iMac A1311 Repair London
Repairs, upgrades and data recovery for the iMac A1311: 21.5-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, i5 or i7, sold from 2009 to 2011.
About the iMac A1311
A sturdy iMac that is still worth upgrading. An SSD in place of the hard drive transforms it.
The model number is printed under the foot of the stand. Tip the iMac back gently onto a soft cloth, screen up, to read it.
| Model number | A1311 |
|---|---|
| Family | iMac |
| Sold | 2009–2011 |
| Version | 21.5-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, i5 or i7 |
| Storage | A 3.5-inch SATA hard drive behind the screen, which we can swap for an SSD |
| Memory | Standard memory sticks (SO-DIMM), which we can upgrade |
| Security | None (FileVault software encryption if switched on) |
Common iMac A1311 faults we repair
- Graphics card failure
- Hard drive failure (heat inside the case)
- Power supply faults
- Dust inside the screen
Every repair starts with a diagnosis, and we give you a fixed price before any work. If the fault is on the logic board, we repair it at component level instead of replacing the whole board.
Data recovery from the A1311
The iMac A1311 stores your files on a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive behind the screen, which we can swap for an SSD.
If the Mac has failed but the drive is fine, we take the drive out and copy your files to a new drive. If the drive itself is clicking, slow or not recognised, it goes to our data recovery lab, where we work on it with PC-3000 tools and a clean room.
Upgrades
- SSD upgrade: swapping the hard drive for an SSD is the single best upgrade for this Mac. It starts up and opens apps several times faster.
- Memory: Standard memory sticks (SO-DIMM), which we can upgrade.
Prices
| Repair | Price |
|---|---|
| Logic board repair, non-complex | From £165 + VAT |
| Logic board repair, very complex, such as liquid damage | From £285 + VAT |
For a screen or other part for the A1311 not listed here, call 020 7394 2525 and we will price it for you. See the full price list.
Repairs for this model
Logic Board Repair, Screen Repair, Data Recovery, Hard Drive and SSD Upgrade, Liquid Damage Repair, Memory Upgrade
Other models from these years
- A1173 17-inch, Intel Core Duo, Early 2006
- A1174 20-inch, Intel Core Duo, Early 2006
- A1195 17-inch (education model), Intel Core Duo or Core 2 Duo, 2006
- A1208 17-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2006
- A1207 20-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2006
- A1200 24-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2006
- A1224 20-inch, aluminium, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2007–2009
- A1225 24-inch, aluminium, Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Extreme, 2007–2009
- A1312 27-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, i5 or i7, 2009–2011
- A1419 27-inch (Retina 5K from late 2014), Intel Core i5 or Core i7, 2012–2017
- All iMac models
Questions
Where do I find the model number?
The model number is printed under the foot of the stand. Tip the iMac back gently onto a soft cloth, screen up, to read it.
Can you get my files off an iMac A1311 that will not turn on?
If the Mac has failed but the drive is fine, we take the drive out and copy your files to a new drive. If the drive itself is clicking, slow or not recognised, it goes to our data recovery lab, where we work on it with PC-3000 tools and a clean room.
Is an iMac A1311 worth repairing?
It depends what you need it for. Parts for a Mac this age are getting harder to find, so we repair at board level where we can, and we always tell you if the repair is not worth it. We can always recover your files.
Get a quote
Call 020 7394 2525, or fill in the enquiry form. Bring your Mac to 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or use our bike and courier collection. We are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.