About the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017)
The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) is a MacBook Air with soldered memory and a removable Apple SSD, part of the 2012 to 2017 MacBook Air. It dates from 2012 to 2017. It has a 13-inch screen, a popular size, so replacement panels are usually easy to source.
Its memory is soldered to the board, so it can’t be upgraded after purchase, but the SSD can be replaced. Parts are still widely available, either new or as tested replacements.
Common Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) faults
- Power jack repair: MagSafe charging faults are usually the board's charging circuit or the MagSafe board, which we repair.
- Battery replacement: A new battery often gives these popular Airs years more use.
- Hard drive and SSD replacement: The SSD is removable, so we upgrade it to a larger, faster drive and move your files.
Repairs we carry out on the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017)
- Screen replacement
- Keyboard repair
- Power jack repair
- Battery replacement
- Motherboard repair
- Graphics chip repair
- Fan and overheating repair
- Hinge repair
- Hard drive and SSD replacement
- Data recovery
- Error and blue screen repair
We don’t list memory upgrades, because the memory is built in.
Is the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) worth repairing?
Usually, yes. The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) (from 2012 to 2017) is still a capable laptop, and a new battery, SSD, screen or keyboard costs far less than replacing it.
Models close to the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017)
Not sure of your exact model? It’s usually printed on a label underneath or shown in About This Mac. If yours is close to the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017), it may be one of these, which we also repair:
- Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (2012-2015)
- Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020)
- Apple MacBook Air M2 13-inch (2022)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) questions
Can you get my files off a Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) that won’t turn on?
Usually, yes. The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) has a removable drive, so we can often read it directly even if the rest of the laptop is dead. If the drive itself has failed, we recover your files from a copy.
How long does a Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) repair take?
Screen, keyboard and battery repairs are often done the same day when the part is in stock. Board repairs take a few days, and we give you a timescale with the quote.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Bring your Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) to 80 Willow Walk, Unit 1, London, SE1 5SY, or our Beckenham drop-off at 21 Village Way, BR3 3NA, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Bring the charger if you can.
Warranty
Every Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2012-2017) repair is covered by our 90-day warranty on parts and labour.
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