Pricing depends on the severity tier. Tier 1 (component reflow) is R1,500–R2,000. Tier 2 (one or two IC replacements) is R2,000–R2,800. Tier 3 (multi-component or trace repair) is R2,800–R3,500. We confirm tier and exact price in writing before any chargeable work.

Not necessarily. Most no-power faults are repairable. Common causes: failed power management IC, dead CPU, dead PMU, or charging IC failure preventing the battery from delivering current. Each is fixable with component-level work. Free diagnostic identifies the cause within hours of arrival.

Logic board repair fixes the failed component on your existing board, preserving your serial number, activity history, and all data. Replacement (which is what Apple does) gives you a new Watch and a fresh start. For most faults, repair costs 60–80% less than replacement.

We do everything we can to preserve data, but logic board repair carries some inherent risk to onboard storage if the storage IC itself is the failed component. We tell you upfront if data preservation is at risk so you can make an informed decision. Backup via your paired iPhone is recommended where possible before any major repair.

Depends on the model. A Series 7 or newer with a R2,500 logic board fault is usually worth fixing. A Series 3 with the same fault often is not worth it because the device is at end-of-life for software updates anyway. We tell you honestly during diagnostic.

Tier 1 reflows are typically 1 working day. Tier 2 IC replacements are 1–2 working days. Tier 3 multi-component repairs can be 2–4 working days. For nationwide repairs via The Courier Guy with overnight, total door-to-door turnaround is typically 3–5 working days.

We tell you upfront and you pay nothing. The free diagnostic includes the determination of repairability. If we discover during repair that severe inner-layer trace damage or PCB delamination is present (which is rare), we stop work and explain — you only pay for diagnostic time, not for unsuccessful repair attempts.

Yes — all Apple Watch logic board repairs at iAssist are covered by a 6-month warranty on parts and labour. We are honest that board-level repaired devices have somewhat higher long-term failure risk than non-repaired devices regardless of repair quality, but our warranty covers any related fault recurrence within six months.