Signs you need this repair
- No charging on one port, or on all of them.
- The plug feels loose or falls out.
- Devices disconnect when you move the cable.
- A burnt smell or a dark mark in the port.
What it costs
| Charging port repair, our workshop | From $129 |
| Chip on the board behind the port | From $249 |
| Hands-on check | $150, free if you go ahead |
We confirm your exact price before any work starts.
Not charging? Try these 5 steps first
- Try another charger and cable. Cables fail more often than ports.
- Try every port. If one works, the Mac can still charge.
- Look in the port with a torch. Lint can stop the plug going in all the way. Don't use metal to clean it.
- Restart it properly. Apple silicon: shut down, wait 30 seconds, turn it on. Intel: reset the SMC.
- Check the battery menu. If it says charging is on hold at 80%, that is Optimised Battery Charging. It is normal.
| What we find | Fix |
|---|
| Lint packed in the port | Clean |
| Worn or loose port | New port |
| Burnt pin | New port, and we check the board |
| Dead USB-C controller chip (Intel 2016 to 2020) | Chip replaced on the board |
| Corrosion from a spill | Water damage repair |
What's included
- A test of every port with a known good charger
- A look inside the port under a microscope
- Power readings to find the failed part
- Port, chip or board repair, then a charge test
Turnaround24 to 48 hours
Warranty12 months on new parts, 30 days on used or aftermarket parts
WhereDrop-off at our Hills District workshop. Ring first.
Models we fix
- MacBook Air USB-C (2018 and newer)
- MacBook Pro USB-C (2016 and newer)
- MacBook Air and Pro with MagSafe 3
Real jobs from our workshop
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to fix a MacBook charging port?
From $129 at our workshop. If the fault is a chip on the board behind the port, board repair starts from $249.
Is it worth fixing a charging port?
Yes, if the rest of the Mac works. It costs far less than a new Mac.
How do I know if my charging port is damaged?
The plug is loose, it only charges at certain angles, or one port works and another does not. A burnt smell or dark mark is a sign to stop using it.
Can you fix just one port?
Often, yes. We fix the faulty port or chip and leave the working ones alone.
My MacBook stops charging at 80%. Is the port broken?
No. That is Optimised Battery Charging. macOS holds the charge at 80% to protect the battery.
