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iPhone Logic Board RepairJohannesburg, Pretoria & Gauteng
🔬 Micro-Soldering · BGA Reball · NAND · Touch IC · Baseband
Logic board repair at iAssist means genuine component-level micro-soldering — not board swaps or software-only fixes. We work under microscope on every board repair: BGA reball, IC replacement, NAND chip replacement with P15 programmer (256GB upgrade option), interposer reball (XS/XS Max no-touch, 12 Pro Max), sandwich board separation (16 Pro USB-C IC), and baseband transceiver repair. Assessment from R850 — fault confirmed under microscope before any cost is committed.
Silvamonte, Johannesburg — serving all Gauteng with R300 collection & delivery. Free diagnostic before any work begins.
10+Years experience
4.9★Google reviews
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6-monthWarranty
R300Gauteng pickup
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How we do it
iPhone logic board repair is component-level work under a stereo microscope — replacing individual ICs, capacitors, resistors, and power rails rather than the whole board. The logic board carries the A-series processor, RAM, cellular modem, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth IC, power management IC, audio codec, and NAND flash storage. Each can fail independently.
iAssist performs micro-soldering using JBC and Quick stations with hot air rework, flux, and fine-pitch BGA reballing equipment. We diagnose using DC power supply current injection, thermal imaging, and schematic reference before quoting. No-power, charging IC failure, Touch IC failure, NAND failure, and post-liquid corrosion are the most common board-level faults we repair successfully.
No power — dead iPhone
Won't turn on, no response to charging, no boot attempt. DC power supply measurement identifies whether current is being drawn and where the short or open circuit is.
iPhone 15/16 stuck at 1% — no touch
Hydra charging IC (U9500) failure. Specific to the 15 and 16 series USB-C charging architecture. Board-level IC replacement resolves.
Boot loop — won't stay on
Short circuit, PMIC fault, or NAND failure causing repeated reboot. Current profile analysis and schematic diagnosis before quoting.
No SIM — baseband failure
Baseband processor fault causing permanent No SIM status even with known-good SIM and reader. Board-level repair or baseband flash.
Audio IC failure — no sound / no mic
Audio IC (Cirrus Logic) failure causing simultaneous microphone and speaker failure. Known failure on iPhone 7 series. Underfill rework resolves on applicable models.
Error 4013/9 on restore
NAND flash storage failure preventing DFU restore. P15 NAND programmer and NAND replacement or data recovery before repair.
Our iphone logic board repair process
Symptom diagnosis
Fault symptoms documented. Panic log read. Board diagnostics run.
Microscope inspection
Board inspected under microscope — solder joints, burn marks, lifted pads, chip damage all assessed before quoting.
Micro-soldering repair
IC replacement, BGA reball, jumper wires, pad repair — under microscope with temperature-controlled equipment.
Programming & test
NAND programmed via P15. ICs configured. Full function test. No charge if repair unsuccessful.
Pricing
Select your iPhone model
Select your model for exact pricing on this repair — every tier, every model.
iPhone Logic Board Repair — pricing by model
All prices include parts, labour, and a 6-month warranty. Confirmed in writing after free diagnostic. Click any model for the full repair price list.
| iPhone model |
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| iPhone 8 · X · XR · XS series |
| iPhone 8 |
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| iPhone X |
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| iPhone XR |
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| iPhone XS |
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| iPhone XS Max |
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| iPhone SE series |
| iPhone SE 2020 |
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| iPhone SE 2022 |
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| iPhone 11 series |
| iPhone 11 |
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| iPhone 11 Pro |
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| iPhone 11 Pro Max |
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| iPhone 12 series |
| iPhone 12 |
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| iPhone 12 Mini |
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| iPhone 12 Pro |
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| iPhone 12 Pro Max |
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| iPhone 13 series |
| iPhone 13 |
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| iPhone 13 Mini |
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| iPhone 13 Pro |
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| iPhone 13 Pro Max |
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| iPhone 14 series |
| iPhone 14 |
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| iPhone 14 Plus |
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| iPhone 14 Pro |
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| iPhone 14 Pro Max |
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| iPhone 15 series |
| iPhone 15 |
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| iPhone 15 Plus |
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| iPhone 15 Pro |
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| iPhone 15 Pro Max |
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| iPhone 16 series |
| iPhone 16 |
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| iPhone 16 Plus |
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| iPhone 16e |
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| iPhone 16 Pro |
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| iPhone 16 Pro Max |
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| iPhone 17 series |
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| iPhone 17 Air |
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| iPhone 17 Pro |
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| iPhone 17 Pro Max |
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| iPhone 17e |
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Why choose iAssist for iphone logic board repair?
