A video editor brought in his MacBook Pro 16" last month. It had died mid-project with hours of work unsaved. Apple quoted £949 for a logic board replacement and 10 days turnaround. Diagnosis showed a failed charging circuit — an L2 repair. £149, two days, back to editing.
MacBook Pros are expensive machines with expensive boards. But most failures don't require a new board — they need the specific failed component repaired. That's what we do. Same approach works for MacBook Air too.
Good News
Your work is safe: Logic board repair doesn't touch your SSD. Your projects, files, and applications stay exactly where they are. We often recover "dead" MacBook Pros that clients thought were gone forever.
Common MacBook Pro Board Issues We Fix
Won't Turn On / No Power
L1-L2£79-179Press power, nothing happens. No fan, no chime, no light.
Cause: Usually a failed power circuit component (L1-L2). Often a simple fix.
Not Charging / Orange Light
L2£129-179Charger light stays orange permanently. Battery percentage doesn't increase.
Cause: Charging circuit failure. SMC or charging IC needs repair.
USB-C Ports Not Working
L3£179-229One or all USB-C/Thunderbolt ports dead. Devices not recognised.
Cause: USB controller IC failure. Very common on 2016-2019 models.
No Display / Black Screen
L3-L5£179-399Powers on (fan spins) but screen stays black. External display may work.
Cause: Can be backlight circuit (L3) or GPU issue (L4-L5).
Graphics Artefacts / Lines
L4-L5£229-399Lines, squares, or distorted graphics on screen.
Cause: GPU failure or graphics memory issue. BGA rework often required.
Keyboard Backlight Not Working
L3£179-229Keys work but backlight is dead. Common on 2016-2019 models.
Cause: Backlight circuit failure on logic board. Not a keyboard issue.
MacBook Pro Board Repair Pricing
Prices depend on repair complexity (L1-L5), not your Mac model. A simple power fix costs the same on a 13" or 16".
| Model | Apple Price | Our Price |
|---|---|---|
MacBook Pro 16" (M1/M2/M3/M4 Pro/Max) 2021-2025 | £949 | From £79 |
MacBook Pro 14" (M1/M2/M3/M4 Pro/Max) 2021-2025 | £689 | From £79 |
MacBook Pro 13" (M1/M2) 2020-2024 | £569 | From £79 |
MacBook Pro 16" (Intel) 2019-2020 | £729 | From £79 |
MacBook Pro 15" (Intel) 2015-2019 | £569-649 | From £79 |
MacBook Pro 13" (Intel) 2016-2020 | £569 | From £79 |
Pro Tip
Not sure what's wrong? That's fine — diagnosis is free. We'll examine your MacBook Pro and tell you exactly what level of repair is needed before you commit to anything. Local to Solihull? We offer free collection.
Known Issues by MacBook Pro Generation
MacBook Pro 16" / 14" (2021-2024, M1/M2/M3)
- Generally reliable, but power circuit failures do occur
- USB-C controller issues possible after liquid exposure
- MagSafe charging circuit repairs available
MacBook Pro 13" (2016-2020, Intel)
- Flexgate: Display cable wears out causing backlight issues (L3 repair)
- Keyboard backlight failure: Board-level fix, not keyboard replacement
- USB-C controller: Ports stop working, repairable at L3 level
MacBook Pro 15" (2015-2019, Intel)
- GPU failures: Graphics artefacts, BGA rework required (L4-L5)
- Flexgate: Same display cable issue as 13" models
- Power circuit failures: Won't turn on, usually L1-L2