Brisbane MacBook Microsoldering Specialists · 12-Month Warranty
MacBook Air, Pro & Touch Bar Repairs Forest Lake Brisbane — Screen, Battery, Logic Board, Liquid Damage & Flexgate Specialists
Specialist Apple MacBook repair workshop based in Forest Lake QLD.
We service every MacBook generation Apple has shipped.
Intel and Apple Silicon MacBook Air fully supported here.
MacBook Pro 13", 14", 15" and 16" all serviced.
Touch Bar 13" A1706 screen replacement is $499 fitted.
Touch Bar 13" A1989 screen replacement is $549 fitted.
MacBook Air M3 13" A3113 screen replacement is $599 fitted.
MacBook Pro 16" A2141 logic board repair is $299 board-level.
Free in-store diagnosis on every MacBook repair quote.
A1706 Screen $499
A1989 Screen $549
M3 Air Screen $599
Battery $149-$249
Logic Board $299
Walk-In Welcome
Bench Tested
12-Month Warranty
Brisbane Technical Hub
MacBook microsoldering bench in Forest Lake QLD. Eight years of Apple repair experience locally.
Genuine Quality Parts
OEM-grade displays, batteries and trackpads. Vendor-confirmed quality on every MacBook job.
Reliable Service
Most MacBook screen and battery jobs in 1-2 business days. Free workshop diagnosis. No-fix-no-fee.
Every MacBook Generation Repaired
MacBook Models We Repair
MacBook Air Intel (A1466 / A1932 / A2179)
2013-2020 Intel Air. Includes 13" wedge A1466, Retina A1932 and Touch ID A2179.
HDD-to-SSD upgrade 256GB: $349
Battery replacement: Free quote
Screen replacement: Free quote
Free in-store diagnostic: Free
MacBook Air M1 / M2 / M3 / M4
Apple Silicon Air. M1 A2337, M2 13" A2681, M2 15" A2941, M3 A3113/A3114, M4 latest.
M3 Air 13" screen: $599
M1 / M2 Air screen: Free quote
Battery replacement: Free quote
Logic board repair: Free quote
MacBook Pro 13" Unibody (A1278)
2009-2012 unibody MacBook Pro. Last MacBook with user-upgradable RAM and storage.
Battery replacement: $149
SSD upgrade: $349
macOS reinstall: $99
Performance refresh: $199
MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar (A1706)
2016-2017 Touch Bar Pro. Two or four Thunderbolt 3 ports. Famous Flexgate model.
Screen replacement: $499
Battery replacement: $249
SSD replacement: $299 (no warranty)
Backlight repair: $299
MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar (A1989)
2018-2019 Touch Bar Pro. T2 chip. Butterfly keyboard generation. True Tone display.
Screen replacement: $549
Battery replacement: $249 (no warranty)
Logic board repair: Free quote
Liquid damage recovery: Free quote
MacBook Pro 13" 2020 (A2251 / A2289 / A2338)
2020 Intel Pro A2251 / A2289 and M1 / M2 Pro A2338. Magic Keyboard scissor switch.
A2251 screen replacement: $549
M1 / M2 Pro screen: Free quote
Battery replacement: Free quote
Trackpad repair: Free quote
MacBook Pro 14" M1 / M2 / M3 / M4
14-inch Pro with Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED. M1 Pro/Max A2442. M2 Pro/Max A2779.
Mini-LED screen replacement: Free quote
Battery replacement: Free quote
Logic board repair: Free quote
Top case repair: Free quote
MacBook Pro 16" Intel + M-Series
Intel A2141 (2019). Apple Silicon A2485 (M1 Pro/Max), A2780 (M2), A2991 (M3), latest M4.
A2141 logic board repair: $299
16" screen replacement: Free quote
Battery replacement: Free quote
Liquid damage recovery: Free quote
Legacy MacBook Pro 15" & 12" Retina
15" Retina A1398 / A1707 / A1990. 12" Retina A1534. Older models still serviced.
Screen replacement: Free quote
Battery replacement: Free quote
Keyboard rebuild: Free quote
Free diagnostic: Free
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Real RepairDesk Pricing · 12-Month Warranty
MacBook Service Menu — Real Workshop Prices
Vendor-confirmed bench prices loaded straight from RepairDesk. No surprise charges at pickup. Quote in writing first.
Touch Bar 13" A1706 Screen
$499
Full Retina display assembly swap on Touch Bar 13" 2016-2017. 12-month warranty.
Touch Bar 13" A1989 Screen
$549
Full True Tone Retina display swap on 2018-2019 Pro 13". Bench tested.