Free diagnostic
We confirm the exact fault before quoting. No charge if we can't fix it.
6-month warranty
Parts and labour carry a full 6-month warranty. Written quote before work begins.
Component-level repair
Micro-soldering means we fix what other shops call unrepairable.
262 reviews · 4.9★
Johannesburg's most reviewed specialist Apple repair centre.
OEM-grade parts
No cheap aftermarket parts. OEM-quality components on every repair.
Nationwide courier
R300 insured collection across Gauteng. Nationwide courier available.
Three ways to get your iPhone to us
Walk in, arrange Gauteng collection, or ship from anywhere in South Africa. Every repair starts with a free diagnostic and written quote.
In person
Drop it off at the workshop
Walk in to our Silvamonte workshop any business day. Free parking, free diagnostic on the spot. Most screen and battery replacements can be completed while you wait or same day.
Shop 4, Silvercrest Shopping Centre
11 Swemmer Rd, Silvamonte, Johannesburg, 2192
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 · Sat 09:00–13:00
Gauteng · R300
Door-to-door via Eliz Courier
Eliz Courier & Messenger Services collects and returns your iPhone across Joburg, Pretoria, Centurion, and the East Rand. R300 round-trip. WhatsApp us to book — usually within 24 hours.
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Nationwide
Ship via The Courier Guy
Anywhere in South Africa — Cape Town, Durban, PE, Bloem, Polokwane. We arrange Courier Guy collection from your door, your iPhone ships to us insured, gets repaired, and returns via the same courier.
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Common questions
iPhone Logic Board Repair — frequently asked questions
What does logic board repair actually mean?
Component-level micro-soldering on the iPhone's main circuit board — replacing individual ICs, reballing BGA solder connections, replacing NAND storage, running jumper wires. Performed under microscope.
My iPhone won't turn on — is that always a logic board fault?
Not always. A depleted battery, blown backlight IC, or connector issue can all cause no-power. We check simple causes first before escalating to board-level diagnosis.
My iPhone fails restore with error 4013 — is that the logic board?
Error 4013 on repeated restores indicates NAND flash storage failure. The chip is worn and cannot complete the iOS write. We replace NAND using the P15 programmer and recommend 256GB upgrade at the same time.
What is the P15 NAND programmer?
A specialist tool that reads and writes the device's unique identifiers (serial number, Wi-Fi MAC address, baseband data) to the replacement NAND chip. Without correct programming, the device won't activate.
My iPhone X touchscreen stopped working after a drop — screen or board?
If a brand new screen shows the same no-touch problem, it's the board. The Meson touch IC on the X/XS logic board loses BGA solder connections from drop impact — a reball restores touch.
Is logic board repair worth it on an older iPhone?
Depends on fault complexity and device value to you. NAND on an iPhone 11 — very worthwhile. Complex multi-IC damage on an iPhone 8 — harder to justify. We give honest cost-vs-value guidance.
What is BGA reball?
Ball Grid Array reball: IC chip removed, old solder cleaned from chip and board pads, fresh solder balls applied, chip reflowed back into position. Restores cracked or failed solder joints.
Do you offer no-fix no-charge on logic board repairs?
We do not charge for repair attempts where the fault cannot be resolved. We assess, quote, and only proceed with your agreement. If unsuccessful, no labour charged.
