Whether you have an iMac, a MacBook Pro or Air, a Mac Studio, Mac Mini or a Mac Pro: the logic board is the heart of your Apple Mac.
It is, so to speak, the nerve center that connects and coordinates all the important components of your computer. But what exactly makes it so special? How do I know if it is defective on my Mac? And who can repair it cheaply (spoiler: we can!)?
The most important things in a nutshell
- The logic board is the heart of your Mac and connects all the important components.
- Logic board and motherboard are basically the same thing; Apple just uses a different name for the main board.
- Common symptoms of logic board problems include difficulty starting up, display problems and sudden drops in performance.
- The main causes of defects are overheating, physical damage, liquid damage and natural aging.
- A repair is often cheaper and more environmentally friendly than a complete replacement of the logic board.