Mac Laptop Data Recovery
Every MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro from 2012 to today – including Macs with the SSD soldered to the logic board.
MacBook data recovery specialists
Recovering data from a MacBook depends on when it was made. Until 2015–2017 most MacBooks had a removable drive that we can read directly. Since 2016, almost every MacBook has its SSD soldered to the logic board, and since 2018 the data is also encrypted by Apple’s T2 chip or the Apple silicon chip. For those Macs, the logic board has to work before the data can be recovered – and that’s exactly the skill our engineers have.
We repair MacBook logic boards at component level – liquid damage, short circuits, charging and power faults – so the Mac can start and your data can be copied off safely. Read more about logic board data recovery.
Find your MacBook
- MacBook Pro 2012–2015 – Retina and non-Retina (A1278, A1286, A1398, A1425, A1502). Removable storage.
- MacBook Air 2012–2017 – 11-inch and 13-inch (A1465, A1466). Removable SSD.
- 12-inch MacBook 2015–2017 – A1534. Soldered SSD.
- MacBook Pro 2016–2020 – Touch Bar and T2 models (A1706 to A2289). Soldered SSD.
- MacBook Air 2018–2020 – A1932, A2179. Soldered SSD with T2.
- MacBook Air M1 to M5 – 2020 to 2026, 13-inch and 15-inch.
- MacBook Pro M1 to M5 – 2020 to 2026, 13, 14 and 16-inch, including Pro and Max.
MacBook data recovery specialists
Common MacBook problems
- Liquid spills – tea, coffee, water or wine on the keyboard.
- Mac won’t turn on or charge.
- Flashing folder with a question mark at start-up.
- Stuck on the Apple logo or restarting repeatedly.
- Failed macOS update leaving the Mac unusable.
- Deleted files or an erased disk.
Before you do anything else
- After a spill, switch the Mac off and don’t charge it.
- Don’t agree to a logic board replacement – a new board means the data on the old one is lost for good.
- Don’t “restore” an Apple silicon Mac with Apple Configurator – it erases the data.
- Have your Mac login password ready – it’s needed to unlock encrypted data.
Choose your Mac
Select your Mac to see models, part numbers, common faults and how we recover it.
Frequently asked questions
Can you recover data from a MacBook with a soldered SSD?
Yes. We repair the logic board so the Mac can start, then copy the data off using your password.
How much does MacBook data recovery cost?
The initial consultation is free. Removable SSDs are priced from our list (SSD repairs £450 to £650 + VAT); logic board repairs are quoted after diagnosis.