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  • Andrew C. Jowett BSc.(Hons) Electronics Degree U.M.I.S.T.
  • 30+ years experience
  • Contact via forms on this website. Visits by appointment only, Whalley Range, Manchester
  • Logic board component level repair specialist
  • Liquid damage repairs
  • Fixed price quotes
  • Batteries, keyboards, trackpads, speakers in stock
  • UK wide service by recorded delivery
UK MAC REPAIR

UK MAC REPAIR

MacBook logic board repair by Qualified Electronic Engineer

  • Andrew C. Jowett BSc.(Hons) Electronics Degree U.M.I.S.T.
  • 30+ years experience
  • Contact via forms on this website. Visits by appointment only, Whalley Range, Manchester
  • Logic board component level repair specialist
  • Liquid damage repairs
  • Fixed price quotes
  • Batteries, keyboards, trackpads, speakers in stock
  • UK wide service by recorded delivery
  • Home
  • Services
    • MacBook Liquid Spill Repair
    • Diagnosis & Quote
    • Screen Repair
    • Battery Replacement
    • Keyboard or Trackpad Replacement
    • Data Recovery
    • Run latest MacOS on old MacBook or iMac
    • iMac & MacBook Upgrades
  • INFO
    • Choosing the right MacBook repairer
    • Choosing the wrong MacBook repairer
    • What is Apple Service Like?
    • FAQ
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Customers
    • Work Approval
    • Repair Status
  • Blog

Month: December 2025

29 Dec

Where’s the shop?

I don’t run a high-street shop—and that’s a deliberate choice that works in your favour. While I could operate a shop, I choose instead to work from a fully equipped private workshop at my home. Traditional shops come with significant overheads: full-time staffing, heating, electricity, cleaning, business rates and rent. On average, a shop costs […]

An article by SiteOwner Posted in MacBooks
28 Dec

How long do repairs take?

I like to work efficiently and get a logic board repaired while its on the bench just after inspection but customer approval doesnt always appear that quick. Sometimes a logic board can evade repair. They are incredibly complicated and Apple don’t provide us with circuit diagrams or any understanding of the firmware that their custom […]

An article by SiteOwner Posted in MacBooks
27 Dec

Does Apple Care?

I speak to many MacBook owners who first take their faulty device to Apple, understandably expecting support through their warranty or AppleCare+ if they’ve paid for it. Too often, they leave disappointed — and, in my view, often cheated. Under UK law, consumers have rights beyond any manufacturer warranty. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 protects […]

An article by SiteOwner Posted in MacBooks
14 Dec

Don’t risk your MacBook with a fake or compatible charger

Genuine Apple MacBook chargers cost around £70–£80, which is why many owners end up using cheaper alternatives. If that’s you, you likely fall into one of two groups: If you’re in the second group, it’s worth checking — now. How to Identify a Genuine Apple Charger A real Apple charger will include all of the […]

An article by SiteOwner Posted in MacBooks
14 Dec

So what does liquid do to a logic board?

Most of us learned in high school chemistry that liquids conduct electricity. When liquid touches a powered MacBook the results can be damaging. While the device may appear “off,” it’s actually just in a low-power state, waiting to be activated. When liquid makes contact with an active circuit, it causes fizzing (you might even hear […]

An article by SiteOwner Posted in MacBooks
14 Dec

Does your MacBook get very hot?

MacBooks consume power when running and it dissipates as heat. However, if it gets too hot electronic components fail and so each MacBook has a cooling system to control the temperature of vital components. The cooling system usually consists of a heat sink clamped to the processor and fans to draw cool air into the […]

An article by SiteOwner Posted in MacBooks
12 Dec

A damaged charging lead can destroy your MacBook [more than once]

A damaged charging lead can silently destroy a MacBook— and it’s something most people would never think to check. A year ago I repaired a customers MacBook following liquid damage and 2 weeks ago the customer brought it back saying it would not turn on. On inspection I found that this time it was not […]

