We are located in Bloemfontein
Visit us at our Repair Center, located at 142B Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, 9301.
For your convenience, you may also courier your device to us, or schedule a hassle-free pickup from your home anywhere in South Africa.
We are the Apple logicboard repair specialists!
We provide the best MacBook,Apple Watch, iPad & iPhone repairs and Data Recovery Services in South Africa. You can come to our store for a free estimate without an appointment, or mail mail your device to us from anywhere in the world to receive service.
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Logic Board Repairs
Liquid Spill Repair
Symptoms: iPhone not turning on, distorted sound, green/purple display, corrosion.
Solution: Professional ultrasonic cleaning, board-level repairs, and component replacement.
Cracked Screen
Symptoms: Shattered glass, touch not responding, black spots or lines on display.
Solution: OEM-quality screen replacement with lifetime warranty on workmanship.
No Power
Symptoms: Stuck on Apple logo, keeps restarting, or won’t power on at all.
Solution: Logic board repair (commonly caused by NAND, Tristar/Hydra IC, or power IC faults).
iPhone Stuck In Recovery
Symptoms:
iPhone shows the “connect to iTunes / computer” screen and won’t boot to the home screen.
Device restarts repeatedly and always returns to recovery mode.
iTunes/Finder detects the iPhone but only gives the option to Restore or Update.
Attempting to restore results in errors (e.g., Error 4013, 4014, 9, 14).
Solution:
Software Fix: In many cases, we can exit recovery mode or reinstall iOS using professional repair software without data loss.
Firmware Repair: If restoring fails due to corrupted iOS or NAND issues, we can reflash or replace the storage (NAND chip) and repair the associated logic board lines.
Hardware Repair: If caused by motherboard faults (common on iPhone 7/8/X and newer), we repair or replace faulty chips such as the Tristar/Hydra (charging IC), baseband IC, or NAND connections.
No Wifi /No Bluetooth
Symptoms:
Wi-Fi toggle is greyed out or won’t turn on.
iPhone can’t detect nearby Wi-Fi networks or Bluetooth devices.
Wi-Fi connects but frequently drops or disconnects.
Bluetooth pairing fails or accessories disconnect randomly.
After an update, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth became unreliable.
Solution:
Software Troubleshooting: Resetting network settings or reinstalling iOS can fix minor firmware bugs.
Antenna & Flex Repair: If the problem is hardware-related, faulty Wi-Fi or Bluetooth antenna cables are replaced.
Motherboard Repair: On many models (iPhone 6, 7, X, and later), this issue is linked to a failing Wi-Fi/BT IC or damaged solder joints on the logic board. We perform advanced reballing or chip replacement to restore stable connectivity.
Post-Repair Testing: We test Wi-Fi and Bluetooth across multiple devices and ranges to ensure reliable performance.
iPhone Boot Looping (Stuck Restarting)
Symptoms:
iPhone keeps showing the Apple logo, then restarts in a loop.
Device never fully powers on, stuck between Apple logo → black screen → Apple logo.
Phone restarts randomly during use.
After an update, restore, or screen/battery replacement, the phone enters a boot loop.
iTunes/Finder fails to complete restore because the iPhone keeps restarting.
Solution:
Software Repair: Sometimes a corrupted iOS update or failed restore causes boot loops. We reinstall or restore the firmware to fix it.
Battery & Flex Check: Inconsistent power delivery (bad battery, loose flex cable) can trigger boot loops. Testing and replacement may solve it.
Motherboard Repair: The most common cause is damage to key chips on the logic board, such as the NAND, CPU, Tristar, or PMIC. These may need reballing or replacement.
Data Preservation Option: If requested, we attempt repair without data wipe, especially when the boot loop is hardware-related.
Final Testing: After repair, we stress-test the iPhone to ensure it boots normally and updates correctly.
👉 At Apple Repair South Africa, we specialise in diagnosing board-level causes of boot loops, not just software, giving you a higher chance of recovery.
iPhone Random Restart (3-Minute Restart) – Thermal Sensor Issue
Symptoms:
iPhone restarts automatically every 3 minutes (sometimes 1–5 minutes).
Device works for a short while, then suddenly reboots with no warning.
