We repair the MacBook Pro 13″ with model number A1706 / A1708, sold in 2016 and 2017 with the Intel Core i5 or i7 chip and a 13.3″ Retina display. You’ll find the model number in small print on the underside.
About the A1706 / A1708
- Years: 2016 and 2017
- Chip: Intel Core i5 or i7
- Display: 13.3″ Retina
- A1706 has the Touch Bar and four Thunderbolt 3 ports
- A1708 has function keys and two ports
- Butterfly keyboard
These models suffer from “flexgate”, where the short display backlight cable wears as the lid opens and closes. We can repair this without always replacing the whole screen. The A1708 also has a removable SSD, which helps with data recovery.
Repairs we do on the A1706 / A1708
- Butterfly keyboard failures
- “Flexgate”: a stage-light effect or dead backlight caused by a worn display cable
- Battery swelling
- Logic board power faults
We diagnose the fault and agree the price with you before any work starts. Repairs come with a 3-month warranty.
Not sure which model you have?
On a Mac that still starts, choose Apple menu > About This Mac. Otherwise, read the “Model A” number printed on the bottom case, or bring it in and we’ll check.
Bring it in or call us
Walk in to The Willows, Unit 1, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm. We look at the fault and give you a price before any work starts.