Mac Repair London carries out logic board repair on the MacBook Air M5 from our London workshop, for home users and businesses.
The M5 Air keeps the processor, unified memory and SSD on a single logic board. A board fault stops the whole Mac, and because the storage is encrypted by the chip, a board swap would mean losing everything on it. We repair the original board so your data stays put.
We repair board damage that Apple’s warranty doesn’t cover, such as spills, drops and charger faults, and we’ll tell you honestly if Apple is the better route for your fault.
About this model: The M5 MacBook Air, released in March 2026, keeps the familiar design but brings the M5 chip, 512GB base storage and Wi-Fi 7 via Apple’s N1 wireless chip. Every one is still within Apple’s one-year warranty, so for manufacturing faults Apple is the right first stop.
Signs it needs logic board repair
- No power after a spill or drop
- Not charging
- Liquid corrosion
- Short on a power rail
How we do it
Our logic board work is component-level. We inspect the board under a microscope, measure the power rails, use thermal imaging to find shorts, and work from the board schematics to identify the exact failed component. We then replace that component by micro-soldering rather than swapping the whole board.
At a glance
| Years | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5, fanless, N1 wireless chip |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board |
| Memory | Unified memory inside the chip package (not upgradeable) |
| Battery | Held with adhesive |
| Power / charging | MagSafe 3 plus two Thunderbolt 4 ports |
Before you bring it in
If it partly works (for example charges but won’t start), note exactly what happens and how long it’s been like that. Remember that a replacement board would mean losing the data on this model.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the MacBook Air M5 (13 & 15-inch, 2026) (MacBook Air (13-inch, M5, 2026) and MacBook Air (15-inch, M5, 2026)). Open the Apple menu, choose About This Mac, then More Info or System Report. The A-number is also printed in small text on the underside. Not sure? Bring it in and we’ll identify it for you.
Price
Logic board repair for this model is £450 + 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
Why not just replace the whole board?
A new or refurbished board usually costs far more than a component repair, and on this model it would also mean losing the data stored on the original board.
Do I pay if you can’t fix it?
Not for the repair. If it can’t be fixed, you don’t pay for it.
Book a repair
Call us on 020 7394 2528 or email info@mac-repair.london to arrange a time to drop it off.