MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2014) Repair
Need your MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2014) 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 Retina 15-inch (Mid 2014) in 2014; 16GB memory standard across the range.
MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2014) at a glance
| Released | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Haswell), Iris Pro or NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M |
| Display | 15.4-inch Retina 2880×1800 |
| Storage | removable PCIe SSD blade – upgradeable |
| Memory | soldered to the logic board (16GB) |
| Keyboard | Scissor |
| Latest macOS | macOS 11 Big Sur |
| Model number | A1398 (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 A1398 is printed in small text on the underside.
From our workshop
With 16GB as standard it still copes well with everyday work. The weak spots are battery swelling and heat, so a battery replacement and internal clean are the most common jobs.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2014)?
- Battery swelling
- Screen coating wear
- Overheating and fan noise
- Dedicated-GPU graphics 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 15-inch (Mid 2014)?
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 MacBook Pro Retina 15-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 15-inch (Mid 2014) 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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