iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2015) Repair
Our engineers see the iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2015) 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 iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2015) was released in 2015. Notable things about this model: entry non-Retina model.
iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2015) at a glance
| Released | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (Broadwell) |
| Display | 21.5-inch 1920×1080 |
| Storage | 5,400rpm hard drive, Fusion Drive or SSD |
| Memory | soldered to the logic board |
| Latest macOS | macOS 12 Monterey |
| Model number | A1418 (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 A1418 is printed in small text on the base or back.
From our workshop
Memory is soldered, so it is stuck at what it was bought with. Storage is the upgrade to focus on.
What faults do you fix on the iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2015)?
- Glued-on screen that has to be removed carefully to work inside
- Power supply failures
- Overheating from dust build-up
- Slow 5,400rpm hard drive or failing Fusion Drive – an SSD upgrade makes a huge difference
Repairs and upgrades for this model
- Screen and display repairs (the screen is bonded on, so it needs care to open)
- Power supply and start-up faults
- 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 iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2015)?
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 iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2015)?
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 iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2015) 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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