If your MacBook Pro 14 & 16-inch M1/M2 Pro & Max needs liquid damage repair, our London technicians can help, usually with a quote on the same day you bring it in.
Spills get through the keyboard onto the board. Switch off, don’t charge and bring it in. We clean, repair and test the board and keyboard.
The SD card slot and HDMI port sit along the right edge, and liquid that gets in there reaches the board quickly. Mention if the spill was on that side.
About this model: The redesigned 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro (A2442, A2485, A2779, A2780) brought back MagSafe, HDMI and the SD card slot, and introduced the mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR display. They’re powerful and generally reliable.
Signs it needs liquid damage repair
- Won’t turn on
- Keys failing
- Charging fault
- Trackpad erratic
How we do it
The first hour after a spill decides a lot. Turn the Mac off, disconnect the charger and don’t switch it back on to see if it survived.
We fully dismantle it, put the logic board through an ultrasonic bath to lift residue from beneath the chips, and then trace and replace every corroded part. The keyboard, trackpad, battery and ports are tested one by one because spills rarely stop at the board.
On this model the keyboard is part of the top case, so if it’s damaged we’ll quote for the top case as a separate item so you can decide.
At a glance
| Years | 2021–2023 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 Pro/Max or M2 Pro/Max |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board |
| Memory | Unified memory inside the chip package (not upgradeable) |
| Battery | Held with adhesive |
| Power / charging | MagSafe 3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, SDXC |
Before you bring it in
Keep it switched off and unplugged, open the lid into an upside-down V to drain it (for laptops), and bring it in as quickly as you can. Tell us what was spilled: sugary and salty drinks corrode faster than water.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the MacBook Pro 14 & 16-inch M1 Pro/Max & M2 Pro/Max (2021–2023) (MacBookPro18,x / Mac14,5 / 14,6 / 14,9 / 14,10; A2442, A2485, A2779, A2780). Look under Apple menu > About This Mac, or check the small print on the bottom case for the A-number. Not sure? Bring it in and we’ll identify it for you.
Price
From £165 + VAT for non-complex board repairs. Complex repairs (liquid, lightning or GPU faults) from £285 + 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
Does it matter what was spilled?
Yes. Water is the least harmful; tea with sugar, coffee, juice, wine and beer leave sticky, conductive residue that corrodes faster.
Will my data be safe?
Yes. We don’t wipe your Mac unless you ask. On this model the storage is encrypted and tied to its original board, so we never swap the board without explaining what that would mean for your data.