MacBook Water Damage Repair - Liquid Spills & More

Name: Apple product water damage repair
Brand: Rossmann Repair Group
Rating: 5 (139 reviews)

You poured a glass of water, juice, or beer into your laptop. Don’t worry – this is what we fix for a living!

MacBook Water Damage Repair - Mail it in or Come to Our Store!

You might have to leave your Macbook, but we will give you an assessment of what the liquid spill damaged, and what would need to be fixed, at no charge! If your Macbook is too far damaged to be worth repairing, you can take it back at no cost. If you are local, come to our store. If you live far away, you can always send your Macbook to us for the free estimate(click here).

Macbook spill damage is serious because it corrodes sensitive electronic components, but it’s not unfixable. At Apple, you will hear quotes of $750 to $1600 to repair Macbook water damage. Their claim will be that they must replace the entire board with an overpriced tier 3 or tier 4 repair. The reality is that they are not interested in getting their hands dirty fixing the totally reusable parts you already have: it’s easier for them to gouge your wallet by replacing everything.

As soon as you get liquid in your Macbook you should stop using it. Turning it on will just make it worse as this allows electricity to flow through shorted wet components causing it to look like the board in the picture below. Even when the damage is this extensive we can repair it, but it is best to minimize damage so we have a higher likelihood of fixing your board in a reasonable timeframe.

When you come to Rossmann’s, WE fix it!

What sets Rossmann Repair Group apart? Most companies must outsource component-level motherboard repair because they don’t know how to do it or they don’t have the necessary tools. This causes long delays and unexpected surprises; the person you are talking to does not work for the company repairing your Macbook.

With Rossmann Group, the buck stops here. We repair your Macbook, we repair your logic board, and you only deal with us. Our company has helped instruct thousands of other repair technicians on how to perform these repairs via free YouTube content, guides, and personal instruction

Problems we will fix on your water damaged Macbook

Not turning on.

Freezing.

No light/image on the screen.

Not charging the battery.

Keys not working properly.

Trackpad not working properly.

We offer component level motherboard repair.

We repair what is broken without high cost motherboard replacement.

We ultrasonically clean liquid damaged components, which is leaps & bounds ahead of the “alcohol & toothbrush” method.

We guarantee our work for ninety days!

Before

after

At the time of photographing, that board was $750 part by itself, and we were able to repair it for $325. It is still alive & kicking!

Shocked by Apple’s flat rate $750-$1250 pricing? Here’s what it would cost with us

Call or Visit Us

(347) 552-2258

Monday-Friday – 11 AM to 7 PM
Saturday-Sunday 12 PM to 4 PM

2410 San Antonio Street
Austin, Texas 78705

Keyboard – $175-$350 (depending on model)

Trackpad – $125-$250 (depending on model)

Logic board repair – $250-$425 (depending on model)

Logic board + keyboard + trackpad –$300-$600 (depending on model)

Frequently asked questions:

Can a MacBook with water damage be repaired?

Does Apple cover water damage MacBook repair?

How much does it cost to repair a liquid damaged MacBook?

Will a MacBook Air work after spilled water?

Our Rates ?

Giving a price without seeing the device, assessing its condition is impossible. Everyone feels better having some basic idea of what things may cost, so for a basic idea, see below. Do realize the + means price can go up! Please do note that drives that have been opened before are rarely if ever recoverable by us: mention this prior to sending it in as we rarely work on pre-worked on drives.

Hard Drives

$100 for basic data retrieval, $250-$575 for firmware repair, $1000-$1500 for heads swap.

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SDcards/microSD cards

$200 for basic data recovery, $900 for breakout board data recovery

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CellPhones

$300-$650 for drop or liquid damage. $400+ for any damage inflicted by inept repair technicians(long screw) that is above and beyond terrible.

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SSDs

$300-$1500 depending on extent of damage

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Top Reasons To Have Your Repairs Done By Us

We stock our parts, so that means that you save time.

Our pricing is fair.

We use grade A+ parts.

We can repair motherboard component level issues.

