iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch (2017) Repair
Need your iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch (2017) repaired? Beckenham Computer Repair fixes this model at our shop at 21 Village Way, Beckenham. We diagnose the fault, give you a clear price before any work starts, and many repairs are finished the same day.
Apple launched the iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch (2017) in 2017; brighter P3 4K screen.
iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch (2017) at a glance
| Released | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / i7 (Kaby Lake) |
| Display | 21.5-inch Retina 4K, P3 colour |
| Storage | hard drive, Fusion Drive or SSD |
| Memory | SO-DIMM slots behind the screen |
| Latest macOS | macOS 13 Ventura |
| 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
A good candidate for an SSD and memory upgrade together, since both require the screen to be removed once.
What faults do you fix on the iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch (2017)?
- 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
- Memory (RAM) upgrades
- 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 Retina 4K 21.5-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 iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch (2017)?
Apple’s support for it ends at macOS 13 Ventura. Smaller repairs are good value; for a major board fault we will explain whether repairing or replacing makes more sense for you.
How do I book a iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch (2017) repair?
Ring 020 8658 4366 or email info@computerservicesandrepairs.co.uk to arrange a drop-off (appointments only, Mon–Sat 9am–6pm) or a secure mail-in repair. Diagnosis costs £54 inc. VAT.
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