MacBook Repairs Gauteng | Screen, Battery, Logic Board & More in Johannesburg, Pretoria

Specialists in MacBook faults — Flexgate backlight failure, Staingate delamination, butterfly keyboard failures, liquid damage, thermal throttling, and Apple Silicon logic board microsoldering. All models from M4 Pro/Max back to 2011 Intel. Free diagnostic. R250 Gauteng collection. Nationwide courier.

Shop 4, Silvercrest Centre, 11 Swemmer Rd, Silvamonte, Johannesburg

10+Years Experience
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MacBook Repair Services We Offer

All repairs begin with a free diagnostic. Final cost confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Screen & Display Replacement

Cracked Retina, dead pixels, Flexgate backlight lines, Liquid XDR. All MacBook sizes.

Battery Replacement

Rapid drain, Service Recommended warning, swollen battery lifting the trackpad.

Logic Board Repair

Component-level microsoldering. No power, kernel panics, GPU artefacts, boot failure.

Keyboard Replacement

Butterfly mechanism failure, sticky keys, non-registering keys, full top case.

Trackpad Repair

Not clicking, erratic cursor movement, Force Touch failure, trackpad flex damage.

Liquid Damage Treatment

Do not turn it on. Ultrasonic cleaning and board-level corrosion repair. 90% success rate.

Charging Port & MagSafe Repair

USB-C not charging, MagSafe fault, damaged port, intermittent charging connection.

Fan & Thermal Service

Overheating, fan at full speed, thermal throttling, CPU thermal paste replacement.

SSD Upgrade

Slow startup, failing storage, kernel panics from SSD errors. Intel MacBook upgrades.

Data Recovery

Non-booting or liquid-damaged MacBooks. Data extracted before any repair begins.

Hinge & Housing Repair

Stiff hinge, loose hinge, cracked hinge cover, display assembly damage from hinge failure.

macOS Recovery & Clean Install

Stuck on Apple logo, boot loop, corrupted macOS. Clean install with data preserved.

Speaker Repair

Crackling, distorted, or no audio. MacBook Pro and Air speaker replacement.

Audio Jack & I/O Board Repair

3.5mm jack not working, no headphone output, USB-A port failure, I/O board replacement.

Touch Bar Repair

Unresponsive Touch Bar, flickering, black strip, Touch ID failure on MacBook Pro 2016–2021.

Known MacBook Issues

Design faults documented across MacBook generations. All repairable at component level.

MacBook Pro 13” · 2016–2018

Flexgate Backlight Failure

The display backlight flex cable in 2016–2018 MacBook Pro models gradually wears out through repeated opening and closing. Symptoms: a “stage light” effect at the bottom of the screen, then progressively worse backlight failure until the display goes dark. Often dismissed by Apple Store as requiring full display replacement.

iAssist fix: Component-level repair on the backlight flex cable — significantly cheaper than full display assembly replacement. Warranty included.
MacBook & MacBook Pro · 2016–2019

Butterfly Keyboard Failure

Apple’s butterfly mechanism keyboard (2016–2019) is prone to key registration failures from even tiny dust particles. Keys double-type, stop registering, or get physically stuck. Apple ran a replacement program but it has expired for most affected models.

iAssist fix: Full top case or individual key replacement depending on extent of damage. We stock keyboard assemblies for all affected generations.
MacBook Pro Retina · 2012–2015

Staingate Screen Delamination

The anti-reflective coating on MacBook Pro Retina displays from 2012–2015 delaminates over time, leaving cloudy patches, stains, or blotches that cannot be cleaned off. Caused by solvents in cleaning products reacting with the coating. Apple’s replacement program has ended.

iAssist fix: Full screen replacement or anti-reflective coating removal (coating strip). We advise the best option based on the extent of delamination.
All Intel MacBooks · 3+ years old

Thermal Throttling & Overheating

Dried thermal paste and dust buildup cause Intel MacBooks to run hot, throttle CPU/GPU performance, and run fans continuously. The MacBook becomes noticeably slow during video calls, rendering, or compilation — not because the hardware is old, but because it’s thermally limited.

iAssist fix: Full disassembly, heatsink deep-clean, premium thermal paste replacement. Fan speed and temperature tested under load before return.
Free MacBook Diagnostics — All Models.