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    Kaela Music UK profile picture
    Kaela Music UK
    16:47 06 Mar 25
    Very knowledgeable and helpful. He replaced my MacBook screen and made sure I was up and running. Would use his services again, highly recommend 👍🏻
    Sarah Jamil profile picture
    Sarah Jamil
    14:24 15 Feb 25
    Cannot recommend enough - sorted out a very old macbook by replacing the battery and cleaning it - when I thought it was unrepairable - absolute life saver! Gives honest and very very experienced advice, 5 star review is not enough!
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    Jack Bond
    12:33 09 Feb 25
    Andy quickly fixed my sticky keyboard from a liquid spill. I was able to drop it off as soon as I made the enquiry and 48 hrs later I had it back all mended and for a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend.
    Laura Spacie profile picture
    Laura Spacie
    00:26 05 Feb 25
    Lovely man, great communication, fast turnover and very competitive prices. Highly recommend Andy.
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    Graham Wilson
    12:03 25 Jan 25
    Lucky for me I found Andrew on line locally so glad I did, fixed my wife's 12 year old MacBook Air perfectly, first rate communication , great service great price couldn't be happier many thanks Andrew.
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    Declan Kirk
    14:53 24 Jan 25
    Amazing service, super helpful, highly recommend!
    Laura Viederman profile picture
    Laura Viederman
    09:55 05 Dec 24
    Andy is a true find! I honestly cannot recommend him more highly. He is efficient, knowledgeable, experienced and friendly. And, to top it off, Andy fixed my computer for a fraction of the £1300+ that Apple quoted me. Thank you so much ,Andy.
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    Mike Boyd
    20:37 29 Nov 24
    Andy is brilliant, he always delivers great service with a very efficient turnaround and very good advice. Thank you again.
    Alex Jones profile picture
    Alex Jones
    13:26 12 Oct 24
    Had a broken screen on my 2017 MacBook pro and was able to get it fixed the same day with no hassle, only took 25 mins to fit the new screen and works perfectly.

    Highly recommended coming here if you need a screen replacement.
    D B profile picture
    D B
    09:30 11 Oct 24
    I had my Macbook Pro damaged by an accidental spill of a container of noodle soup that was in the front pocket of my rucksack. My Macbook was in the main compartment of the rucksack but the runny soup managed to get into contact with the motherboard and power switch. After that the power switch and finger print reader would never work and the mac kept restarting. A friend recommended Andrew to me. So I called him and arranged for the Macbook to be looked at. He had a look and provided me with a quote. Though it was a bit more than I expected it was reasonable and he explained everything and the reasons why. Any way long story short, Andrew fixed it and made it useable again. So I would definitely recommend him and his services. I never got to meet his Chihuahua though :-)
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    Jasper Beaumont
    21:04 06 Oct 24
    Fixed my water-damaged Macbook Air within 24 hours. Professional, transparent, and friendly throughout. Highly recommend!
    Ben Taylor profile picture
    Ben Taylor
    19:28 21 Sep 24
    Super fast repair and done to a great standard too. Brilliant service and would highly recommend!
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    Bare Face
    14:53 03 Sep 24
    Andy's service is second to none. I dropped my MacBook off with him and he replaced the battery in no time. It wasn't an urgent job but it was ready in a matter of days. I would highly recommend his services.
    Meriç Süzer profile picture
    Meriç Süzer
    11:55 27 Aug 24
    Many thanks to Andrew, he solved my problem in 30 mins. I had screen problem and it is very crucial for my businness. So he changed it in 30 mins and save my time and save my Mac :)
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    Haaris
    10:40 18 Jun 24
    Saved me hundreds that I would have spent taking my MacBook to Apple. Amazing service from Andy, would definitely recommend to anyone with a MacBook problem. Easy to contact, fast service and problem solved. Brought my mac to Andy with a screen issue and it was dealt with quickly, upon pickup he explained to me what he'd done and what to do with my laptop going forward, very informative.
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    Benjamin Willner
    14:13 14 Jun 24
    I called up due to my MacBook screen been broken, and Andrew had it replaced basically within the hour for a decent price. I'd highly recommend.
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    Jane Waugh
    10:35 01 Jun 24
    Andy is super helpful and knowledgeable and has fixed my Mac speed, back up and memory issues quickly and without fuss. Even though I have low tec knowledge he has helped me understand the work he has done to sort my ongoing issues. The service was efficient and no nonsense and I can honestly recommend him to you very highly indeed and without hesitation!
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    Peter Dudfield
    12:32 29 Apr 24
    Perfect repair of a Macbook screen, done in a morning
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    Alan Cheung
    13:01 24 Apr 24
    Excellent service. Andy replaced a new logic board and battery for me, save a lot of money
    Highly recommended
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    John Booklover
    07:04 10 Apr 24
    Excellent service - battery replaced within 30 minutes, and helpful. The only reason it's four * is because his website address (if you don't know what to look for) is in Deansgate, Manchester, which is just a mailbox shop. I drove there, waited outside in the rain, and then came to his flat, which is in the same part of Manchester that I live in. So - please update the website details, Andrew.
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    Steve Kershaw
    16:17 05 Mar 24
    Andy was extremely helpful when I explained the problems I was having with my iMac and came up with an ideal solution. Excellent, professional and friendly!
    Meg Luddington profile picture
    Meg Luddington
    09:41 29 Feb 24
    Excellent service. Andy installed a piece of software that is a perfect workaround for my Mac’s problem. I had my laptop back within the day, free of charge!
    Can’t recommend his service enough
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    Gila Monster
    10:54 31 Jan 24
    Andy performed a logic board repair and battery replacement after severe water spillage caused my MacBook to no longer function. He is very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend his services!
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    Jack Warder
    17:12 16 Jan 24
    Highly recommend Andy. He went above and beyond helping me resolve an issue with MacBook Pro.
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    Leo
    14:22 08 Jan 24
    Andy is a top bloke and very knowledgeable with Mac repairs, wouldn’t trust my laptop with anybody else.
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    Martin Desai
    11:13 18 Dec 23
    Just fantastic! Forget Apple's Genius Bar and go to this man!!!!!!
    He will get the job done, great communication and very well priced. I can not recommend him enough.......!
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    Ed Partridge
    07:23 15 Dec 23
    Highly recommended.

