MacBook & iMac Repairs Mount Waverley

The Problem: Your MacBook display is cracked, showing lines, or flickering constantly. It’s frustrating, it’s not safe to use, and it’s stopping you from working.

Why It Happens: Accidental drops, pressure on the lid, manufacturing defects in older models, or liquid exposure can all damage MacBook displays. Apple’s own repairs cost $500–$1,200. We do it for less, same-day.

Our Solution: We replace MacBook screens same-day for all models (MacBook Pro 13″, 14″, 16″ and MacBook Air). Quality parts, expert installation, full testing included. Cost: $299–$599.

The Problem: Your MacBook battery drains in minutes, won’t charge even when plugged in, or shows a swollen battery warning. You’re tethered to a power outlet.

Why It Happens: Lithium batteries degrade over time (typically 300–500 charge cycles). Physical damage, liquid exposure, or manufacturing defects can accelerate this. Most MacBook batteries are 2–7 years old when failure starts.

Our Solution: We replace MacBook batteries with quality parts, recalibrate battery health, and test on your specific machine. Same-day for most models. Cost: $199–$349. Your Mac gets hours of use back.

The Problem: Your Mac is running hot, the fans are screaming, or it shuts down randomly during use. Your lap (or desk) feels like a heating pad.

Why It Happens: Dust buildup in vents blocks airflow. Dried thermal paste between the CPU and heatsink reduces cooling efficiency. Software bloat or background processes max out the CPU. In Mount Waverley’s climate, dust and humidity compound the problem.

Our Solution: We perform thermal cleaning (removes all dust), replace dried thermal paste, and optimize macOS settings. Often fixes the issue completely. Cost: $79–$199. Most Mount Waverley machines see immediate improvement.

The Problem: You spilled coffee, water, or juice on your MacBook. It’s not turning on, keys are stuck, or the trackpad is unresponsive. You’ve got data on that machine and you need it back.

Why It Happens: Liquids are conductive. They cause short circuits, corrosion, and component failure in minutes. The longer liquid sits on the logic board, the more damage it does. Apple’s solution: replace the entire machine ($1,000–$2,500). We save it.

Our Solution: Immediate moisture extraction (we disassemble and dry components), corrosion inspection, component cleaning with specialist solvents, and full testing. No recovery = no fee. Mount Waverley customers: bring it in immediately after a spill for the best outcome.

The Problem: You press the power button and nothing happens. No lights, no fans, no startup chime. Your machine is completely dead.

Why It Happens: Power adapter failure, battery failure, logic board damage, or corrupted firmware (on rare occasions). Could be any of 5–6 different hardware faults.

Our Solution: We diagnose the fault through systematic testing (power adapter first, then battery, then logic board). Once identified, we repair or replace the faulty component. Most “won’t turn on” Macs are fixed within 2–4 hours for under $400.

The Problem: Your MacBook used to be fast. Now it’s sluggish, apps take forever to open, and the spinning wheel of death appears constantly. It’s killing your productivity.

Why It Happens: Storage is full (SSDs slow down when over 85% capacity). RAM is maxed out running too many apps. Hard drive is aging or failing. macOS is bloated with old files and caches. Malware or browser hijackers are running in the background.

Our Solution: We run diagnostics to identify the bottleneck. Common fixes: SSD upgrade (256GB→512GB, under $300), RAM upgrade (4GB→8GB or 16GB), macOS clean install, malware removal. Most Mount Waverley customers see 5–10x speed improvement for $200–$500.

The Problem: Your Mac won’t start, shows kernel panic errors, or crashes randomly. Diagnostics show “logic board issue” or multiple hardware failures.

Why It Happens: Liquid damage is the #1 cause. Physical impact (dropped Mac) is #2. Power surges or electrical spikes (rare). Age and component degradation.

Our Solution: Logic board repair requires micro-soldering, component-level diagnostics, and specialised equipment. We handle the complex ones. If unrepairable, we recover your data (no fee if unsuccessful). Cost varies ($300–$1,000) depending on damage.

The Problem: Your iPhone screen is smashed, the battery lasts 30 minutes, or it won’t charge even with a new cable. You rely on your phone daily.

Our Solution: We replace iPhone screens (all models, $199–$399), iPhone batteries ($99–$179), and repair charging ports same-day for most models. All parts are quality-tested. 12-month warranty.

The Problem: Your Mac is showing pop-ups, running slow, or you suspect you’ve got malware. Antivirus scans show nothing but you don’t trust it.

Our Solution: We perform full malware removal using specialist tools (Malwarebytes, Kaspersky, manual inspection). We remove the threat, set up protection, and optimize your system. Cost: $99–$199. Same-day turnaround.

The Problem: Your Mac won’t start and you need your files. Years of photos, documents, and projects are on that drive. You can’t get them back yourself.

Why It Happens: Hard drive failure, SSD failure, logic board damage, or accidental deletion. The data is still there — it’s just inaccessible.

Our Solution: Professional data recovery from failed drives, non-booting Macs, and deleted partitions. Success rate: 90%+ for mechanical failures. No recovery = no fee. Typical cost: $200–$800 if recovery s\ucceeds.