MacBook Repair Service Austin
Component-level logic board repair, data recovery from soldered SSDs, liquid damage recovery, screens, keyboards, trackpads, and batteries. We replace the failed chip on your logic board instead of swapping the entire board. Austin, TX lab with nationwide mail-in.
If it's not worth fixing, we'll tell you. If Apple is the better deal for your specific repair, we'll tell you that too.
Where We Add Value Over Apple
Apple replaces entire assemblies. If a single capacitor fails on your logic board, Apple swaps the whole board; on Apple Silicon machines, that board contains the CPU, GPU, RAM, and SSD. Their quote for that swap ranges from $599 to over $1,200 depending on the original configuration. We find the failed component and replace it for $200-$600.
Apple does not always offer data recovery on T2 or Apple Silicon MacBooks with soldered storage. If your machine won't boot and you need your files, Apple may tell you they cannot help. We recover that data.
We do not add value on every repair. For battery replacement and some screen replacements, Apple's pricing is competitive with ours. We will tell you when that is the case.
Component-Level Board Repair
We replace the failed chip, not the whole board. A $200-$600 repair vs. Apple's $599-$1,200+ board swap.
No Fix, No Fee
If we cannot repair it, you pay nothing. Mail-in: return shipping only.
Data Recovery
T2 and Apple Silicon Macs with soldered SSDs. Apple does not offer this service.
Nationwide Mail-In
Ship from anywhere in the US. All repairs handled in our Austin lab.
Liquid Damage Repair
Ultrasonic cleaning and component replacement. $250-$600 vs. Apple's $749-$1,500+.
Honest Assessment
We will tell you if the repair doesn't make financial sense or if Apple is the better option.
Supported MacBook Models
MacBook Pro
13", 14", 15", 16" Models
Unibody, Retina, Touch Bar
A1278 through M3 Max
MacBook Air
11", 13", 15" Models
Legacy and Retina Display
M1, M2, M3 Chips
Apple Silicon
M1, M1 Pro/Max/Ultra
M2, M2 Pro/Max
M3 Family
We also service older and Vintage models. Contact us if you're unsure.
MacBook Repairs We Handle
Logic Board, Data Recovery, and Electrical
MacBook not turning on
Power circuit failures, bad capacitors, failed power ICs. We diagnose with schematics and replace the specific failed component.
Liquid damage repair →
Ultrasonic cleaning, corrosion removal, component replacement. Power off the machine and bring it in as soon as possible; every power-on attempt after liquid exposure causes additional corrosion.
No backlight / dim screen
Backlight circuit repair. Often a failed fuse, filter, or driver IC. We fix the circuit on the logic board rather than replacing the display.
Data recovery from soldered SSDs →
T2 and Apple Silicon MacBooks have storage soldered to the logic board. Apple does not recover data from these machines. We do.
Not charging
USB-C port issues, charging IC failures, battery connector problems. We trace the circuit and fix what failed.
Physical Component Repairs
Screen replacement
Cracked LCD or damaged display assembly replacement. See our note on screen parts availability below for important context on current pricing and parts sourcing.
Keyboard replacement
Butterfly keyboard issues, sticky keys, non-responsive keys. Full top case replacement for 2016-2019 models. Apple's free butterfly keyboard program ended November 2024.
Battery replacement
Swollen batteries, poor battery life, "Service Battery" warnings. Note: Apple's battery replacement pricing starts at $159 for MacBook Air and $249 for MacBook Pro. Our pricing is similar; we will tell you if Apple is the better option for your model.
Trackpad repair
Click not working, erratic cursor, physical damage. Often caused by a swollen battery pushing against the trackpad from underneath.
Liquid damage? Do not put your MacBook in rice. Do not keep trying to turn it on. Power it off and bring it to us. Every power-on attempt after liquid exposure causes more corrosion and component damage.
A Note on Screen Parts and Honest Pricing
This business started in 2009 doing MacBook screen replacements. We bought new, Grade A LCD panels from LG and Samsung brokers, replaced only the broken LCD cell, and reused the rest of the display assembly. That kept part costs low and meant we could offer screen repairs at a fraction of Apple's price. The customer got a new panel, not a used one. We took pride in that.