    Excellent work by Andy after Apple "diagnosed" the replacement of the logic board on our 2020 MacBook Air.

    Not only did Andy bring the MacBook back to life, he also preserved all the data so nothing was lost, at 1/3 of the price quoted by Apple (who would have lost the data).
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    Anna Cannon
    17:51 28 Nov 23
    Highly recommend! Saved me lots of money along with great quality and quick service. I’m so happy I found Andy to fix my MacBook he was really nice and I’ll definitely be back to use this service if I ever need another repair. This is the best place to go for an affordable quality repair!
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    Ahmed T
    19:12 23 Nov 23
    Excellent service. Repaired my MacBook Pro for a good price.. Saved me from buying a new laptop!
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    tiara amanda
    00:19 23 Nov 23
    Amazing service! My macbook was repaired in a very short time, and at a very reasonable price! I am so grateful to have found UK Mac Repair :)
    Ali profile picture
    Ali
    16:51 18 Nov 23
    Macbook screen replaced quickly and for much cheaper than Apple store quoted. Highly recommend.
    Hassan Ahmed profile picture
    Hassan Ahmed
    21:18 16 Nov 23
    Amazing service from Andy and a super fast turnaround of 24 hours to replace the screen of my wifes Macbook Air. Great communication and service. Highly recommended
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    Mary Mullooly
    11:55 30 Oct 23
    We have been fortunate to find Andy, as he done outstanding job on our Apple Mac computer and Pro mac laptop. Both computers are working significantly quicker which enables us to carry out our work more effectively. Andy saved us from buying 2 new computer and his prices as great too. Thank again Andy
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    Jack Boyd
    12:20 20 Sep 23
    Very pleased with the repair, Andy clearly cares deeply about each job. He engaged with me multiple times as the extensive damage became apparent and costs had to increase. I was really grateful to Andy for replacing my screen unit at cost price.

    No surprise when coming to post this review that he had five stars, glad to add another five.
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    Sam Burgess
    21:34 05 Sep 23
    MacBook Air M1 screen replacement, usually done whilst you wait but i was late. Andy was very easy to deal with. Picked up the following day, zero quibbles. Nice one
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    Manav Bansal
    23:33 30 Aug 23
    Excellent place to get your MacBooks, iMac’s repaired. Andy is quite responsive in replies and got my laptop screen repaired within 30 mins of dropping it for repair. Highly recommended if you’re are looking for a cheaper and quality repair outside of apple.
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    Stuart Kearey
    17:25 24 Aug 23
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    Jeannine Goh
    17:56 21 Aug 23
    Andy is extremely knowledgable, honest and a lovely guy. Highly recommended!! Definitely my new go to for any computer issues
    Sarah profile picture
    Sarah
    13:56 21 Aug 23
    Spilt a cup of tea all over my new MacBook, Andy was fantastic, helped me out right away. Couldn’t recommend him enough
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    Ruby Packham-Dale
    13:31 02 Aug 23
    Absolutely brilliant, timely service. Really recommend, super friendly customer service.
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    Aletia Daly
    18:41 17 Jul 23
    Amazing professional service. Andy went above and beyond to try and diagnose a complicated issue with my mac. Fixed perfectly at a significantly lower amount than if i had taken it to Apple. Thanks!
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    Sam Cook
    16:20 07 Jul 23
    Andy is either a wizard or a mac whisperer, the jury is still out. What I do know is that he managed to fix my firmware locked Mac for an incredibly reasonable price and saved months of work. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone, thank you Andy!
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    Christopher Meagher
    09:30 20 May 23
    Excellent!!! I I went to Apple and was told logic board was broken - quoted £500. After a quick google search, I found Andy. A quick phone call, dropped off the MacBook and fixed with 24 hours. He even offer to loan me a spare MacBook. Top bloke and top service. Thanks Andy
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    Yasar (Mr Gerrard)
    19:22 24 Apr 23
    After being told by Apple that they don’t carry the parts I required, I eventually found Andy and his UK Mac Repair service and I was glad I did.

    Firstly, Andy was able to source the parts that Apple don’t carry. Not only that, he fitted them to my machine and was able to resolve my problem for a lot less money than the alternatives, which included buying a new machine.