Hands down one of the best professional team have ever seen in their sector. Had a water damaged MacBook and took to apple and bestbuy and got some crazy quotes... read moreHands down one of the best professional team have ever seen in their sector. Had a water damaged MacBook and took to apple and bestbuy and got some crazy quotes and timelines like 90 days plus 😃. Went to Ross and within 10 days got my MacBook back in perfect working condition. Great job guys 👍. read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1669420800_890.png" alt="Sucindran Ramachandran Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Sucindran Ramachandran
11/26/2022

I have sent my MacBook Air into Rossmann Repair Group twice now. It was definitely my fault... I spilled pop on it (AGAIN!). Anyway, I was so upset about it... read moreI have sent my MacBook Air into Rossmann Repair Group twice now. It was definitely my fault... I spilled pop on it (AGAIN!). Anyway, I was so upset about it and thought that my computer was broken for good. I love my air, it's been really great for me. Anyway, we sent it in and within a couple of days I got an email with an estimate to repair. I signed the estimate and 2 days later I got another email letting me know its time to pay. Well... my final bill was $100 less than the quoted amount. I was shocked!!! It also included shipping. When my computer came back to me... it was perfect. They even cleaned it for me. Thanks so much. I love this repair company, seriously I am from Chicago and I send my laptop to New York just so these guys can fix it for me. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1639699200_1928.png" alt="A. W. Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />A. W.
12/17/2021

<img src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/stars_5_yellow.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file">These guys are LEGIT! Don't waste your time with anyone else. I had water damage in a newer iphone and had YEARS of pics which were not backed up. I... read moreThese guys are LEGIT! Don't waste your time with anyone else. I had water damage in a newer iphone and had YEARS of pics which were not backed up. I was given a cost and time estimate reflective of what was on their website. Their service exceeded the high-points of both estimates. It was definitely not a drop-in the bucket cost, but worth the service. I was notified 24 hours later that my data recovery was complete. Unfortunately, my phone was not repairable but that didn't matter much to me anyway. Great service with these guys and glad to find them locally as well. If you're not in NYC- they will coordinate with you. read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AEdFTp6-pmGbh6tbGJam1GB9wUkl-2RvYGWJBdymU6Oo=s240-c-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-br100" alt="Marlene Leekang Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Marlene Leekang
12/17/2021

<img src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/stars_5_yellow.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file">I found out about them through Reddit and immediately felt comfortable sending my MacBook Air there with how many positive reviews they got through just Reddit. It took maybe a... read moreI found out about them through Reddit and immediately felt comfortable sending my MacBook Air there with how many positive reviews they got through just Reddit. It took maybe a week and a half from the time I sent my computer to when they said it was finished and being shipped back to me! So easy, one simple transaction. I'm not so worried about spilling another water bottle on my computer anymore now that I know it can be fixed. Not saying I'm planning on it but they're great! Definitely will spread the word here in North Carolina. read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/srv0/yelp_styleguide/514f6997a318/assets/img/default_avatars/user_60_square.png" alt="Samantha-Kate S. Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Samantha-Kate S.
1/20/2019

<img src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/stars_5_yellow.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file">Can't recommend this place enough! I'm from out of state and was referred to Rossmann repair by a friend. I spilled water all over my Apple laptop and they fixed... read moreCan't recommend this place enough! I'm from out of state and was referred to Rossmann repair by a friend. I spilled water all over my Apple laptop and they fixed it good as new at the fraction of the cost that Apple and another local repair place in MD wanted to do it. Easy to mail in for an estimate and they send it back in perfect condition. They stayed in great communication and got it back to me quick. If you're thinking of using this place, do it! read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/srv0/yelp_styleguide/514f6997a318/assets/img/default_avatars/user_60_square.png" alt="Beth L. Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Beth L.
8/22/2020

<img src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/stars_5_yellow.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file">I was stressed out studying for my exams and ended up dropping and then spilling day-old soup all over my 6-month old Macbook Pro that cost $2000. The keyboard and... read moreI was stressed out studying for my exams and ended up dropping and then spilling day-old soup all over my 6-month old Macbook Pro that cost $2000. The keyboard and then screen stopped working. I sent it to a local shop and they said nothing could be done, but I saw that Rossmann had a mail-in option. I was initially skeptical but sent in my laptop as a last-ditch effort to try to recover my laptop. They responded quickly and told me about what had gone wrong in my laptop, and fixed it so it works now! Plus, the computer is not able to turn off when the lid is closed, so they counted it as unfixable and didn't even charge me for the repair. I paid $30 to rescue a $2000 computer! Thanks so much for being the most decent shop I've ever encountered. I will be returning as long as I own Macs. read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/srv0/yelp_styleguide/514f6997a318/assets/img/default_avatars/user_60_square.png" alt="Christine Y. Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Christine Y.
9/06/2022