Written fixed-price quote before any work begins. No hidden fees.

MacBook Repair Price Guide

Pricing depends on model and fault severity. Confirmed after your free diagnostic.

RepairEstimate (ZAR)
Screen replacementR2,500 – R12,000
Battery replacementR1,500 – R4,000
Logic board repair (component-level)R2,500 – R12,000
Liquid damage treatmentR2,000 – R8,000
Keyboard replacementR1,500 – R6,000
Charging port / USB-C / MagSafe repairR800 – R2,500
SSD upgradeR1,200 – R4,000
Fan & thermal serviceR800 – R2,500
Trackpad repairR1,200 – R3,500
Hinge repairR1,500 – R4,500
Data recoveryR2,500 – R8,000
macOS clean install / recoveryR600 – R1,200
Priority service (24hr return)R500
Gauteng collection & deliveryR250

MacBook Repair By Model

Select your MacBook model for specific pricing and common faults.

MacBook Pro — Current M5 generation
MacBook Pro M4 generation · 2024
MacBook Pro M3 generation · 2023
MacBook Pro M2 generation · 2022–2023
MacBook Pro M1 generation · 2021
MacBook Pro Intel · 2019–2020
MacBook Pro Intel · 2016–2019
MacBook Pro Intel · 2012–2015
MacBook Pro Intel · pre-2012
MacBook Air — Current M5 generation
MacBook Air M4 generation · 2025
MacBook Air M3 generation · 2024
MacBook Air M2 generation · 2022
MacBook Air M1 generation · 2020
MacBook Air Intel · 2018–2020
MacBook Air Intel · 2013–2017
MacBook Air 11-inch · 2010–2015
Need A Quote For Your MacBook?

Free diagnostic on all models. Written fixed-price quote before any work begins.

Three Ways To Get Your MacBook To Us

Walk in, arrange Gauteng collection, or ship from anywhere in South Africa.

In person

Drop It Off At The Workshop

Walk in any business day. Free parking, free diagnostic on the spot. Most screen and battery repairs completed same-day.

Shop 4, Silvercrest Centre
11 Swemmer Rd, Silvamonte, Johannesburg
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 · Sat 09:00–13:00
Gauteng · R250

Door-To-Door Via Eliz Courier

Eliz Courier collects and returns your MacBook across Joburg, Pretoria, Centurion, and the East Rand. R250 round-trip.

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Nationwide

Ship Via The Courier Guy

Anywhere in South Africa. We arrange Courier Guy collection — your MacBook ships insured, gets repaired, and returns via the same courier.

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MacBook Repair Areas We Serve

iAssist Repair serves the entire Gauteng province for MacBook repair. Collection and delivery across Johannesburg and Pretoria (R250). Outside Gauteng? We collect and return nationwide via The Courier Guy.

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What Our Customers Say

Verified Google reviews — 4.9★

★★★★★

“My MacBook Pro 2017 had the classic Flexgate issue — stage-light effect at the bottom every time I opened the lid. iAssist repaired the backlight flex at component level. Half the Apple Store price.”

Ross T. — Sandton
★★★★★

“Spilled coffee on my MacBook Pro M1 and brought it straight here. They cleaned the board ultrasonically and repaired a corroded charging controller — my data untouched. Incredible work.”

Amina K. — Pretoria
★★★★★

“MacBook Pro was thermal throttling so badly it was barely usable. iAssist replaced the thermal paste and cleaned the cooling system. CPU temps dropped from 100°C to 72°C under load.”

Michael B. — Fourways

MacBook Fault? Book A Free Assessment.

6-month warranty on all repairs. Written quote before any work begins.

iAssist Repair — Shop 4, Silvercrest Centre, 11 Swemmer Rd, Silvamonte, Johannesburg

  • Get A Quote

    View our prices or reach out for a free quote via our WhatsApp line.

  • Drop Off Or We Collect

    We offer a pick up and drop off service at R250 — Gauteng only. Nationwide courier also available.

  • Expert Diagnostics & Repair

    We diagnose and repair your device within 24–48 hours. Screen and battery repairs often same-day.

  • Quality Testing & Hand-Over

    You collect or we return your repaired MacBook by door-to-door service.

