MacBook Pro A1989 Repair London
Repairs, upgrades and data recovery for the MacBook Pro A1989: 13-inch with Touch Bar, four Thunderbolt ports, Intel Core i5 or Core i7, sold from 2018 to 2019.
About the MacBook Pro A1989
One of the first MacBook Pros with the Apple T2 security chip.
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 | A1989 |
|---|---|
| Family | MacBook Pro |
| Sold | 2018–2019 |
| Version | 13-inch with Touch Bar, four Thunderbolt ports |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or Core i7 |
| 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 Pro A1989 faults we repair
- Liquid damage and no-power faults on the logic board
- Data recovery: the T2 chip encrypts the storage, so the board must be repaired first
- Cracked screens and backlight faults
- Battery swelling, which can lift the trackpad
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 A1989
The MacBook Pro A1989 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 A1989 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
- A1990 15-inch with Touch Bar, Intel Core i7 or Core i9, 2018–2019
- A2159 13-inch with Touch Bar, two Thunderbolt ports, Intel Core i5 or Core i7, 2019
- A2141 16-inch, Intel Core i7 or Core i9, 2019
- A2251 13-inch, four Thunderbolt ports, Intel Core i5 or Core i7, 2020
- A2289 13-inch, two Thunderbolt ports, Intel Core i5, 2020
- 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 A1989 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 Pro A1989 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.