Mac repair in Antibes
Independent Mac technician for Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, La Fontonne and the Vieil Antibes. MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio: software and hardware diagnosis, optimisation, part replacement. Same rates as PCs, no unjustified Apple Premium surcharge.
Antibes has a high density of Macs linked to its proximity to Sophia Antipolis and a large creative crowd (photographers, designers, agencies). My customer base here ranges from the recent MacBook Air M3 to the old 2014 iMac that has been dragging ever since macOS Sonoma was forced on it. I handle both extremes, and everything in between.
My most frequent Mac jobs in Antibes: slowness after a macOS update (Sonoma and Sequoia have weighed down quite a few pre-2020 Macs), a MacBook battery that no longer lasts 1 h, a keyboard that repeats keys (butterfly keyboard of the 2016-2019 MacBook Pro), a broken screen, data recovery from a soldered internal drive, migration to a new Mac with a clean iCloud transfer and work account setup.
On pricing, I match the PC rates: no surcharge because it's a Mac. Free diagnosis, firm quote before work, payment after a successful repair, 3-month warranty. For official Apple parts (Retina screen, M-chip battery), I go through authorised resellers and let you know the part cost before starting the work.
What I handle in Antibes
check_circlemacOS optimisation
Clean-up, memory management, removing background agents, SSD calibration, Time Machine setup. Ideal for a Mac dragging after a Sonoma or Sequoia update.
check_circleMacBook battery
Battery replacement on MacBook Air, Pro, Intel or Apple Silicon. Certified part, original capacity restored, 6-month warranty on the part.
check_circleScreen and keyboard
Broken screen or dead pixels, a keyboard that repeats (butterfly 2016-2019), a trackpad that no longer responds. Clean disassembly, original part.
check_circleMigration to a new Mac
You've bought a new MacBook: transfer from the old Mac or PC, clean iCloud setup, a working environment identical to the previous one.
Official Apple parts charged on top if needed (screen, battery). Firm quote before any purchase.
callRequest a quoteHow it works
- 1First diagnosis free over the phone
- 2Home visit in Antibes or drop-off at the workshop in Le Cannet
- 3Full diagnosis, firm quote with part cost + labour
- 4Your approval, then the repair
- 5Return with testing, data transfer checked, 3-month warranty
Frequently asked questions
My MacBook Pro M2 has been dragging since macOS Sequoia — is that normal on a recent Mac?expand_more
No, and it's rarely the machine. The culprit is often a background agent (multiple cloud syncs, old Adobe or Microsoft processes, a useless third-party antivirus). Diagnosis and clean-up in 1-2 h, responsiveness restored. €60-80 on average.
My MacBook Air battery no longer lasts 1 h, do you replace it?expand_more
Yes, it's a very common service. Clean disassembly, original or certified compatible battery depending on your budget. Allow €130-220 depending on the model, a workshop job in 1-2 days. You get the MacBook back almost like new in battery life.
My 2015 iMac in Antibes has become unusable since Sonoma. Solution?expand_more
A classic case. Two options: (1) replace the hard drive with an SSD if not already done (~€200-300, x10 gain in responsiveness, extends the iMac by 3-5 years), (2) downgrade macOS to a lighter version if the iMac is too old. I guide you after a free diagnosis.
My MacBook no longer starts, with critical data on it. Recoverable?expand_more
In most cases yes, even with a soldered internal drive. I have specific tools for T2 and Apple Silicon SSDs. A diagnosis is mandatory before a quote. If the Mac was still starting recently and it's not the battery, the outlook is good.
Do you install Windows on a Mac with an M chip?expand_more
Not as a direct dual boot (Apple no longer allows it since the M chips). But I can install Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion to run Windows in a virtual machine, which is enough for 95% of uses (business software, old accounting, etc.).
Antibes: your Mac gets its original reliability back, with no Apple surcharge.
Free diagnosis. If I can't fix it, you pay nothing. 3-month guarantee on every job.