Where to Get a MacBook Repaired in Montreal: Apple Store or Independent Shop?

Where is the best place to repair a MacBook in Montreal? It depends on two things: your warranty and the type of fault. If your MacBook is still covered by Apple’s warranty or an AppleCare plan, start with Apple. If it is out of warranty — or it won’t turn on, got wet, or you need your files back — choose a shop that repairs logic boards in house instead of only swapping parts. At Sub Tech Repairs (757 Rue Beaubien E, Montreal), MacBook Air and MacBook Pro repairs, including Apple silicon models, get a free diagnostic, a firm quote before any work, in-house micro-soldering, a 1-year warranty and no fix, no charge. Many common repairs are done the same day, depending on the model, parts and the damage found. Details: MacBook repair in Montreal.

On this page: the short answer · where to go, by problem · Apple’s options in Montreal · 7 questions to ask · what a MacBook repair costs · your data · why Sub Tech Repairs · FAQ

Updated October 2026.

The short answer

Your situation	Where to start
Under Apple’s 1-year warranty or an AppleCare plan, and the damage is covered	Apple (Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider)
Out of warranty: cracked screen, worn battery, keyboard or trackpad, charging port	Compare Apple’s quote with a qualified independent shop — price, turnaround and part options
Won’t turn on, liquid damage, logic board fault	A shop that repairs logic boards at component level, in house
You need the files from a dead MacBook	A shop that does board repair and data recovery on site
Older MacBook: repair, sell or replace?	A shop that gives an honest opinion after a free diagnostic

Where to repair a MacBook in Montreal, problem by problem

Problem	What the repair usually involves	At Sub Tech Repairs
Cracked screen, lines, no backlight	Usually the display assembly; sometimes a cable or backlight circuit	MacBook screen repair
Battery drains, swells or “Service recommended”	Battery replacement; swelling can lift the trackpad or case	Battery replacement with a full test
Won’t charge (USB-C or MagSafe)	Port, cable, or the power circuit on the logic board	Charging system tested end to end
Keyboard or trackpad not working	On many models the keyboard is part of the top case	Keyboard and trackpad repair
Spilled coffee or water	Corrosion cleaning and component repair on the board — act fast	Liquid damage, including complex cases
Won’t turn on, black screen, boot loop	Board-level diagnosis and repair	In-house micro-soldering
Need your files	On recent MacBooks, often only possible through the original board	Data recovery on site

Spilled liquid on your MacBook? Shut it down, unplug it, don’t try to charge it or turn it back on, and bring it in as soon as possible: corrosion keeps working after the spill.

Apple’s official options in and around Montreal

Apple repairs MacBooks at its Apple Store locations in Greater Montréal — Sainte-Catherine (downtown), Carrefour Laval, DIX30 (Brossard) and Fairview Pointe-Claire — and through Apple Authorized Service Providers, which you can find on Apple’s locator. Apple publishes its own Mac repair options and out-of-warranty estimates on its Mac laptop repair page.

Our honest advice: if the repair is covered by Apple’s warranty or an AppleCare plan, go to Apple. Whoever you choose, back up first — Apple’s own repair terms warn that data may be erased during service.

7 questions to ask any MacBook repair shop

Whether you choose Sub Tech Repairs or another shop, ask these before you leave your MacBook. Here are our answers:

Question to ask	The answer at Sub Tech Repairs
Do you repair logic boards yourselves, at component level?	Yes: in-house micro-soldering, never outsourced. Other repair shops even send us their difficult boards.
Is the diagnostic free and the quote firm?	Yes: free diagnostic, firm price before we start, no surprise charges.
What if you can’t fix it?	No fix, no charge.
What happens to my data?	We choose the repair that keeps your files whenever possible, and we can recover data even when the Mac won’t turn on.
What are my part options?	New original, used-original or quality compatible, depending on the model — explained before you choose.
How long will it take?	Many common repairs are done the same day, depending on the model, parts and the damage found.
What warranty, and what if a new problem appears?	A 1-year warranty, and a fair solution even if the new problem is unrelated.

How much does a MacBook repair cost in Montreal?

MacBook repair prices depend on the model and year (Intel or Apple silicon, Air or Pro, screen size), the part, the part option you choose and the damage found. That is why we don’t post a single MacBook price: the diagnostic is free and you get a firm quote for your exact Mac before any work. All our discounts apply: 10% for students, Greater Montréal residents, new graduates and newcomers, and up to 30–40% for returning customers depending on the repair (one discount per repair) — see Montreal repair discounts. For phones, we do publish starting prices: how much a repair costs in Montreal.

Your data first: getting files back from a dead MacBook

On MacBooks with Apple silicon or the T2 security chip, the storage is soldered to the logic board and encrypted. In practice, the data can usually only be read through the original board — which is why repairing the board is often the way to get your files back. Our micro-soldering and data recovery are done on site, in Montreal.

