MacBook specialists · about 20–30 minutes from Johannesburg
MacBook Repair in Johannesburg
Cracked Retina screen, a battery that says “Service Recommended”, a dead USB-C port or coffee in the keyboard? Johannesburg Mac owners bring their MacBooks to our Jet Park workshop, about 20–30 minutes away. R499 Apple diagnostic, waived when you go ahead, a written quote first and a 1–6 month warranty.
Same-day repairs: book a day or two ahead and we reserve a slot for you. Walk-ins welcome — timing then depends on how busy we are.
waived on repair
- Same-day slots when you book ahead
- 1–6 month warranty
- Written quote first
- Component-level repairs
- Data kept private
- Free parking · walk-ins welcome
In short
Genious Services repairs MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio and Mac Pro for Johannesburg at Unit 28, 587 Jones Road, Jet Park — about 20–30 minutes away. The Apple diagnostic is R499 and is waived when you go ahead. Screens, batteries, keyboards and USB-C or MagSafe ports are usually done the same day when booked ahead; logic-board and liquid-damage repairs take 1–14 working days depending on parts. Call 078 298 5294 or book below. Same-day repairs are easiest to arrange when you book a day or two ahead.
MacBook repairs
Apple repair services for Johannesburg
Every Apple repair is done in-house, at component level, with a written quote before we start.
ScreensMacBook screen replacement
From R5,000
Cracked glass, lines, black screens, flicker and backlight faults on every MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac.
- MacBook Air M1–M5 (13″ & 15″)
- MacBook Pro 13″, 14″ & 16″ XDR
- iMac 21.5″, 24″ & 27″ displays
- Flex-cable and backlight repair
BatteriesBattery replacement
From R1,000
Replace a worn, swollen or “Service Recommended” battery and get your full day of use back.
- Same-day fitting when booked ahead
- Swollen batteries handled safely
- Battery-health check included
- MacBook Air and Pro, all years
Logic boardsLogic-board repair
From R1,500
No power, no charging, short circuits and failed chips repaired under the microscope — instead of replacing the whole board.
- Power-IC and USB-C controller repair
- Short-circuit tracing
- BGA and connector work
- 1–14 working days, part dependent
KeyboardsKeyboard & trackpad
From R2,000
Sticky, repeating or dead keys, butterfly-keyboard failures and trackpads that no longer click.
- Keyboard and top-case replacement
- Trackpad and Force Touch
- Touch ID and power button
- Backlight faults
Liquid damageLiquid-damage repair
From R3,000
Coffee, water, juice or wine — the sooner we clean the board, the better the chance of recovery.
- Ultrasonic board cleaning
- Corroded components replaced
- Data recovered where possible
- Keep it off and bring it in
Data & portsPorts, data & upgrades
Ports from R600
USB-C / Thunderbolt, MagSafe and HDMI ports, data recovery and SSD or RAM upgrades on models that support them.
- USB-C / Thunderbolt and MagSafe ports
- HDMI port (MacBook Pro)
- Data recovery from failed Macs
- SSD / RAM upgrades on older models
Mac models we repair
- MacBook Air M1, M2, M3, M4 & M5 (13″ & 15″)
- MacBook Pro 14″ & 16″ (M1 Pro/Max to M5)
- MacBook Pro 13″ (M1, M2 & Intel)
- Intel MacBook Pro 13″, 15″, 16″ & 17″ (2006–2020)
- MacBook Air (Intel, 2008–2020)
- 12″ MacBook & white / black / unibody MacBooks (2006–2017)
- Vintage Macs from 2007 — screens, batteries, drives, logic boards
- iMac 21.5″, 24″ & 27″ and iMac Pro
- Mac mini, Mac Studio & Mac Pro
Repair types
MagSafe, USB-C, HDMI and more
Pick the exact repairs in the booking form — the options shown match the Mac you select, including Touch ID, audio, Wi-Fi and camera faults.
Liquid / water damage
Ultrasonic cleaning and component repair after coffee, water or juice spills.
Screen replacement
Retina, Liquid Retina and XDR displays, cracked glass, lines and flicker.
Battery replacement
“Service recommended”, swollen or fast-draining batteries.
Keyboard replacement
Sticky, repeating or dead keys, including butterfly keyboards.
Trackpad replacement
Clicks not registering, Force Touch faults or a lifted trackpad.
MagSafe charging-port repair
MagSafe 2 and MagSafe 3 ports that no longer charge.
USB-C / Thunderbolt port
Ports that are loose, burnt or no longer charge or carry data.
HDMI-port replacement
On MacBook Pro 14″/16″ (2021+) and Retina 2012–2015 models.
Audio jack, speakers & mic
Crackling speakers, no sound or a broken headphone jack.
Power button & Touch ID
Power buttons and Touch ID sensors that do not respond.
