MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Late 2013) Repair
We repair the MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Late 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: the first 15-inch Retina with Haswell processors and PCIe storage.
MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Late 2013) at a glance
| Released | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Haswell), Iris Pro or NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M |
| Display | 15.4-inch Retina 2880×1800 |
| Storage | removable PCIe SSD blade – upgradeable |
| Memory | soldered to the logic board (up to 16GB) |
| Keyboard | Scissor |
| Latest macOS | macOS 11 Big Sur |
| 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
Models with the NVIDIA GT 750M run warmer and are the ones we see with graphics faults; the Iris Pro-only versions are generally more reliable.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Late 2013)?
- Fan and heat problems
- Graphics faults on dedicated-GPU models
- Screen coating wear
- Battery swelling
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 (Late 2013)?
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 Retina 15-inch (Late 2013)?
Its last supported system is macOS 11 Big Sur, 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 Retina 15-inch (Late 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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