A university student came in last week with a MacBook Air M1 that wouldn't turn on. Her dissertation was on it — months of research, interview transcripts, draft chapters. Apple quoted £569 for a logic board and said data recovery wasn't possible until the Mac worked. We found a failed power component, fixed it for £129, and she left two hours later with everything intact.
MacBook Airs are designed for portability, which makes them vulnerable to knocks, drops, and spills. When the board fails, Apple's solution is replacement. Ours is repair. Spilled something? See our liquid damage repair page for emergency steps.
Good News
Your work is safe: Logic board repair doesn't touch your SSD. Your dissertation, photos, and applications stay exactly where they are. We often rescue "dead" MacBook Airs with precious data.
Common MacBook Air Board Issues We Fix
Won't Turn On
L1-L2£79-179Press power button, nothing happens. No fan, no chime, no response.
Cause: Power circuit component failure. Usually L1-L2 level repair.
Not Charging
L2£129-179Charger connected but battery won't charge. MagSafe light orange or no light.
Cause: Charging circuit or SMC failure. L2 repair level.
USB-C Ports Dead
L3£179-229USB-C ports not recognising devices. May affect charging too.
Cause: USB controller IC failure. Common on 2018-2020 Intel models.
No Display / Blank Screen
L3£179-229Powers on (you can hear it) but screen stays black.
Cause: Display controller or backlight circuit failure.
Battery Not Detected
L2-L3£129-229Mac runs only on charger. Battery shows as "not available".
Cause: Battery controller circuit failure, not always the battery itself.
Liquid Damage
L2-L5£129-349Spill on keyboard. May work initially then develop issues.
Cause: Corrosion affecting multiple circuits. Time-sensitive repair.
MacBook Air Board Repair Pricing
Repair cost depends on complexity (L1-L5), not your MacBook Air model. Simple power fix? Same price on M1 or Intel.
| Model | Apple Price | Our Price |
|---|---|---|
MacBook Air 15" (M2/M3/M4) 2023-2025 | £569 | From £79 |
MacBook Air 13" M3/M4 2024-2025 | £569 | From £79 |
MacBook Air 13" M2 2022-2024 | £569 | From £79 |
MacBook Air 13" M1 2020-2022 | £569 | From £79 |
MacBook Air Retina (Intel) 2018-2020 | £519 | From £79 |
MacBook Air (Intel, pre-Retina) 2015-2017 | N/A | From £79 |
Pro Tip
Worth repairing older MacBook Airs? Often yes. 2015-2017 MacBook Airs are more repairable than newer models and can have many years of life left. We'll give honest advice. Local to Solihull? We collect for free.
MacBook Air-Specific Considerations
M1/M2/M3 MacBook Air (2020-2024)
- Generally very reliable - fewer board failures than Intel models
- Power circuit repairs still possible when they do fail
- Liquid damage can be catastrophic - act fast if spilled
Intel Retina MacBook Air (2018-2020)
- USB-C controller failures: Ports stop working, L3 repair
- Charging issues: Common L2 repair
- Still excellent machines worth repairing
Pre-Retina MacBook Air (2015-2017)
- More modular design - easier to repair than newer models
- MagSafe charging repairs common and affordable
- Often the most economical to repair vs value