SSD upgrade / replacement
On 2013–2017 models with removable SSDs; older models take standard SSDs.
RAM upgrade
Possible on 2012-and-older MacBook Pro models; newer RAM is soldered.
Hard-drive replacement
For older MacBook and MacBook Pro models with a 2.5″ drive.
Data recovery
From failed SSDs, dead logic boards and liquid-damaged Macs.
Logic-board repair
Microsoldering of power ICs, charging chips and short circuits.
Overheating & fan noise
Cleaning, thermal paste and fan replacement.
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & camera
Antennas, wireless modules and FaceTime cameras.
macOS & software
Won’t boot past the Apple logo, failed updates and reinstalls.
DC-in board
Charging boards on iMacs and older MacBooks replaced or repaired.
Touch Bar repair
Touch Bar strips that are blank, flickering or unresponsive.
Vintage MacBooks (2007–2012)
White, black and unibody MacBooks, early MacBook Air and older iMacs.
Common problems
MacBook faults we see every week
The faults Johannesburg Mac owners bring us most. We diagnose to component level, so you only pay for what is broken.
- Won’t turn on or chargeOften a charging-port, USB-C controller or power-circuit fault on the logic board.
- Black screen but it makes soundsBacklight, display cable or GPU-related faults.
- Flickering or “stage light” effectA worn display flex cable — common on 2016–2017 MacBook Pros.
- Lines, spots or cracked glassPhysical damage to the display panel.
- Battery “Service Recommended”The battery has worn out; a swollen battery can lift the trackpad.
- Liquid spilled on itShut it down, do not charge it and bring it in the same day.
How it works
Your Mac repair in four steps
A fixed R499 Apple diagnostic, a written quote and a clear timeline before any work starts.
- 1
Book or walk in
Drive about 20–30 minutes from Johannesburg to Unit 28, 587 Jones Road, Jet Park. Free parking · walk-ins welcome. Submit the form first if you want parts confirmed.
- 2
Diagnostic — R499
We test the device at component level to find the real cause, then send a written quote with price and turnaround. The fee is waived when you go ahead.
- 3
Repair in our workshop
Nothing is outsourced. Screens, batteries, keyboards and ports are usually done the same day when booked ahead; board-level repairs take 1–14 working days depending on parts.
- 4
Test, collect & warranty
We test everything before calling you. Pay by card, EFT or cash and collect with a 1–6 month warranty on parts and labour.
Pricing
MacBook repair prices for Johannesburg
Typical 2026 ranges including parts and labour. Your exact price is confirmed in writing first.
| Repair | Typical price | Typical turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air screen (M1 – M4, 13″/15″) | R5,000 – R13,000 | Same day if booked ahead (3–5 h) |
| MacBook Pro 13″ screen | R5,500 – R9,000 | Same day if booked ahead (3–5 h) |
| MacBook Pro 14″ Liquid Retina XDR | R8,000 – R18,000 | 1–3 days (part dependent) |
| MacBook Pro 16″ Liquid Retina XDR | R10,000 – R20,000 | 1–3 days (part dependent) |
| MacBook Air battery | R1,000 – R1,800 | Same day if booked ahead |
| MacBook Pro battery | R1,500 – R4,000 | Same day if booked ahead |
| MacBook keyboard / top case | R2,000 – R6,500 | 1–3 days |
| MacBook USB-C / MagSafe port | R600 – R2,500 | Same day if booked ahead |
| Logic-board repair (microsoldering) | R1,500 – R18,000 | 1–14 working days |
| MacBook liquid-damage repair | R3,000 – R12,000 | Quoted after diagnostic |
| MacBook data recovery | R2,000 – R12,000 | Quoted after diagnostic |
| iMac repair (board, PSU, drive, display) | R1,500 – R15,000 | Part dependent |
| macOS reinstall & optimisation | R499 – R1,500 | Same day if booked ahead |
| Vintage MacBook repair (2007–2012) | R800 – R6,000 | Part dependent |
Prices are typical ranges including parts and labour; the exact price depends on the model and is confirmed in your written quote. Warranty: 1–6 months on parts and labour depending on the repair.
Service area
MacBook repair for Johannesburg and surrounding suburbs
From Johannesburg CBD, Braamfontein and Auckland Park the drive to Jet Park is roughly 20 to 30 minutes via the N12 or N3. Northern-suburb customers from Sandton, Rosebank and Randburg reach us via the R24, and Soweto and the south via the N12.
One workshop serves the whole city, so every device is repaired by the same team with the same equipment — microscopes, hot-air and BGA stations, ultrasonic cleaning for liquid damage and professional data-recovery tools.
Johannesburg is a big city, so the form asks for your suburb. It helps us suggest the best route and time to visit, and for business customers it keeps job cards and invoices organised by branch or office.
