MacBook Repair in Boston, MA — MacBook Pro & MacBook Air
Cracked screen, dead battery, sticky keyboard, liquid spill, won't turn on — we fix MacBook Pro and MacBook Air across our 4 Massachusetts shops. M1, M2, M3, M4, and Intel models. Free in-shop diagnostic, and most repairs done same-day. Board-level and water damage work is quoted after diagnostic — no guessing over the phone. Have a PC laptop instead? Dell, HP, Lenovo & more here.
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MacBook Repair Services in Boston, MA
From a cracked MacBook Pro display to a MacBook Air that won't charge, we handle every common MacBook repair. Tap any service for symptoms, timing, and what to expect.
Cracked Retina display, dead pixels, flickering, or backlight failure on MacBook Air or MacBook Pro — M-series or Intel. We replace the full display assembly with premium panels matched to your model's original brightness and color specs. 90-day warranty on every screen we install. Most MacBook screens take 2-3 hours; some 2024-2025 M-series displays with tighter tolerances may need an extra day if the part isn't already in stock.
- Cracked or shattered display
- Vertical or horizontal lines
- Backlight bleed / no image
- Flickering or color banding
- Dead pixels / black spots
- Hinge-crack "flexgate" shadowing
MacBook batteries wear down after 3-5 years of regular use. If your MacBook only lasts a couple hours unplugged, macOS shows a "Service Recommended" battery warning, or the battery is visibly swelling (a real safety issue — stop using it and bring it in), you need a replacement. Swollen batteries are especially common on 2015-2019 MacBook Pro models. Battery replacement requires full disassembly on every MacBook — there's no snap-out battery on these — but stays same-day with parts in stock.
- Dies within 1-2 hours unplugged
- "Service Recommended" warning
- Won't charge past a certain %
- Trackpad pushed up / spongy
- Visible case bulging
- Random shutoffs mid-charge
Stuck keys, double-typing, dead keys, or liquid spilled on the keyboard? On every current MacBook, the keyboard is fused to the top case — so a keyboard repair is a full top-case replacement, which also includes the battery and trackpad. That sounds like more than it is: it's still a same-day repair on most models. The 2016-2019 "butterfly keyboard" MacBook Pro models are the ones we see stuck keys on most often.
- Stuck or repeating keys
- Dead keys (won't register)
- Liquid spill damage to keys
- Trackpad not clicking
- Backlight stuck on or off
- Keys feel gritty or catch
When your MacBook won't power on, has liquid damage, or another shop said it's unfixable, you need board-level work. This is where we separate from the competition — logic board microsoldering done in-house at our Watertown and Wakefield shops. Common repairs: no-power diagnostics, charging IC failure, no-boot / no-backlight issues, GPU artifacting on discrete-graphics models, USB-C/MagSafe port resoldering, and liquid spill corrosion cleanup. Newton and Burlington customers: board-level work is transported to Watertown or Wakefield, which adds 2-5 days to the timeline.
- Another shop said unfixable
- Liquid spill / corrosion damage
- No power after battery swap
- GPU artifacts / graphics glitches
- No backlight, screen otherwise fine
- Won't boot past chime / no chime
MacBook Models We Repair in Boston
MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, from the latest M4 chips back through the 2012 Retina era. If your MacBook is old enough that parts are limited, we'll tell you honestly at the diagnostic instead of taking your money on a repair we can't finish well.
Every MacBook Hardware Repair in One Place
All physical-component repairs we handle on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Tap any service for details, symptoms, and timing.
Display Assembly Replacement
Cracked Retina glass, dead pixels, lines, flickering, or backlight failure. We replace the full display assembly with premium panels matched to your model's specs. 90-day warranty on the repair.
Battery Replacement
Dies fast, macOS shows "Service Recommended," or visible case swelling (a fire-safety issue — stop use immediately). Especially common on 2015-2019 models. Full disassembly required on every MacBook.
Keyboard / Top-Case Replacement
Stuck keys, double-typing, dead keys, liquid damage. Keyboard is fused to the top case on every current MacBook, so replacement includes the top case (keyboard, battery, trackpad together). Same-day on most models.
Trackpad / Force Touch Repair
Trackpad not clicking, erratic cursor, or dead spots. Often caused by a swollen battery pressing up from below — check that first. Trackpad is part of the top-case assembly on current models.
Logic Board Microsoldering
Component-level repair on the logic board — the work that saves MacBooks other shops call unfixable. No power, no boot, no backlight, GPU artifacting. Done in-house at Watertown and Wakefield only.
Liquid Spill / Water Damage Recovery
Coffee, water, or beer spill. Power off immediately, don't restart to "check." We disassemble, ultrasonic-clean the board, and repair corrosion component-by-component. Water damage repairs are never warrantied.
USB-C / MagSafe Port Repair
Won't charge, loose port, or intermittent connection. USB-C and MagSafe ports are soldered to the logic board on MacBook, so repair is board-level microsoldering, not a simple part swap.
Won't Power On Diagnostic
Could be a dead battery, failed charging IC, water-damage corrosion, or a genuine logic board fault. We work through it methodically at the free diagnostic — most "dead MacBooks" turn out to be one of the cheaper fixes.
