MacBook
Logic Board &
Motherboard Repair

Common signs include: MacBook not turning on at all, blank/black screen even though it powers on, random shutdowns or kernel panics (spinning beachball that never recovers), GPU artifacts or distorted display, no charging response, USB ports not working, and unusual overheating. If you see any of these, bring it in for a expert diagnostic assessment — early diagnosis often means a lower repair cost.

Yes, with important caveats. Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2, M3 and their Pro/Max/Ultra variants) are soldered directly to the logic board and cannot be swapped. However, many surrounding components — power management ICs, USB-C controllers, charging circuits, backlight drivers, and memory interfaces — can be repaired at component level. We assess each case individually and provide honest estimates on repairability.

Apple's standard approach is to replace the entire logic board, costing RM 2,000–5,000+. Component-level repair (also called micro-soldering or board-level repair) means we identify and replace only the specific failed chip, capacitor, transistor, or trace. This typically costs RM 280–800 and saves 70-80% vs a full board replacement. Our technicians use 400x microscopes and hot-air rework stations to perform these repairs.

A full Apple logic board replacement costs RM 2,000–5,000+ depending on model (more for Apple Silicon boards). Component-level repair at Techfix ranges from RM 280 for a simple port repair to RM 800 for complex IC replacements. Most repairs fall in the RM 350–600 range. We always quote before starting work — if repair is unsuccessful, you only pay a small diagnostic fee (RM 50–100).

In most cases, yes — especially if your MacBook is 2-5 years old and in good physical condition. A RM 400–600 board repair is far more economical than a RM 5,000+ new MacBook. We also see many cases where Apple declares a MacBook 'unrepairable' but we successfully restore it. However, if damage is catastrophic (severe corrosion across multiple systems after long water exposure), we'll tell you honestly when repair is not cost-effective.

Typically 2-5 business days. Diagnostics take 1 day, simple repairs (port replacement, backlight circuit) may finish in 1-2 days, and complex board repairs with multiple damaged components require 3-5 days. We provide updates throughout the process and confirm pricing before starting any work.

If we're unable to repair your logic board, you only pay a small diagnostic fee (RM 50–100) to cover our technician's assessment time. We will never charge full repair costs for a failed repair. If storage is affected, we will explain the safest next step before doing anything risky.

Yes, all successful logic board repairs come with a 90-day warranty. This covers the specific component(s) repaired. If the same fault recurs within 90 days, we re-examine and repair at no additional charge. Note that the warranty does not cover unrelated new damage or user-caused damage.