Older Apple laptops repair
Every Apple laptop from before 2023: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Intel and Apple silicon, 2012 to current, including the 12-inch MacBook. Screens, batteries, ports, drives and board repair in Twin Falls, ID and Lee’s Summit, MO, with a free diagnostic and a 1-year warranty.
| Covers | Every Apple laptop released before 2023 |
|---|---|
| Lines | MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Intel and Apple silicon, 2012 to current, including the 12-inch MacBook |
| Diagnostic | Free |
| Typical turnaround | Same day on stocked parts, 3 to 5 days ordered |
| Warranty | 1 year |
What we fix
Older Apple laptop repairs
Apple · before 2023
Repairing older Apple laptops
MacBook screens are replaced as complete lid assemblies, which keeps the job clean; Retina panels are ordered and the common ones stocked. Batteries on 2016 and later models are glued into the top case and take a few hours to replace properly. Butterfly keyboards on 2016 to 2019 models fail often and are replaced with the top case. Apple silicon models have soldered storage, so data recovery from a dead machine is board-level work we do in house. The 2016 to 2020 Pro’s Flexgate display cable fault is repairable.
Models covered
MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Intel and Apple silicon, 2012 to current, including the 12-inch MacBook. If yours is not named here, bring it in anyway; if it has a circuit board, we work on it.
What usually fails at this age
Batteries first: anything more than two years old that will not hold a charge, shuts off early or has started to swell needs a new cell. Then hinges, ports and drives, all of which are quick, inexpensive repairs on older laptops. Screens for the common models are stocked; the rest are ordered.
Turnaround
Same day on stocked parts, 3 to 5 business days when ordered. We check parts availability and give you the price before you commit.
Newer Apple laptops
Questions
Older Apple laptop FAQ
Can you replace a MacBook battery?
Yes, all models. Glued batteries on 2016 and later take a few hours; older ones are quicker.
Do you fix the butterfly keyboard?
Yes. It is replaced with the top case, and we tell you the price before starting.
Can you upgrade MacBook storage?
On 2012 to 2015 models, yes, SSDs are replaceable. On later models storage is soldered, so we recommend external or cloud options instead.
Is an older Apple laptop worth repairing?
Often, yes. Parts for older laptops cost less than for current ones, and a new battery, screen or drive gives most of them years of use. We quote after a free diagnostic and tell you honestly when it is not worth it.
Can you still get parts for an older Apple laptop?
For most models from the last ten years, yes. Common parts are stocked and the rest are ordered within 3 to 5 business days. We check availability before you commit.
Where can I get an older Apple laptop fixed near me?
PhoneFixation has stores at 830 Blue Lakes Blvd. N in Twin Falls, Idaho and 1624 SE Blue Parkway in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, both open seven days a week.
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