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Welcome to your one-stop solution for MacBook and laptop board-level repairs!
I’m not just another repair tech—I’m the guy who handles board-level repairs for over 30 repair shops across the UK. Yes, while you might not always see my name on the shop’s door, chances are, if you’re not coming to me directly, they are. Why pay them a markup when you can go straight to the source and get the job done for less?
I pride myself on honesty, transparency, and keeping you in the loop every step of the way. Need updates? I’ll send them right to your WhatsApp. Whether you’re in Birmingham and want to drop it off or prefer to mail it to me (with free return postage, of course), I make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.
So, let’s get your device back in tip-top shape and save you a little extra cash along the way.
Whatsapp me now on 07970 271240
View a full list of the repair services I offer here.
Free diagnostics and NO FIX /NO FEE
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the first touch
Your best chance of a successful repair is getting the device into the correct hands to begin with, I see macs on a weekly basis that have been damaged by people trying to repair them themselves or by inexperienced repair shops. Macbooks are delicate little creatures Apple do not want you to repair it they want you to buy a new one! If fixing them was easy this website would not exist!
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open all hours
Due to the nature of how I work, I am able to offer flexible hours for contacting me and for both drop-off and collection. I am happy to take WhatsApp messages and usually respond straight away 7 days a week between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. I also offer drop-off and collection of devices during these hours, but evenings are preferred.
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a friend in me
The majority of my jobs now come from repeat customers, other repair shops I do freelance work for, or from people I have done repairs for who have recommended me to friends and family. A good reputation cannot be bought; it is earned. I enjoy what I do, and without broken devices on my desk, I wouldn't be able to do this.
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who am i?
who am i?
who am i? the bit about me:
Fixthings-MacBook repair isn’t a business run from a shop. I did own and run my own PC repair shop for many years, repairing Macs, PCs, laptops, and game consoles. Over those years, I repaired thousands of Macs and laptops and also ran a successful console repair business that, at its peak, was doing returns for larger businesses. Due to the nature of this business, I was working 7 days a week and spending around 14 hours per day in the shop. Eventually, it became too much, and the business was sold so that I could spend more time at home and start a family. During Lock-Down, I got the bug again for repairing.....
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Since starting FIXthings I have met a lot of great people, had many repeat customers and even made some pretty cool friends. Its's because of these people showing their appreciation and recommending me to friends and family that I am able to continue to do what I do, and I thank you all!
Many other repair shops BUY reviews I earn mine..
Anthony is nothing short of amazing! From the first point of contact he was giving me advice as that point I was unsure if it was liquid damage. As soon as I dropped it off he opened it up, took a look and gave me his initial thoughts and findings. He kept me updated through out the process including and he is completely transparent. Literally the day it was fixed, I messaged him in a panic because it wasn't charging properly, he advised me on the potential issue, turned out I was using the wrong cable the whole time so he stopped me frying the ports of my £1500 laptop a second time. Most of all he is really friendly and is happy to help in anyway he can, which makes you feel less anxious in a stressy situation. Your MacBook is in safe hands with him! Thank you so much Anthony!! ☺️☺️
Absolutely fabulous experience. I was really stressed about my laptop but Anthony was nice enough to explain the issue to me + fix my laptop in record time. Thanks a ton!
All I can say is "Brilliant" 👍Anthony is quality in every sense. Thanks for a fantastic experience and quick turn around.
I had a big coffee spill on my MacBook Pro recently and Anthony was beyond amazing! I phoned him at about 8pm and by 10pm he had cleaned everything up and managed to save all my data for me! Was super friendly and informative throughout the process as well! Can't speak highly enough of him, will certainly use again!Matt
Amazing advice and service from start to finish. I was kept up to date at all stages of the “diagnosis”and the honest and up front advice was really appreciated. I was told it would only be £20 more to buy second hand upgrade than a repair and Anthony fitted the original board free of charge! Such integrity and kindness. I definitely recommend to anyone and passed on details to a friend within 10 minutes of collecting my laptop. Thanks so much.
I had such a great experience getting my laptop repaired! From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely went above and beyond. Even when a small issue came up with the shift keys after the initial repair, he took it back with no fuss and fixed it promptly.You don’t come across people this honest, skilled and reliable, and for that reason, I’ll definitely be using him again in the future and recommending him to others. My laptop works perfectly now and I’m so grateful. Thank you again!
