MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2015) Repair
Our engineers see the MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2015) 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 15-inch (Mid 2015) was released in 2015. Notable things about this model: the last MacBook Pro with MagSafe 2, HDMI and full-size USB ports; the Force Touch trackpad arrived on the 15-inch.
MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2015) at a glance
| Released | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Haswell), Iris Pro or AMD Radeon R9 M370X |
| 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 12 Monterey |
| 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
A favourite with people who want ports and MagSafe. Apple recalled batteries in some of these 15-inch models because of overheating risk, so an original battery is worth checking.
What faults do you fix on the MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2015)?
- Overheating and throttling
- Battery swelling (Apple also recalled some batteries in this model)
- AMD graphics faults on dual-GPU models
- Screen coating wear
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 2015)?
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 2015)?
Being limited to macOS 12 Monterey, it is best kept for lighter use. We are happy to repair it, and if the fault is serious we will focus on getting your files back safely.
How do I book a MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (Mid 2015) 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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