How can I avoid damaging my MacBook Only use genuine Apple chargers or good brand chargers with PD capability. Definitely don’t use a cheap charger shaped like an Apple claiming to be compatible. This will blow your USB port chips and cost you many times what you saved by not buying a well designed genuine Apple charger. Don’t put a drink bottle […]
Can my Mac’s storage be upgraded? Yes to Macbook models: A1708, A1398, A1502, A1425, A1466, A1465, A1370, A1369. No to Macbook models: A2289, A2251, A2159, A2141, A1990, A1989, A1707, A1706, A2179, A1932, A1534. All iMacs can be upgraded to faster, larger solid state disk (SSD)
Apple repairs are expensive. Why? Apple repairs are expensive because they dont actually repair anything – they just replace the entire part. For example if the logic board has suffered liquid damage they quote for replacing the logic board. Did you know Apple will never quote the repair price over the telephone! They insist you visit the store and have […]
When is a MacBook too old to repair Any MacBook built prior to mid 2012 is getting to the stage where a repair to the logic board could easily cost as much as purchasing a replacement computer on Ebay or Gumtree for £100 – £150. However, you can never be sure when you buy second hand whether there is a pre-existing problem like […]
Some of your reviews refer to UK Mac Repair in Manchester, AJ Mac Repair in Brisbane and TBD in Christchurch NZ. What is this about? I started repairing MacBooks as UK Mac Repair in Manchester UK in April 2020 during a visit to my elderly mother when I was locked out of Australia at the start of the pandemic. But Ive also operated as AJ Mac Repair in Brisbane Australia and will be operating out of Christchurch NZ in the […]
Is it worth repairing a 9 year old MacBook? Yes – Absolutely yes! There are so many reasons why older generation MacBooks are better than recent models: they are more repairable than new models (parts are available) they are more upgradeable than new models (change that HDD for SSD to get a great boost) they are more robust than new models (thicker screen glass) […]
Apple says I need a new logic board. What are my options? Apple say this to just about every customer when a MacBook wont turn on. They dont know why it wont turn on but they have just checked it isnt the keyboard, trackpad or battery and so logically it must be the logic board. Yes, in this case, there will be a fault on the logic […]
How can I extend the life of my MacBook? Don’t get it wet! This causes electrolysis/corrosion. The number 1 cause of a MacBook not starting. But it can be repaired. Don’t drop it! This causes fractures which are difficult to find. Don’t let it overheat! This causes components to fail. If you cover the air vents or there is fluff buildup inside it can […]
What warranty do you give? I guarantee my work for 90 days. If you bring it back within that time I will fix it again for no charge if it is the same problem. Frankly, if a repair works for a week then there is no reason it wont last for the life of the machine under normal use. Prior […]
Does UKMACREPAIR offer fixed price quotes? Yes – the cost won’t change and you pay on collection. Ofcourse I don’t charge if I can’t fix it.
