iMac Repairs in Cape Town

Cracked screen, crawling-slow spinning drive or an iMac that won’t power on? FixMac repairs every iMac, 21.5" and 27", slim unibody to Apple Silicon, from our Claremont workshop, with chip-level expertise and most repairs done in 24–48 hours. Too heavy to carry? We collect.

iMac Repair Services

Every iMac Repair, Done In-House

From a shattered glass panel to a failed GPU, our Apple-specialist technicians diagnose and repair it all at 60 Meyer Street, Claremont, no middlemen, no guesswork.

Screen & Glass Panel Replacement

Cracked glass, lines on the display or a completely dead screen. We replace iMac screens and glass panels on 21.5" and 27" models, from R3,200.

  • 21.5" & 27" iMac models
  • 1-year parts warranty and 6-month workmanship guarantee
  • Quoted per model & year

SSD Upgrades & RAM Expansion

The single best fix for a slow older iMac. SSD upgrades from R499 and RAM from R450, with macOS reinstalled and your data migrated across.

  • SSD upgrades from R499
  • RAM expansion from R450
  • Full data migration included

Chip-Level Component Repair

Dead logic board, failed capacitors or no power? Our in-house micro-soldering repairs the board itself, often at a fraction of replacement cost.

  • Micro-soldering done in-house
  • Quoted after free diagnosis
  • 1-year parts, 6-month workmanship

Power Supply & GPU Repair

iMac won’t switch on, shuts down randomly or shows artefacts on screen? We diagnose and repair power supplies and graphics faults properly.

  • PSU testing & replacement
  • GPU faults & display artefacts
  • Free diagnosis before quoting

Water Damage & Data Recovery

Spilled drink through the vents or an iMac that won’t switch on with years of photos on it? We recover data and repair liquid damage.

  • Ultrasonic board cleaning
  • Recovery before any repair begins
  • Honest assessment before quoting

macOS Reinstall & Recovery

Stuck on the Apple logo, corrupted updates or a forgotten-password lockout? We reinstall, recover and tune macOS so your iMac runs clean.

  • macOS install & updates
  • Startup & boot fault repairs
  • Data preserved wherever possible

We also repair: MacBooks, iPhones and iPads, and sell certified refurbished Apple devices with a 1-year warranty.

iMac Repair Prices

iMac Repair Pricing

Straightforward starting prices, confirmed with an exact quote once we know your model.

iMac, 21.5" & 27"

SSD & RAM quotes depend on your exact iMac model and year, WhatsApp us the model number from the underside of the stand.

Screen / glass panel replacementCracked glass or failed display, 21.5" & 27" models from R3,200
SSD upgradeReplaces the slow spinning drive, massive speed boost, data migrated from R499
RAM upgradeMore memory for heavy workloads, depends on model & year from R450
Power supply / GPU repairNo power, random shutdowns or display artefacts Quoted per model
All prices are starting estimates. WhatsApp your model for an exact, no-obligation quote.

Too heavy to carry? We collect: lugging a 27" iMac across town is no fun. We offer a collection service for bulky iMacs across the Southern Suburbs and greater Cape Town, WhatsApp us your address and we’ll arrange it. Outside Cape Town, courier your iMac to us from anywhere in South Africa.

iMac Upgrades

Give Your Old iMac a Second Life

If your iMac takes minutes to boot and the beachball never stops spinning, the culprit is almost always the old mechanical drive, not the Mac itself. An SSD upgrade from R499 with extra RAM from R450 transforms older iMacs into machines that boot in seconds.

We migrate your data, reinstall macOS and hand back an iMac that feels new, for a fraction of the cost of replacing it. And if yours genuinely isn’t worth upgrading, we’ll tell you straight.

  • SSD upgrades from R499, boot in seconds
  • RAM expansion from R450
  • macOS reinstall & full data migration included
  • Collection service for heavy 27" iMacs
  • Honest advice, if it’s not worth it, we’ll say so
Technician installing an SSD and RAM upgrade inside an iMac at the FixMac workshop in Claremont, Cape Town
How It Works

Getting Your iMac Fixed Is Easy

WhatsApp or Walk In

Tell us your iMac model and year (it’s on the underside of the stand) plus the fault, we’ll estimate honestly on 084 745 4897.

Drop Off or We Collect

Bring it to 60 Meyer Street, Claremont, book a collection for heavy 27" iMacs, or courier it from anywhere in South Africa.

Repair in 24–48 Hours

Free diagnosis first, a firm quote before any work, then most repairs done within 24–48 hours with WhatsApp updates.

Collect & Guarantee

Fully tested before handover, with a 1-year parts warranty and 6-month workmanship guarantee on every repair.

iMac Repair FAQ

iMac Repair Questions, Answered

How much does an iMac screen replacement cost in Cape Town?

iMac screen and glass panel replacement at FixMac starts from R3,200, depending on your model, 21.5" or 27", and the year. WhatsApp us the model number from the underside of the stand for an exact, no-obligation quote. Every screen repair is covered by our 1-year parts warranty and 6-month workmanship guarantee.

Can you upgrade my old iMac to an SSD?

Yes, it’s the single best upgrade for an older iMac. Replacing the slow spinning drive with an SSD starts from R499, and extra RAM from R450, with macOS reinstalled and all your data migrated. Exact quotes depend on your iMac model and year, so WhatsApp us the model number and we’ll confirm.

How long does an iMac repair take?

Most iMac repairs are completed within 24–48 hours. SSD and RAM upgrades are often done same-day or next-day. Screen replacements and board-level repairs depend on parts for your exact model, we’ll confirm the timeframe when we quote you.

Is my data safe during an iMac repair?

Yes. We don’t wipe your iMac unless the repair specifically requires it, and we’ll always ask you first. For SSD upgrades, your data is migrated across as part of the job. If your iMac won’t switch on, we can recover your data before any repair work begins.

Do you collect bulky iMacs?

Yes, lugging a 27" iMac across town is no fun, so we offer a collection service for heavy iMacs across the Southern Suburbs and greater Cape Town. WhatsApp us your address and we’ll arrange it. Outside Cape Town, you can courier your iMac to us from anywhere in South Africa.

Free, No Obligation

Get a Quote for Your Apple Device

Tell us the model and what is wrong. We reply within 15 minutes during business hours, Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00. Prefer to chat? WhatsApp 084 745 4897.

Not sure? Leave it blank, we will help you identify it.

No obligation. We never share your details.

Get Your iMac Fixed This Week

WhatsApp us your iMac model and what’s wrong, we’ll come back with an exact, no-obligation quote. Walk-ins welcome at 60 Meyer Street, Claremont, Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00, and we collect bulky 27" iMacs.