Pro 13" A2251 (2020) Screen
$549
2020 Intel Pro 13" Retina display assembly. 12-month warranty included.
MacBook Air 13" M3 (A3113) Screen
$599
2024 M3 Air 13" Liquid Retina display swap. Bench tested with warranty.
MacBook Pro A1278 Battery
$149
2009-2012 unibody Pro 13" battery swap. Restores all-day cable-free runtime.
Touch Bar A1706 Battery
$249
2016-2017 Touch Bar 13" battery cell pack swap. 12-month warranty.
Touch Bar A1989 Battery
$249
2018-2019 Touch Bar 13" battery swap. Per RepairDesk vendor terms, no warranty.
Backlight Repair (Touch Bar 13")
$299
Board-level backlight repair on A1706. Saves the screen on a Flexgate fault.
SSD Replacement (A1706)
$299
Removable SSD swap on Touch Bar A1706. Per RepairDesk vendor terms, no warranty.
HDD-to-SSD Upgrade 256GB
$349
256GB SSD upgrade on older Air A1466. Massive boot and app speed boost.
Pro 16" A2141 Logic Board Repair
$299
Board-level repair on 2019 Pro 16" A2141. Power, charge and chip-level rework.
macOS Reinstall & Setup
$99
Clean macOS reinstall, recovery firmware reset and basic app setup.
Performance Refresh (A1278)
$199
SSD swap, RAM upgrade and macOS reinstall on unibody Pro. Like new again.
Liquid Damage Recovery
Free Quote
Full teardown, ultrasonic clean and corrosion treatment. No-fix-no-fee on diagnosis.
Microsoldering / Board-Level
Free Quote
Chip-level rework on Apple Silicon and Intel logic boards. SMC, T2 and U2.
Free In-Store Diagnosis
Free
Walk in any opening hour. Free workshop check before any quote. No-pressure advice.
Brisbane MacBook Microsoldering Specialists
Board-Level MacBook Repair & Microsoldering
Most local shops swap whole boards. We rework the actual chip. Hot-air station and microscope on every job.
U2 / Tristar Charging IC
Famous Apple charging IC. Failure causes no-charge, dim MagSafe LED and dead-on-charger faults.
ISL9239 / BQ24773 Charger IC
USB-C and Thunderbolt charge IC. Common failure on Touch Bar Pro and MacBook Air.
SMC Chip Rework
System Management Controller chip. Fixes fan-always-on, sleep faults and won't-boot symptoms.
T2 / T1 Security Chip
Apple T2 chip rework on Intel Pro 2018-2020. Fixes "no boot" and Touch ID faults.
Backlight Diode & Q7041
Backlight circuit rework on Retina Pro. Fixes "image but no backlight" faults.
Flexgate Display Cable Repair
Stage-light fix on Pro 13" 2016-2017. Display cable replaced with longer revised flex.
Liquid Damage Board Recovery
Full ultrasonic clean and corrosion treatment. Brought back from drink-spill and pool drops.
No-Power Board Diagnosis
MacBook totally dead? Multimeter, scope and shorts test before any quote.
Data Recovery From Dead Boards
SSD chip transplant or board revival to rescue documents, photos and projects.
MacBook Air vs Pro vs Touch Bar — Side-by-Side Pricing
Same workshop, same warranty. Real RepairDesk prices for every documented MacBook model.
Screen Replacement
Touch Bar 13" A1706: $499
Touch Bar 13" A1989: $549
Pro 13" A2251 (2020): $549
Air 13" M3 A3113: $599
All other models: Free quote
Battery Replacement
Pro 13" A1278 unibody: $149
Touch Bar A1706: $249
Touch Bar A1989: $249 (no warr.)
Apple Silicon Air / Pro: Free quote
Backlight Repair
Touch Bar 13" A1706: $299
Touch Bar 13" A1989: Free quote
Pro 15" A1707/A1990: Free quote
Storage / SSD
A1706 SSD swap: $299 (no warr.)
Air A1466 SSD upgrade: $349
Apple Silicon (soldered): Data recovery only
Logic Board / Microsoldering
Pro 16" A2141: $299
All other models: Free quote
U2 / SMC / T2 / Backlight
Software Service
macOS reinstall: $99
A1278 performance refresh: $199
Free in-store diagnostic: Free
Liquid Damage
All MacBooks: Free quote
Ultrasonic clean & rework
No-fix-no-fee policy
Keyboard / Trackpad
Butterfly keyboard rebuild: Free quote
Magic Keyboard swap: Free quote
Trackpad replacement: Free quote
Common MacBook Faults We Fix
Spot your symptom below? Bring your MacBook in for a free workshop check.
