Do you repair Apple Watches across South Africa?

Yes. iAssist Repair offers Apple Watch repairs for customers across South Africa using courier collection and delivery. We repair your device at our Johannesburg workshop and return it to your door anywhere in South Africa.

How does the collection and delivery process work?

WhatsApp us on 078 742 4769 for a quote. Once accepted, we arrange collection via The Courier Guy anywhere in South Africa. After repair, we return your Apple Watch to your door.

Which Apple Watch models do you repair?

We repair all Apple Watch models including Series 1 to the latest Series models, SE (all generations), Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2.

How long does an Apple Watch repair take?

Most screen and battery replacements are completed the same day. Water damage and Digital Crown repairs typically take 24 to 48 hours. Courier transit times apply for customers outside Gauteng.

How much does Apple Watch screen repair cost in South Africa?

Apple Watch screen repair pricing generally ranges from R1,500 to R3,500 depending on model and damage. All devices receive a diagnostic and a written quote before any repair begins.

How much does Apple Watch battery replacement cost?

Apple Watch battery replacement typically starts from around R900 depending on model. Many battery repairs can be completed the same day.

Do you offer a warranty on Apple Watch repairs?

Yes. All Apple Watch repairs at iAssist Repair include a 6-month warranty on parts and labour.

Do you use genuine Apple parts?

We use high-quality OEM-grade parts manufactured to Apple specifications. Where genuine parts are available, we can quote separately. All parts and pricing are confirmed before repair.

Will my Apple Watch still be water resistant after repair?

We reseal every Apple Watch using professional sealing methods. While factory water resistance cannot be officially recertified after repair, resealing helps restore the best possible water resistance for a repaired device.

Is my data safe during an Apple Watch repair?

Yes. Apple Watch repairs typically do not affect your data. We avoid factory resets unless absolutely required, and if needed we will notify you before proceeding.

MacBook Air Charging Port Repair Johannesburg | iAssist

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MacBook Air Charging Port RepairJohannesburg & Gauteng

MagSafe that won’t magnetise. A USB-C port that charges only if you hold the cable at the perfect angle and promise not to breathe. We repair MacBook Air charging ports at board level — the kind of fix that actually stays fixed.

Free diagnostic · R900 – R2,500 · Component-level IC repair · 6-month warranty

WhatsApp for a quote Call 078 742 4769

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R300Collection

Service	Estimate
USB-C power delivery controller repair (2018–M1 models) Controller IC replacement. Port restored without board swap	R1,200 – R2,500
MagSafe 3 port repair (M2/M3 models) MagSafe controller IC or port socket repair	R1,200 – R2,500
MagSafe 2 port repair (2013–2017 models) Port pin repair or socket replacement. Common on older A1466	R900 – R1,800
Fuse replacement (no charge after surge) Blown charging fuse. Quick component-level repair	R900 – R1,500
Collection and return — Gauteng Door-to-door via Eliz Courier	R300

Model identification

Identify your MacBook Air by model number

Find your model number on the bottom case or under Apple menu → About This Mac → System Report.

Model number	Years	Chip	Charging	Key feature
A3449 / A3448	2026	Apple M5	MagSafe 3 + USB-C	13-inch and 15-inch
A3240 / A3241	2025	Apple M4	MagSafe 3 + USB-C	Sky Blue colour new
A3113 / A3114	2024	Apple M3	MagSafe 3 + USB-C	13-inch and 15-inch
A2681 / A2941	2022–2023	Apple M2	MagSafe 3 + USB-C	First M2 Air · 15-inch added 2023
A2337	2020	Apple M1	USB-C only (2 ports)	First Apple Silicon MacBook Air
A2179	2020	Intel Core i3/i5/i7	USB-C only (2 ports)	Scissor keyboard · True Tone
A1932	2018–2019	Intel Core i5	USB-C only (2 ports)	Butterfly keyboard · Touch ID
A1466	2013–2017	Intel Core i5/i7	MagSafe 2	Non-Retina · SSD upgradeable
A1465	2012–2015	Intel Core i5/i7	MagSafe 2	11-inch · SSD upgradeable
A1370	2010–2011	Intel Core 2 Duo / i5	MagSafe 1	11-inch original

Select your MacBook Air

Which MacBook Air do you have?

Select your model for full repair details, pricing, and upgrade options specific to your machine.