    Andy is impressively knowledgeable when it comes to MacBooks. Andy is a properly trained, educated and professionally experienced engineer who has been doing this type of work for many years. Once he has had the chance to take a look at the problem, he issues a quote and allows you the choice before starting work on the machine, I like that approach.

    But perhaps Andy’s best attributes include honesty (rare anywhere nowadays) and being able to simplify complex issues when explaining them to his clients. He actively tries to avoid bamboozling his clients which in itself is a rarity in this field. In my case, I required more than one visit and slightly more problem-solving than expected. However Andy handled it patiently and was willing to listen to my suggestions too. I am pleased with all aspects of the service Andy provided and I recommend him highly.
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    Kam
    20:52 02 Apr 23
    I had a great experience with Andy who fixed my 2015 MacBook Pro! They were extremely professional and knowledgeable, and communication was no-nonsense. They efficiently fixed both my battery and speakers. I highly recommend their services!
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    Charlotte Ball
    20:07 30 Mar 23
    Andy was reliable throughout the process of fixing my Mac book air, which took less than a week, after some really severe liquid damage. He quoted me half of what apple quoted and kept me up to date with all repairs. Highly recommend
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    martin jones
    09:38 27 Mar 23
    A great service. I got all the performance improvements Andrew promised from the upgrade/repair to my iMac, which now feels like a new machine.

    I'm glad to have someone I can trust nearby to go to for Mac repairs and maintenance.
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    Chrissie&Mike Gibson
    09:01 31 Jan 23
    My iMac was running slow.
    Andy quickly diagnosed the problem and sorted it out quickly. He's saved me £100s if I'd had to buy a new one.
    He's easy to deal with - replies to messages promptly and explained what he was doing.
    I would certainly recommend Andy for Mac repairs.
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    Genevieve Cramsie
    10:30 08 Dec 22
    Andy fixed my MacBook Pro incredibly quickly and for less than half the price Apple had quoted me. He gave wonderful insight into the condition of the computer, walking through each step of the repair process. I couldn't recommend his services enough!
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    andrew jowett
    05:36 29 Nov 22
    Great customer service and prices
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    John Cobon
    23:22 10 Aug 22
    If there were 6 stars I would give them to Andy. If your Mac is in need of repair then I could not recommend Andy more highly. He is polite, responsive, well priced and above all does a great job.
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    fab olivero
    11:10 09 Jul 22
    I can't recommend Andy enough..went above and beyond to fix my lap top
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    Eric Marsden
    22:38 10 Feb 22
    Excellent service at reasonable cost. Sorted iMac problem. Would recommend highly.
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    Prosper Declan
    15:34 07 Dec 21
    I was on the phone to apple for hours, going back and forth with different advisors never finding a solution or fix. I managed to find Andy and he literally resolved everything. Very professional and had great knowledge on computers and hardware etc. Highly recommend
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    Said Ahmed
    20:43 29 Nov 21
    Andy was quick and responsive when I first called him, told me a great recommendation to get a screen for MacBook Pro, the screen is in great working order with 90 days warranty. Acquired the screen and replaced the screen the same day! Honest with his work, definitely recommend if anyone has any problems with their Mac, just give him a call & you’ll know you’re in great hands!
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    Darryl D
    09:28 14 Sep 21
    Went to Andy with an issue with my new MacBook that was dead to the world through storing it.

    He advised me to do a battery replacement with Apple (even though it took business away from him) as he expected there was more issues and it was still new.

    He was correct and it was the best and most affordable option for me.
    This shows Andy always puts the customer first, he is a genuine guy and really knows his stuff.
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    Owes I
    17:09 28 Aug 21
    I can't thank Andy enough for his services. He did a fantastic job fixing my Macbook. He was very professional from the start, explained the issue and delivered within a short time frame. Excellent and highly recommended!
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    John Watson
    21:26 26 Aug 21
    Fantastic service. Apple had written off my mint condition MacBook Air trying to sell a new one but UK Mac Repair fixed the logic board giving the it a new lease of life.
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    J Borrowdale
    14:57 13 Aug 21
    Very professional. Really understands the inside and out of MacBooks. Actually finds the root of the problem rather than only guesswork/replacing random parts. Great prices. If you have a Mac issue this is your guy.
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    parv dutta
    18:50 06 Jun 21
    Excellent service and a very fast turnaround time Highly recommended. Thanks so much Andy
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    William Ashton
    11:12 28 Apr 21
    Andy did an excellent job repairing some of my electronics, he has some mind blowing equipment! He repaired an XBOX, PS4 and MacBook Pro that I thought had had it tbh!

    Highly recommended. Best electronic appliance repair person Ive managed to find in South Manchester, and Ive lived here for years!
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