13-inch MacBook Air (2018 - 2020) Repairs
Book 13-inch MacBook Air (2018 - 2020) repairs online. We handle display assembly, battery and keyboard repairs, with clear online prices, at our Edinburgh repair centre and through our UK mail-in service.
Mac repairs are inspected before work begins, and we will contact you before proceeding if liquid damage, board faults or multiple failures change the repair route.
SimplyFixIt has repaired Macs in Edinburgh since 1996 and remains independent by choice for out-of-warranty Apple repairs.
What's wrong with your 13-inch MacBook Air (2018 - 2020)?
Choose the repair you need. If there is more than one screen option, the guide below explains the difference before you choose.
- Repair warranty on fitted parts
- UK mail-in repair available
- Repair centre in Edinburgh
- Hardware repairs do not normally require access to your personal data
- Final testing before collection or return
- Typical turnaround: usually 2-5 working days after inspection, depending on parts
Display Assembly Repair
Third-party part£329.00
A lower-cost third-party complete display assembly. This replaces the whole top lid, including the aluminium backing.
Typical turnaround: confirmed after inspection and parts availability
Diagnostics
Not sure?£99.00
Choose diagnostics if you are not sure what is wrong. We will inspect the device and report back before any further paid repair.
Typical turnaround: confirmed after inspection and parts availability
Battery Replacement
£119.00
For short battery life, service battery messages, swelling, unexpected shutdowns or a device that only works when plugged in.
Typical turnaround: confirmed after inspection and parts availability
Keyboard Repair
£249.00
For Mac keys that stick, repeat, fail to type or have liquid damage.
Typical turnaround: confirmed after inspection and parts availability
Common 13-inch MacBook Air (2018 - 2020) problems we repair
These are the faults we most often see on the 13-inch MacBook Air (2018 - 2020) before choosing the correct repair route.
- Cracked display glass, lines, flickering or black areas
- Battery service warnings, short battery life or swelling
- Keyboard, trackpad or charging faults
- Liquid damage or intermittent power problems
- macOS faults where hardware and software both need checking
13-inch MacBook Air (2018 - 2020) repair questions
Do you need my passcode?
We only need access where testing the repaired function requires it. If we need anything beyond normal hardware testing, we will explain why.
Can I use mail-in repair?
Yes. You can book online and send your 13-inch MacBook Air (2018 - 2020) to SimplyFixIt from anywhere in the UK.
About this model
The MacBook Air with Retina Display, an innovative series of laptops from Apple, marked a new era in the MacBook Air line beginning in 2018. This transition saw significant enhancements in the series, including superior display technology, revamped design elements, and noteworthy upgrades in processing capabilities.
Introduced in 2018, the MacBook Air with Retina Display brought a new level of visual clarity to the series. The high-resolution Retina Display offered more pixels per inch, resulting in crisper text, more vibrant colours, and an overall enhancement in image quality. This was complemented by a reduced device footprint, showcasing Apple's commitment to portability without compromising the viewing experience.
The inclusion of dual-purpose USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports in the 2018 model was another game-changing feature. These ports served dual roles for both power and data transfer, marking a shift in the device's connectivity options. Despite the transition to a smaller device footprint, Apple continued its commitment to a full-size keyboard, ensuring users did not have to compromise typing comfort.