MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Mid 2014) Repair
Our engineers see the MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Mid 2014) 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 MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Mid 2014) was released in 2014. Notable things about this model: 8GB of memory became standard on this generation.
MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Mid 2014) at a glance
| Released | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / i7 (Haswell) |
| Display | 13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600 |
| Storage | removable PCIe SSD blade – upgradeable |
| Memory | soldered to the logic board (8GB or 16GB) |
| Keyboard | Scissor |
| Latest macOS | macOS 11 Big Sur |
| Model number | A1502 (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 A1502 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
Very similar to the Late 2013 but slightly quicker. Charging problems are often down to a worn MagSafe 2 connector or a damaged charger rather than the Mac itself, which keeps repair costs down.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Mid 2014)?
- Battery swelling and poor battery life
- Screen coating wear
- Liquid damage
- MagSafe 2 port and charger faults
Repairs and upgrades for this model
- Screen and display repairs – including replacing panels with worn anti-reflective coating
- Battery replacement, including swollen batteries
- Keyboard and trackpad repair
- 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 Retina 13-inch (Mid 2014)?
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 Retina 13-inch (Mid 2014)?
It stops at macOS 11 Big Sur, so we look carefully at value. Cheap fixes like an SSD upgrade or a new battery are well worth doing; expensive board repairs usually are not.
How do I book a MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (Mid 2014) 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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