Cracked screen
Vertical display lines
Stage lights backlight
Flexgate display cable
Staingate coating wear
Black screen on boot
Image but no backlight
Battery service warning
Battery wont hold charge
Sudden shutdown
Wont charge on USB-C
MagSafe LED dead
No power, no chime
Stuck on Apple logo
Folder with question mark
Three-beep RAM error
Prohibited symbol on boot
Kernel panic restarts
Sleep / wake fault
T2 chip stuck
Sticky butterfly key
Repeating or dead key
Trackpad ghost clicks
Trackpad wont click
Touch Bar dead
Touch ID not working
FaceTime camera dead
Speaker crackling
No audio output
Wifi not detected
Bluetooth dropping
Loud fan noise
Overheating shutdown
Coffee or wine spill
Pool or beach water
Bent hinge or lid
Dropped MacBook
macOS wont install
Stuck on recovery loop
Forgot firmware password
MacBook Self-Diagnosis Guide
How to Tell What's Wrong With Your MacBook
Quick checks to narrow your fault before walk-in. Helps you understand the likely repair cost.
Cracked Screen vs Display Fault
Visible glass cracks need a full display swap. Lines or dead zones often mean panel fault.
A1706 / A1989 / A2251: $499-$549. M3 Air: $599.
Stage Lights / Flexgate Test
Open the lid slowly. If backlight uneven or vanishes near full open, that's Flexgate.
A1706 backlight repair: $299 board-level fix.
Battery Service Warning
Click the Apple menu, then About this Mac. Check System Report > Power for cycle count.
A1278 battery: $149. Touch Bar A1706 / A1989: $249.
MacBook Wont Power On
Try a different USB-C charger. Reset SMC and NVRAM. Listen for fan or boot chime.
Still nothing: board-level fault. U2, SMC or T2 rework.
Liquid Spill First Aid
Power off immediately. Do not turn back on. Time matters with liquid damage.
Bring it in fast: ultrasonic clean before corrosion sets in.
Butterfly Keyboard Test
2015-2019 Pro. Type each key. Sticky, repeating or dead keys indicate butterfly failure.
Apple service program: may still apply. We check eligibility free.
Not sure? Walk in for a free in-store diagnosis. We confirm the exact fault before any quote.
Before You Bring Your MacBook In
Quick four-step prep that protects your data and speeds your repair.
1
Back Up Your Data
Run Time Machine to an external drive. Or sign in to iCloud and confirm Desktop sync.
2
Turn Off Find My Mac
System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Find My Mac. Helps logic board work proceed.
3
Note Your Apple ID & Passcode
We need your login passcode to confirm the fix and unlock the device after repair.
4
Bring Charger & Sleeve
Bring your USB-C or MagSafe charger. Helps test charge behaviour on the bench.
Your MacBook Repair in 4 Simple Steps
1
Walk-In or Mail-In
Drop in to Shop 3A, 152 Woogaroo St, Forest Lake QLD. Or post tracked.
2
Quote & Approval
Honest written quote from RepairDesk. No surprise charges. You approve before we start.
3
Bench Repair
Most jobs done within 1-2 business days. Microsoldering takes three to five days.
4
Quality Test & Pickup
Bench tested before pickup. Twelve-month warranty on eligible repairs (A1989 battery and A1706 SSD excluded per vendor).
Why Forest Lake Locals Choose Us for MacBook Repairs
Every MacBook Generation
Intel and Apple Silicon Air, Pro 13", 14", 15" and 16" all serviced.
12-Month Warranty
Parts and labour warranty on eligible screen, battery and logic board repairs.
Real RepairDesk Pricing
Live ticketing system. Written quote before any work. No surprise charges.
Microsoldering Bench On Site
Hot-air station, microscope and chip-level expertise. U2, SMC, T2, backlight reworked locally.
No-Fix-No-Fee
If we cannot fix it, you pay no labour. Pure value, no risk to you.
Walk-In Brisbane Workshop
Shop 3A, 152 Woogaroo St, Forest Lake QLD. Real workshop, not a kitchen table.
NDIS & Insurance Quotes
Need a written quote for your insurer or NDIS plan manager? We issue them in store for $55.
Insurance Repair Quote
$55 Written Quote
Fault diagnosis on letterhead with itemised parts and labour breakdown. Posted or emailed.
NDIS Plan-Manager Friendly
Tax-Invoice Supplied
We work with NDIS plan managers and self-managed participants. Tax invoice supplied for assistive-tech claims.
Why Choose Local Over Apple Store
Local Forest Lake Workshop vs Apple Genius Bar
Out-of-warranty MacBook? Apple often quotes whole-board swaps. We fix the actual chip locally for less.
Apple Genius Bar Repair
Whole logic-board swap typical
2-3 week mail-in turnaround
Out-of-warranty fees often $1000+
No board-level repair offered
SSD swap means data loss
Our Forest Lake Workshop
Fault-specific pricing from $99
Walk-in — most jobs 1-2 days
Same MacBook — your data stays
Microsoldering bench on site
12-month warranty on eligible work
Typical Savings
A1706 screen: $499 vs Apple swap
A1989 screen: $549 vs board swap
Logic board: $299 vs $1000+
Liquid damage: chip rework not refusal
Your data: stays on your MacBook
Most MacBooks are out of Apple warranty. Local board-level repair is the affordable fix.
