Motherboard and Logic Board Service in San Diego. DC Computers, owner-run by Daniel and Chris in Hillcrest since 2009. Honest board diagnosis, DC power jack and charging port soldering, and motherboard and logic board replacement and upgrades for PCs and Macs. No power, no POST, charging and port faults, liquid damage. (619) 255-4333.
Your Motherboard & Logic Board Repair Shop in San Diego
No power, no POST, a loose charging port, or a failing board? DC Computers diagnoses, repairs, replaces, and upgrades PC motherboards and Mac logic boards in San Diego. We handle targeted soldering like DC power jacks, and when a board fault runs deeper a replacement is often the smarter fix. We quote before any work.
Walk-ins welcome · Hillcrest, San Diego · Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:30pm, Sat 12pm-4pm
Trusted Motherboard & Logic Board Service in San Diego
A board fault is where most shops just tell you to buy a whole new computer. The most important step is a correct diagnosis, knowing whether a no-power or no-POST is the power supply, the charging port, a loose connector, or genuinely a failed board, so you don't replace something that was never the problem.
We diagnose honestly, do targeted soldering such as DC power jacks and charging ports, and replace or upgrade motherboards and logic boards when that is the right call. For deeper board-level faults, a replacement board is often the better and more reliable value, and we will tell you straight. If a board is not worth saving, we focus on getting your data back.
Meet the Team Behind DC Computers
DC Computers is owned and run by Daniel & Chris, yes, the "D" and the "C." Board work is hands-on, so when you bring in a dead motherboard or a liquid-damaged logic board you are handed to the same crew that diagnoses, services, replaces, and upgrades these boards every day.
No call centers and no mail-in black holes, just local techs who diagnose honestly, explain your options in plain English, and treat your machine (and your data) like it's their own.
Call (619) 255-4333 or stop by the shop in Hillcrest, we're happy to take a look.
Common Board Problems and How We Help
Recognize any of these? Bring it in for an honest board diagnosis.
⚡ No Power / Won't Turn On
Completely dead, no lights or fans. We diagnose whether it is the power supply, the charging port, or the board, then repair or replace what actually failed.
🔌 Dead or Loose Power Jack / Port
A wobbly or broken DC power jack or charging port. Re-soldering and replacing these connectors is the board soldering we do most.
💧 Liquid-Damaged Board
Spills cause corrosion and shorts. We clean and assess, lighter damage may be salvageable, heavier damage often means a replacement board or focusing on data recovery.
🖥️ No Display / No POST
Powers on but never posts or shows an image. We isolate whether it is the board or the RAM, GPU, or CPU, and replace the board if that is the fault.
🔗 USB / HDMI Port Failure
Dead or loose ports. Some connectors we can re-solder, where the damage runs deeper we will tell you if a board replacement is the better fix.
♻ Boot Loop / Won't Stay On
Restarts or shuts down on a loop. We separate a board or power fault from software and firmware first.
🍎 MacBook Logic Board
Charging, power, and liquid faults on Intel and Apple Silicon. We diagnose, and where a board can't be economically repaired we source a replacement or recover your data.
What We Actually Do
We are upfront about our scope. We diagnose board faults, do targeted soldering, and replace and upgrade boards, all in-house in Hillcrest.
What we do: honest board-level diagnosis; DC power jack, charging port, and connector soldering; and motherboard and logic board replacement and upgrades for PCs and Macs.
What we do not do: full chip-level micro-soldering such as reballing or rebuilding complex circuits. For faults that would need that, a replacement board is usually the smarter, more reliable, and more cost-effective fix, and we will say so up front.
And if a board genuinely is not worth saving, we prioritize getting your files back with data recovery instead of selling you a repair that doesn't make sense. Call (619) 255-4333 for a diagnosis.
How Board Service Works at DC Computers
- DiagnosisWe bench-test the board and find the real fault, board versus power supply, charging port, or connector, not guesswork. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
- Honest QuoteA clear price before any work begins. Call (619) 255-4333 for a quote. If a board isn't worth repairing, we tell you and talk through replacement or data recovery.
- Repair, Replace, or UpgradeTargeted soldering such as DC power jacks and charging ports, or a motherboard or logic board replacement or upgrade where that is the better value.
- Test & VerifyWe power, stress-test, and verify the board is stable before pickup, backed by our warranty.
What We Service
🍎 Mac Logic Boards
- MacBook Pro & MacBook Air logic boards
- Intel and Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3)
- DC-in & charging port soldering
- Board replacement & data recovery
🖥️ PC Motherboards
- Desktop and laptop motherboards, all brands
- ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, Dell, HP, Lenovo
- Motherboard replacement & upgrades
- DC power jack, USB & HDMI port re-soldering
San Diego Neighborhoods We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions About Motherboard & Logic Board Service
Do you repair motherboards or replace them?
Both, depending on what is wrong. We diagnose first, do targeted soldering such as DC power jacks and charging ports, and replace or upgrade boards when that is the right call. For complex board-level faults a replacement board is often the better and more reliable value, and we tell you honestly which makes sense.
Do you do micro-soldering?
We do some soldering, most commonly DC power jacks, charging ports, and connectors. We do not take on full chip-level micro-soldering such as reballing or rebuilding complex circuits. For faults that need that, replacing the board is usually the smarter and more reliable fix.
Can you fix a liquid-damaged MacBook logic board?
We clean and assess it. See Liquid Damage Repair. Light damage is sometimes recoverable, heavier corrosion often means a replacement board or focusing on data recovery. Bring it in quickly and do not try to power it on.
My computer has no power, is it the motherboard?
Not always. See Computer Won't Turn On. No power can be the power supply, the charging port or jack, a loose connector, or a failed board. We diagnose the real cause before replacing anything.
How much does motherboard service cost?
It depends on the fault, so we diagnose first and give you a clear quote before any work begins. No surprises. Call (619) 255-4333 for a quote.
Where are you located?
1070 University Ave Ste J101, San Diego, CA 92103 in Hillcrest, near the DMV. Need general service? See Computer Repair San Diego or get directions →
Board acting up? Let's diagnose it first.
DC Computers has diagnosed, repaired, replaced, and upgraded motherboards and logic boards in San Diego since 2009, owner-run by Daniel & Chris. Bring it in and we'll find the real fault, quote before any work, and tell you honestly whether a repair, a replacement, or data recovery is the smart move. Not sure where to start? See all our repair services.
Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:30pm, Sat 12pm-4pm · 1070 University Ave, Hillcrest