Happens more often when the phone warms up or during heavy use.
Battery percentage may jump or behave inconsistently before reboot.
No water damage or visible fault, but iPhone is unstable and unusable.
Cause:
This issue is usually triggered when the thermal sensors on the logic board are not communicating correctly with the CPU.
The iPhone automatically reboots as a self-protection mechanism because it “thinks” it’s overheating, even when it’s not.
Common after board damage, poor-quality repairs, missing sensor lines, or flex cable issues.
Solution:
Diagnosis: We confirm whether the problem is software, battery-related, or board-level.
Sensor Line Repair: If thermal sensor lines are broken or corroded, we restore them through micro-soldering.
Board-Level Repair: In cases where sensor ICs or the PMIC are faulty, we repair or replace the affected components.
Battery Check: Sometimes, incorrect thermal readings come from a failing battery sensor — replacement resolves it.
Final Testing: Device is stress-tested to confirm stable performance without forced reboots.
👉 At Apple Repair South Africa, we specialise in repairing thermal sensor faults at the motherboard level, solving the 3-minute restart issue permanently — not just with temporary workarounds.
iPhone 15 / 16 Charging Issues Caused by Aftermarket Chargers
Symptoms:
iPhone 15 or 16 charges slowly or not at all.
“Accessory not supported” message appears when plugging in a charger.
iPhone overheats while charging with third-party cables or adapters.
Battery percentage doesn’t increase even when connected to power.
Phone intermittently connects/disconnects from charger.
Device restarts or freezes while charging.
Cause:
The iPhone 15 and 16 use advanced power management and charging ICs that are sensitive to power fluctuations.
Cheap aftermarket chargers often provide unstable voltage or incorrect power delivery.
This can damage:
Tristar/Hydra (charging ICs)
USB-C port pins
Battery’s charging circuit
Logic board power rails
Once damaged, the phone may no longer charge even with original Apple chargers.
Solution:
Diagnosis: We test the charging port, battery health, and charging IC lines.
USB-C Port Repair: If pins are damaged, we replace the port with OEM-grade parts.
Charging IC Repair: If the Tristar/Hydra IC or related components are burnt out, we replace them using micro-soldering.
Battery Replacement: If the aftermarket charger has damaged the battery sensors, we install an OEM-grade battery.
Prevention Advice: Always use Apple-certified chargers (MFi / PD compliant) to avoid repeat damage.
👉 At Apple Repair South Africa, we specialise in repairing charging faults caused by aftermarket chargers on the latest iPhone 15 and 16 models, restoring safe and reliable charging.
iPhone Storage Upgrade (NAND Replacement)
Symptoms / Why Customers Need It:
iPhone says “Storage Full” even after deleting apps and files.
Can’t install iOS updates due to low space.
Frequent freezing, crashing, or lag because of overloaded storage.
Customer wants to upgrade from 64GB to 128GB, 256GB, or higher without buying a new iPhone.
iTunes/Finder backups fail because the device is out of space.
Cause:
Apple sells iPhones with fixed storage, and once it’s full, the only official solution is to buy a bigger model on buy icloud storage.
The NAND chip (flash storage) is soldered directly to the logic board, but with the right skills, it can be replaced and upgraded.
Solution:
NAND Removal & Upgrade: We remove the original NAND chip and replace it with a higher-capacity, OEM-grade NAND.
Programming & Reballing: The new NAND must be programmed with the correct iPhone data (serial number, Wi-Fi address, baseband info) so the phone functions normally.
Reinstallation: The upgraded NAND is re-soldered to the motherboard.
Testing: We boot the iPhone, verify storage upgrade in Settings > General > iPhone Storage, and ensure stability.
Supported Upgrades:
Example: 64GB → 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB (depending on model).
Common on iPhone 7, 8, X, XS, 11, and newer models.
Benefits:
Cheaper than buying a new iPhone or paying for storage every month.
Extends the life of your device.
Allows for more apps, photos, videos, and updates.
👉 At Apple Repair South Africa, we perform professional NAND replacement and storage upgrades with advanced micro-soldering. This service is perfect for customers who love their iPhone but have outgrown the storage.