Collection: Motherboard & Logic Board Repair San Diego
Motherboard and Logic Board Repair in San Diego. DC Computers, owner-run by Daniel and Chris in Hillcrest since 2009. Component-level repair and micro-soldering for PC motherboards and Mac logic boards. No power, no POST, no display, charging circuit, USB and port failures. (619) 255-4333.
Your Motherboard & Logic Board Repair Shop in San Diego
Dead board, no power, no POST, or a failed charging circuit? DC Computers does component-level repair for PCs and Macs in San Diego, micro-soldering and board-level diagnostics under the microscope. We diagnose honestly and quote before any work.
Walk-ins welcome · Hillcrest, San Diego · Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:30pm, Sat 12pm-4pm
Trusted Motherboard & Logic Board Repair
A board fault is where most shops give up and 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 circuit, a shorted component, the charging IC, or genuinely a dead board. Reading that takes years at the bench and a microscope, which is why a board-level specialist beats a parts-swap guess.
We work at the component level on PC motherboards and Mac logic boards, and we are honest when a board is not worth repairing, in which case 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-level repair is hands-on work, so when you bring in a dead motherboard or a liquid-damaged logic board you are handed to the same crew that solders and diagnoses 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-Level Problems We Fix
Recognize any of these? Bring it in for a board-level diagnosis.
⚡ No Power / Won't Turn On
Completely dead, no lights, no fans. We trace the power rails and find the shorted or failed component.
💧 Liquid-Damaged Board
Spills cause corrosion and shorts. We clean, inspect under the scope, and repair affected circuits.
🖥️ No Display / No POST
Powers on but never posts or shows an image. We isolate the board fault from RAM, GPU, and CPU.
🔌 Failed Charging Circuit
Won't charge or won't hold power. We repair charging ICs, power management, and the charge circuit.
🔗 USB / Port Failure
Dead USB, HDMI, or charging ports. Often a board-level break or a failed port we can re-solder.
🔥 Short Circuit / Burnt Component
A burnt smell, scorch mark, or dead short. We find the failed part and replace it at the board level.
♻ Boot Loop
Restarts or shuts down on a loop. We separate a board or power fault from software and firmware.
🍎 MacBook Logic Board
Intel and Apple Silicon logic board faults, charging, backlight, and liquid-damage repair.
Our Board-Level Capabilities
We do not just swap whole boards, we repair them. Component-level diagnostics under the microscope, micro-soldering, and real circuit work, all done in-house in Hillcrest.
What we work on: component-level diagnostics and micro-soldering, MacBook logic boards on both Intel and Apple Silicon, PC motherboards from all brands, and power-circuit and charging-IC repair.
We are also honest with you: some boards are not economically repairable, and when that's the case we say so up front. If the board can't be saved, 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 board-level diagnosis.
How Board-Level Repair Works at DC Computers
- DiagnosisWe bench-test the board and trace the real fault under the microscope, 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 data recovery.
- Component-Level RepairMicro-soldering and circuit-level work by techs who do this every day, on PC motherboards and Mac logic boards.
- Test & VerifyWe power, stress-test, and verify the board is stable before pickup, backed by our warranty.
What We Repair
🍎 Mac Logic Boards
- MacBook Pro & MacBook Air logic boards
- Intel and Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3)
- Charging IC, backlight & power circuits
- Liquid-damage cleaning & board repair
🖥️ PC Motherboards
- Desktop and laptop motherboards, all brands
- ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, Dell, HP, Lenovo
- Power-rail, VRM & charging-circuit work
- USB, HDMI & power-jack re-soldering
San Diego Neighborhoods We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions About Motherboard Repair
Is it worth repairing a motherboard or should I replace it?
Often a board-level repair is far cheaper than a whole new logic board or a new computer, especially on Macs. We diagnose first and tell you honestly whether it makes sense. Some boards are not economically repairable, and when that's the case we say so and focus on recovering your data.
Do you do component-level / micro-soldering?
Yes. We do true component-level diagnostics and micro-soldering in-house under the microscope, not just whole-board swaps. That covers power-circuit work, charging ICs, shorted components, and port re-soldering on both PCs and Macs.
Can you fix a liquid-damaged MacBook logic board?
Often yes. See Liquid Damage Repair. We clean the board, inspect under the scope, and repair the affected circuits. The sooner you bring it in and stop trying to power it on, the better the odds.
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 circuit, a shorted component, or a dead board. We trace the power rails before replacing anything.
How much does motherboard repair 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 →
Dead board? Don't toss the whole computer yet.
DC Computers has done component-level board repair in San Diego since 2009, owner-run by Daniel & Chris. Bring it in and we'll diagnose the board, quote before any work, and take it from there.
Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:30pm, Sat 12pm-4pm · 1070 University Ave, Hillcrest