My MacBook got a complete overhaul and at a more than fair price. I couldn’t have asked for a better service. I was carried along at every stage and I’m super impressed. You’ve got a customer here for the long term
Amazing experience he fixed my flegate issue within a day. Amazing customer service and a great guy all round
Most Amazing Guy!,Brought my Mac in as it had completely died, he had it fixed within 2 days, and explained every problem to me, offered me price friendly solutions, and kept me updated every step of the way. This guy is a hidden treasure, if you need any apple device fixed I'd highly recommend him!Thank you for getting my Mac back to me so fast !
I had problem of my expensive laptop’s c type charging port, which other repairer was saying to change the motherboard after trying their best and giving me big bill for that, afterwards I found him from google, Anthony dealt with me with great manners and gave me proper time on WhatsApp. He told me it could be the problem of c type charging IC on motherboard which he checked and was the same problem, he put new ic on the motherboard which he ordered from China, he already told me really less money for the job but when after work he left £20 more from the bill.When I got home, my keyboard was not working right, previous repairer maybe damaged the strip of it, I told Anthony about it and he told me he will change the keyboard free of cost just I need to buy keyboard from outside.He is really an amazing person, for life I can trust blindly with any my laptop problem & I am not going anywhere.Thank you Anthony! ♥️ God bless you man!
I had a great experience with Fixthings. Very responsive, accommodating and fixed my flexgate issue very quickly at a reasonable price. Highly recommend !
There are those of us who've always chosen Macs - since the 1990s in my case - but who've known we're being consistently over-charged by Apple for servicing, repair and replacement parts yet have been told by Apple that we must go to them. So don't tell Apple that Anthony can do it all much more cheaply, more quickly, more reliably and with much more good humour than they can. I recommend him highly.
Wow!! Just wow! Apple told me my logic board needed replacing. Hoxton Macs, where I purchased my refurbished 2021 MacBook Pro, told me if I investigated and touched the logic board my warranty would be void but they would not elaborate on their investigation process. So I was left with little choice but to ask Anthony to take a look and boy….did he!!! I won’t go in to detail here with what he found but it’s safe too say he knows his stuff. The amount of detail Anthony goes in to to ensure his work is done professionally, efficiently and what seems effortlessly is simply quite remarkable. This guy is sooo passionate about what he does, writing such a high praise review doesn’t seem enough! All I can say is if you have an issue with your computer and it’s been written off….don’t hesitate to get in touch! If it’s fixable, he’ll fix it cos he fixes things.
Anthony is a great bloke. Sorted my iMac out in between other jobs to accommodate me needing it for work that day. AAA highly recommend
Thank You soooo much, Anthony is a genius and I highly recommend him. Being clumsy I dropped a glass of Coca Cola and it went EVERYWHERE on/in my laptop and all over the table and floor. Came across him looking for a local repair asap and he did a great job. My laptop is working like it’s brand new and I couldn’t be happier. Anthony kept me constantly updated with photos and what was happening which was much appreciated. He repaired my laptop very quickly and like I said I couldn’t be happier and I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to have their laptop fixed.
Excellent repair service, MacBook Pro repair was completed within 24hrs. Would definitely recommend!
First experience fixing my macbook air and completely amazed.Great person, great profesional and great price,No doubt I will repeat
I can highly rate Anthony and Fixthings for all your Macbook needs.Upgraded my system and expanded memory and totally transformed my 2012 Macbook pro.A1 service great price and nice bloke to deal with who knows his stuff.
Anthony was just amazing. My MacBook screen was broken and needed to be replaced. He suggested to order replacement screen online and he could put the new one on. He accommodated me at short notice and got the screen fixed in less than a day. And most importantly he was fairly priced. So all good and had a wonderful experience. Keep up the good work Anthony!
Highly recommend Anthony , I dropped my MacBook off at 7pm it was repaired and picked up by 9pm, very honest and reliable service , would recommend to all my connections.
The world needs more people like Anthony.Genuine, great communication, unbelievably fast and 15% of the cost of Apples quote. Apples Geniuses also made my issue worse by powering up but Anthony still managed to repair just had to do more work.He has a great set up made for repair not replace. If you are a planet lover then it also does your bit with that too.Everything was agreed up front after his diagnostic. Give him your broken Macs as he loves them.Cheers Anthony! Writing this on my Mac right now and what a joy it is compared to the windows thing I had to use today.
Absolutely Brilliant – Saved Me Hundreds!Anthony is an absolute lifesaver! Apple told me my MacBook’s motherboard was gone and quoted £600 for a repair, while another company said it was a logic board issue that could cost up to £350. I was ready to give up, but thankfully, I found Anthony. He diagnosed the real problem in no time – a simple dust buildup preventing power from running through the MacBook. The fix? Just £30! I had my laptop back the next day, working perfectly. Honest, knowledgeable and incredibly efficient… I couldn’t recommend him more!
