MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) Repair
Our engineers see the MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) 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 Air 13-inch (2017) was released in 2017. Notable things about this model: the final wedge-shaped Air with MagSafe 2 and a non-Retina screen.
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) at a glance
| Released | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / i7 (Broadwell) |
| Display | 13.3-inch 1440×900 |
| Storage | removable PCIe SSD blade – upgradeable |
| Memory | soldered (8GB) |
| Keyboard | Scissor |
| Latest macOS | macOS 12 Monterey |
| Model number | A1466 (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 A1466 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
Sold until 2019, so there are lots about. The low-resolution screen is its main weakness; keyboard and battery are usually fine.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Air 13-inch (2017)?
- Liquid damage to the logic board
- Failed SSD blade
- MagSafe charging faults
- Worn or swollen battery
Repairs and upgrades for this model
- Screen and display repairs
- 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 Air 13-inch (2017)?
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 Air 13-inch (2017)?
Being limited to macOS 12 Monterey, 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 Air 13-inch (2017) 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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