No Power
Dead laptops, shorted rails, power button faults, charger negotiation faults and protection circuit issues.
Laptop Motherboard Repair
No power, no charging, USB-C damage, liquid damage and power-rail faults diagnosed by a technician who can work beyond simple part swapping.
Suitable Faults
Board repair is worth considering when the replacement motherboard is expensive, unavailable or the laptop is valuable enough to justify diagnosis.
No Charging
Charging IC faults, DC jack issues, USB-C PD faults, battery detection problems and board damage.
Liquid Damage
Inspection, cleaning and targeted repair where corrosion has not made the board uneconomical.
USB-C Damage
Connector replacement and diagnosis for laptops with broken or intermittent USB-C charging.
Gaming Laptops
Higher-value systems where board repair can make more sense than buying a complete replacement board.
Previous Repair Attempts
Assessment after unsuccessful repair work, missing components or damaged pads where recovery is still realistic.
Board Repair Pricing
Complex faults need diagnosis first. The goal is to quote honestly before repair time exceeds the value of the device.
| Service | Guide Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Board-level diagnostic | from GBP 45 | Credited if the repair is approved. |
| Standard motherboard repair | GBP 120-220 | Power, charging, shorted components and small IC work. |
| USB-C charging repair | GBP 120-220 | Depends on connector, board condition and controller faults. |
| Liquid damage assessment | from GBP 45 | Cleaning and repair quoted separately. |
| Gaming laptop board repair | GBP 180-350 | Higher risk and value, quoted carefully after inspection. |
Motherboard Repair FAQs
Answers for no-power, charging and board-level repair decisions.
Is motherboard repair worth it?
It can be worth it on business laptops, gaming laptops and machines where a replacement board is expensive or unavailable. Low-value laptops may be better replaced.
Do you repair USB-C charging ports?
Yes, USB-C charging faults can be assessed. Some jobs are connector-only, while others involve charging controller or power-rail faults.
Can liquid-damaged boards be repaired?
Sometimes. Success depends on corrosion, shorted components, prior attempts and whether the board is still economical to repair.