About the Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015)
The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) belongs to Apple's 2012 to 2015 Retina MacBook Pro: a Retina MacBook Pro with soldered memory and a removable Apple SSD. It dates from 2012 to 2015. 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 Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) faults
- Screen replacement: The anti-reflective coating on these Retina screens can wear off in patches; the fix is a new display assembly.
- Battery replacement: Batteries in these models are glued in and swell with age; we replace them safely.
- Hard drive and SSD replacement: The Apple SSD is removable, so we can upgrade it and move your files across.
Repairs we carry out on the Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015)
- 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 Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) worth repairing?
Usually, yes. The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) (from 2012 to 2015) 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 Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015)
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 Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015), it may be one of these, which we also repair:
- Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro and Max (2023)
- Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro and Max (2024)
- Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch (2012-2015)
Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) questions
Can you get my files off a Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) that won’t turn on?
Usually, yes. The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) 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 Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) 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 Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) 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 Pro Retina 13-inch (2012-2015) repair is covered by our 90-day warranty on parts and labour.
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