MacBook 12-inch (Early 2016) Repair
We repair the MacBook 12-inch (Early 2016) 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 2016 model is worth knowing about: added a Rose Gold finish and longer battery life.
MacBook 12-inch (Early 2016) at a glance
| Released | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core m3 / m5 / m7 (Skylake) |
| Display | 12-inch Retina 2304×1440 |
| Storage | soldered to the logic board |
| Memory | soldered (8GB) |
| Keyboard | Butterfly (prone to sticking and repeating keys) |
| Latest macOS | macOS 12 Monterey |
| Model number | A1534 (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 A1534 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
Its fanless Core m processor never overheats in the usual way, but the butterfly keyboard and single port take the most wear.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook 12-inch (Early 2016)?
- Screen coating wear
- Butterfly keyboard failures
- Logic board failures (everything is soldered)
- Single USB-C port wear and charging faults
Repairs and upgrades for this model
- Screen and display repairs – including replacing panels with worn anti-reflective coating
- 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 12-inch (Early 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 12-inch (Early 2016)?
Its last supported system is macOS 12 Monterey, 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 12-inch (Early 2016) 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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