Apple MacBook Air (late 2008 and 2009) A1304 data recovery and repair

Data recovery, repairs and upgrades for the Apple MacBook Air (late 2008 and 2009), model number A1304, the 2008–2009 MacBook, with a 13.3-inch screen. Most of the older computers we see now come in for the photos and files on them: even after years in a drawer, the data is usually still there. Bring it to our London SE1 workshop, or send it by tracked courier from anywhere in the UK.

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Memory: Soldered
Storage: 1.8-inch ZIF drive
2008–2009

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Removable, can be upgraded
Soldered to the board

Getting your files back

The Apple MacBook Air (late 2008 and 2009) uses a 1.8-inch drive with a fragile ZIF ribbon connector. We remove it carefully and read it with a ZIF adapter; if the drive itself has failed, it is opened in the clean-air cabinet like any other hard drive.

What it costs

Free first consultation
Deleted or lost files on a healthy drive: £99 + VAT
Clicking or dead drive: clean room diagnostic £79 + VAT, then £450 + VAT plus a donor drive if needed
Your files back on a new external drive, or copied to your new computer

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Repairs

Screen replacementCracked glass, lines, flicker or a dead backlight. A matching panel fitted and the display cable checked.Keyboard and trackpadDead or sticky keys, a trackpad that won’t click. On MacBooks the keyboard is riveted into the top case, so the two are replaced together.Battery and chargingShort battery life, swelling, or no charge through the charging port.Hinges and casingStiff, loose or snapped hinges, cracked lids and bezels.Liquid damageStripped, cleaned of corrosion and repaired board by board. The sooner it reaches us, the better the odds.Motherboard repairComponent-level repair of power, charging and graphics faults, rather than a whole new board.Overheating and fan noiseFans and heatsink cleaned, thermal paste renewed.Virus and software problemsMalware removed, macOS repaired and updated, files checked.

Upgrades

SSD upgradeA 1.8-inch drive with a ZIF ribbon connector. It needs a special adapter to read, which we have on the bench.Memory (RAM)Soldered to the board, so it can’t be added to. If it is short of memory we look at a faster drive or a clean install instead.New batteryFor a battery that only lasts an hour, or shuts down without warning.macOS reinstallA fresh, updated macOS with your files carried over.

What will it cost?

Prices for the Apple MacBook Air (late 2008 and 2009). Upgrades that aren’t possible on this model are marked. The final price is agreed with you before any work starts.

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What can be upgraded

Make	Apple
Model	MacBook Air (late 2008 and 2009)
Model number	A1304
Years	2008–2009
Screen	13.3-inch
Processor	Intel
Memory	Soldered to the board, so it can’t be added to. If it is short of memory we look at a faster drive or a clean install instead.
Storage	A 1.8-inch drive with a ZIF ribbon connector. It needs a special adapter to read, which we have on the bench.

The model number is printed in small text on the underside. Tell us when you book and we’ll confirm it.

Getting your files back

The first data recovery consultation is free.

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Apple MacBook Air (late 2008 and 2009) A1304 data recovery and repair

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