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.
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 |
Symptoms 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.
Motherboard Repair FAQs
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.
Device acting up? Let's fix it today.
Walk in, call, or request a free quote online. Most repairs are completed the same day right here in Charlotte.