Brilliant service, super knowledgable and incredibly fast with my repair. Thank you so much Anthony, will definitely come to you for further help if necessary ☺️
Top class service from Anthony. Very reasonable price for repair on my laptop and the work was done very quickly. Couldn't ask for more!
Anthony replaced the fan and serviced my MacBook within a day and for a really good price. Very friendly guy and a great service. Don’t look anywhere else!! :0)
Amazing Man. Immediately helped me prior to even knowing about my issue, saved me a lot of money going to Apple and even helped save additional cost in delivery + repair. Lovely gentleman fixed phenomenally in less than 4 hours.
Anthony was so helpful and knowledgeable, and so reasonably priced. I would definitely go back if I needed anything else.
This guy is amazing, been using him for years now & there is nothing & I mean nothing he can’t fix !Recently broke my 2024 MacBook m3, Apple told me it was deemed unrepairable & tried charging me nearly £1000 for a replacement !Dropped it to this company in the morning & it was repaired for collection on the evening. And the best part ? Less than 1/4 of the price I was being quoted.Don’t hesitate to use this guy, you won’t be disappointed 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟One happy customer 😁
Anthony is a GENIUS !! I took my laptop to many famous places in town but, they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. Anthony fixed it in few hours!! I can't thank him enough..
Excellent service a quick turn around in repairing my laptop and at a fair price. Highly recommend 👌👌
Anthony upgraded an old MacBook for me.excellent service, no problems at all.i would gladly recommend him. cheers!
This guy, Anthony, is a total genius! Everyone, even Apple themselves, said I couldn't get my MacBook data back. But Anthony wasn't having it! He went the extra mile and proved them wrong. He's super honest and reliable, and I'll definitely go to him first if I ever need help again. Thanks, Anthony!
Great comms from start to finish clear on repair and price would highly recommend fixed when others said it couldn’t be done
Great service! The engineer is professional, responsive and reliable. I’m glad to have found him for fixing the water spill problem, his charge was reasonable, service was trustworthy with detailed explaination. I’ll recommend him to my friend and definitely find him if there is anything happens to my MacBook again in the future (touch wood x)
I contacted Anthony about an issue I was having with my MacBook. He swiftly diagnosed the issue and had me back up and running in no time. I would have no hesitation in using him again if any further issues were to arise. 10/10
I highly recommend Anthony’s services. He is very professional, reliable, transparent and quick. I was previously told that my Macbook was damaged permanently but Anthony was able to resolve the issue easily and it’s now as good as new. His knowledge and expertise are impressive and his pricing is fair - something that is hard to find. Truly the best in the business!
The service rendered was of the highest caliber, characterized by exceptional communication at every stage of the process. The turnaround time was remarkably swift, and the entire experience was marked by a cordial and professional demeanor. Henceforth, this establishment shall be my preferred choice for Apple repairs or any board-level repairs.
Anthony was incredibly helpful and kind. Spilt water in a bag with my macbook in it, the computer shut down and was unresponsive. Brought it in the next day, Anthony explained to me how all repairs work and very kindly had a look at it that same evening, having it up and running again by next day. Absolute life saver and an honest and caring man!
Honest, skilled, and professional Tech repair expert. Anthony went beyond my issue (battery replacement) and provided me with lots of recommendations for my Mac. Thank you
Managed to find fix things through hours searching on the Internet. Apple and others were saying 350/450 for screen repair which is extortionate. This guy ended up charging me for a working screen 130 quid with free return postage. I can't say how surprised I was when he sorted it out for me and spoke through pricing and details. He's a real genuine guy just doing it for fun. Not a lot of them like him left out there sadly. 10/10 will be using in the future
Second Mac I’ve had repaired here for a broken screen. Amazing service and high quality screen as expected. Couldn’t ask for anything more!
First class service! Used a couple of times and Anthony has fixed my MacBook when Apple said they couldn't do anything. Quick at responding & repairing. Highly recommend!
Fantastic serviceHad an issue with my laptops hard drive, Tony had no issues sorting this extremely quickly.Works like a dream now.Friendly, professional and super efficient, can’t recommend this service enough.Thank you 🙏
Definitely recommend for your MacBook repair. It is hard to find honest people who are telling all you need to know and knowing their stuff. Pleasure to do business with.
