MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018) Repair
Need your MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018) 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 MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018) in 2018; the first MacBook Air with a Retina screen, Touch ID and the T2 chip.
MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018) at a glance
| Released | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (Amber Lake, dual-core) |
| Display | 13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600 |
| Storage | soldered, T2-encrypted |
| Memory | soldered (8GB or 16GB) |
| Keyboard | Butterfly (prone to sticking and repeating keys) |
| Latest macOS | macOS 14 Sonoma |
| Model number | A1932 (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 A1932 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
Apple included this model in its butterfly keyboard service programme; that has now ended, so keyboard repairs are done by independent shops like ours.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018)?
- Logic board failures (T2 ties your data to the board)
- USB-C charging faults
- Butterfly keyboard failures
- Battery swelling
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 Air Retina 13-inch (2018)?
The SSD is soldered to the board and encrypted by Apple’s T2 security chip, so the data is tied to that exact logic board. If the Mac is dead, the way to get your files back is to repair the board and boot it.
Is it worth repairing my MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018)?
Its newest supported system is macOS 14 Sonoma. It no longer gets the latest macOS, but it is still capable for everyday work, so battery, keyboard, screen and storage repairs are usually worthwhile.
How do I book a MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018) 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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