  • Warranty On All Repairs

    We offer a 6-month warranty on all our repairs so that you have peace of mind.

MacBook Repairs — Frequently Asked Questions

Which MacBook models do you repair?

We repair all MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models — from older Intel generations all the way through to the latest M4 Pro and M4 Max. This includes MacBook Air M1, M2, M3, and M4; MacBook Pro M2, M3, and M4 in 14-inch and 16-inch configurations; and all Intel MacBook models from 2013 through 2020. WhatsApp us if your model isn’t listed — we haven’t turned a MacBook away yet.

How much does MacBook screen repair cost in South Africa?

MacBook screen replacement at iAssist costs between R2,500 and R12,000 depending on your model and screen size. Older Intel MacBook Air and Pro screens sit toward the lower end while newer Liquid XDR ProMotion displays on MacBook Pro M3 and M4 models carry a premium. All pricing is confirmed after a free diagnostic — you receive a written fixed-price quote before we begin with no hidden fees.

Can you repair MacBook liquid damage?

Yes — do not attempt to turn on a liquid-damaged MacBook as this causes further short-circuit damage. Bring it in as soon as possible. We use ultrasonic cleaning and component-level board repair to recover liquid-damaged MacBooks with a 90% success rate. Your data stays completely safe throughout the process.

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

Yes — this is where iAssist stands apart from most repair centres in South Africa. Apple Silicon logic board repairs require chip-level microsoldering expertise that most shops do not have. Our technicians diagnose and fix faults at component level rather than replacing the entire board — significantly cheaper than Apple’s out-of-warranty replacement, with your data remaining completely intact.

My MacBook is running very hot and the fan is constantly at full speed — can you fix it?

Yes — this is one of the most common MacBook issues we see, particularly on Intel models. The cause is almost always dried-out thermal paste combined with dust buildup in the cooling system. We fully disassemble the MacBook, clean the heatsink and fan, apply fresh premium thermal paste, and test under load before returning it.

Can you fix MacBook Flexgate backlight failure?

Yes — Flexgate affects MacBook Pro models from 2016 to 2018 where the backlight flex cable wears out, causing a stage-light effect at the bottom of the screen or a complete backlight failure. We repair this at component level rather than replacing the entire display assembly, which significantly reduces the cost.

Do you replace MacBook batteries?

Yes — we replace MacBook batteries on all models using OEM-grade cells. If your MacBook is showing a Service Recommended warning, draining rapidly, shutting down unexpectedly, or has a swollen battery lifting the trackpad, a battery replacement is almost always the fix. Most are completed the same day.

Can you upgrade my MacBook SSD or RAM?

SSD and RAM upgrades are available on older Intel MacBook models where the hardware allows it. On Apple Silicon MacBooks the RAM and SSD are integrated into the M-series chip and cannot be upgraded after purchase. We will always tell you honestly what is and is not achievable for your specific model before any work begins.

Is the diagnostic really free?

Yes — completely free with no obligation. We assess your MacBook, identify the exact fault, and provide a written fixed-price quote. You only pay if you decide to proceed with the repair. There are no call-out fees, no assessment fees, and no hidden charges at any stage.

Is my data safe during a MacBook repair?

Completely. Component-level repair leaves your storage, files, and operating system entirely untouched. We treat all customer data as strictly confidential and do not access or copy anything on your device. If a repair ever requires a software reinstall, we will always tell you before we begin and attempt data recovery first.

Do you offer collection and delivery for MacBook repairs across South Africa?

Yes — we offer door-to-door collection and delivery across the entire Gauteng province for R250. For customers outside Gauteng we work with The Courier Guy for nationwide collection and delivery. Simply WhatsApp us on 078 742 4769 and we will arrange everything from your door.

What warranty do you offer on MacBook repairs?

All MacBook repairs at iAssist come with a 6-month warranty on both parts and labour. If the same fault reoccurs within that period we will fix it at no additional charge. You also receive a written fixed-price quote before any work begins so there are never any surprises.

MacBook Air repair service — iAssist Johannesburg Silvercrest.

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iAssist Repair — Johannesburg
Shop 4, Silvercrest Centre
11 Swemmer Rd, Silvamonte, Johannesburg

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