A++ Service – 5 Stars Aren't Enough!Antony is the most honest, skilled, and professional tech repair expert I’ve come across. I contacted him in the afternoon, and by 9 PM that same day, we met. Right from the start, his friendly demeanor and deep knowledge were clear. After a quick chat, I felt confident leaving my MacBook Pro in his hands.What really stood out was his level of transparency. Within an hour, I received a detailed WhatsApp message complete with a video showing my MacBook’s issues and a cost range for the repair. I gave him the go-ahead, and by the time I woke up the next morning, I had another message, along with a picture of my MacBook Pro fully repaired. I was so pleased to see the familiar background of my beloved MacBook again, especially after being told elsewhere that it might never run again or would cost a fortune to fix! The entire process took just 12 hours from start to finish.Antony also exceeded expectations in terms of pricing. Although he gave me a reasonable price range, he charged me the minimum amount, something you rarely experience in this industry. In contrast, I had taken my MacBook to other repair shops before, where I was quoted four times the price Antony charged me to bring my “dead MacBook Pro” back to life.If you’re looking for a trustworthy and highly skilled repair technician, Antony should be your go-to. His honesty, speed, and expertise are unmatched. Don't waste time with other repair shops—Antony is the real deal!
Again amazing service this guy is 100% reliable Never let me down and he’s always there to back up if I have any problems 10 out of 10 again really happy⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Second MacBook i have had from this chap 100% every-time he's even on call should i need him 10/10
Absolutely brilliant.He’s work is consistently high quality and exceeds expectations.I do recommend him 100.
Needed screen repairing on my macbook pro. Quick responses, checked next day and repaired timely. Great service
Absolutely buzzing with this repair on my Daughters Macbook after she spilt some oil over it about a year ago then a few months later the screen went off, its been cleaned up and had a practically new screen fitted,all done within a week, kept me updated aswell.couldn't believe it when i went to collect it, looks like a brand new macbook..Daughter is so happy..Brilliant job...
Really knowledge and friendly guy. The MacBook I bought works perfectly and was really good value for money. I will be going back for any upgrades/repairs.
My A1708 MacBook Pro screen appeared to have the flexgate issue. I contacted FIXThings and I have received the best service describable! Firstly the Flexgate issue was successfully repaired, but it later turned out that in addition to this, my screen was damaged. We initially thought the damaged screen was Flexgate only, but it turned out to be Flexgate and a damaged screen! This was coincidental! Instead of just sending me on my way, Anthony worked tirelessly to get me an immaculate screen replacement and wouldn't stop until I was happy. In addition, I was so impressed with the quality of his laptops for sale that I purchased another MacBook Pro for my wife! I now have two MacBook Pros that are grade A condition and have paid hundreds less than competitors. I know this because I emailed at least 15 other people about this flexgate issue / screen issue before deciding on FIXthings. Everyone else quoted a lot more or didn't seem to know much about the issue. Anthony is a very knowledgeable and trustworthy guy and you won't regret meeting him! Thanks again Anthony!
Anthony was everything the reviews said. Efficient, reasonably priced, very good customer service and a real nice geezer to boot!!Real reviews!
done an amazing job on my laptop went above and beyond for me , excellent customer service, will no longer be using anyone else for my electronic repairs
What a service. As a teacher I needed my computer back quickly.Absolutely unreal service and speed. Competitive in price and quality! Really clean and clear communication. Posted back with special delivery too. Brilliant service and will 1000% use Ant again. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Fantastic 2 day turn around!
Found nick online so I messaged him to see if he can help with my MacBook Pro that was having issues. After messaging back n forwards I got to know him so I felt safe in the job in hand he could do. Next day I dropped my MacBook off with him and wow the knowledge,tools and experience this man had blew me away. After leaving my MacBook him he messaged me 2 days later saying that my MacBook was working fine again and is ready to collect. With nick you get what you see. Honest and trustworthy Who knows his stuff A* on work and price
Just got my MacBook Pro back today.Needed some serious work doing on it, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the fix. Also, his personal service, great communication via WhatsApp every step of the way can’t be praised enough.The best MacBook repairs you’ll find, so don’t look any further for f your MacBook or other Apple devices need sorting out.Can’t recommend FIXthings enough. Definitely five stars (more if it was possible!!)Felix Martin. (And my happy sorted MacBook)
Came across Anthony and his FixThings site randomly through Facebook MarketplaceHe replied to my question on a Saturday night. Clearly knew a lot about Macbooks and has a passion for repairing various electronic items. He'll tackle consoles, Audio Equipment etc as well if given the challenge to do something different.He didn't find much wrong with my Macbook. Initially I thought it was going to be beyond economic repair due to the way it behaved after not being used for months. But after a new battery, new thermal paste and a good clean. It's running fine again.He'll fix machines that Apple won't and will do it to a proper standard, using genuine spares from donor machines.Will recommend to others and will happily contact him again for more work or advice in future..
