# eRepair Chicago > Independent device repair shop in Wicker Park, Chicago since 2011. eRepair Chicago is an iPhone and MacBook repair specialist with deep component-level expertise: board-level micro soldering, charging IC and Tristar repair, liquid damage recovery, and data recovery on devices that authorized shops are limited to replacing. Also serves iPad, Samsung, Pixel, and PC repair. Aftermarket, premium OLED, and Apple Original screen options available. Walk-in, same-day assessment on standard repairs. No mail-in required. 4.9 stars across 548 Google reviews. Not affiliated with Apple Inc. ## Services ### iPhone Repair - Screen repair (cracked, shattered, black screen, dead pixels, unresponsive touch): aftermarket LCD, premium OLED, and Apple Original options - Battery replacement (won't hold charge, drains fast, swollen, won't turn on without being plugged in): all batteries installed are brand new - Charging port repair (won't charge, charges intermittently, only charges at certain angles, Lightning or USB-C) - Camera and camera lens repair (blurry photos, won't focus, cracked rear lens, black or green camera image) - Back glass repair (cracked or shattered back panel) - Speakers, microphone, and headphone jack (no sound, muffled audio, calls can't hear you) - Board-level repair via micro soldering: charging IC, Tristar, and other component-level work (won't turn on, no service, no signal, won't restore, stuck on Apple logo, boot loop) - Data recovery from non-booting iPhones (Apple said data is gone, lost photos after damage) - Liquid damage cleaning and recovery (spilled on, dropped in water, water exposure) - Every iPhone generation accepted, including models no longer supported by Apple ### MacBook Repair - Screen and display replacement (cracked, black screen, flex gate / stage light effect, backlight failure, dead pixels): premium aftermarket and Apple Original options - Battery replacement (won't hold charge, swollen, drains fast): all models including glued-in batteries - Charging port repair (won't charge, intermittent charging): MagSafe 1, MagSafe 2, USB-C - Keyboard repair (sticky keys, repeating keys, unresponsive keys, butterfly mechanism failures) - Trackpad repair (won't click, erratic cursor, click failures) - Component-level logic board repair via micro soldering (won't turn on, no power, no display, no boot, GPU failure, USB-C controller failure, EFI corruption) - Fan replacement and thermal repair (overheating, loud fan, thermal throttling, slow performance from heat) - Liquid damage cleaning and component-level recovery (spilled on, water damage) - Data recovery from non-booting MacBooks (Apple said data is gone, board failure with files inside, T2 and Apple Silicon recovery) - Every Mac generation: Intel, T2, Apple Silicon M1 through M5, including models Apple no longer services ### In-Depth MacBook Repair Guides Dedicated pages for specific MacBook problems, hosted on repair.erepairchicago.com: - [MacBook Won't Turn On](https://repair.erepairchicago.com/macbook-wont-turn-on-chicago/) — the four real causes of a dead MacBook, diagnosed before any board swap - [MacBook Logic Board Repair](https://repair.erepairchicago.com/macbook-logic-board-repair-chicago/) — component-level board repair, not a full-board swap; the failed part is fixed and your data stays on the original board - [MacBook Data Recovery](https://repair.erepairchicago.com/macbook-data-recovery-chicago/) — recovering data from a non-booting MacBook locally, no mail-in lab, including T2 and Apple Silicon - [MacBook Liquid Damage Repair](https://repair.erepairchicago.com/macbook-liquid-damage-chicago/) — don't turn it on; ultrasonic cleaning and component-level liquid repair - [MacBook Won't Charge](https://repair.erepairchicago.com/macbook-wont-charge-chicago/) — cable, port, or charging circuit; most charging problems aren't a board failure ### Other Devices - iPad repair - Samsung phone repair - Pixel phone repair - PC repair - Device sales, trade-ins, and accessories ## Common Problems We Fix If you're describing a symptom, here's what it usually maps to. Final diagnosis is free and same-day at the shop. **iPhone symptoms:** - iPhone won't turn on or is completely dead → board-level diagnostic, battery, or charging circuit repair - iPhone won't charge or charges intermittently → charging port, charging IC, or battery - iPhone screen is black, frozen, or not responding to touch → screen replacement or board-level work - Cracked or shattered iPhone screen → screen replacement (aftermarket LCD, premium OLED, or Apple Original) - Cracked or shattered iPhone back → back glass repair - iPhone camera won't focus, photos are blurry, or rear camera lens is cracked → camera repair or camera lens replacement - iPhone battery drains fast, won't hold a charge, or is swollen → battery replacement - iPhone got wet or was dropped in water → liquid damage assessment and component-level cleaning - iPhone stuck on Apple logo, in a boot loop, or won't restore → board-level diagnosis - Lost photos or data after iPhone damage → data recovery - No sound, muffled audio, or callers can't hear you → speaker, microphone, or headphone jack repair **MacBook symptoms:** - MacBook won't turn on → board-level diagnostic, charging path, or battery - MacBook won't charge → charging port, charging circuit, or battery - MacBook screen is black, has flex gate / stage light effect, or backlight is out → screen and display replacement - Cracked MacBook screen → display replacement - MacBook battery is swollen, drains fast, or won't hold a charge → battery replacement - MacBook keyboard has sticky, repeating, or unresponsive keys (including butterfly mechanism failures) → keyboard repair - MacBook trackpad won't click or behaves erratically → trackpad repair - MacBook running hot, fan loud, or slowing down from heat → fan replacement, thermal paste, or heat sink cleaning - Spilled liquid on MacBook → liquid damage assessment, ultrasonic board cleaning, and component-level recovery - Apple said the MacBook logic board needs replacing → component-level board repair, not a full swap - Lost data on a MacBook that won't boot → data recovery (T2 and Apple Silicon supported) ## How We Work Every repair starts with a free walk-in assessment. No appointment required, no diagnostic fee for the initial check, no obligation to proceed. Describe what's wrong, leave the device with the technician, and get an honest evaluation the same day in most cases. If