MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Early 2013) Repair
Our engineers see the MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Early 2013) regularly and know its weak spots. Bring it to our shop at 21 Village Way, Beckenham, or post it to us, and we’ll tell you exactly what is wrong and what it costs to fix.
The MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Early 2013) was released in 2013. Notable things about this model: the last of the thicker first-generation 13-inch Retina design.
MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Early 2013) at a glance
| Released | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / i7 (Ivy Bridge) |
| Display | 13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600 |
| Storage | removable Apple SSD blade |
| Memory | soldered to the logic board |
| 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
A solid machine held back mainly by battery age. If the case bulges or the trackpad stops clicking, stop using it and bring it in: that is usually a swollen battery pushing from underneath.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Early 2013)?
- Battery swelling
- Failing SSDs
- Overheating from blocked vents
- Screen coating wear
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 (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 13-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 13-inch (Early 2013) repair?
Please call 020 8658 4366 before you come: we see customers by appointment, Monday to Saturday, 9am–6pm. Mail-in repairs are available too. Diagnostic fee £54 inc. VAT.
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