Apple to discontinue support for some popular MacBooks

Apple will soon be making a handful of popular Macs "obsolete", meaning they will lose repair support from Apple after the 30th June, 2017.

For the MacBook Air, the specific models affected by this change are the MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011) and the MacBook Air (13-inch, mid 2011). Meanwhile, the late 2011 13-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch MacBook Pro models are also a part of the transition. Furthermore, the 17-inch mid 2009 MacBook Pro will also move to "obsolete".

On the Apple website, they define what "obsolete" means:-

"Apple has discontinued all hardware service for obsolete products with no exceptions."

That means that the Apple store won't help you with any hardware issues, despite the fact that MacBooks from that time are still very much usable and for most people there is no need to buy a newer model, especially for minor repairs.

SimplyFixIt can help

The good news is that SimplyFixIt will still fix older Macs. Just use the contact form below to get in touch and our Apple Certified Mac Technicians will be delighted to get back to you. For model-specific questions, it's really helpful if you can offer us a serial number or model, such as MacBook Pro (13-inch, mid 2011). How to find your Mac serial number.

Obsolete Macs

Here is a list of Macs that Apple currently considers obsolete. I would say that for a lot of people, these are all fine computers and I would have no hesitation in recommending a repair for them.

Mac notebooks

Mac desktops

iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009)
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010)
Mac mini (Late 2009)
Mac mini (Mid 2010)
Mac mini Server (Mid 2010)
Mac Pro (Early 2009)

Repair Options

SimplyFixIt is based in Edinburgh. But we fix computers and phones for people all over the UK. If you live close to Edinburgh, please don't hesitate to come in for person-to-person chat about your options. We open 7 days a week. If you live farther afield, we have a mail-in service for iPhones, iPads and MacBooks.

Depending on what type of device you have, there are different options for you.

iPhone & iPad Repairs

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Quality Components

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Send your iPhone or iPad to our Repair Centre in Scotland, and in most cases we will have it back to you the day after we receive it, with a brand new screen. We fix hundreds of Apple devices each month for customers all over the U.K, even as far south as Cornwall. Our Apple Certified Technicians work hard to ensure that our repairs meet the highest standards. Plus, we're recommended by Which? as a Trusted Trader.

Click to print out a repair authorisation form for your iPhone or iPad. Please complete it and put your device, and the form in the post to us. We really recommend using a service like Royal Mail Special Delivery, so that the delivery is tracked and you have compensation cover for up to £500. As soon as your iPhone arrives at SimplyFixIt, we'll be in touch to let you know.

Home Collection Service

Royal Mail and the courier company, DPD, both offer home collection services, where they will collect a parcel from your house and deliver it to us. You don't need to even visit the post office to arrange it. If you are using these services, please make sure that the insurance covers the value of your device.

Visit our Mail-in Repairs page, which shows the location of our customers from the last 30 days. You'll probably see that you're not the first person in your area to use SimplyFixIt in the last month.