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MacBook Air Retina 13″ A2179 (2020) Repair Dundee

MacBook Air Retina 13" A2179 Touch Bar gone dark or battery swollen? Butterfly keyboard failure, flexgate, and battery issues are all repairable. Bring it to our Perth Road workshop in Dundee for expert diagnosis.

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MacBook Air Retina 13″ A2179 (2020)
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Gail Stirling
Gail Stirling
2 months ago
★★★★★
Brilliant service today from Ian! Thank you for reassurance and speedy repair and thorough software check.
Marion Adams
Marion Adams
5 months ago
★★★★★
With no technical knowledge at all the guy went above and beyond to help me. I am once again up and working armed with my new laptop and it DIDN'T cost a fortune. Many many thanks. Sorry I can...
Graeme Matheson
Graeme Matheson
7 months ago
★★★★★
First time visit with successful outcome, very knowledgeable professional manager will recommend & reuse again. Very impressive & very glad I dropped in.
Bronwyn Devine
Bronwyn Devine
8 months ago
★★★★★
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darren Williamson
8 months ago
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Dylan Williamson
8 months ago
★★★★★
Dropped my phone and thought it was done for, but these guys had it fixed the same day. Really friendly service, fair price and my phone looks brand new again. Would definitely recommend to my mates.
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About the MacBook Air Retina 13″ A2179 (2020)

The MacBook Air Retina 13" A2179 (2020) brought the long-awaited scissor keyboard to the MacBook Air, replacing the troublesome butterfly mechanism. With model number A2179, it kept the T2 chip, Touch ID, and Retina display while adding improved thermal performance and Ice Lake processors. We repair every component at our Perth Road workshop in Dundee.

Common issues include battery degradation, Thunderbolt port problems, display damage, and general wear. The scissor keyboard is far more reliable than the butterfly version, so keyboard failures are much less common. The T2 chip means data recovery needs specialist handling. Our technicians have over 20 years' combined experience.

The 2020 MacBook Air finally got a keyboard that works properly. If something else has gone wrong, drap it in to Perth Road. We'll get to the bottom of it.

The A2179 was a single-year model before Apple Silicon replaced it with the M1 MacBook Air. It was available in Gold, Silver, and Space Gray. All configurations share the same chassis and accept identical replacement parts.

Model Numbers

You can find your MacBook Air model number in Settings:

A2179

Device Specifications

MacBook Air Retina 13″ A2179 (2020) Specs

Processor
Intel Core i3 1.1GHz / i5 1.1GHz (i7 1.2GHz BTO)
Display
13.3" 2560x1600 Retina IPS (True Tone)
Memory
8GB LPDDR4X 3733MHz (16GB BTO, soldered)
Storage
256GB/512GB SSD (1TB/2TB BTO)
Graphics
Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Ports
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) x2, 3.5mm headphone
Security
Touch ID, Apple T2 Security Chip. Scissor keyboard replaces butterfly.

Not Sure Which MacBook Air You Have?

Dinnae worry - it's easy to check. Here's how to find your model number:

  • Option 1: Click the Apple menu > About This Mac to see your model name and year.
  • Option 2: Check the model number printed on the underside of your MacBook (e.g. A1234).
  • Option 3: Just bring it in! We'll identify your exact model in seconds - nae bother at all.

Common MacBook Air Retina 13″ A2179 (2020) Issues We Fix

Here are the issues we see most frequently at our Perth Road workshop:

Cracked or shattered screen
Battery draining fast or swelling
Charging port loose or not connecting
Water damage assessment and repair
Device won't turn on
Device not charging

Our technicians have over 20 years' combined experience. If it can be repaired, we'll fix it. If it cannae, we'll tell you straight - we'd rather give you honest advice than take your money for a repair that won't last.

Not sure what's wrong with your MacBook Air Retina 13″ A2179 (2020)? Just bring it in and we'll diagnose the issue. Nae appointment needed.

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MacBook Air Retina 13″ A2179 (2020) Repairs

Select the issue you're having with your MacBook Air Retina 13″ A2179 (2020). All repairs include a 90-day warranty and most are completed same day.

Not sure what's wrong? Select Diagnostic and we'll figure it out.

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// FAQ

MacBook Air Retina 13″ A2179 (2020) Repair Questions

Can you fix the keyboard on my MacBook Air Retina 13" A2179 (2020)?

Keyboard issues are less common on the scissor keyboard models but still happen. We can repair or replace the keyboard assembly. Drap it in.

My MacBook Pro A2179 Touch Bar stopped working. Can you fix it?

Aye, Touch Bar failure is a known issue. It can be the display ribbon or the logic board. We'll diagnose and repair it.

My MacBook Pro screen has a dark area at the bottom. What is wrong?

That is usually the display backlight cable (flexgate) wearing out. We can replace the cable or display assembly. Bring it in.

My MacBook Pro screen has lines on it. Can you fix it?

Display issues can be the panel, the GPU, or the display cable. We'll run a diagnostic to pinpoint the cause and give you a repair plan.

My MacBook Air Retina 13" A2179 (2020) battery is swelling. Can you replace it?

Battery swelling needs attention straight away. We can replace the battery safely. Drap it in to Perth Road as soon as you can.

How long does a MacBook Pro repair take?

Most repairs take 1 to 3 working days. Keyboard replacements take 2 to 4 days depending on parts. We'll give you a clear timeline.

2020 MacBook Air on the Blink? We'll Get It Sorted.

Walk-ins welcome. Most repairs done same day.

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