<img src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/stars_5_yellow.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file">I'm in disbelief that I'm writing this from my MacBook which I had written off as totaled after a major coffee spill. Took it to a local place that didn't... read moreI'm in disbelief that I'm writing this from my MacBook which I had written off as totaled after a major coffee spill. Took it to a local place that didn't fix motherboards but gave me the tip for Rossman Group. Felt like a long shot mailing my laptop to NYC, but wow such a professional process at a fair price, and if they can't fix it they don't charge you. But they FIXED it. Like nothing happened fixed it, and then actually mailed it back to me. I'm so impressed and relieved, thank you Rossman Group. read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AEdFTp4KDNbYY_udsmSww4vnXzj5NEYTkCwA52KrcRiX2Q=s240-c-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-br100" alt="Chad _ Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Chad _
12/17/2020

I sent a mail-in repair for a macbook air that had some liquid damage and screen faded in and out. I can honestly say that all the Mac technicians here... read moreI sent a mail-in repair for a macbook air that had some liquid damage and screen faded in and out. I can honestly say that all the Mac technicians here in California said it wasnt a repairable issue were proven wrong by Steve and Rossmann Group! I am glad I found your videos youtube and decided to have you guys handle the repair. Thanks and keep up the great work on both repairs and youtube! read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1548028800_695.jpg" alt="Daniel Ramirez Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Daniel Ramirez
1/21/2019

<img src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/stars_5_yellow.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file">Shipped a computer 2015 MacBook pro to them for water damage logic board repair. Very good pricing compared to what Apple wanted to charge for repair. 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/assets/srv0/yelp_styleguide/514f6997a318/assets/img/default_avatars/user_60_square.png" alt="Justin K. Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Justin K.
5/09/2021

<img src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/stars_5_yellow.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file">Still in shock!! Rossmann Repair Group is AMAZING! Was planning to toss out our MacBook Air after a small water spill rendered it useless -- would have been more than... read moreStill in shock!! Rossmann Repair Group is AMAZING! Was planning to toss out our MacBook Air after a small water spill rendered it useless -- would have been more than it originally cost to repair through Apple. But, seriously, in the space of ONE WEEK, this company had it evaluated, quoted, repaired AND shipped back to me, all for about 20% of what Apple planned to charge. Did I mention superior communication and customer service, on top of computer repair skills?! We're so grateful! So glad we ran across Rossmann Repair Group in a Google search! :) Thank you! read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AEdFTp6aGFzBjhj2S0Ndeiuf5tZaXMKAlgXpMNsuIlmL=s240-c-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-br100" alt="Pamela Denker Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Pamela Denker
12/17/2021

Well Apple Care doesn't care that much unless instead of repair, they'd tell you to buy a mac product. I went in and they suggested it at first. I declined... read moreWell Apple Care doesn't care that much unless instead of repair, they'd tell you to buy a mac product. I went in and they suggested it at first. I declined when they told me the price difference for a brand new macbook pro and the price to repair the one I currently possess. Now they said 755 for water damage, and honestly I was at my wit's end. Until I saw their vid, from one to another, I went to the store explained my situation in detail. Price, probable damage, and others, with a fair price. Well I'm writing from said mac, paid less, it was less severe than what Apple thought and I was satisfied completely by Rossman Group's service. I would recommend them to all of my family/friends. Thank You once again. read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1555804800_447.jpg" alt="Saulo Tejeda Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Saulo Tejeda
4/21/2019

Let me first note that I have been in the computer repair business since 2002. Of course, computer repair encompasses a very wide spectrum these days, and my expertise is... read moreLet me first note that I have been in the computer repair business since 2002. Of course, computer repair encompasses a very wide spectrum these days, and my expertise is more in Windows/Mac software, networking and general upgrades. When it comes to board/circuit repair - that's not me. I let the pro's handle it. When it comes to Apple, if it's under warranty (or the Genius Bar folks are feeling kind) I will let them do the repairs, as I'm local in Orange County, CA. Now then, liquid damage to Mac's or out-of-warranty repair I trust only one firm - Rossmann Repair Group. I'm sure there is someone here local but after watching Louis's Youtube videos and experiencing their work first hand, I can confidently recommend them. It's a $25 trip across the country USPS Priority so no big deal. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Steve in particular who stays in communication and follows up promptly when necessary. Great job guys! Many thanks for the honesty, fairness, and quality work. read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1578960000_56.jpg" alt="Jake Freedman Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Jake Freedman
1/14/2020

