Mac Repair in Glendale, CA
Typical price · From $75
Mac repair at Technoland in Glendale runs from $75 for diagnostics to $500+ for major board work, with most jobs falling in the $150-$350 range. We work on MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac mini. We've been repairing Macs for 38 years, since Technoland opened its doors in 1988. We're an independent shop, not Apple Authorized, which means honest pricing and no upsells, but it also means we'll tell you when something needs Apple instead of us.
- Diagnosis first: a $75 bench diagnostic identifies the actual fault before any work is quoted, and it applies toward your repair.
- From $75 is a starting estimate, not a quote — the firm price comes after the diagnostic, and nothing proceeds until you approve it.
- Typical turnaround is 1-3 business days, depending on parts availability and how severe the fault turns out to be.
- Backed by a 30-day labor warranty, with parts warranty depending on the parts source. Steve has done this work for 38 years.
“Being independent means I can tell you when a repair isn't worth it and point you at a used machine instead. That's a conversation an authorised service provider generally isn't in a position to have with you.”
Scope
What we fix
- MacBook with cracked or flickering screen
- MacBook battery that won't hold a charge
- Spilled water or coffee on a MacBook
- Mac running slow, fans constantly on
- iMac that won't turn on or boot
- Failed SSD or hard drive in older iMac / MacBook
- MacBook keyboard not working (dead keys)
- Mac data recovery from failed drive
Pricing
What it costs
Prices include all fees. 3% discount for cash or check. Diagnostic is $75 and applied toward the repair.
Mac diagnostic + slow-Mac tune-up
Price$75-$150
TurnaroundSame day - 1 day
MacBook battery replacement
Price$125-$225
Turnaround1-2 days
MacBook screen replacement
Price$250-$350
Turnaround2-4 days
Mac data recovery
Price$150-$400
Turnaround1-5 days
Liquid damage cleaning
Price$150-$300
Turnaround2-7 days
All pricing figures listed are starting estimates. A firm quote is provided after our $75 diagnostic inspection, which applies directly toward your total repair cost.
Final cost depends on the condition of your device and the severity of the failure, which we can only assess in person. Nothing proceeds until you approve the quote. Save 3% when you pay with cash or check.
Honest scope
What we don't do
We're not Apple Authorized. If your Mac is under AppleCare or has a known recall, take it to Apple — they'll fix it free. We don't replace soldered SSDs on M1/M2/M3 MacBooks (that's a board-level job most shops don't do), and we don't claim to. For severe board damage on Apple Silicon Macs, we refer to specialists. Be wary of any shop that promises to fix anything on any Mac — there are honest limits.
Why Technoland
Where we're different
- 01
We've been repairing Macs since 1988 — long before Apple's modern stores existed.
- 02
Independent pricing. No Apple markup, no upsells.
- 03
Honest scope: if Apple should fix it instead, we tell you.
- 04
We do liquid damage cleanup on MacBooks — most chains won't.
Steve told me my old laptop wasn't worth fixing, instead of charging me to find out. That's the only kind of repair shop I trust.
— Margarita V., Glendale
FAQ
Frequently asked
Yes. Liquid damage cleaning runs $150-$300 depending on what got hit and how fast you brought it in. The first 24 hours after a spill matter most — power off immediately, don't try to turn it on, and bring it in. We've recovered MacBooks customers thought were dead.
Yes. MacBook battery replacement runs $125-$225 depending on the model. We use quality replacement batteries and back the work with our 30-day labor warranty. If your MacBook is under AppleCare with a swollen battery, take it to Apple — they may replace it free.
Yes — pre-2019 iMacs can usually take RAM upgrades and SSD swaps that breathe new life into a slow machine. RAM upgrade runs $100-$200, SSD upgrade runs $200-$300. After 2019, iMacs got harder to upgrade, and M1+ models can't be upgraded at all.
No, we're an independent shop. That means we charge less than Apple, we work on older machines Apple won't, and we don't push you toward a new device. It also means we can't do warranty work — if your Mac is under AppleCare, Apple is the right place. We'll tell you which is which.
Yes. Mac data recovery runs $150-$400 depending on whether the drive failed logically or physically. We can recover from MacBook SSDs (where physically possible), Fusion Drives, external drives, and Time Machine backups. Soldered SSDs on M-series MacBooks are harder — we'll tell you up front if recovery isn't realistic.
Ready when you are
Walk in or call Steve.
Most repairs quoted within 30 minutes. The $75 diagnostic is credited toward your repair if you go ahead.