MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Early 2013) Repair
We repair the MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Early 2013) 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 2013 model is worth knowing about: a speed-bumped version of the first Retina 15-inch.
MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Early 2013) at a glance
| Released | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Ivy Bridge), NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M |
| Display | 15.4-inch Retina 2880×1800 |
| Storage | removable Apple SSD blade |
| Memory | soldered to the logic board |
| Keyboard | Scissor |
| Latest macOS | macOS 10.15 Catalina |
| Model number | A1398 (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 A1398 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
Practically identical to the Mid 2012 inside, so the same graphics and coating issues apply. If yours shows lines or freezes when the dedicated GPU kicks in, the problem is usually on the logic board.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Early 2013)?
- NVIDIA graphics faults
- Screen coating wear
- Battery swelling
- Keyboard and trackpad failures after liquid spills
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 15-inch (Early 2013)?
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 15-inch (Early 2013)?
Being limited to macOS 10.15 Catalina, it is best kept for lighter use. We are happy to repair it, and if the fault is serious we will focus on getting your files back safely.
How do I book a MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Early 2013) 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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