Highly recommend, I rarely bother to write reviews but I would for rossman! I spilled some water on my boyfriends computer and the screen stopped working but it would turn... read moreHighly recommend, I rarely bother to write reviews but I would for rossman! I spilled some water on my boyfriends computer and the screen stopped working but it would turn on. Months later, I took it to rossman. Quick service, fair price, and quality product. In about a week, the computer was fixed and worked like before(so far, as I just picked it up today). Way better than tec serve or apple store repairs. And as always, I hope you learned something :) Ps support small business! read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1639699200_2172.png" alt="Dillon Farley Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Dillon Farley
12/17/2021

I've been coming here for the past year or so for all my mac repair needs. They're so honest and great with their services that they really deserve the incredible... read moreI've been coming here for the past year or so for all my mac repair needs. They're so honest and great with their services that they really deserve the incredible ratings. I brought in one of my computers for water damage- when I took it to Rossmann's, they truthfully told me that the cost of fixing the computer would outweigh the benefits of buying a new one, and even advised me on the best models of macs and PCs to consider! I'll be taking all my mac repairs here and telling my friends to do the same :) read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1569024000_225.jpg" alt="Jennifer Ra Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Jennifer Ra
9/21/2019

<img src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/stars_5_yellow.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file">I had the pleasure of visiting the Rossmann Repair Group in Austin one day almost two years ago as friends of mine needed an evaluation of a broken Macbook Pro,... read moreI had the pleasure of visiting the Rossmann Repair Group in Austin one day almost two years ago as friends of mine needed an evaluation of a broken Macbook Pro, a bad hard drive and possible data transfer. Louis Rossmann greeted us immediately and was very friendly and patient. He told us exactly what the problem was and said that the Macbook Pro was beyond repair due to bad GPU connections. In fact he saw this as soon as he turned it on, he could detect very faint lines on the screen which indicated this issue. He was very honest about this, he said that some places would get it to work for a while by heating it up and charging a few hundred dollars, but that the repair would not last long and it would certainly fail again.

My friend asked him if he could transfer the data from the Macbook to a Mac Mini so it would work like the Macbook. He said he could and it would take a couple of days. We returned a few days later to pick everything up. The cost was very reasonable and my friends were very satisfied with the service. He gave the bad HD back to us, said it would require sending to a recovery center. Just honest. No ripoffs.

In this tech repair industry, dishonesty is very common since tech people know the average person has no clue about any of this technology and there is almost no chance they would know if they are being fooled or how much the repair is really worth. I know this well since I also do computer and electronics repair and support myself and I know how easy it would be to fool customers left and right! I don't do this and I highly appreciate other tech experts who aren't tempted to profit from people's trust and innocence!

So in summary, if you don't want to get ripped of and lied to, and are looking for a highly competent reliable technician, make sure you go here with your Mac equipment. If you like, you can stop by an Apple Genius bar first for a good laugh, while they give you the wrong diagnosis, quote you an insanely high repair price, and try to convince you to buy a whole new unit.

Finally, if you want to be amazed, look for Louis Rossmann on YouTube and watch some of his videos where he shows exactly how he repairs the "unrepairable" and inspires many others to do their own repairs, start their own repair businesses and with his tireless entrepreneurial positive attitude even motivates disillusioned young students to not give up on school and go to college! (In fact one student said he was about to give up on education but after watching Louis on YouTube he made the decision to enter Med school! Now that's remarkable!)

Louis is such a great guy, that in some cases where the issue is very minor, like a bad cable, he even does the repair for no charge! Try to find anybody who is willing to do anything for no charge these days! (The Genius bar would certainly tell you that your unit has been water damaged, when it wasn't, (maybe was in a humid room which would turn the water indicators red!) and quote you $1000 for a repair that would cost them $7 for the cable)

Louis Rossmann is a hero, one of those rare individuals who make positive contributions to individuals and society every single day. I am pretty sure that anybody who gives him a bad review probably either is part of Apple, or considers Apple to be some kind of religious deity. read less 
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9/05/2019

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