Why Montreal customers bring their MacBook to Sub Tech Repairs

• Real board-level expertise — 4 to 5 certified technicians on site, including a micro-soldering specialist.
• Free diagnostic of the whole Mac — battery health, charging system, keyboard, trackpad, ports and cameras.
• Honest advice — if a repair isn’t worth it on an older MacBook, we tell you, and help you choose: repair, sell or replace.
• No appointment, 7 days a week — 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., one minute from Beaubien metro; express after-hours repairs on request.
• 1-year warranty, full test after the repair and after-repair support.
• 5,600+ Google reviews at 4.9 ★ — read what customers say.
• Service in 10 languages, including French, English, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese.

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Repairing your MacBook at Sub Tech Repairs: our commitments

Here is what you get when you bring your MacBook to our shop:

• Free diagnostic — The diagnostic is always free, with no obligation.
• Motherboard and logic board repair — We repair motherboards and logic boards in house; other repair shops even send us their difficult boards.
• In-house micro-soldering — Our micro-soldering technician works on site: we never outsource a board repair.
• Liquid and water damage — Phone dropped in water, coffee on the keyboard: we diagnose and repair liquid damage, including complex cases.
• Your data first — We choose the repair that keeps your photos, contacts and files whenever possible.
• Firm price, no surprises — The price is confirmed before we start: no surprise charges at the counter.
• Repair, sell or replace? — We compare the options with you so you make the best decision.
• No fix, no charge — If we can’t repair your device, you don’t pay for the repair.
• 1-year warranty — Every repair comes with a 1-year warranty.
• A new problem? A fair solution — If another issue makes the repair useless, we don’t hide behind “that’s a different problem”: we find a fair solution and protect your money.

Sub Tech Repairs’ 68 commitments, at a glance

1. Customer first, profit second
2. Honest diagnosis: we tell you when a repair isn’t worth it
3. Repair before replacing, when it makes sense
4. Recommendations based on your needs, not our profit
5. Honest advice for old or heavily damaged devices
6. Options based on how long you plan to keep the device
7. We help you decide: repair, sell or replace
8. Every device treated like our own
9. Free diagnostic, always
10. Phone repairs from $29 (plus taxes)
11. Phone screen from $39
12. Phone battery from $29
13. Charging port from $39
14. Camera, speaker or microphone from $29
15. Used-original parts from $20
16. Firm price before the repair, no surprise charges
17. Several repair options before you decide
18. We explain the repair before we start
19. No fix, no charge: if we can’t repair it, you don’t pay for the repair
20. We check the device before you spend
21. Returning-customer discounts up to 30–40% depending on the repair
22. No appointment needed for most repairs
23. Screen and battery often done in 10 to 30 minutes
24. Charging port often repaired in 10 to 30 minutes
25. Camera, speaker and microphone often in 15 to 30 minutes, while you wait
26. Same day for many tablet, computer and console repairs
27. Large parts inventory on site
28. Open 7 days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
29. Emergency and after-hours repairs on request
30. Fast service for students
31. Fast service for delivery drivers
32. Priority service for business owners and work phones
33. Fast service for travelers
34. 4 to 5 specialized, certified technicians on site
35. Advanced board-level diagnostics, even for dead devices
36. Motherboard and logic board repair: other shops send us their difficult boards
37. In-house micro-soldering, never outsourced
38. Liquid and water damage diagnostics and repair
39. 99% success rate, with no further damage
40. We fix the cause, not just the symptom
41. Whole-device diagnostic, not just the fault you came in for
42. Device health check available
43. Battery health checked during the diagnostic
44. Charging system checked during the diagnostic
45. Frame condition checked before screen replacement
46. Cameras, speakers and sensors tested
47. Network and SIM functions checked when needed
48. Face ID and Touch ID diagnostics
49. Full hardware test after every repair
50. A part option for every budget: new original, used-original or quality compatible
51. We help you choose the right quality: affordable repairs for older devices, premium repairs for newer ones
52. Temporary repair options
53. Every part checked before it goes in
54. Data-first repairs: we keep your data whenever possible
55. Data recovery, even from a device that won’t turn on
56. 1-year warranty on every repair
57. After-repair support: call the technician
58. A problem after our repair? We fix it
59. We stand behind the complete result, not just the part we replaced
60. A new problem, even an unrelated one? We find a fair solution
61. Repair, refund or another solution, depending on the situation
62. We can remove the part we installed and refund it, when appropriate
63. Never stuck with an unusable device: data recovery or buyback instead of a forced extra repair
64. You don’t pay for a repair you can’t benefit from
65. We protect the customer, not just the transaction
66. Phones, tablets, MacBooks, computers and consoles under one roof
67. Buy, sell and trade phones, even damaged ones
68. Service in 10 languages

Our 68 commitments explained: why choose Sub Tech Repairs: real expertise for difficult repairs.

No fix, no charge, and our after-repair promise: what makes Sub Tech Repairs different.

See for yourself: read our Google reviews.

Best place to repair a MacBook in Montreal: FAQ

Visit 757 Rue Beaubien E, Montreal (open 7 days, 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.), call (438) 938-6696 or get a free quote.

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