MacBook Pro 15-inch (2016) Repair
Our engineers see the MacBook Pro 15-inch (2016) 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 15-inch (2016) was released in 2016. Notable things about this model: the first 15-inch with four Thunderbolt 3 ports and a Touch Bar.
MacBook Pro 15-inch (2016) at a glance
| Released | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Skylake), AMD Radeon Pro 450/455/460 |
| Display | 15.4-inch Retina 2880×1800, P3 colour |
| Storage | soldered to the logic board |
| Memory | soldered to the logic board (16GB) |
| Keyboard | Butterfly (prone to sticking and repeating keys) |
| Latest macOS | macOS 12 Monterey |
| Model number | A1707 (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 A1707 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
The first 15-inch with USB-C only, so check your charger and cable before assuming the Mac is at fault – we test both as part of the diagnosis.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro 15-inch (2016)?
- Graphics faults
- Battery swelling
- Butterfly keyboard failures
- Flexgate display cable wear
Repairs and upgrades for this model
- Screen and display repairs
- Battery replacement, including swollen batteries
- Butterfly keyboard repair and replacement
- Charging and port repairs
- 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 (2016)?
The storage is soldered to the logic board, so it cannot be removed and read in another machine. If the Mac won’t start, we repair the board to bring it back to life long enough to copy your files off safely.
Is it worth repairing my MacBook Pro 15-inch (2016)?
It stops at macOS 12 Monterey, 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 15-inch (2016) 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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