Workshop Hours & Location
Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed
Walk-in welcome any opening hour. No appointment needed for free MacBook diagnosis.
Find Us
Shop 3A, 152 Woogaroo St,
Forest Lake QLD 4078
Easy parking. Forest Lake Shopping Village. Five minutes off the Centenary Motorway.
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Sell or Trade-In Your Broken MacBook
Quote not worth it? Sell your broken MacBook for cash or trade-in towards a working one.
Cash Offer
Walk-in cash offer on broken Air, Pro, Touch Bar and legacy MacBooks. Cash paid in store.
Store Credit
Trade towards a working MacBook or any in-store accessory. Higher value than cash.
All Conditions Accepted
Working, broken, water-damaged, no-power. Bring it in for an honest offer.
Real Customer Reviews
MacBook Repair FAQs
How much does a MacBook screen replacement cost?
Touch Bar 13" A1706 screen is $499 fitted. Touch Bar A1989 is $549 fitted. 2020 Pro 13" A2251 is $549. M3 Air 13" A3113 is $599. All come with twelve-month parts and labour warranty. Other models are quoted free after diagnosis.
How much is a MacBook battery replacement?
Unibody Pro 13" A1278 battery is $149 with twelve-month warranty. Touch Bar A1706 battery is $249 with warranty. Touch Bar A1989 battery is $249 (per RepairDesk vendor terms, no warranty). Apple Silicon Air and Pro are quoted free after inspection.
Can you fix MacBook liquid damage?
Yes. Bring your wet MacBook in as soon as possible. Time matters with liquid damage. Our process is full teardown, ultrasonic clean and corrosion treatment. Liquid damage results vary case by case. Free diagnosis quote first. No warranty on liquid recovery.
What is Flexgate and can you fix it?
Flexgate is the famous backlight failure on Pro 13" 2016-2017 (A1706) and Pro 15" A1707. The display flex cable wears through after lid open and close. Symptom is stage-light backlight or no backlight. Our board-level fix is $299. Saves the original screen.
My MacBook won't turn on. What do I do?
First try a different USB-C or MagSafe charger. Reset SMC and NVRAM if your model supports it. Listen for a fan spin or boot chime. Still nothing usually means a board-level fault. Common causes are U2 charging IC, SMC chip or T2 chip. Quoted free after diagnosis.
Do you fix butterfly keyboard sticky keys?
Yes. Butterfly keyboards on 2015-2019 Pro models are famous for sticky and dead keys. Apple's keyboard service program may still cover your model. We check eligibility free. Out-of-program repair is quoted after inspection. Topcase swap is the standard fix.
Can you repair Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3 or M4 MacBooks?
Yes. We service every Apple Silicon Air and Pro generation. Screen, battery, top case and board-level work supported. SSD is soldered on M-series, so storage upgrades are not possible. Data recovery is still possible from dead boards. Free in-store diagnosis first.
How long does a MacBook repair take?
Most screen and battery repairs done in 1-2 business days. Microsoldering and board-level work takes three to five days. Liquid damage recovery varies with corrosion severity. We quote in writing first. You approve before any work starts.
Do you mail-in repair MacBook Australia-wide?
Yes. Australia-wide mail-in service is available. Use the booking form below. Select Mail-In Service when prompted. Pack the MacBook in a padded sleeve and box. We diagnose free and quote in writing before any work. Tracked return postage included on most repairs.
Can you recover data from a dead MacBook?
Often yes. Older MacBooks have removable SSDs that read on a separate machine. Apple Silicon and T2 Macs need board revival or chip transplant. Documents, photos and projects can usually be rescued. No-fix-no-fee on data recovery. Quoted free after diagnosis.
Book Your MacBook Repair Online
Walk-in or mail-in — choose your ticket type inside the form.
Mail-In Your MacBook From Anywhere in Australia
Four-step process for interstate and regional customers.
1
Book Above
Select Mail-In Service in the booking form above.
2
Post Securely
Pad the MacBook in a sleeve and box. Tracked Australia Post recommended.
3
Free Diagnosis
We diagnose and quote in writing before starting any work.
4
Tracked Return
Repaired MacBook shipped back tracked. Most repairs include free return postage.
Post to: Shop 3A, 152 Woogaroo St, Forest Lake QLD 4078
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Genuine parts. Real microsoldering bench. Twelve-month parts and labour warranty on eligible repairs.
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Ready to Fix Your MacBook?
Walk in to Shop 3A, 152 Woogaroo St, Forest Lake QLD or book online above.