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"name": "Is a black MacBook screen always expensive to fix?",
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"text": "Not necessarily. If it's the display cable, you're looking at R1,500–R2,800. If it's the GPU, you'll pay more (R4,500–R9,000), but diagnosis is the first step."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I fix a black screen myself?",
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"text": "You can reset the SMC on some models, but opening the machine risks damaging the fragile display cable. A R599 assessment from a professional is safer."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "How long does a black screen repair take?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "Cable replacement: 1–2 days. GPU repair or logic board service: 5–7 working days. EFI firmware recovery: 1 day if successful, or 5–7 days if logic board replacement is needed."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Does load shedding in Johannesburg cause black screens?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes. Sudden power loss can corrupt EFI and stress the GPU. Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) during charging to prevent this."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Will I lose my data if the screen is black?",
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"text": "Highly unlikely. A black screen usually indicates display or GPU issues; your storage (SSD) is unaffected. We can recover data even during logic board work."
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"name": "What warranty do you offer?",
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"text": "Up to 3 years on parts (depending on fault type). Logic board repairs: 3 years. Display cables: 2 years. Our From R599 assessment guarantee applies to all repairs."
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