MacBook Repairs Tauranga
Mac IQ in Tauranga, can do Apple hardware repairs using Apple Compatible parts (not Genuine Apple parts) or Micro-soldering. These repairs are cost effective and will allow your Mac to keep running for a lower repair cost.
Micro-soldering has become an essential service for resolving hardware faults in MacBook Pro or MacBook Air models from 2017 onwards. Our assessment fee of $125 covers a comprehensive inspection aiming to identify the issue and provide a repair quote. Repair cost generally stays under $500. If micro-soldering isn’t the solution and a part replacement is required, the assessment fee remains payable, the computer would require an Apple Authorised Part which would usually make the repair uneconomical.
Typical issues resolved by micro-soldering include power-related problems, intermittent shutdowns, charging issues despite a good charger and battery, or irregular fan behavior. We meticulously examine the logic board under a microscope, utilizing circuit-specific information for your model. This in-depth inspection helps detect corrosion, faulty connections, or damaged components, pinpointing the root cause of your MacBook’s problems.
Micro-soldering usually has a minimum two-week turnaround. Assessment fee is payable when booking in repair.
We offer Apple-compatible battery replacements, backed by a 1-year warranty on the part. The repair cost, inclusive of labor, falls in the range of $260 to $390, varying according to your MacBook model. Additionally, if the battery were to fail within the first month post-replacement, we’d cover the refitting at no extra charge.
Battery replacement is usually a 1 week turnaround due to waiting for part to arrive. Payment for the part portion of the repair is needed before parts are ordered. Computer can be brought in when part arrives and repair completed within half a day.
Accidental drops or pressure on the laptop lid can necessitate display replacements. We provide Apple-compatible display assembly replacements for eligible models. Repair costs, inclusive of labor, typically hover around $900. Our parts carry a 1-year warranty, with the same refitting offer within the initial month if any display issues arise.
Display replacement is usually a 1 week turnaround due to waiting for part to arrive. Payment for the part portion of the repair is needed before parts are ordered.
A known issue with specific Macbook Pro 2016/2017 models relates to the flexible cable that connects the display to the rest of the Macbook. The cable becomes stretched, which damages the cable and causes the issue.
Symptoms:
- Stage Light Effect – bright backlight at the bottom of the screen.
- Display turns off – when lid is slightly open display works, however when you open lid wider, display goes blank. It may return when lid is moved back to the previous position.
- Glitchy graphics – whole screen can have a colour tint, or a negative colour effect, possibly vertical patches of colour/brightness
- No backlight – blank black screen, you may see the login screen faintly.
Models prone to having the issue:
A1706 – MacBook Pro 13-inch (2016 to 17, Touch Bar model)
A1707 – MacBook Pro 15-inch (2016 to 17, Touch Bar model)
A1708 – MacBook Pro 13-inch (2016 to 17, Non-Touch Bar model)
Sold between October 2016 and February 2018.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro was covered by an Apple Quality program – 13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program, however quality programs in general usually only run for 5 years from purchase date. The free Apple coverage period for this issue has ended.
As the flexi cable is routed around the display hinge it is under constant tension and relaxation as the display lid is opened/closed. The issue occurs over time.
The solution is micro-soldering, where a replacement cable is spliced to repair the breakage and to allow more length. This reduces the chances of the issue re-occurring.
This is a difficult repair, not for the faint hearted. Approximate cost including parts $360. Micro-soldering usually has a minimum two-week turnaround. Assessment fee $125 is payable when booking in repair.
It’s important to note that while these repairs aren’t endorsed by Apple, they often offer a more cost-effective alternative, usually at half the price of an Apple-authorized repair. This presents an excellent opportunity to extend the life of your older Mac. However, if your computer is under three years old and covered by manufacturer warranty or Consumer Law Coverage, seeking an authorized Apple repair agent is recomended.
Physical damage falls outside the scope of warranty or consumer law coverage. For uninsured damage, our services can help keep repair costs reasonable. In case of insurance coverage, extensive damage might necessitate a replacement. Nonetheless, we can conduct assessments and provide detailed documentation (including assessment photos and a necessary letter) for your insurance claim. The assessment fee is payable before quoting but will be reimbursed as part of the insurance claim.