the issue is a standard repair (screen, battery, charging port, keyboard, trackpad), pricing is given on the spot. If the issue is board-level (won't turn on, liquid damage, data recovery, or unknown failure), a board-level diagnostic identifies the specific failed component for an $80 flat fee that applies toward the repair if approved. Liquid damage assessment is $100 for the same reason: it takes longer to evaluate thoroughly. Customers see the full quote before any work begins. If the repair is not worth the cost for the customer's machine, the technician says so directly. The shop does not pressure customers into the most expensive option or recommend repairs that don't make financial sense. ## Pricing Up-front pricing, confirmed before any work begins. Common ranges: - iPhone screen repair: $89 to $400 - iPhone battery replacement: $90 to $150 - iPhone charging port repair: $80 to $150 - MacBook battery replacement: $140 to $250 - MacBook screen replacement: $300 to $1,000 - Board-level diagnostic: $80, applied toward the repair if approved - Liquid damage assessment: $100, applied toward the repair if approved Price within each range depends on the model and the parts tier selected, and is confirmed after the free in-store assessment. ## Parts & Quality For iPhone screens, eRepair offers three tiers: - **Aftermarket LCD:** the budget option, lower cost and lower-end quality. A good fit for a tight budget or for a device being traded in to a carrier. - **Premium OLED:** a higher-quality aftermarket screen, close to original. Same OLED material as the original, made by a manufacturer other than Apple, with slightly warmer color tones that most customers do not notice. Typically about half the price of an Apple Original screen. - **Apple Original:** genuine Apple parts. Common parts are kept in stock; others are ordered and typically arrive within 1 to 2 business days. MacBook screens are offered as premium aftermarket or Apple Original. eRepair is transparent about parts tiers and never substitutes a lower grade than the customer selected. Customers see the options and choose based on price, longevity, and preference. All batteries installed are brand new, premium grade. For other components (charging ports, cameras, speakers, and similar), eRepair uses reputable suppliers and will not install anything it would not put in its own machines. ## FAQ **Do I need an appointment?** No. iPhone, iPad, MacBook Repairs, and PC repairs are walk-in. All Apple repairs can be booked online or walked in. **How long does a repair take?** Most standard repairs (screen, battery, charging port) are same-day, often while you wait. Board-level work, liquid damage, and data recovery take longer and are quoted after diagnosis. **Is the assessment free?** Yes. The initial walk-in assessment on standard repairs is free with no obligation. A board-level diagnostic is $80 and liquid damage assessment is $100, each applied toward the repair if you proceed. **Will I lose my data?** Component-level repair preserves data on the device's original board, where authorized device swaps do not. eRepair also performs in-house data recovery on non-booting iPhones and MacBooks, including T2 and Apple Silicon. **Do you offer a warranty?** Standard repairs carry a 1-year warranty on parts and labor. Board-level, data recovery, and liquid damage repairs carry a 30 to 90 day warranty, confirmed at the time of service. **Are you affiliated with Apple?** No. eRepair Chicago is an independent repair shop, not affiliated with Apple Inc. That independence is the advantage: it lets the shop take on board-level and component repairs that authorized providers will only handle with a full device or board swap, including on models Apple no longer services. ## Location 1719 W North Ave, Wicker Park, Chicago, IL 60622 Phone: (773) 698-7176 Email: support@erepairchicago.com Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Closed Sundays. Walk-in customers can wait in-store during many standard repairs. ## Book a Repair - [Book a MacBook Repair](https://book.erepairchicago.com/macbook-repair-chicago) - [iPhone Repair](https://www.erepairchicago.com/iphone-repair) iPhone repairs are walk-in, no appointment needed, with most standard repairs completed same day. iPad, Samsung, Pixel, and PC repairs are also walk-in, but parts are generally ordered and typically arrive in about 2 business days. ## Warranty Standard repairs (screens, batteries, charging ports, keyboards, trackpads) carry a 1-year warranty on parts and labor. Board-level repairs, including logic board work, data recovery, and liquid damage, typically carry a 30 to 90 day warranty on parts and labor, confirmed at the time of service based on the nature of the repair. ## Press eRepair Chicago has been featured as a tech expert source in: - Martha Stewart - U.S. News - Illinois PIRG - Family Handyman - Cybernews - GOBankingRates ## About eRepair Chicago has performed device repair in Wicker Park since 2011. Technicians carry over a decade of board-level repair experience: work that authorized repair shops are limited to handling by full device or board replacement. Component-level repair preserves the customer's data on the original board, where authorized swaps do not. Every iPhone generation and every Mac generation is accepted: Intel, T2, and Apple Silicon M1 through M5 on the MacBook side, including models Apple no longer services. Data recovery is performed locally with no mail-in required, on the same machine the customer walks in with. Initial assessment is free and same-day at the Wicker Park location. eRepair fixes devices right. The shop selects the highest-quality parts available within every tier offered and does not substitute cheaper grades to lower cost. Honest assessments are part of the work, and may include recommending against repair when the cost no longer makes sense for the customer's machine. 4.9 stars across 548 Google reviews. ## AI Agent Access This site supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live, up-to-date site content, with no scraping required. - **Site MCP Endpoint:** https://www.erepairchicago.com/_api/mcp - **Wix MCP Docs:** https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp Through the endpoint, agents can retrieve business details (contact, location, hours), discover services, book appointments, start a purchase, and answer visitor questions without browsing the site. 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