If your Apple MacBook A1181 is running slowly or not starting up properly, common issue that can cause startup problems and poor performance is that your MacBook hard drive and directory has fragmented over time or MacBook OS X operating system has corrupted, either as a result of third party software, spyware or computer errors, usually originating from corrupt, missing system files. 

A bad hard drive can cause an assortment of different issues on your laptop. The more you use your MacBook, the greater the chance that some of the key MacBook system files have become corrupt and unstable. As you copy to and delete data from your hard drive your drive suffers from an elements of wear and tear and over a time the drive can fragment and fail.

Repair Process

When we receive your Macbook A1181 for repair we will backup your data if required to one of our systems, once this is complete we will then proceed to reinstall the Mac Operating System and install all the latest software updates. Once we have installed and updated the system we will then restore your data from the backup if taken, erase your data from our system and then return the Macbook to you.

What is OS X Operating System

Mac OS X operating system is what everything on your MacBook runs on. Without an operating system you wouldn't be able to do anything on your computer. Different Operating systems include MAC OS X Tiger, MAC OS X Leopard, MAC OS X Snow Leopard and MAC OS X Lion, MAC OS X Mountain Lion, MAC OS X Mavericks, MAC OS X Yosemite and MAC OS X El Capitan. 

We will typically recommend an operating system re-installation after software corruption, hard drive replacement or when your computer is running slowly. 

Note

Please be aware that reinstalling the operating system removes everything on your hard drive and programs and other software cannot be backed up. Only Documents, Photos, Music and other non-program files can be backed up.

Fast Reliable and 100% Guaranteed

Repaired by trained experienced technicians and we use only original Apple MacBook replacement parts in our repairs with 12 month warranty on fitted parts.

Walk-in Repair Service

We stock wide selection of Apple Mac spare parts and we can help fixing your Apple OS X today 

Mail-in Repair Service

We repair Apple MacBook from all over the UK, we accept MacBook repairs from all around the country. If you are not located near our repair centre you can still take advantage of our repair service. Turnaround is quick, typically in 24 to 72hrs, and all work is done in house to the same high standard as if you took the MacBook to repair centre yourself.

Walk-in Repair - Same -day Repair Service

If you would prefer to personally come in and drop off your mobile phone, tablet or computer for repair, our Chester walk-in repair centre offer a convenient and affordable express repair service . 

The concept behind the walk-in centres is simple: why wait for an appointment? We like the idea that you can just walk in off the street and say help! And, as we’re recognised as the fastest mobile device repairer in Chester, there’s no better place to bring your mobile phone, tablet Mac or PC.

Typically most mobile phones  are repaired in around 30-60 minutes*

Tablets are repaired in around 1-2 hours*

Simply drop of your device for repair and explore Chester City Centre while you wait. Full details about Chester's attractions are available here link www.visitchester.com

Our advanced repair system keeps track on the progress of your repair and will notify you by text message once it is ready

PLEASE NOTE: Timings are not guaranteed if there are complications during the repair and/or additional parts are required. While you wait service is not available for liquid damaged devices.

If you can't make it to our Repair Centre, we offer nationwide mail-in repair service for mobile phones, tablets, Apple Mac and PC's.

Firstly Order your repair online. Once your have proceeded through the checkout and made payment you will be automatically sent an order confirmation by email. This will contain your unique Order number.

Please print this out and include with your device in a box or padded envelope making sure it is properly protected. We recommend that you use Royal Mail’s Next Day Special Delivery service which is insured up to £500 and is fully trackable.

Then send it to: Cheshire Repair Centre 109 / Brook Street Chester Cheshire CH1 3DX

Once we receive the device we will start by inspecting the device, if the fault is as you described on the quote system (i.e if you selected a broken screen and this was correct), we'll repair and return your device as quickly as possible and keep you notified by email or text.

If the problem is more serious than expected we may need to contact you to advise you of a new price, and get your authority to continue. Once we have completed the repair we will return your device using Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery.