Skip to navigation Skip to content
UK MAC REPAIR

UK MAC REPAIR

  • Home
    • About UK MAC REPAIR
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Services
    • Diagnosis
    • Liquid Damage
    • Screens
    • Batteries
    • Mail-in Repair
    • Data Recovery
  • Reviews
  • Customers
    • Repair Status
    • Work Approval
  • Other
    • Services
      • Keyboard or Trackpad Replacement
      • iMac & MacBook Upgrades
      • Run latest MacOS on old MacBook or iMac
      • UKMR only
    • Info
      • Blog
      • FAQ
      • Choosing the wrong MacBook repairer
      • Choosing the right MacBook repairer
    • For Sale
    • Sell me your dead MacBook
  • Search
  • Whalley Range workshop
  • Mon - Fri 10am - 7pm

Appointments Only - Initial contact by form please

UK MAC REPAIR

UK MAC REPAIR

  • Whalley Range workshop
  • Mon - Fri 10am - 7pm

Appointments Only - Initial contact by form please

  • Home
    • About UK MAC REPAIR
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Services
    • Diagnosis
    • Liquid Damage
    • Screens
    • Batteries
    • Mail-in Repair
    • Data Recovery
  • Reviews
  • Customers
    • Repair Status
    • Work Approval
  • Other
    • Services
      • Keyboard or Trackpad Replacement
      • iMac & MacBook Upgrades
      • Run latest MacOS on old MacBook or iMac
      • UKMR only
    • Info
      • Blog
      • FAQ
      • Choosing the wrong MacBook repairer
      • Choosing the right MacBook repairer
    • For Sale
    • Sell me your dead MacBook
  • Search

FAQ Category: General

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 […]

An article by SiteOwner

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 […]

An article by SiteOwner

How much for a new MacBook keyboard?

A replacement keyboard part might cost £40 to £80 but its very hard to fit because Apple used rivets to hold it in and just about every other component of the MacBook must be removed before getting access to the keyboard. Fitting takes 3 to 4 hours on a good day.

An article by SiteOwner

Recent Posts

  • How we repair far cheaper than Apple
  • Damage in transit
  • MacBook Screens
  • Dangers of worn USB C sockets
  • Where’s the shop?

Recent Comments

    Archives

    • July 2026
    • June 2026
    • May 2026
    • January 2026
    • December 2025
    • May 2021

    Categories

    • MacBooks
    • Uncategorized

    Meta

    • Log in
    • Entries feed
    • Comments feed
    • WordPress.org

    Recent Posts

    • How we repair far cheaper than Apple 10/07/2026
    • Damage in transit 27/06/2026
    • MacBook Screens 16/05/2026
    • Dangers of worn USB C sockets 07/01/2026
    • Where’s the shop? 29/12/2025
    Logic board repair Liquid damage Screens Batteries Diagnosis
    • Whalley Range - Appointments only - Contact via forms
    • Mon-Fri 10am - 7pm
    Scroll to top