That supply chain no longer exists. Apple has closed off LCD panel sales to independent repair shops. The standalone LCD panels still available for modern MacBooks are factory rejects with visible defects; dead pixels, discoloration, backlight bleed that we would not put into a customer's machine. We tried. The quality is not acceptable.
For current-generation MacBooks, the only quality option is a used display assembly pulled from another machine. These assemblies include parts you don't need (back cover, hinges, webcam, antenna cables), which raises the cost. The display will be used, not new.
The result: for screen replacement on modern MacBooks, our pricing is similar to Apple's. Apple charges $399-$799 depending on model. We charge $300-$700. In many cases, Apple is the better option for a screen repair, and we will tell you that rather than take your money.
Where we still add clear value is logic board repair, liquid damage recovery, and data recovery. These are repairs where component-level skill makes the difference between a $300 fix and a $1,200 board replacement, or between recovering your data and being told by Apple that it cannot be done.
MacBook Repair Pricing
These are typical ranges. Your exact quote comes after our free diagnosis. No fix, no fee.
Logic Board Repair
Component-level repair for power, charging, backlight, and other board failures. We replace the failed chip, not the whole board.
$200-$600
Data Recovery
T2/M1/M2/M3 MacBooks with soldered storage. Apple does not offer this service.
$300-$800
Liquid Damage
Ultrasonic cleaning and component replacement. Apple charges $749-$1,500+ for the same repair.
$250-$600
Screen Replacement
Used display assembly for modern MacBooks. New LCD cells are no longer available from panel brokers. See our note above on parts sourcing.
$300-$700
Battery Replacement
Swollen or degraded battery. Apple charges $159-$249 depending on model; our pricing is similar.
$150-$300
Keyboard / Top Case
Butterfly keyboard issues, sticky keys. Full top case swap for 2016-2019 models.
$250-$500
Rossmann vs. Apple Pricing
Apple pricing based on out-of-warranty rates from Apple Support (support.apple.com/mac/repair) and Apple Authorized Service Provider published pricing, verified February 2025. Apple Store diagnosis is free. Our diagnosis is free.
| Repair Type | Rossmann | Apple | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logic board repair | $200-$600 | $599-$1,200+ | We replace the failed component. Apple replaces the entire board. |
| Liquid damage | $250-$600 | $749-$1,500+ | Apple replaces all components showing liquid contact. |
| Data recovery (soldered SSD) | $300-$800 | Not offered | Apple does not recover data from T2 or Apple Silicon Macs. |
| Screen replacement | $300-$700 | $399-$799 | Similar pricing. Apple may be the better option for some models. |
| Battery replacement | $150-$300 | $159-$249 | Apple's pricing is competitive here. |
| Keyboard / top case | $250-$500 | $329-$763 | |
| Diagnosis | Free | Free at Apple Store | AASPs may charge ~$99, often credited toward repair. |
Our pricing advantage is largest on logic board repair, liquid damage, and data recovery. For battery and screen replacement, Apple's pricing is competitive with ours. We quote honestly and will tell you if Apple is the better option for your repair.
Our Repair Process
Free Diagnosis
Bring it in or mail it. We diagnose the issue at no charge and provide a firm quote. If Apple is the better deal, we tell you.
Approval
You approve the quote. If you decline, you pay nothing. Mail-in: return shipping only.
Repair
We fix the failed component. Board-level microsoldering, not whole-assembly swaps.
Testing and Return
Full functional testing, then pickup or shipped back to you.
Related Services
MacBook Logic Board Repair →
Component-level microsoldering. The repair where we save you the most money vs. Apple's full board replacement.
MacBook Data Recovery →
T2 and Apple Silicon Macs with soldered SSDs. A service Apple does not offer.
Liquid Damage Repair →
Coffee, water, or wine spill. Ultrasonic cleaning and component replacement at a fraction of Apple's Tier 4 pricing.
MacBook Repair FAQ
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Trusted by MacBook Owners
"Shipped my liquid-damaged MacBook from Seattle to Austin after watching Louis Rossmann's technical repair videos for years. Professional mail-in data recovery service - they kept me updated throughout the process... and successfully recovered all my data. Cost me 1/4 of what Apple quoted for board replacement."
Tom M.
Verified Customer (Yelp)
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Free diagnosis. No fix, no fee. We'll tell you if Apple is the better option. Mail-in from anywhere in the US.