Data recovery
Several customers had iPhones or iPads repaired without wiping files, including a phone fixed within 24 hours with 100% of its data intact.
CelMetro
Motor City
CelMetro is an Apple-focused mobile and computer repair shop in Motor City, handling everything from iPhone battery and screen work to difficult motherboard faults. Reviews especially point to data-preserving repairs when an Apple Store has recommended replacing the board.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
625 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Board repairs
The team repaired an iPhone 15 Pro motherboard instead of replacing it, preserving the phone’s data when it would not power on.
Mac expertise
Customers describe successful repairs to water-damaged and non-charging MacBooks that other repair centres had considered beyond repair.
Fast turnaround
An iPhone battery replacement was completed in under an hour, while other reviews mention same-day and three-hour iPad repairs.
Clear updates
A MacBook owner was kept informed throughout the repair, unlike other centres where they spent weeks chasing updates.
Genuine parts
One customer’s iPhone 12 Pro camera and battery were reported as genuine in the service screen after a same-day repair and home delivery.
Helpful checks
The shop cleaned an iPhone 8 Plus charging port during a checkup and returned it without charging for the work.
Screen protector
Customers mention receiving a complimentary screen protector after repairs, including an iPhone 15 Pro Max motherboard fix.
Tips for a Better Visit
Protect data. If data matters, ask whether the board can be repaired rather than replaced; one iPhone was fixed with all data intact.
Check battery. For battery work, confirm whether the replacement is new and ask what happens if it develops a fault.
Ask warranty. Ask about warranty coverage before approving work; one customer reported a 6-month guarantee on motherboard repair.
Request updates. For a complex repair, ask for progress updates; customers describe regular communication during the process.
Ask delivery. If travelling to the shop is difficult, ask about pickup and delivery; a customer used that option for a same-day iPad repair.
Get diagnosis. Ask for a diagnosis before agreeing to a board replacement; CelMetro repaired a MacBook motherboard for less than the quoted replacement route.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Control Tower, 3rd Floor 304, Office D50
Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Battery concern
One customer said a replacement battery developed issues and was later offered as a used, worn-out battery rather than a new one.
Repeat visits
A customer reported returning multiple times for recurring iPad issues and being unable to update the operating system.
Price comparison
One reviewer said the battery price was close to Apple Store pricing, while another noted competitors quoted slightly less for camera work.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
950 AED
motherboard fixing
“The CelMetro expert fixed the motherboard on the spot for 950 AED”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
CelMetro is an Apple-focused repair shop in Motor City for iPhones, iPads and Macs. The strongest reason to consider it is difficult repair work: customers describe iPhone motherboard repairs, water-damaged MacBook recovery and data-preserving fixes after Apple or other centres recommended replacing the board. Speed is another recurring theme.
An iPhone battery was replaced in under an hour, an iPad was ready in three hours, and a dead MacBook M1 Pro was repaired the same day. Customers also mention screen replacements, camera and battery work, water-damage repairs, and complimentary screen protectors. Communication is usually a highlight, with progress updates and clear explanations rather than simply being asked to accept a replacement.
There are useful extras: reviews mention pickup and delivery for an iPad, home delivery after an iPhone camera repair, and a reported six-month motherboard-fix guarantee. One MacBook repair cost 950 AED, compared with an Apple Store replacement estimate of around 2,500 AED, though that is a customer’s past example rather than a current price. Do ask specifically whether a battery is new and what warranty applies.
One reviewer reported recurring iPad issues and being offered a used replacement battery, so confirming the part and follow-up terms upfront is worthwhile.