Can Macbook motherboard be repaired?
No. MacBook motherboard repair cannot be performed onsite as it consumes a lot of time for diagnosis and necessary equipment to perform the service are not portable.
What is the motherboard on a Mac?
The term “Logic board” was coined by Apple in the early 1980s for the motherboards in their Macintosh computers. The phrase stuck, and they are still called logic boards to this day despite being basically the same thing as a motherboard.
How much does it cost to replace imac logic board?
Repairing the board can be an excellent option if you have a newer model – a $200-$450 board repair fee is far better than spending $700-$1100 to replace a modern board.
Does Apple replace logic boards?
An official Apple Authorized Service Provider will only replace the Logic Board with the exact same type that shipped from the factory. Apple won’t allow an AASP to do anything else.
Does Apple replace logic boards for free?
Apple will replace the main logic board in affected MacBook Air units, free of charge. If accidental damage does prevent the logic board replacement from being completed, Apple says the customer must pay for necessary repairs in order to get the logic board replaced at no cost.
Is it worth replacing a logic board?
It should be! There is a chance that if there is another point of contact on the board that deteriorating, that may cause issues later. But, if the Mac repair tech knows what he or she is doing, the chip, circuit, component or board part should remain as a permanent fix.
How do I test my Mac logic board?
Using the Built-in Apple Hardware Test
- Unplug all cables except for the power cable and shut down the computer.
- Restart the MacBook while holding down the “D” key.
- Wait for the Apple Hardware Test to load, then click “Extended Test” in the right side of the Hardware Test window.