Not Booting / Not Starting Up
Diagnose and repair MacBooks that won't turn on or start up.
About This Service
When your MacBook will not turn on at all, showing no signs of life when you press the power button, it can be incredibly worrying. This symptom can be caused by various issues including a dead battery, faulty charging circuit, power button failure, or logic board problems. Our technicians systematically diagnose the cause using professional testing equipment and provide a fixed-price repair quote. We have a high success rate repairing MacBooks that appear completely dead, often finding simple fixes that other repair shops miss. Before declaring your MacBook unrepairable, let our experts investigate.
Before sending your MacBook for repair, try holding the power button for 10 seconds, then connect the charger and wait 30 minutes before trying again. If this does not work, the issue likely requires professional repair. We can often repair MacBooks that Apple would declare "unrepairable" by diagnosing and fixing specific component failures.
What's Included
- Comprehensive power-on fault diagnosis
- Battery health and charging circuit testing
- Power button and keyboard controller testing
- Logic board inspection for power delivery issues
- Component-level repair of power circuits
- SMC chip repair or replacement if faulty
- Full power-on and charging verification
- System stability testing under load
Common Symptoms We Fix
If you are experiencing any of these issues, this service may be right for you:
- No response when pressing power button
- No lights, sounds, or fan spin when trying to turn on
- Charging indicator light not illuminating
- Brief fan spin then immediate shutdown
- MacBook died during use and will not restart
What Makes Us Different
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Price includes labour, parts, VAT, and insured delivery
3-5 business days
Full 1-year warranty on all power-related repairs. No fix, no fee guarantee.
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How Does the Process Work?
Book Your Repair
Select your issue, followed by your MacBook model, and receive a fixed quote. If you're happy to go ahead, make your booking - and we'll get the ball rolling on our end.
Package & Collect
Package your MacBook safely in a plain cardboard box with bubble wrap. On your chosen collection day, Royal Mail will attend, and bring a label addressed to our store.
Repaired & Returned
Your Mac will be assessed by our skilled technicians, and repaired as agreed. Once your Mac has passed testing & diagnostics, an invoice is emailed across; once paid, your Mac is posted the same day with Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why will my MacBook not turn on at all?
Common causes include a completely dead or failed battery, faulty charging circuit, power button failure, SMC chip failure, or logic board component failure. Professional diagnosis is needed to identify the specific cause.
Can you recover data from a MacBook that will not turn on?
Yes, in most cases we can recover data even if the MacBook will not power on. We may be able to repair the MacBook enough to access data, or remove the storage drive and read it directly.
How long does it take to repair a MacBook that will not turn on?
Repairs typically take 3-5 working days. Simple fixes like battery or charger issues are faster, while logic board repairs may take longer.
Is it worth repairing a MacBook that will not turn on?
Often yes, as the repair cost is typically much less than replacement. We provide a fixed-price quote after diagnosis so you can make an informed decision based on your MacBook's age and value.
Have more questions? Contact our team or visit our Knowledge Base.
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