13-inch MacBook Pro (A1278 2012) Repairs
Book 13-inch MacBook Pro (A1278 2012) 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 Pro (A1278 2012)?
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
Screen Repair (Front Glass / Touch Screen)
£99.00
For cracked glass, display faults, touch issues or visible screen damage on your 13-inch MacBook Pro (A1278 2012).
Typical turnaround: confirmed after inspection and parts availability
Battery Replacement
£99.00
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
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
Keyboard Repair
£149.00
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 Pro (A1278 2012) problems we repair
These are the faults we most often see on the 13-inch MacBook Pro (A1278 2012) 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 Pro (A1278 2012) 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 Pro (A1278 2012) to SimplyFixIt from anywhere in the UK.
About this model
The MacBook Pro, introduced by Apple Inc. in 2006, represents the premium segment of the MacBook family, which sits above the consumer-grade MacBook Air. It's currently available in 13-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch models.
October 2008 saw the debut of the second unibody model with a sleek, tapered design and a casing made from a single block of aluminium. This design was then extended to the 17-inch model in January 2009. Subsequent updates incorporated advanced Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and introduced Intel's Thunderbolt technology.
In 2012, Apple introduced its upgraded MacBook Pro models, equipped with Ivy Bridge processors, USB 3.0 ports, and an increased default RAM of 8GB for premium models. Following this update, the 17-inch model was discontinued. By October 2013, all unibody MacBook Pros were phased out, except for the entry-level 13-inch model - the A1278. In 2016, Apple discontinued the last 13-inch aluminium MacBook Pro, notable for its DVD optical drive, FireWire port, hard disk drive and Ethernet port.