Johannesburg repair workshop
Fix My Gadget repair services
Laptop, MacBook, iPhone, PC, TV and monitor repairs handled with proper diagnosis, clear quotes and practical advice before parts are replaced.
Repair-service enquiry
Some faults need diagnosis before any part is ordered.
Charging, hinge, fan, keyboard, motherboard and boot faults can look simple from the outside but need testing before buying parts.
Important: If the fault may be board-related, ask Fix My Gadget first before buying a replacement part.
What we repair
Device repair services built around diagnosis first
When a device fails, the visible symptom does not always reveal the real fault. A laptop that will not power on may have a charger, battery, charging-port, BIOS or motherboard issue. A MacBook with a black screen may have a screen assembly fault, display cable problem, backlight issue or board-level display fault. An iPhone that drains quickly may need a battery, but it may also have charging or board symptoms.
Fix My Gadget helps customers across Johannesburg understand the problem before spending money. We inspect the device, explain the likely repair route, quote clearly and proceed only after approval. This protects customers from unnecessary part replacement and helps us repair the right fault the first time.
Core services
Choose the repair service that matches your device
Start with the service area closest to your problem. Each guide explains symptoms, safe checks, cost factors and the next step.
How we work
Our repair process
The process is designed to protect the customer from rushed decisions.
Send the device model, photos of the fault and a short description of what happened.
We check the device, confirm likely causes and identify whether repair is sensible.
You receive a clear quote before repair starts. Work only proceeds after approval.
After approval, we repair and test the device before collection or delivery.
What to send first
Help us quote faster
- Device modelModel number, MacBook year, laptop brand or iPhone model helps identify parts.
- Clear photosSend photos of the screen, hinge, port, keyboard or warning messages.
- What happenedTell us if there was a fall, liquid spill, power surge, overheating or sudden shutdown.
- Your areaWe can advise workshop drop-off or paid pickup and delivery across Johannesburg.
Useful references
Helpful external resources
These resources can help before a repair, especially when data, Mac support or device recycling is part of the decision.
FAQ
Repair service questions
We assist with laptop, MacBook, iPhone, iPad, PC, TV and monitor repairs, including screens, batteries, charging faults, no-power faults, hinge damage, slow computers and data-related issues.
Yes. We inspect the device, explain the likely fault and quote before repair. Work proceeds only after approval.
The diagnostic fee is R350 and it is waived when the approved repair proceeds.
Yes. Pickup and delivery is available across Johannesburg as a paid service quoted upfront before collection.
Fix My Gadget is based at 32 Murray Rd, Kibler Park, Johannesburg South.
Book the inspection
Need help with a device repair?
Send the model, fault photos and your area. We will advise the next step and quote before repair.
Repair, upgrade or replace
Services are organised around the decision you need to make.
Low-value repair pages simply list services. Fix My Gadget pages explain the decision: when a repair makes sense, when an upgrade gives better value, when replacement is safer, and when recycling is the honest answer.
Repair
Screen, battery, keyboard, hinge, charging, fan, motherboard, boot and data faults are inspected before repair is approved.
Upgrade
SSD, RAM, Windows setup, data transfer and cleaning services help extend the life of usable devices.
Replace
When repair is not economical, we guide customers toward refurbished options or responsible recycling rather than pushing unnecessary repair.
Content quality promise
Written to help before it sells.
Fix My Gadget repair guides are written from real workshop patterns: cracked screens, failed batteries, liquid damage, no-power faults, slow laptops, data risk and replacement decisions. The goal is to help you understand the likely repair path before you spend money.
We avoid pretending that every device can be diagnosed online. When a fault needs testing, we say so clearly and invite you to send the model, photos and symptoms before booking.
- We explain symptoms, risks and safe checks in plain language.
- We separate repair advice from product-shopping advice.
- We quote after inspection and do not recommend unnecessary parts.
- We keep Johannesburg location, pickup and diagnostic information visible.
Detailed service coverage
The main service areas customers ask for most.
These service paths support the high-demand repair and shopping funnels across the website.
| Service area | Common symptoms | Useful next step |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook screens | Cracked glass, black screen, lines, flickering, stage-light effect, backlight failure. | Confirm model, inspect screen assembly, then quote repair or part supply. |
| Laptop screens | Broken 15.6-inch or 14-inch panel, white screen, flicker, pressure marks, no display. | Confirm pin type and model before ordering a screen. |
| Slow laptops and PCs | Long startup, freezing, disk at 100%, low RAM, overheating or malware symptoms. | Check SSD, RAM, Windows health, cooling and storage condition. |
| iPhone repairs | Battery drain, cracked screen, charging issue, boot loop, water exposure. | Confirm model and symptom before repair or part replacement. |
| TV and monitor repair | No power, power cycling, backlight failure, sound but no picture, board failure. | Inspect power board/backlight path. Cracked panels may not be economical. |
| Business devices | Multiple laptops, staff downtime, battery fleet issues, storage upgrades, data risk. | Prioritise data safety, turnaround planning and repair/replace decisions. |
The service pages are written to help customers understand the repair route, not to create false certainty. The final quote depends on inspection, model confirmation and part availability.
How we choose the correct service route
The same device may need more than one service route. A laptop dropped on the corner may need a screen, hinge base, palmrest and internal inspection. A MacBook that charges but shows no image may need screen testing and board diagnosis. A slow desktop may only need an SSD, but if it is overheating, cleaning and thermal checks may come first. Service pages are written to explain these routes so visitors do not think every fault is solved by one part.
Fix My Gadget uses a quote-first approach because it protects both the customer and the workshop. We do not want customers to pay for a battery when the charging circuit is the issue, a screen when the motherboard is the issue, or a new laptop when an SSD upgrade would make the existing device usable again. The service structure helps people move from symptom to diagnosis, then to repair, upgrade, shop enquiry or replacement.
For business customers, the service route can also include downtime planning. A company laptop repair is not only about parts; it is about getting staff working again, keeping data safe, and deciding whether a fleet device should be repaired or replaced.
Visit or arrange pickup
Fix My Gadget is based in Kibler Park, Johannesburg South
Workshop drop-off is available by arrangement, and paid pickup/delivery can be quoted upfront for Johannesburg areas. Send your device model, photos of the fault and your area on WhatsApp before coming through.