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MacBook board repair · Nationwide mail-in
MacBook logic board repair, by mail.
When a MacBook won’t power on, won’t charge, or took a spill, the usual answer is a whole new logic board. We repair the fault on the board you already have. Ship it to our Oakland shop from anywhere in the US.
Why repair the board
On modern MacBooks, the board is where your files live.
On Apple silicon and T2 MacBooks, storage is soldered to the logic board. Replacing the board means starting over with an empty machine. Repairing the fault on your original board, often a single failed component, a damaged connector or corrosion around a circuit, keeps your files exactly where they were.
It also usually costs less than a replacement board. We confirm the real fault before quoting, and we tell you if your board isn’t a good candidate.
What we repair
Board-level MacBook work we take by mail.
No power or no boot
Diagnosis of shorted rails, failed power components and boot faults that trace back to the board.
Charging and USB-C ports
Damaged or loose USB-C ports, torn pads, and faults in the charging circuit around them.
Liquid damage
Cleaning, corrosion repair and replacement of components damaged by a spill.
Backlight and display circuits
No backlight, dim or dead screens caused by faults on the board rather than the display itself.
Data-focused board repair
When the files matter most, we restore enough of the board to get your data off it.
Other devices too
The same board-level work on Windows laptops, iPhones, iPads and Android phones.
Everything we take by mail →
How it works
Mail-in MacBook repair in four steps.
Ship it to us
Pack it well, include your ticket number, and send it to our Oakland shop with tracking.
Quote, then repair
We diagnose it, send a clear quote, and only repair it once you approve.
Free return shipping
After the balance is paid, we ship it back with tracking, at our cost.
Before you ship
Send the whole MacBook, powered off.
We need the complete laptop, not just the board, so we can test the repair properly. Leave the charger at home unless the problem is about charging. If it took a spill, power it off and don’t try to charge it; ship it as soon as you can.
Read our packing guide before you box it up.
Mail-in FAQ
Common questions.
Will I lose my data?
Board repair works on your original logic board, so your files normally stay exactly where they were. We still recommend a backup whenever the Mac can make one.
Do I need to send the whole MacBook?
Yes. We need the complete laptop to test the repair and to make sure nothing else is causing the problem.
Can you fix a liquid-damaged MacBook?
Often, yes. Corrosion can usually be cleaned and damaged components replaced. How far the liquid spread decides the outcome, so the sooner it reaches us, the better.
Can you upgrade the RAM or SSD on my board?
No. We don’t do capacity upgrades of soldered memory or storage. Our board work is repair.
Is there a diagnostic fee?
Mail-in jobs follow the same diagnostic terms as walk-in repairs. Some repair types carry a diagnostic fee, and we tell you what applies before any work starts.
Who pays for shipping?
You pay to ship the device to us. We pay for return shipping, with tracking, once the repair is done.
What if it can’t be fixed?
We tell you plainly, explain why, and ship it back. You are only charged the diagnostic fee you agreed to, if one applied.
Is mail-in work covered by your warranty?
Yes. Mail-in repairs carry the same repair warranty as work done in the shop. If something comes up, contact us before shipping it back and we will send return instructions.
More mail-in services
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Mail-in repair overview
How mail-in works, packing, shipping and payment.
Data recovery
Failed drives, SSDs, cards and dead devices.
Console HDMI and port repair
PS5, Xbox, Switch and Steam Deck.
MacBook won’t turn on?
Start a mail-in board repair.
Choose Computer, then Apple, then the mail-in option. Tell us what happened and whether the data matters.