MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012) Repair
Need your MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012) repaired? Beckenham Computer Repair fixes this model at our shop at 21 Village Way, Beckenham. We diagnose the fault, give you a clear price before any work starts, and many repairs are finished the same day.
Apple launched the MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012) in 2012; the last MacBook Pro with a built-in DVD SuperDrive; one of the most upgradeable Macs Apple ever made.
MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012) at a glance
| Released | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / i7 (Ivy Bridge) |
| Display | 13.3-inch 1280×800 (non-Retina) |
| Storage | 2.5-inch SATA hard drive – easy to swap for an SSD |
| Memory | two SO-DIMM slots – user upgradeable to 16GB |
| Keyboard | Scissor |
| Latest macOS | macOS 10.15 Catalina |
| Model number | A1278 (printed on the underside or back) |
Not sure this is your Mac? Click the Apple menu → About This Mac: the name, screen size and year shown there should match this page, and the model number A1278 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
Many of these are still going strong. The two jobs we do most are swapping the tired hard drive for an SSD and replacing the hard-drive ribbon cable, which wears through and causes the flashing question-mark folder at start-up.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012)?
- Slow spinning hard drive – an SSD upgrade transforms it
- Failing SATA hard-drive cable (drive not detected, question-mark folder)
- Worn batteries and swollen batteries lifting the trackpad
- Noisy fans from dust build-up
Repairs and upgrades for this model
- Screen and display repairs
- Battery replacement, including swollen batteries
- Keyboard and trackpad repair
- Charging and port repairs
- SSD upgrades – one of the best-value upgrades for this model
- Memory (RAM) upgrades
- Liquid damage treatment and logic board repair
- Virus, malware and slow-Mac clean-ups, macOS reinstallation
- Data recovery and transfer to a new Mac
Can you recover data from my MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012)?
The storage in this model can be taken out, which is good news if the Mac itself has died: we can remove the drive and recover your files directly, or move them to a new SSD. If the drive itself has failed, our data recovery lab handles clicking and undetected drives too.
Is it worth repairing my MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012)?
Its last supported system is macOS 10.15 Catalina, so it is now an older Mac. An SSD, battery or clean-up often gives it years more life, but for a serious board fault we will usually suggest recovering your data and putting the money towards a newer Mac.
How do I book a MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2012) repair?
Ring 020 8658 4366 or email info@computerservicesandrepairs.co.uk to arrange a drop-off (appointments only, Mon–Sat 9am–6pm) or a secure mail-in repair. Diagnosis costs £54 inc. VAT.
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