About the Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020)
Part of Apple's 2016 to 2020 Intel MacBooks, the Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020) is an Intel MacBook with the thin butterfly-keyboard design. It dates from 2018 to 2020. 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, and its storage is soldered too. New parts are readily available, so most repairs use new components.
Common Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020) faults
- Screen replacement: Some 2016-era models suffer from a worn display cable that causes stage-light backlight faults; we repair it.
- Keyboard repair: The butterfly keyboard used on Apple laptops from 2016 to 2019 is known for sticking and repeating keys. We clean or replace it.
- Data recovery: Models from 2018 onward have a T2 chip that encrypts storage to the logic board, so recovery means repairing the board first.
Repairs we carry out on the Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020)
- Screen replacement
- Keyboard repair
- Power jack repair
- Battery replacement
- Motherboard repair
- Graphics chip repair
- Fan and overheating repair
- Hinge repair
- Data recovery
- Error and blue screen repair
We don’t list memory upgrades, because the memory is built in.
Is the Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020) worth repairing?
Almost always. The Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020) (from 2018 to 2020) is a recent model, and repairing it costs a fraction of a replacement. Even board-level faults are usually worth fixing.
Models close to the Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020)
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 Retina 13-inch (2018-2020), it may be one of these, which we also repair:
Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020) questions
Can you get my files off a Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020) that won’t turn on?
Usually. On 2018 and later versions of the Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020), storage is encrypted to the logic board, so we repair the board first; on earlier versions we can often read the drive directly.
How long does a Apple MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018-2020) 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 Retina 13-inch (2018-2020) 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 Retina 13-inch (2018-2020) repair is covered by our 90-day warranty on parts and labour.
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