Motherboard & Logic Board Repair in Charlotte
Motherboard repair in Charlotte, done at the component level — not by swapping the whole board. When a laptop won't power on, a MacBook shows nothing but a black screen, or a PS5 has no HDMI output, most shops quote you a replacement board or tell you the device is dead. We repair the board itself: tracing the fault to the specific failed component, replacing it under a microscope, and testing the repair before you pay. Free diagnostic, a firm quote before we touch anything, and no fee if we can't fix it.
Quick answer
Motherboard repair fixes the single failed component on a logic board — a shorted chip, a corroded connector, a blown filter — instead of replacing the entire board. It costs a fraction of a board swap, keeps your data intact, and takes 2–5 business days after a free diagnostic. Backed by a 90-day workmanship warranty.
| Model / Issue | Turnaround | Price |
|---|---|---|
iPhone logic board repair No power, boot loop, audio IC, charging IC | 2–4 days | Free diagnostic |
iPhone / iPad data recovery (dead board) Won't turn on; photos and contacts trapped inside | 2–5 days | Free diagnostic |
MacBook logic board repair No power, no backlight, liquid spill, won't charge | 2–5 days | Free diagnostic |
MacBook liquid damage treatment Spill on keyboard, intermittent failures after exposure | 2–5 days | Free diagnostic |
PS5 / Xbox HDMI port replacement No signal on TV, bent or damaged port | 1–2 hours | Free diagnostic |
Nintendo Switch charge port (USB-C) Won't charge, loose connector, third-party dock damage | 1–2 days | Free diagnostic |
Console board repair No power, overheating shutdowns, blown fuses | 2–4 days | Free diagnostic |
Drone board & ESC repair Motor errors, no power after crash or water | 2–5 days | Free diagnostic |
Controller board repair (USB-C, joystick pads) Port ripped from board, drift after pad wear | 1–2 days | Free diagnostic |
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Motherboard repair vs. board replacement — what we actually do
Most repair shops don't repair motherboards. They replace them — or more often, they tell you the device isn't worth fixing, because a replacement board for a modern laptop or MacBook costs more than the machine is worth.
Board replacementswaps the entire logic board for a new or refurbished one. It's fast, it's what Apple and the franchise chains do, and on a MacBook it typically runs $600–$1,200. It also wipes any data that wasn't backed up, because your storage is often soldered to the board that's being thrown away.
Motherboard repair— what we do — finds the one component that actually failed and replaces it. A shorted capacitor, a failed power management IC, a lifted pad, a cracked trace from a drop. Under a microscope, with hot air and a fine-tip iron, at the scale of parts smaller than a grain of rice. It's slower, it takes real skill, and it costs a fraction of a board swap. Your data stays where it is.
Not every board is repairable — severe liquid corrosion or a board that's been through a bad previous repair sometimes isn't worth saving. We'll tell you that in the free diagnostic rather than after you've paid.
- Device completely dead — no power, no response
- MacBook won't turn on after a liquid spill
- iPhone stuck in boot loop or shows no image
- PS5 or Xbox shows no signal on TV
- No-charge fault — plugged in but battery never charges
- Data trapped in a device that won't power on
- Quoted a full board replacement by Apple or another shop
- Drone or controller stopped working after crash or water
Motherboard faults we repair
Free diagnostics on every device. Firm quote before any work begins. If we can't fix it, you don't pay.
| Repair | Common symptom | From | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone logic board repair | No power, boot loop, audio IC, charging IC | $149 | 2–4 days |
| iPhone / iPad data recovery (dead board) | Won't turn on; photos and contacts trapped inside | $199 | 2–5 days |
| MacBook logic board repair | No power, no backlight, liquid spill, won't charge | $179 | 2–5 days |
| MacBook liquid damage treatment | Spill on keyboard, intermittent failures after exposure | $149 | 2–5 days |
| PS5 / Xbox HDMI port replacement | No signal on TV, bent or damaged port | $109 | 1–2 hours |
| Nintendo Switch charge port (USB-C) | Won't charge, loose connector, third-party dock damage | $99 | 1–2 days |
| Console board repair | No power, overheating shutdowns, blown fuses | $129 | 2–4 days |
| Drone board & ESC repair | Motor errors, no power after crash or water | $149 | 2–5 days |
| Controller board repair (USB-C, joystick pads) | Port ripped from board, drift after pad wear | $69 | 1–2 days |
Not in Charlotte?
Mail in your motherboard repair from anywhere in the U.S. — insured, tracked, and backed by our 90-day warranty.
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Free diagnostic, firm quote before any work begins.
Not local? Mail it inSymptoms that mean a board-level fault
Motherboard repair is the diagnosis, not the symptom. If any of these sound like your device, the fault is almost certainly on the board.
- Laptop or MacBook won't turn on
No fan, no lights, no chime. The board isn't receiving or passing power.