Suburbs we regularly serve around Johannesburg
- Johannesburg CBD
- Braamfontein
- Auckland Park
- Melville
- Sandton
- Rosebank
- Fourways
- Bryanston
- Randburg
- Northcliff
- Parktown
- Hyde Park
- Rivonia
- Sunninghill
- Soweto
- Lenasia
- Roodepoort
- Alberton
Why choose us
Why Johannesburg Mac owners choose us
Logic-board microsoldering
We repair the failed chip or circuit on the board — usually far cheaper than a replacement logic board.
Clear R499 Apple diagnostic
One fixed diagnostic fee for every Apple device, waived when you go ahead. Written quote before any work.
Your data stays private
Your Mac never leaves our workshop. We only access what the repair needs.
Older Macs welcome
We still repair Intel MacBooks and iMacs that other service centres no longer support.
Read what customers say on Google
Our reviews are written by customers, not by us. Read them — good and bad — on our Google Business Profile before you decide. If we have repaired a device for you, we would value your honest feedback there too.
Questions & answers
MacBook repair questions from Johannesburg
Straight answers to the questions customers ask us most — on the phone, on WhatsApp and through voice search.
Where can I get my computer repaired in Johannesburg?
At Genious Services, Unit 28, 587 Jones Road, Jet Park — about 20 to 30 minutes from Johannesburg CBD via the N12. Walk in Monday to Friday 8:00–17:00 or Saturday 9:00–16:00.
Can you repair my device on the same day?
Very often, yes. Book a day or two before your visit — by phone, email or the repair form — and we reserve a same-day slot and have the part ready for you. Walk-ins are always welcome too, but then same-day turnaround depends on how busy the workshop is that day. Either way, we tell you honestly when you can expect your device back.
Do you repair student laptops from Wits and UJ?
Yes. Screens from R1,700, batteries from R900 and SSD upgrades from R1,200, usually same day when booked ahead.
Where can I get my MacBook repaired near Johannesburg?
At Genious Services, Unit 28, 587 Jones Road, Jet Park — about 20–30 minutes from Johannesburg. We repair MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio and Mac Pro in our own workshop. Walk in Monday–Friday 8:00–17:00 or Saturday 9:00–16:00.
How much does MacBook repair cost?
Typical prices: MacBook Air screen R5,000–R13,000, MacBook Pro 14″ screen R8,000–R18,000, battery R1,000–R4,000, keyboard R2,000–R6,500, USB-C or MagSafe port R600–R2,500 and logic-board repair R1,500–R18,000. You approve a written quote first.
How much is an Apple diagnostic?
R499 for every Apple device — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro and iPad. It is waived when you go ahead with the repair.
Where can I repair a liquid-damaged MacBook?
Bring it to our Jet Park workshop as soon as possible — about 20–30 minutes from Johannesburg. Switch it off, do not charge it and do not try to dry it with a hairdryer. We clean the board ultrasonically and repair corroded components. Liquid-damage repair is typically R3,000–R12,000.
Can you replace an HDMI port on a MacBook Pro?
Yes, on MacBook Pro models that have one — the 14″ and 16″ models from 2021 onwards and Retina models from 2012 to 2015.
Do you repair MacBooks that won’t turn on?
Yes. A dead MacBook is usually a charging-port, power-IC or short-circuit fault on the logic board. We locate the failed component and repair it at board level.
Do you repair several Macs for businesses?
Yes. Choose "Company / Business" in the form, set the number of devices and complete a section for each Mac. You receive a quote per device and one company invoice.
Do you repair old MacBooks from 2007 to 2012?
Yes. We repair vintage Macs that many shops turn away — white and black polycarbonate MacBooks, unibody MacBook Pros (13″, 15″ and 17″), the first MacBook Air, and older iMacs and Mac minis. Typical repairs are batteries, screens, keyboards, DC-in boards, hard-drive to SSD upgrades, RAM upgrades and logic-board repairs, from R800 to R6,000 depending on parts.
MacBook problem in Johannesburg?
Send the model and fault — we reply with a price range and timeline. R499 Apple diagnostic, waived when you go ahead.
Book a repair
Request a repair quote for Johannesburg
Tell us about each device and we reply with a price range and turnaround within two business hours. Then drop it off at our Jet Park workshop — walk-ins welcome.
Unit 28, 587 Jones Road, Jet Park
Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Monday–Friday 8:00–17:00
Saturday 9:00–16:00
Sunday: emergencies only · Public holidays: by appointment
About 20–30 minutes to Jet Park outside peak traffic. Free parking.
Get a repair quote
Takes about two minutes. Add every device you need repaired — each one gets its own section.
Genious Services workshop — serving Johannesburg
Unit 28, 587 Jones Road, Jet Park, Boksburg 1459 · About 20–30 minutes from Johannesburg · free parking
Unit 28, 587 Jones Road, Jet Park, Boksburg 1459
Free parking on site · walk-ins welcome