Why Choose Fix 'N Repair for MacBook Repair in Boston
Apple's own depot service for a damaged MacBook logic board can take a week or more and costs close to a new machine. We diagnose in-shop, most repairs finish same-day, and logic board work happens locally — not shipped off to a regional center.
90-Day Warranty, Every Repair
Every MacBook repair — screen, battery, keyboard, or board-level — carries our standard 90-day warranty. Water damage repairs are the one exception; outcomes depend on factors outside our control, so those aren't warrantied.
Logic Board Repair In-House
We do MacBook logic board microsoldering in-house at Watertown and Wakefield — no-power diagnostics, charging IC failure, GPU reflow, USB-C port resoldering, and liquid spill corrosion cleanup. When Apple says "board replacement," we try component repair first.
4 MA Shops · Walk-Ins Welcome
Walk into Watertown, Wakefield, Newton, or Burlington — no appointment needed. Free in-shop diagnostic, no obligation. Note: MacBook repairs are in-shop only, since diagnosis needs bench equipment.
MacBook Repair Boston, MA — Questions Answered
Quick answers to what customers ask us most. If your question isn't here, call (857) 302-2655.
1How much does MacBook repair cost in Boston?
It depends on the model and the repair. Screen and top-case (keyboard) replacements vary by whether it's an M-series or older Intel model, since newer displays and top-cases cost more to source. Logic board and water damage repairs are quoted after a free diagnostic — there's too much variation in what's actually wrong to give a number over the phone. Call (857) 302-2655 with your model for a real quote.
2How long does MacBook screen repair take?
Most MacBook screen replacements finish same-day with parts in stock — typically 2-3 hours. Some 2024-2025 M-series displays with tighter tolerances, or older discontinued models, may take an extra day if we need to source the part. Call ahead with your exact model to confirm stock.
3Do you fix MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, M-series and Intel?
Yes — MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, M1 through M4, and Intel models back through the 2012 Retina era. Parts availability gets more limited the older the model, and we'll tell you honestly at the diagnostic if a specific part isn't available rather than taking your money on a repair we can't finish well.
4My MacBook had a liquid spill — what should I do?
Power off immediately and bring it in. Don't turn it back on to check if it still works — that's the most common mistake that turns a recoverable spill into a dead board. Corrosion continues for days after exposure, even after the MacBook looks dry. We do liquid spill recovery at Watertown and Wakefield using ultrasonic cleaning equipment. Water damage repairs are quoted after diagnostic and are not warrantied.
5Do you do MacBook logic board repair / microsoldering?
Yes — in-house at our Watertown and Wakefield shops. Common work: no-power diagnostics, charging IC failure, no-boot or no-backlight issues, GPU artifacting, and USB-C/MagSafe port resoldering. If you drop off at Newton or Burlington, board-level work is transported to Watertown or Wakefield, which adds 2-5 days to the timeline.
6My MacBook battery is swelling — is that dangerous?
Yes — stop using it immediately. A swollen lithium-ion battery is a real fire risk. Signs: the trackpad pushes up or feels spongy, the bottom case bulges, or the MacBook wobbles on a flat surface. This is especially common on 2015-2019 MacBook Pro models. Bring it in for battery replacement as soon as possible — don't try to remove or puncture it yourself.
7Is my MacBook screen replacement covered under warranty?
Every MacBook repair carries our standard 90-day warranty — this includes screen replacements. The lifetime screen warranty we offer applies to cell phone and iPad screens only, not MacBook screens. Water damage repairs are not warrantied under any circumstances.
8Should I repair my old MacBook or buy a new one?
Usually repair. A new MacBook Air or Pro runs well over a thousand dollars. Most screen, battery, and keyboard repairs cost a fraction of that, and you keep your files, apps, and settings intact. Replacement starts to make more sense once a MacBook is 8+ years old and macOS has stopped supporting it, or when multiple major components fail at once. We'll give you an honest read at the diagnostic either way.
9Do I need an appointment for MacBook repair?
No. Walk-ins are welcome at all 4 of our Massachusetts shops, Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Call ahead to confirm parts in stock for your specific model, especially for newer M-series displays or older discontinued parts. MacBook repairs are in-shop only — we don't offer mobile MacBook repair since diagnosis and board work need bench equipment.
10Is there MacBook repair near me in Boston?
Yes. Fix 'N Repair has four shops across greater Boston: Watertown (7 Main St), Newton (212 Sumner St), Wakefield (18 Albion St), and Burlington (271A Cambridge St). All four take MacBook drop-offs Mon-Sat 10am-8pm with the same pricing and warranty. Logic board work is done in-house at Watertown and Wakefield; Newton and Burlington transport board-level repairs to those two shops.
Find Your Nearest Boston Area MacBook Repair Shop
Walk in to any location for a free diagnostic. Logic board and water damage work is done in-house at Watertown and Wakefield; Newton and Burlington transport that work over (adds 2-5 days).
Ready to Fix Your MacBook in Boston, MA?
Walk into any of our 4 MA shops for a free diagnostic. Transparent pricing, 90-day warranty, logic board repair in-house — no shipping your MacBook off to a regional Apple service center.