Most MacBook Air board faults start with a spill, a damaged charger or cable, or a drop. Because the Air is so thin, liquid reaches the board quickly, so fast action makes a real difference.
What we see most
- Won’t power on after a drink spill
- Charging stopped on USB-C or MagSafe
- Power faults on some 2018 Retina Airs, a fault Apple once ran a service programme for
- Corrosion around the battery and charging circuits
- Short circuits after using a faulty charger
Why we repair rather than replace
On MacBook Airs from 2018 onwards, the storage lives on the logic board and is encrypted. A replacement board would mean losing everything on it. A component-level repair fixes the fault and keeps your Mac exactly as it was.
Choose your model
- MacBook Air 13-inch (2010–2017)
- MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018–2020, Intel)
- MacBook Air M1 (13-inch, 2020)
- MacBook Air 13-inch M2 & M3 (2022–2024)
- MacBook Air 15-inch M2 & M3 (2023–2024)
- MacBook Air M4 (13 & 15-inch, 2025)
- MacBook Air M5 (13 & 15-inch, 2026)
Price
Logic board repair is £450 + VAT on 2018 and later models, and for complex repairs (liquid, lightning or GPU faults) on any model. Non-complex board repairs on earlier models are from £165 + VAT. The initial assessment and advice are free, as long as we don't need to open your Mac. If a technician needs to open it and spend time diagnosing the fault, or you need a report for an insurance claim, it is booked in as a diagnostic at £45 + VAT (£54). All prices are subject to inspection, and nothing is done without your approval.
Questions we’re often asked
My Air works but won’t charge. Is it the board?
Not always. We test the charger, cable and ports first; on the 2018–2020 Air the USB-C ports are on a separate small board that’s cheaper to replace.
Book online
Fill in our online booking form and you get your job number by email straight away. Not sure what you need? Call 020 7394 2528 for free advice.