Lai Lai Pro - Apple Repair Specialists
iPhone has no service in Johannesburg? Don't waste time and money at phone shops that guess at the problem. Our Vereeniging workshop (50 minutes from Joburg CBD) or our courier service can run the free diagnostic and fix it properly. Blacklisted phones from R700. Baseband repairs handled at component level. We'll quote before we touch anything.
Free Self-Diagnostic
Follow these two steps right now - takes 30 seconds. You'll know exactly what's wrong and whether to text us.
If there's no SIM card in the phone the "No Service" message is normal - insert a working SIM first. If the SIM is in and the phone still says No Service, continue to Step 2.
You don't press call - it runs automatically the moment you type the last #. What do you see?
Your IMEI is readable, which means the baseband hardware is fine. The phone is on a blacklist - either it was reported lost/stolen, or claimed on insurance and then found again. We remove blacklistings from R700 depending on the model. Tap below to text us with your result already filled in.
Text us - "My phone is blacklisted"When *#06# shows nothing it means the baseband chip on the logic board isn't responding. This usually happens after repeated drops - the motherboard layers separate over time and the baseband chip loses connection. It's more involved than a blacklist fix and costs more, but it's something we repair in-house. Text us and we'll discuss your phone's model and give you a quote.
Text us - "My phone has a baseband problem"If the phone shows an Activation Lock screen, or it's been bypassed so it looks like it works but says No Service - that's not something we or any legitimate repair shop can fix. Bypassed phones show no service because the baseband is intentionally disabled by the bypass. iCloud locks require the original Apple ID. Unfortunately there is no legal fix for either of these.
If you bought this phone second-hand and you're not sure what you're dealing with, WhatsApp us and we'll help you figure it out - but be aware we can only fix blacklisted or baseband problems, not iCloud or bypass issues.
If your iPhone is blacklisted - whether lost, found, or insurance-claimed and recovered - we can remove it from the blacklist and restore full network service. Pricing from R700 depending on the model.
If the problem is a damaged baseband chip on the logic board (often from repeated drops), we repair it at component level. More complex than a blacklist fix, but we handle it daily.
Dial *#06# on the phone. If your IMEI and serial numbers appear, it's a blacklist issue. If nothing appears, it's baseband. We confirm this for free, then quote before touching anything.
Johannesburg customers have two options: drive down to our Vereeniging workshop (about 50 minutes from Joburg CBD via the N1) or use our Gauteng overnight courier service. Most Joburg customers have their device collected in the morning and returned the next day.
Joburg repair shops on Eloff Street or in Sandton City typically charge 40-60% more than our prices. Our courier service means you get workshop-direct pricing without the Joburg markup.
The Process
WhatsApp or call us to arrange your repair. We’ll confirm pricing upfront.
The Courier Guy collects from your door in Johannesburg. No upfront payment.
Our technicians complete the repair the same day your device arrives.
We courier your device back to Johannesburg, fully tested and restored.
Got Questions?
There are two common causes: (1) the phone is blacklisted - lost, stolen, or insurance-claimed - so networks block it; or (2) a baseband chip failure on the logic board, often caused by repeated drops. Dial *#06# to find out which: if your IMEI shows, it's blacklisted. If nothing appears, it's a baseband problem. We fix both.
Open the dial pad and type *#06#. If your IMEI numbers and serial number appear on screen, your phone is communicating with the baseband chip fine - meaning it's blacklisted, not broken. If nothing appears at all, the baseband chip can't be reached and we're looking at a hardware repair.
Blacklist removal ranges from R700 to R850 depending on the iPhone model. It's a straightforward fix once we confirm the IMEI is readable. Call or WhatsApp us with your model for an exact quote.
Yes. Baseband problems are caused by logic board damage - usually from the motherboard layers separating after repeated drops. We repair it at component level. It takes more time than a blacklist fix and costs more, but it's something we handle regularly. Call us to discuss your specific device.
No. We do not do network unlocking, iCloud bypass, or activation lock removal. These are either illegal or not permanently fixable. If your phone is iCloud-locked or has been bypassed, it will show no service - and that is not something we or anyone can legally resolve.
WhatsApp us with your device issue. We arrange The Courier Guy to collect from your Johannesburg address (R150 flat fee covers collection and return delivery). Your device arrives at our Vereeniging workshop within overnight. We repair and ship it back the same day. No upfront payment required.
Courier transit from Johannesburg is typically overnight each way. Add our same-day repair turnaround, and total time is usually 1–2 business days from collection to delivery back to your door.
WhatsApp us now to book your repair. Fast, reliable, original parts.
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