm the exact turnaround as part of the written quote after assessment.

Question 4

What MacBook models do you repair?

Accepted Answer

We repair all MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac mini models from 2010 through the current M4 generation. This covers Intel-based models 2010-2020 (including the 2011-2013 discrete GPU faults) and Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, and M4 models. For Intel boards we replace GPU chips, power management ICs, USB-C controllers, and memory. For Apple Silicon boards we service the surrounding components, power management, USB-C controllers, board traces, fuses, but the SoC itself (CPU+GPU+RAM integrated) is not chip-level replaceable on any Mac.

Question 5

Can you recover data from a dead MacBook logic board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in most cases. On Intel MacBooks the SSD is a separate module, we can read it on another machine even if your logic board is dead. On Apple Silicon Macs the SSD is soldered to the logic board, and data recovery depends on whether the storage chip itself survived the fault. If the storage chips are intact, we can often recover data even from a board we cannot fully repair. We discuss data recoverability as part of the initial assessment.

Question 6

Do you provide a warranty on logic board repairs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every logic board repair carries a written 12-month warranty covering the specific component or fault we repaired, and our workmanship. If the same fault returns within 12 months, we repair it again at no labour cost. The warranty is provided in writing at collection. It covers parts and labour for the work we performed, it does not cover unrelated subsequent damage (e.g. a new liquid spill, or a drop).

Question 7

Can you fix a water-damaged MacBook logic board?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Liquid damage is one of our highest-volume repair categories. The process is: full disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning of the bare board in 99.9% isopropyl alcohol to remove conductive residue, micro-inspection at 45× magnification to identify failed components, then targeted component replacement. The earlier the device comes in, the higher the success rate, corrosion is progressive. See our dedicated liquid damage page at zasupport.com/liquid-damage for the full repair process.

Question 8

What's the most common MacBook logic board fault you see?

Accepted Answer

Three faults dominate our workshop volume: (1) USB-C charging controller failure (CD3217B12) on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air 2016-2020, the chip fails and stops charging on one or both sides. (2) Backlight driver IC (LP8550) failure on MacBook Pro 13" 2012-2017, screen goes black but you can faintly see the desktop with a torch. (3) Power-management IC (TPS51980) failure on MacBook Pro 2013-2016, no power, fan briefly spins, then nothing. All three are standard component-level repairs for us.

Question 9

What is the difference between component-level repair and board replacement?

Accepted Answer

Component-level repair fixes the specific failed component on your existing logic board, replacing a single chip, capacitor, resistor, or damaged trace under microscope. Board replacement swaps the entire logic board for a new or refurbished unit. Component-level repair is typically 60-80% cheaper, preserves your original board (and therefore your data, your Touch ID pairing, and your Apple Silicon SSD), and is finished in 24-72 hours instead of the week-plus that a board replacement requires. It is our strongly preferred approach and the one we use in the vast majority of cases.

Question 10

My MacBook shows no signs of life. Is it worth bringing in?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A completely dead MacBook is one of the most common faults we successfully repair. "No power" faults are very often caused by a single failed component on the power rail, a blown fuse, failed MOSFET, or damaged charging IC. These are component-level repairs that cost a fraction of a new machine, far less than a replacement MacBook Pro. Book an assessment and we will tell you exactly what failed and what it will cost to fix.

Question 11

Can you repair M1, M2, M3, and M4 MacBook logic boards?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with some differences from Intel models. Apple Silicon boards have the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Neural Engine integrated into a single SoC package, which cannot be replaced at chip level by anyone (including Apple). However, the surrounding components, power management ICs, USB-C controllers, storage chips, board traces, fuses, are fully serviceable through component-level repair. The most common Apple Silicon faults we see are USB-C controller failure, charging-circuit damage, and post-liquid corrosion, all of which are component-level repairs.

Question 12

Is my data safe during a logic board repair?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your storage stays in the device throughout the repair. We do not reformat, reinstall macOS, or touch your data unless you specifically ask us to. If a full board replacement is the only option and you have an Apple Silicon Mac, we will discuss the data situation with you up front, on Apple Silicon the SSD is soldered to the board, which complicates board replacement. In nearly all cases we can preserve your original board (and therefore your data) through component-level repair instead.

Repair	Pricing	Turnaround	Warranty
MacBook Air logic board (M1/M2/M3, Intel)	Contact for pricing	24-72 hrs	12 months
MacBook Pro 13″ logic board	Contact for pricing	24-72 hrs	12 months
MacBook Pro 14″ / 16″ logic board	Contact for pricing	48-96 hrs	12 months
iMac logic board	Contact for pricing	3-5 days	12 months
Mac mini logic board	Contact for pricing	24-72 hrs	12 months
USB-C controller only (CD3217B12)	Contact for pricing	24-48 hrs	12 months
Backlight driver IC only (LP8550)	Contact for pricing	24-48 hrs	12 months

Chip / Component	Affected Models	Typical Symptom	Our Repair	Risk
AMD GPU (MXM)	MBP 2011-2013	Screen artifacts, no video, garbled display	GPU reball or replacement	High
CD3217B12	MBP / MBA 2016-2020	No charging, USB-C dead on one or both sides	Controller chip replacement	Medium
TPS51980	MBP 2013-2016	No power, fan spin then shutdown, 0V on PPBUS_G3H	Power management IC replacement	High
LP8550	MBP / MBA 2012-2017	No backlight, faint display visible with torch	Backlight driver IC replacement	Medium
Thunderbolt Controller	MBP 2011-2014	No Thunderbolt, kernel panic on attach, port dead	Thunderbolt IC replacement	Medium
T2 / SMC support	MBP 2018+, MBA 2020+	Loop boot, DFU required, USB-C only powers with specific cable	Adjacent component service, DFU restore	High

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Touch ID pairing preserved

60-80% cheaper, days not weeks

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No Power

No Display / Black Screen

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Overheating / Random Shutdown

USB-C / Thunderbolt Failure

Fan Error / Loud Fan

GPU Failure (Artifacts)

Kernel Panic / Crash Loop

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