MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018) Repair
We repair the MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018) 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 2018 model is worth knowing about: the first MacBook Pro with a six-core i9 option.
MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018) at a glance
| Released | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 / i9 (Coffee Lake, 6-core), AMD Radeon Pro 555X/560X |
| Display | 15.4-inch Retina 2880×1800, True Tone |
| Storage | soldered, T2-encrypted |
| Memory | soldered (16GB or 32GB) |
| Keyboard | Butterfly (prone to sticking and repeating keys) |
| Latest macOS | macOS 15 Sequoia |
| Model number | A1990 (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 A1990 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
i9 versions run hot under heavy work. A professional clean and fresh thermal paste can reduce throttling and fan noise noticeably.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro 15-inch (2018)?
- Logic board failures
- Butterfly keyboard failures
- Heat and throttling on i9 models
- 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 Pro 15-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 Pro 15-inch (2018)?
Its newest supported system is macOS 15 Sequoia. 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 Pro 15-inch (2018) 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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