MacBook Pro 13-inch (2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) Repair
Need your MacBook Pro 13-inch (2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) 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 Pro 13-inch (2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) in 2016; no Touch Bar, function keys instead; the only 2016 MacBook Pro with a removable SSD.
MacBook Pro 13-inch (2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) at a glance
| Released | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / i7 (Skylake) |
| Display | 13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600, P3 colour |
| Storage | removable Apple SSD – unusual for this generation |
| Memory | soldered to the logic board |
| Keyboard | Butterfly (prone to sticking and repeating keys) |
| Latest macOS | macOS 12 Monterey |
| Model number | A1708 (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 A1708 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
If your screen shows uneven light at the bottom edge when opened past a certain angle, that is the backlight cable wearing – caught early, the fix is cheaper than a full display.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)?
- Butterfly keyboard keys sticking, repeating or not registering
- “flexgate” – display backlight cable wear causing a stage-light effect or dead screen
- Battery swelling
- USB-C port faults
Repairs and upgrades for this model
- Screen and display repairs
- Battery replacement, including swollen batteries
- Butterfly keyboard repair and replacement
- 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 Pro 13-inch (2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)?
The storage in this model can be taken out, which is good news if the Mac itself has died: we can remove the drive and recover your files directly, or move them to a new SSD. If the drive itself has failed, our data recovery lab handles clicking and undetected drives too.
Is it worth repairing my MacBook Pro 13-inch (2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)?
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 Pro 13-inch (2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) 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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