Don’t Replace a ₹70,000 Logic Board for a ₹500 Failed Chip.
We’re Pune’s chip-level specialists. We diagnose the actual failed component on your MacBook’s logic board and replace just that part — not the whole ₹50,000+ board Apple wants to swap.
Free Diagnosis
You see the quote first. Pay only if we fix it.
90-Day Warranty
Same fault returns? We re-fix it free.
24–72 Hr Turnaround
Most chip-level repairs done within 3 days.
Doorstep Service
We come to you. All Pune zones.
What Apple Calls ‘Logic Board Failure’ Is Usually a Single Failed Component
When you take a MacBook with charging issues, no power, or random shutdowns to Apple Authorized Service, you’ll often hear: “It’s a logic board failure. Replacement cost: ₹45,000–₹70,000.”
Here’s what they don’t tell you: 80% of “logic board failures” are caused by a single failed chip, capacitor, IC, or trace — costing ₹100-2,000 in parts. The rest is labour to find it and replace it.
Apple replaces the entire board because it’s cheaper for them than diagnosing component-level. They mark up the board price 5-10x retail.
We diagnose the actual failure point. We replace just that. Average savings: 60-80%.
Symptoms That Point to Logic Board Issues
Bring it in for free diagnosis if your MacBook shows any of:
Won’t turn on
No fan, no chime, no display when pressing power
Charging problems
Won’t charge, charges intermittently, only charges in one orientation
Sudden shutdowns
Turns off randomly, especially under load
Severe overheating
Even when idle
Boot loops
Apple logo appears then restarts repeatedly
No display, but fan runs
Backlight or GPU issue likely
No keyboard / trackpad / USB
Controller IC failure
Liquid damage symptoms
Sudden weirdness after a spill (even days later)
Battery not detected
“Service battery” or “no battery available”
WiFi / Bluetooth dead
Wireless module IC failure
Specific Logic Board Repairs We Specialize In
Power Management
- Charging IC failure (U7000, U6920, similar)
- Power management IC (PMU/PMIC)
- USB-C controller IC
- MagSafe IC (older models)
Display
- Backlight driver IC
- LCD connector damage
- T-CON board issues
- Display data line issues
Storage / SSD
- T2 / Apple Silicon SSD recovery
- NAND chip issues
- Storage controller
Memory & Logic
- RAM-related faults (in soldered-RAM models)
- SMC (System Management Controller) issues
- BIOS / firmware corruption
Connectivity
- WiFi / Bluetooth module
- USB controller chips
- Audio codec IC
- Camera / FaceTime HD IC
Liquid Damage Recovery
- Corrosion cleanup (ultrasonic + IPA)
- Replacement of corroded components
- Trace repair for missing PCB tracks
Our Logic Board Repair Process
Free Diagnosis (30-60 min)
Doorstep or in-lab. Multimeter, schematic diagrams, thermal camera, microscope. We identify the EXACT failed component — not just “logic board issue.”
Honest Quote
Written quote: failed component(s), part cost (actual market price), labour, total, ETA (24-72 hr typical), warranty (90 days).
Lab Repair (24-72 hr)
ESD-safe bench, hot-air rework station, microscope soldering, IR preheater for BGA. Genuine parts. Daily WhatsApp updates with photos.
Testing + Return
Multi-hour stress test, thermal monitoring, all ports verified, battery cycle confirmed. Doorstep delivery (free in priority Pune zones). Replaced component shown for transparency.
Pricing — What You Actually Pay
| Repair Type | Apple AASP Quote | MacLab Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Charging IC failure | ₹45,000-65,000 | ₹6,000-12,000 |
| GPU chip failure | ₹50,000-70,000 | ₹15,000-25,000 |
| Liquid damage (light) | “Replace logic board” | ₹8,000-18,000 |
| Liquid damage (severe) | “Beyond repair” | ₹18,000-30,000 |
| WiFi/BT module failure | ₹35,000-55,000 | ₹4,000-8,000 |
| SSD recovery (T2/M-series) | ₹50,000+ | ₹10,000-25,000 |
| Backlight IC failure | ₹45,000+ | ₹5,000-10,000 |
| USB controller failure | ₹35,000-55,000 | ₹5,000-9,000 |
| Power button / SMC | ₹35,000-55,000 | ₹4,000-8,000 |
These are typical ranges. Your exact cost depends on diagnosis, model, and part availability. Diagnosis is always free.
Why Bring Your MacBook to MacLab
We have the equipment most Pune shops don’t
Logic board work requires microscope soldering, hot-air rework stations, schematics access, ESD-safe handling. Most “MacBook repair” shops don’t have this — they outsource board-level work or refuse it. We do it in-house.
L4 engineer, not a module-swapper
Module-level repair (swap battery, swap screen) is what most shops do. Component-level requires reading schematics, identifying failed ICs, soldering at micron scale. That’s our specialty.
We tell you when NOT to repair
If a board is too damaged to economically restore — multiple failed components, missing traces, severe corrosion — we say so. We don’t pretend to repair what shouldn’t be repaired.
We source parts properly
Logic board components must match exact spec. We source from established channels: original-pull components from donor boards, genuine new ICs from authorized distributors. No mystery parts.
Already Told ‘Beyond Repair’? Bring It to Us.
Most Pune shops will refuse:
- Liquid-damaged MacBooks (anything with corrosion)
- MacBooks that “won’t turn on” without obvious cause
- T2 / M1 / M2 / M3 chip MacBooks (newer architecture)
- “Vintage” MacBooks Apple no longer services
- MacBooks with previous failed third-party repairs
- Soldered-SSD data recovery
We accept all of these. Most “beyond repair” verdicts are policy decisions, not technical impossibilities. Free diagnosis confirms — no risk to you.
Logic Board Repair FAQ
Can you really fix what Apple says needs full replacement?
What about M1/M2/M3 MacBooks — are those repairable?
How long does logic board repair take?
What’s the warranty on logic board repairs?
Will Apple still service my MacBook after MacLab repair?
Get a Free Logic Board Diagnosis
Doorstep visit across Pune. Free. No bill if we don’t fix.