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I can't recommend Macbook repair - FIXthings highly enough! I recently needed an urgent replacement PSU for my work PC, and he had it replaced and back to me in in working order in less than 24 hours.The service was incredibly prompt and efficient, and the provess was professional throughout.If you need any repairs done quickly and correctly, look no further than FIXthings.Thank you for the fantastic service!
My MacBook screen needed replacing due to an accident, Anthony sorted it out in under 48 hours. Highly recommend if you need any tech repaired. 👌👌
Can’t recommend Anthony enough.Very knowledgeable and very reasonable with his charges .Repaired my daughter’s Apple air book after water damage.
I purchased a 2014 MacBook Air which I have now owned for over 12 months and it has been faultless! Since then I have had several machines repaired for my business and the quality of service has been superb. Couldn’t recommend enough!
The only place I can, hand on heart recommend for all your apple repairs. Always goes out of his way to make sure your back up and running. 100% the most knowledgeable and reliable service in the UK. Wouldn't go any where else.
I bought a refurbished MacBook Pro from Anthony just over two weeks’ ago. When I went to collect it from his house, he was so welcoming and friendly and I was amazed by his knowledge and skill. Although the MacBook I bought wasn’t brand new, it looks it since it is in immaculate condition! It works perfectly so I couldn’t be more pleased with this purchase. I shall definitely go back to Anthony should I encounter any IT problems since he doesn’t bamboozle you with jargon and obviously has excellent computer skills. I cannot recommend him enough!
Great repairs to my laptop brilliant customer service. 1000% recommend
Very pleasant guy and knows what he is doing will highly recommend him for all my needs with macs will definitely be using again.
Anthony repaired the display on our MacBook Pro. It turned out to not be the fault we suspected but Anthony was able to source a part from his own stock and got the machine fixed for us really quickly, going above our expectations. We are really grateful, an excellent job done super efficiently and very cost effective. Communication was speedy via WhatsApp. Apple had written the machine off but it’s back working perfectly now! Thank you 🙂
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Diagnosing another faulty Macbook Air.
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Macbook CD3217 replacement
In this video, I walk you through the entire process of repairing a MacBook that won’t power on due to faulty CD3217 USB-C chips. First, I diagnose the issue by carefully inspecting the chips for damage, specifically the holes in the CD3217 chips. Then, I demonstrate how to remove the defective chips and replace them with functional ones sourced from a donor board. Finally, I re-ball the working CD3217 chips to ensure proper connections and restore the MacBook to full functionality. This step-by-step guide will give you an in-depth look at the repair process and the skills needed to bring a non-working MacBook with blown CD3217 chips back to life.
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why pick me
why pick me?
I'm a freelance repair technician
I have no "shop" no "staff" I work from my workshop at home repairing devices for people that find me and I now do freelance repairs for over a dozen PC shops in the midlands that do not do in house board level repairs.
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experience
I have been pulling computers apart and repairing them since I was a child, I ran a successful PC and Game console repair shop in Birmingham for over 7 years, I now spend my evenings specializing in Macbook board level diagnostics and micro-soldering. (I still do repair windows laptops and game consoles )
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Apple Suck
If you are unlucky enough to have a broken mac and have had one the "Genius Guys" tell you that your mac is "Vintage" and cannot be repaired or have been quoted HUGE sums to replace the entire Logic-board, GET IN TOUCH. The "Genius's" in apple shops are just salesmen they get commission for selling you a new mac, they are NOT technicians!
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thework bench
Having the correct tools for this kind of work is essential. Using quality built for the specific job tools makes this difficult job possible. Micro soldering and diagnostics is a job I learnt to do 25 years ago but with the release of each new device every day’s a school day.
Click the behind the scenes button to find out more info about what tools sit on my bench.
I’m excited to share that I’m now officially affiliated with Chipmunk and a genuine UK reseller of their custom-made MacBook repair tools! It’s a proud moment for me to be part of a brand that is known for its high-quality, precision tools. I’m thrilled to offer these amazing products to fellow MacBook enthusiasts and repair professionals across the UK.