From $179Learn more - Powers on but no display
Backlight is on, screen stays black. Usually a GPU fault, backlight circuit, or failed connector on the board.
From $179 - MacBook stuck on the Apple logo or looping at boot
Repeating restart or an endless progress bar points to a storage controller or CPU power fault on the logic board.
From $179Learn more - Won't charge
The device doesn't recognise a known-good charger. Charging ICs, fuses, and charge controller circuits all live on the board.
From $69 - Liquid damage
Spilled on, then died — or died days later as corrosion spread across the board.
From $149Learn more - PS5 or Xbox with no HDMI output
Console powers on, TV shows no signal. The HDMI encoder or port on the board has failed.
From $109Learn more - Random shutdowns and reboots under load
Thermal shutdowns point to a failed VRM, power delivery component, or a cold solder joint flexing under heat.
From $69 - USB ports, keyboard or trackpad dead after a drop or spill
Physical damage or corrosion has broken a trace or lifted a pad connecting the peripheral controller to the board.
From $69 - Data trapped on a device that won't power on
If the board can be revived — even partially — the data on it can often be recovered.
From $199Learn more
Critical
Data recovery from dead devices
This is the micro-soldering service that matters most: your photos, messages, and files are stored on the logic board itself. When a phone or laptop is fully dead — drowned, crushed, no power — a board-swap “repair” erases everything. Board-level repair is often the only way to get data back.
We revive dead boards just long enough to extract your data even when the device itself isn't worth saving — from iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and PC laptops. If irreplaceable photos are trapped in a dead device, don't let anyone replace the board before talking to us.
Us vs. the alternatives
Board-level repair isn't available everywhere. Here's how we compare.
| Charlotte Tech Repair | Apple / Manufacturer | Mail-in specialists | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component-level repair | In-house, under microscope | Full board replacement only | Yes |
| Your data preserved | Whenever physically possible | Wiped with board swap | Varies |
| Typical cost | $69–$300 | $600–$1,200+ | $300–$500 + shipping |
| Turnaround | 2–5 business days | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks + transit |
| Free diagnostics | Always | No | Often $50–$100 |
| Talk to the actual technician | Walk in or call us | No | No |
| No-fix-no-fee guarantee | Yes | No | Varies |
Our process
- 1
Free diagnostic (24–48 hrs)
We open the device, inspect the board under the microscope, and identify the failed component(s) before quoting a single dollar.
- 2
Firm quote — you approve first
You get the exact repair cost before we touch a soldering iron. No surprises, no hidden fees.
- 3
Board-level repair
Chip replacement, trace repair, reballing, or ultrasonic corrosion treatment — whatever the board needs, done under magnification with precision equipment.
- 4
Stress test & burn-in
We run the repaired device through extended testing before you pick it up to confirm the fix holds.
- 5
90-day warranty
Our workmanship on the repaired fault is covered for 90 days. If the same fault returns, we make it right at no charge.
Not in Charlotte? Mail it in.
We take board-level work from anywhere in the US — free diagnostic, free insured return, and no fee if we can't fix it.
Learn about mail-in repairMotherboard Repair FAQs
Is micro-soldering worth it, or should I just buy a new device?
Run the numbers: a $179 board repair on a $1,400 MacBook is an easy yes. For older devices, the answer is usually still yes if your data matters — recovery alone can justify the repair. Our diagnostic is free either way, so you can decide with a real quote in hand.
My repair shop said the motherboard is dead. Is it really?
'Bad motherboard' frequently means 'bad component on the motherboard' — a $3 chip, a corroded connector, a blown filter. Shops without micro-soldering equipment can't tell the difference. Get a second opinion; diagnostics are free.
Can you recover photos from my dead iPhone?
In most cases, yes. iPhone data lives on the board's NAND chip, and if we can power the board — even briefly — we can usually extract everything. Bring it in before anyone else attempts a repair; failed repair attempts are the biggest cause of unrecoverable data.
Do you fix liquid damage?
Yes — it's one of our most common board-level jobs. Important: do not charge or power on a liquid-damaged device, and do not put it in rice. Power it off and bring it in as soon as possible; corrosion spreads by the day.
How long does board-level repair take?
Most jobs are done in 2–5 business days. Simpler jobs like PS5 HDMI ports are done same day in 1–2 hours. It's slower than a screen swap because we diagnose, repair, and burn-in test — but weeks faster than mail-in services.
Where are you located?
1001 E W.T. Harris Blvd Ste U, Charlotte, NC 28213 — in University City, about 12 minutes up N. Tryon from NoDa, with free parking out front. We serve all of Charlotte; board repairs are worth the drive because almost nobody else does them locally.
Don't Replace It. Repair It.
Before you buy a new device — or pay Apple for a full board swap that wipes your data — get a free diagnostic from Charlotte's board-level repair specialists.
Ready to get this fixed?
Free diagnostic, firm quote before any work begins.
Not local? Mail it in