MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Late 2012) Repair
Need your MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Late 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 Retina 13-inch (Late 2012) in 2012; the first 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina display.
MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Late 2012) at a glance
| Released | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / i7 (Ivy Bridge), Intel HD 4000 |
| Display | 13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600 |
| Storage | removable Apple SSD blade |
| Memory | soldered to the logic board (8GB max) |
| Keyboard | Scissor |
| Latest macOS | macOS 10.15 Catalina |
| Model number | A1425 (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 A1425 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
Its first-generation SSD connector is different from later models, so upgrade drives must be the correct 2012-type part – we fit the right part rather than guessing with adapters.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Late 2012)?
- MagSafe 2 charging faults
- Anti-reflective coating wear (“staingate”)
- Glued-in battery swelling
- SSD blade failure
Repairs and upgrades for this model
- Screen and display repairs – including replacing panels with worn anti-reflective coating
- Battery replacement, including swollen batteries
- Keyboard and trackpad repair
- Charging and port repairs
- SSD upgrades – one of the best-value upgrades for this model
- 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 Retina 13-inch (Late 2012)?
Because the drive is removable, a dead logic board rarely means lost files – we take the drive out and copy everything off. Failed drives go to our in-house data recovery service.
Is it worth repairing my MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Late 2012)?
It stops at macOS 10.15 Catalina, so we look carefully at value. Cheap fixes like an SSD upgrade or a new battery are well worth doing; expensive board repairs usually are not.
How do I book a MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Late 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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