MacBook Pro A1278 Repair London
Repairs, upgrades and data recovery for the MacBook Pro A1278: 13-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i5 or Core i7, sold from 2009 to 2012.
About the MacBook Pro A1278
One of the most popular MacBook Pros ever. It is still worth upgrading: an SSD and more memory make it feel new.
Turn the MacBook Pro over. The model number starts with A and is printed in small grey type on the bottom case, near the hinge.
| Model number | A1278 |
|---|---|
| Family | MacBook Pro |
| Sold | 2009–2012 |
| Version | 13-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i5 or Core i7 |
| Storage | A 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, which we can swap for an SSD |
| Memory | Standard laptop memory sticks (SO-DIMM), which we can upgrade |
| Security | None (FileVault software encryption if switched on) |
Common MacBook Pro A1278 faults we repair
- Hard drive cable failure (Mac freezes or shows a folder with a question mark)
- Liquid damage
- Worn batteries
- Slow hard drives: an SSD upgrade fixes this
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 A1278
The MacBook Pro A1278 stores your files on a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, 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 laptop memory sticks (SO-DIMM), which we can upgrade.
- Battery: on a Mac of this age the battery is usually worn. A new one restores run time and stops sudden shutdowns.
Prices
| Repair | Price |
|---|---|
| Logic board repair, non-complex | From £165 + VAT |
| Logic board repair, very complex, such as liquid damage | From £285 + VAT |
| Screen | From £165 + VAT, plus £75 + VAT labour |
| Front glass panel | From £125 + VAT, supply and fit |
| Keyboard | From £135 + VAT, supply and fit |
| Battery | From £150 + VAT, supply and fit |
| Trackpad | From £135 + VAT, supply and fit |
For a screen, battery or other part for the A1278 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
- A1150 15-inch, Intel Core Duo, 2006
- A1151 17-inch, Intel Core Duo, 2006
- A1211 15-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2006
- A1212 17-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2006
- A1226 15-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2007–2008
- A1229 17-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2007
- A1260 15-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2008
- A1261 17-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2008
- A1286 15-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i5 or Core i7, 2008–2012
- A1297 17-inch, Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i5 or Core i7, 2009–2011
- All MacBook Pro models
Questions
Where do I find the model number?
Turn the MacBook Pro 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 Pro A1278 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 a MacBook Pro A1278 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.