iPhone Repairs Johannesburg & Gauteng — Every Model, Component-Level

This is a board-level charging IC failure — one of the most common iPhone faults we see today. iPhone 15 and 16 devices can suffer this failure when connected to cheap, non-MFi-certified third-party USB-C cables or chargers. The damage is to the U9500 charging IC and its paired encrypted EEPROM chip on the logic board. Most SA repair shops can't fix this and either turn it away or quote a full board replacement. We repair it at component level using donor-board matched chip pairs — typically a fraction of replacement cost. Same-day diagnosis, completed within 24–72 hours.

iPhone screen repair pricing depends on the model. iPhone X / XR / 11 range R1,500–R2,800. iPhone 12 / 13 / 14 range R2,200–R3,800. iPhone 15 / 16 series range R2,800–R5,500. iPhone 17 series range R3,500–R6,500. Pro Max models cost more due to larger displays. We confirm exact pricing in writing after your free diagnostic before any work begins.

Replace your iPhone battery when battery health drops below 80% (Settings → Battery → Battery Health). At this point, iOS will automatically throttle processor performance to protect the cells, meaning a degraded battery doesn't just shorten runtime — it makes your whole iPhone slower. Other warning signs: unexpected shutdowns at 20–40%, runtime under half a day, "Service Recommended" alert, or the battery feeling warm or swollen. Replacement restores full speed and runtime.

Cheap, non-MFi-certified USB-C cables and chargers — particularly generic car chargers, knock-off adapters, and unbranded cables — can permanently damage the iPhone 15 and 16 series charging IC. Apple includes USB-C control hardware that handles power negotiation; when fed unsafe voltages or noisy power signals from cheap accessories, this circuit can fail. Always use MFi-certified or genuine Apple cables and avoid unknown-brand car chargers. If yours has already failed, we repair it at component level.

Yes — we use genuine Apple parts where available, and OEM-grade equivalents as a backup option. Genuine parts are matched precisely to your model and pass Apple's True Tone, Face ID, and battery health requirements. OEM-grade parts are manufactured to the same specifications and offer a more affordable option. We tell you which option applies to your repair before any work begins, so you can choose.

We repair every current iPhone model — iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17 Air; iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max; iPhone 15 series; iPhone 14 series; iPhone 13 series; iPhone 12 series; iPhone 11 series; iPhone X / XS / XR. We also repair older models on request. Bring your iPhone in for a free diagnostic and we'll confirm parts availability.

Most iPhone repairs are completed the same day. Screen replacements typically 1–2 hours. Battery replacements 1 hour. Charging port repair 2–3 hours. Face ID dot projector repair 24–48 hours. Charging IC repair 24–72 hours. Water damage treatment 2–3 business days depending on severity. Logic board chip-level work 1–3 business days. We confirm timing during your free diagnostic.

Power it off immediately. Do not plug it in to charge. Do not put it in rice. Bring it to us within 24–48 hours for the best outcome — corrosion develops the longer liquid sits on the board. We use ultrasonic cleaning at component level to remove liquid and corrosion from the logic board and other components. iPhone water damage recovery rate is around 90% when the device arrives within 24 hours.

Yes — all iPhone repairs at iAssist are covered by a 6-month warranty on both parts and labour. If the same fault recurs within 6 months, we fix it at no charge. The warranty applies to every repair type, from screen replacements to charging IC repair and component-level board work.

Yes. We offer collection and delivery across Gauteng for R300. Once your iPhone is repaired, we deliver it back to you. WhatsApp us to arrange a collection time — we cover Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, and surrounding areas. For nationwide service we work with The Courier Guy.

For most repairs, yes. A new iPhone 16 starts at over R20,000. Even a screen + battery repair on an older iPhone X / 11 / 12 typically costs under R3,500 — and gives you another 2–3 years of usable life. iOS 18 still supports iPhone XS onwards, so older iPhones remain fully functional. We give you an honest assessment during the free diagnostic — if a repair isn't economical, we'll tell you, not take your money.