Macbook Repairs - JHB

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Is there anyone in Joburg who repairs broken Macbooks, rather than just swap components out?
 
With modern computers I can't really see how repairs can be done beyond replacing a entire component. A while ago I have read someware of micro soldering services who has the tools to make repairs on phone and computer motherboards, but that's not your average repair shop and I think those people are very specialized.

What exactly is wrong with your MacBook?
 
According to Core the motherboard needs to be replaced. At a cost of R12k.
 
Rewinder said:
According to Core the motherboard needs to be replaced. At a cost of R12k.
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Sounds about right.
No one "repairs" computer parts you swop out units, some power side parts like caps and jacks can be repaired but other than that not much.

Depending on the failure you can reflow the board(perhaps even in your oven) , basically heating the board just till the solder melts and repairs dry joints.

There are some online websites overseas that do micro soldering but it is generally limited and expensive, and no gaurantee.
 
Nowadays not much gets repaired down to component level. A real shame as no one really knows how to repair things anymore. Its all board swapouts.

Also its more cost effective to swap out board. Troubleshooting could take hours and hours.
 
Remember, Core's business principle is to try and steal as much money from you as possible with the least amount of service...

I would have a second opinion on that board before making a decision, even if it does need to be replaced, you could probably find it cheaper.

I had an iPhone with an erratic home button after 1 year. Core Group wanted R5000 for repairs. I took it with me to the US on Holiday, walked into an Apple shop and walked out with it repaired for NOTHING.

Never trust anything Core Group tells you, ever.
 
I have a flashing ? folder displaying on start up on my MacBook I asked the guys at istore to repair they said the hard drive is faulty didn't even check or do a diagnostic
 
neoprema said:
Remember, Core's business principle is to try and steal as much money from you as possible with the least amount of service...

I would have a second opinion on that board before making a decision, even if it does need to be replaced, you could probably find it cheaper.

I had an iPhone with an erratic home button after 1 year. Core Group wanted R5000 for repairs. I took it with me to the US on Holiday, walked into an Apple shop and walked out with it repaired for NOTHING.

Never trust anything Core Group tells you, ever.
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Any suggestions on where to get a second opinion in Joburg?
 
Take it to iFix/ weFix for diagnostics. If the board has really failed, order one on ebay and get someone to install for you. You'll save over R6K.
 
NiTeD said:
Take it to iFix/ weFix for diagnostics. If the board has really failed, order one on ebay and get someone to install for you. You'll save over R6K.
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EBay is still a risk, 2hnd boards - little guarantee apart from doa?
 
You can take it back if it's doa, ebay covers that & check the seller's ratings to make sure.
 
NiTeD said:
You can take it back if it's doa, ebay covers that & check the seller's ratings to make sure.
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That's the point I was making - on eBay no guarantee apart from Doa, a risky R6k investment for a 2hnd part.
 
Try these guys out they fixed a Mac and a alienware for me that had a coffee spill, they fixed only the broken components in th board. They called "supemia computers" they in Sandburg fixed a motherboard for me that dell wanted R18k for and they charged me R1700. If you need details pm me I will try get your more help, but they fix Mac anything also it was there for only a day and they cleaned it to look as if it is brand new. Amazing company
 
under_sky said:
Try these guys out they fixed a Mac and a alienware for me that had a coffee spill, they fixed only the broken components in th board. They called "supemia computers" they in Sandburg fixed a motherboard for me that dell wanted R18k for and they charged me R1700. If you need details pm me I will try get your more help, but they fix Mac anything also it was there for only a day and they cleaned it to look as if it is brand new. Amazing company
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Link to their website?
 
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