Latest · 2026

MacBook Air M5

A3449 13-inch · A3448 15-inch · 2026

View M5 repairs → 2025

MacBook Air M4

A3240 13-inch · A3241 15-inch · Sky Blue

View M4 repairs → 2024

MacBook Air M3

A3113 · A3114 · 13-inch & 15-inch

View M3 repairs → 2022 - 2023

MacBook Air M2

A2681 · A2941 · MagSafe returns

View M2 repairs → 2020

MacBook Air M1

A2337 · first Apple Silicon Air

View M1 repairs → Intel · 2018-2020

MacBook Air Retina Intel

A1932 · A2179 · butterfly keyboard era

View Retina Intel repairs → Intel · 2013-2017

MacBook Air 13-inch Intel

A1466 · the workhorse

View 13-inch Intel repairs → Intel · 2010-2015

MacBook Air 11-inch

A1465 · A1370 · the tiny one

View 11-inch repairs →

Getting your MacBook Air to us

Three ways to get your MacBook Air to us

Walk in, arrange Gauteng collection, or ship from anywhere in South Africa. Whichever route you choose, your repair starts with a free diagnostic and a 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. Simple repairs — screen, battery, port — can often start the same day.

Shop 4, Silvercrest Centre
11 Swemmer Rd, Silvamonte, Johannesburg
Mon-Fri 08:00-17:30 · Sat 08:00-14:00

Gauteng · R300

Door-to-door via Eliz Courier

Our local Gauteng courier partner, Eliz Courier & Messenger Services, handles insured door-to-door collection and return across Joburg, Pretoria, the East Rand, Centurion, the lot. 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 a Courier Guy collection from your door, the MacBook ships to us insured, gets repaired, and returns via the same courier. No travel needed.

WhatsApp to arrange courier →

Service areas across Gauteng

iAssist Repair serves the entire Gauteng province. Collection and delivery across Johannesburg and Pretoria (R300). If your area isn't listed, contact us.

Find Your Service Area

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Johannesburg & Pretoria Service Areas

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Johannesburg CBD Parktown Melville

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Apple repair by province — nationwide courier

Outside Gauteng? We collect and return your MacBook Air nationwide via secure courier.

Gauteng Western Cape KwaZulu-Natal Eastern Cape Free State Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Northern Cape

Common questions

MacBook Air Charging Port Repair — questions we get asked

My MacBook Air USB-C port won't charge — is that the port or the logic board?

USB-C charging failure on MacBook Air is overwhelmingly a USB-C power delivery controller IC fault on the logic board rather than physical port damage. The port itself is soldered to the board, but the controller IC governing power delivery can fail independently. Component-level IC replacement restores full charging function in most cases without board replacement.

My MacBook Air MagSafe 3 port is not charging — what should I try first?

Try a different MagSafe 3 cable and charger first — cable failure is common. Also try a USB-C charger in one of the Thunderbolt ports to isolate whether the fault is MagSafe-specific or board-level. If neither charges, bring it in for a free diagnostic.

My MacBook Air 2013–2017 MagSafe 2 port is loose or not making contact — can that be fixed?

Yes — the MagSafe 2 connector on older MacBook Air models can develop physical damage to the port pins or the connector housing. Port repair or replacement is possible at component level. Free diagnostic to confirm whether the fault is the port, the cable, or the charging IC.

Both USB-C ports on my MacBook Air have stopped working simultaneously — what does that mean?

Both ports failing simultaneously usually indicates a USB-C controller IC fault or a power delivery fuse issue rather than physical damage to both ports. This is actually a more positive diagnosis — a single component failure rather than two separate port failures. Free diagnostic to confirm.

My MacBook Air charges intermittently — works sometimes, not others — what is that?

Intermittent charging on MacBook Air is usually a partially failed USB-C or MagSafe connector with intermittent contact, a fraying charge cable, or a failing power delivery controller IC. Try a different cable first. If the issue persists with a known-good cable, bring it in.

How much does MacBook Air charging port repair cost?

USB-C controller IC repair: R1,200–R2,500 depending on fault scope. MagSafe 2 port repair on older models: R900–R1,800. Confirmed after free diagnostic.

Can the USB-C port be physically replaced on a MacBook Air?

The USB-C port on MacBook Air is soldered to the logic board. Physical replacement requires microsoldering equipment and precise board work. iAssist performs this repair — it is not a simple port swap but a proper board-level port replacement.

My MacBook Air shows 'Not Charging' in the battery menu even with charger connected — is that a hardware fault?

Not necessarily — this can be a software state. Try an SMC reset first (Intel: hold Shift+Control+Option+Power 10 sec). If 'Not Charging' persists after reset with a known-good charger, it indicates a hardware charging circuit fault. Free diagnostic to confirm.

Do you offer collection for MacBook Air charging port repair?

Yes — R300 insured door-to-door collection across Gauteng. WhatsApp 078 742 4769.

My MacBook Air gets very hot near the charging port — is that dangerous?

Excessive heat near the charging port indicates a failing power delivery component or a partially shorted charging circuit. This should be treated as urgent — continued use under these conditions can cause further board damage. Bring it in or arrange urgent collection.

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