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

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(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:

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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.

THANK YOU SO MUCH ROSSMANN GROUP!! Apple refused to repair ONLY the battery of my Macbook Pro 2013. They said that there was apparent liquid damage to the logic board,... read moreTHANK YOU SO MUCH ROSSMANN GROUP!! Apple refused to repair ONLY the battery of my Macbook Pro 2013. They said that there was apparent liquid damage to the logic board, resulting in a total of $800 CAD of a repair. I said hell no, did some research, and sent in my laptop to Rossmann while on vacation in Boston. Sent in on Aug 21, received on Sep 3. Perfect working condition and all my problems are solved. The laptop also included a whole checklist of tests that they ran, something Apple would never do for me. I highly recommend repairing through Rossmann! read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1569024000_244.jpg" alt="Jessica H. Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Jessica H.
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">This is my second time sending my laptop for a repair. Liquid damage the first time and this time a broken screen. They are reasonable with prices (Apple quoted me... read moreThis is my second time sending my laptop for a repair. Liquid damage the first time and this time a broken screen. They are reasonable with prices (Apple quoted me the price I paid for the laptop!!) I was nervous at first, shipping it from Wisconsin but everything worked out great both times!!! read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AEdFTp6vKj8_rNeTORGFa9n1RQ4xygdeEGp40B28HCSs=s240-c-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-br100" alt="Sasha Formisano Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Sasha Formisano
12/17/2021

I took my computer to Apple after it broke for apparently no reason. It just stopped working one day as I was typing, mid sentence. There had never been a... read moreI took my computer to Apple after it broke for apparently no reason. It just stopped working one day as I was typing, mid sentence. There had never been a spill or true water damage. At the worst, maybe I had used it outside in foggy weather a few times. I took it to Apple and they said that “according to a red sticker indicator” that it fell under liquid damage. And that there was a small part inside the computer that appeared to be liquid damage. Sounds like a scam. I tried to argue it but they were like a brick wall, and quoted my $700 to have it fixed. I brought my computer to Rossmann and they quoted me half of what Apple had quoted me, because I told them that Apple had said it was liquid damage. Then, after they looked inside and cleaned the computer and changed a few things, they decided that it was not liquid damage, and fixed the computer for FREE. Needless to say, ROSSMANN is amazing and I will never go to a Apple for a computer problem again because it is a huge scam and a ripoff!! “Genius Bar” at Apple, give me a break. Those employees are trained to rip off naive, unknowing customers! read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1548028800_658.jpg" alt="Melissa Conant Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Melissa Conant
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">I had the pleasure of visiting the Rossmann Repair Group in NYC 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 NYC 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 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/photo/sQ0PSlw3NUcPAl4YKO50fA/60s.jpg" alt="Jerry D. Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Jerry D.
9/05/2019

<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">Take your tech to Rossman!!! They are awesome and infinitely more helpful than going to the Apple store!! I took my water-damaged MacBook there and was met with patience and... read moreTake your tech to Rossman!!! They are awesome and infinitely more helpful than going to the Apple store!! I took my water-damaged MacBook there and was met with patience and honesty. After making a quick check - in my plain sight, NOT secretly behind closed doors - to determine that my laptop could probably be repaired, they walked me through the process and the cost structure. I would pay the basic repair cost ONLY IF THEY SUCCEEDED in repairing it. Also they would keep me informed and would not proceed with anything requiring an additional cost without obtaining my approval first. I agreed to start the process and was pleasantly surprised that there was also NO UPFRONT COST! That's how fair and confident they are!I HIGHLY recommend RRG and would go there again for a repair in a heartbeat. Thank you RRG for giving me options, freedom and respecting and supporting out rights to repair. MY TECH, MY CHOICE! read less 
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11/23/2019

<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">Sent my Mac for a water damage charging port and the transaction was transparent I’ve received a proposal and my computer is living again after Apple told me it couldn’t... read moreSent my Mac for a water damage charging port and the transaction was transparent I’ve received a proposal and my computer is living again after Apple told me it couldn’t be repaired and the repair would cost so much I would be better buying a new one. read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AD5-WCl1a6sduomgAbCbpiOu0g1JDedPgYFNGQwFhRFPwn4=s240-c-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3-br100" alt="Yurisbel Jimenez Bermudez Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Yurisbel Jimenez Bermudez
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">Can't recommend them and their services enough. I spilled coffee on my MacBook Air keyboard, and it shut down and wouldn't turn on after a few days. I remembered seeing... read moreCan't recommend them and their services enough. I spilled coffee on my MacBook Air keyboard, and it shut down and wouldn't turn on after a few days. I remembered seeing their repair videos on youtube a while back so I figured I'd give them a shot. They received my computer on Monday and had it back on my doorstep Friday, spotless and working as if nothing had happened. Their rates are excellent considering it also includes the return shipping of the computer. 10/10 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="Matt M. Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Matt M.
5/24/2021

I spilled liquid on my laptop a few months ago and thought I was completely out and had to buy a new Macbook. My husband showed me their YouTube channel... read moreI spilled liquid on my laptop a few months ago and thought I was completely out and had to buy a new Macbook. My husband showed me their YouTube channel and I was shocked. We sent my laptop in, they couldn't repair a part and had to replace it completely but they fixed my laptop 100% and it's working as if it was asleep for a few months. I am SHOCKED because I thought I would have to spend $$$$ on a new laptop which I don't have the money for. SO GLAD I found the Rossmann Group and for their quick service and how quickly my laptop was mailed back to me. 5 stars for sure! read less 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1555804800_474.jpg" alt="Ashley Ziegler Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Ashley Ziegler
4/21/2019

This place saved my messed up MacBook from catastrophic water damage, did a super job, will recommend and use again thanks 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1553126400_528.jpg" alt="Nicholas Buffon Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Nicholas Buffon
3/21/2019

<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 am out of state, and I shipped my liquid damaged keyboard MacBook to Rossmann on the recommendation of a friend. Their response time to my emails was... read moreI am out of state, and I shipped my liquid damaged keyboard MacBook to Rossmann on the recommendation of a friend. Their response time to my emails was great. It took a little longer than I expected, but the new keyboard is perfect and much cheaper than Apple would have charged. Great service. 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="Lisa H. Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Lisa H.
4/03/2022

<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">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 
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12/17/2021

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

Saved my waterdamaged MBP for about 15% of what Apple would have charged me. They're real menches over there. 
<img loading="lazy" src="https://rossmanngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wprevslider/avatars/1576886400_102.jpg" alt="Rose Friedman Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" />Rose Friedman
12/21/2019

Sent my MacBook Air in because I spilled a mug of water all over my keyboard. Was expecting a $400+ bill but only needed a simple cleaning. Work was done... read moreSent my MacBook Air in because I spilled a mug of water all over my keyboard. Was expecting a $400+ bill but only needed a simple cleaning. Work was done swiftly and got my laptop back in no time. Don’t hesitate to get repairs here as your possessions are in good hands! read less 
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2/17/2022

This is my second time sending my laptop for a repair. Liquid damage the first time and this time a broken screen. They are reasonable with prices (Apple quoted me... read moreThis is my second time sending my laptop for a repair. Liquid damage the first time and this time a broken screen. They are reasonable with prices (Apple quoted me the price I paid for the laptop!!) I was nervous at first, shipping it from Wisconsin but everything worked out great both times!!! read less 
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12/17/2021

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