MacBook Water Damage

MacBook Water Damage Repair in Tsawwassen

Did you accidentally spill water or some other kind liquid on your MacBook? Accidents happen. Trek PC can help do water damage repair on MacBooks. We do all our repairs in house and they can range anywhere from $100 – $550 depending on the extent of the damage.

So how do you actually fix the liquid damage on your MacBook after the water has been spilled on the MacBook?

Before we get to that it is imperative you understand what happens when liquid is spilled on your MacBook. You might have some questions on what a water damage repair on a MacBook entails, and we will try our best to explain as much as we can on this page.

MacBook Liquid Damage

This is what corrosion looks like after a MacBook logic board has been exposed to liquid

So what happens when you spill any kind of liquid on a MacBook? Well, MacBooks are complicated machines that have hundreds if not thousands of circuits on them. These circuits work together to bring your computer to life.

When you spill any kind of liquid on your computer, there usually is a surge of power along these circuits which can cause capacitors to explode. Now, this may not always be the case. Sometimes the oxidation from the water can just cause corrosion on these capacitors (or resistors) and just break the circuit that way too.

The latter is usually much easier to fix (and costs less too). So now that you know what happens when your MacBook is exposed to water, you’re probably wondering how much it will cost to get it fixed.

Apple will quote you between $850 to $1,600 to repair Macbook water damage. What they usually do is just replace the whole logicboard which is very inefficient. Think about it, if your car has a broken alternator, you don’t replace the whole engine! Apple is more interested in selling you a new computer rather than letting you use your existing one.

Every computer and repair is different so we will ask that you leave your MacBook with us for a little while and we will give you an estimate as to what it will cost.

Our estimates for MacBooks that do not have the thunderbolt ports (Older than 2016) are free! Newer models have a $50 diagnostic fee which is payable when you bring in the MacBook.

So what should you do after your MacBook has been exposed to liquid?

The first thing you should do is stop using it. Do not try to turn it on, do not charge it, and for god’s sake do not put it in rice (this will just cover everything in rice residue).

MacBook Water Damage

A corroded MacBook is a sad Macbook.

Rice simply absorbs water and you can achieve the same thing by flipping your MacBook upside down and leaving it to try — it’ll do the same thing but without coating everything in rice residue.

Next book an appointment with us or just stop by during our operating hours. We will take your device in and then give you a call with an estimate.

If you approve we go ahead with the repair and get your MacBook back to you in 2-5 business days depending on our workload at the time.

You might be wondering what our success rate is. We’ll we’ve been doing this for a very long time now and can get your device repaired more than 95% of the time.

We also offer a 1-month warranty on our MacBook water damage repair.

What should I do after a liquid spill on my MacBook?

As soon as you spill something on your machine you should stop using it! Turning it on will make it worse; electricity and water cause corrosion like the board in the picture. Even when damage is this extensive, we can repair it, but it is best to minimize damage.

If you are comfortable doing so, we suggest you pull out the battery. Do not try to turn on your MacBook because turning it on can cause a short inside the MacBook and make the water damage repair much harder.

We also suggest that you don’t plug your MacBook into the charger after you have exposed it to water. Charging your MacBook in this state will also short-circuit it, making water damage repair very difficult and could also damage some of the internal components of your MacBook.

Just bring it into Trek PC in Tsawwassen and we will have a look at it for you. Our initial diagnosis of the water damage (or any other kind of diagnosis) is free so you have nothing to lose by bringing it in.

How do I book an appointment?

You can book an appointment by visiting our book appointment page. Keep in mind that because liquid damage repair is a service that cannot be done right away, appointments are not required because you will only be dropping your computer off. Walk-ins are welcome.

Where are you located?

Our Tsawwassen location is at #1804-4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen BC V6S 2G2. It’s on the cross street of Dunbar St & 27th Ave in Tsawwassen right across the street from Shoppers Drug Mart.

How long does the water damage repair take?

We cannot guarantee a specific time period for the MacBook water damage repair service as every spill is different. Depending on our workload, it could take anywhere from 2 to 5 business days to fix the water damage. However, we aim to finish MacBook liquid damage repairs faster than that.

