MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2012) Repair
We repair the MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2012) at our Beckenham workshop, from screens and batteries to logic board faults and data recovery. You get a proper diagnosis and a fixed price before we start.
This 2012 model is worth knowing about: the final 15-inch MacBook Pro with a DVD drive and Ethernet port.
MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2012) at a glance
| Released | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Ivy Bridge), NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M |
| Display | 15.4-inch 1440×900 (hi-res option 1680×1050) |
| Storage | 2.5-inch SATA drive – SSD upgrade friendly |
| Memory | two SO-DIMM slots – user upgradeable to 16GB |
| Keyboard | Scissor |
| Latest macOS | macOS 10.15 Catalina |
| Model number | A1286 (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 A1286 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
This is a heavy, hot-running machine, so dust-choked fans and dried thermal paste are common. A clean, fresh thermal paste and an SSD make a noticeable difference to how quiet and quick it feels.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2012)?
- Hard-drive cable failures
- Heat and fan noise under load
- Swollen batteries
- Graphics faults (lines, freezing, kernel panics)
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 15-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 15-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 15-inch (Mid 2012) repair?
By appointment only – call 020 8658 4366 to book a time at 21 Village Way, Beckenham BR3 3NA (Monday to Saturday, 9am–6pm). Diagnosis is £54 inc. VAT and you get a price before any work.
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