MacBook Air A1932 Repair London
Repairs, upgrades and data recovery for the MacBook Air A1932: 13-inch Retina, Intel Core i5, sold from 2018 to 2019.
About the MacBook Air A1932
The first Retina MacBook Air. Some 2018 and 2019 boards developed a power fault that we repair at board level.
Turn the MacBook Air over. The model number starts with A and is printed in small grey type on the bottom case, near the hinge.
| Model number | A1932 |
|---|---|
| Family | MacBook Air |
| Sold | 2018–2019 |
| Version | 13-inch Retina |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board and encrypted by the Apple T2 chip, so data recovery depends on getting the logic board working |
| Memory | Soldered to the logic board, so it can't be upgraded |
| Security | Apple T2 security chip |
Common MacBook Air A1932 faults we repair
- No-power faults on the logic board
- Butterfly keyboard faults
- Liquid damage
- Data recovery through T2 board repair
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 A1932
The MacBook Air A1932 has its storage soldered to the logic board and encrypted by the Apple T2 chip, so data recovery depends on getting the logic board working.
The T2 chip ties the encryption to that one logic board, so the files cannot be read anywhere else. We find and fix the fault on the board, start the Mac, and copy your data off. We will need your login password.
Upgrades
- Storage: not upgradeable in the usual way, because it is fixed to the board. Ask us whether a chip-level upgrade is possible.
- Memory: Soldered to the logic board, so it can't be upgraded.
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, battery or other part for the A1932 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
Questions
Where do I find the model number?
Turn the MacBook Air over. The model number starts with A and is printed in small grey type on the bottom case, near the hinge.
Can you get my files off a MacBook Air A1932 that will not turn on?
The T2 chip ties the encryption to that one logic board, so the files cannot be read anywhere else. We find and fix the fault on the board, start the Mac, and copy your data off. We will need your login password.
Is a MacBook Air A1932 worth repairing?
Usually, yes. Board-level repair keeps the cost well below a replacement board, and it is often the only way to get your files back.
Do you need my password?
Yes, for data recovery and for testing after a repair. The storage on this Mac is encrypted, and your login password is what unlocks it. You can enter it on the booking form; we keep it encrypted and delete it when the job is finished.
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.