How much does the MacBook water damage repair cost?

We do not have a set rate for the MacBook water damage repair since every situation is different. We do all our repairs in house and they can range anywhere from $100 – $550 depending on the extent of the damage.

Our estimates for MacBooks that do not have the thunderbolt ports (Older than 2016) are free! Newer models have a $50 diagnostic fee which is payable when you bring in the MacBook.

Please keep in mind that the MacBook water damage repair is a highly specialized job to accomplish and that it takes many years worth of experience to be able to complete the repair successfully.

A MacBook liquid damage repair at the Apple store can cost $840 – $1,440. We can guarantee that you will be paying much less than that with faster turnaround time.

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What customers are saying about our MacBook Water Damage Repair

Helped me recover data from my laptop after spilling water on the keyboard. Very quick, professional and overall amazing customer service. Would highly recommend. It was well worth going a bit out of the way for!
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Julie Brewer★★★★★
I spilled coffee on my Macbook causing water damage and brought my computer to Apple. They quoted me $1,200 to fix it which left me pretty unhappy. I took my computer to Trek PC and they quoted me a fraction of the cost, while getting the job done very quickly for me!!

The customer service was impeccable and they walked me through the steps they’d be taking to fix my computer. 10/10 would highly recommend this spot!

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Briana Cirillo★★★★★
I thought my computer was completely done after I spilled water on it while working. I was freaking out and Googled liquid damage repair and found these guys. They had really good reviews and I can see why they did. Great service, highly recommended.
Sania Cole★★★★★
These guys are the best! My toddler son accidentally knocked over a bottle and spilled water on my keyboard. The Apple store would charge $850 even though we still are in warranty saying they don’t cover water damage. Trek PC fixed the computer in 3 days! I don’t usually write reviews but they are just so great that I had to tell people!
Kelvin Pham★★★★★
They were able to fix my MacBook after I spilled iced tea on it. They were quick and very professional.
Lydia Patel★★★★★
Spilled juice on a brand new two week old Air. Apple repair was going to be $1200. Ended up buying a new Air but didn’t want to throw out the old one. A few months later learned of Trek PC thru a friend. They fixed for $380. My son now has an Air that has been perfect for a year.
Lisa Adams★★★★★
Spilled wine on my MacBook, these guys were able to fix it and were very professional. Highly recommended.
Emma Wolf★★★★★
THANK YOU!!! I had spent hours working on my project and was a bit too careless with my water bottle. I really thought I wasn’t going to be able to get my work back but you guys saved me!!
Allie Holder★★★★★
O.M.G!! I thought my MacBook Air was toast when I accidentally spilled coffee on my keyboard. I had finals coming up and I thought I was a goner. I Googled MacBook Coffee Damage repair and these guys came up first. I came into the store freaking out and the staff there assured me that they would be able to bring it back to life — and they did! Highly recommended.
Bianca Garcia★★★★★
Spilled some ice tea on my 2017 MacBook Pro (wasn’t too happy about that). Googled repair for MacBook Ice Tea Spill Repair and these guys came up so I figured I’d give them a chance. They did a good job and the only reason I’m giving 4 stars is that it took them 5 days to do the repair instead of the 3-4 they said it would.
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Sylvia Coleman★★★★
I stupidly knocked over my glass of water while I was working on an important research paper for school and it landed directly on the keyboard of my MacBook Pro. The computer shut off right away!

Immediately I started freaking out trying to figure out what I could do to get my work back and my computer running again. I went to the apple store and they told me I had to replace the logic board which would cost me $1,200 and that they would not be able to get my data back for me.

As you can imagine I was fuming at the thought of having to pay that much and not get my data back. I immediately started looking in google for other options and I found Trek PC. I’m so glad that I came here because not only were they able to get my data back but they also fixed up my MacBook for a lot less than what apple quoted me!

The staff was very friendly and helpful and they were able to get me up and running again quickly. Highly Recommended!

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Zu Raymond★★★★★
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