MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017 Data Recovery
A1466 · MacBookAir7,2 – removable storage. We recover data from this exact model.
About the MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017
The MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017 (model number A1466, identifier MacBookAir7,2) uses an Intel Core i5/i7 (5th generation, Broadwell) and stores your data on apple blade SSD (PCIe). The storage can be removed, which usually makes recovery straightforward.
Data Doctor recovers data from the MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017 at our London lab, whether it won’t start, has been damaged by liquid or has lost files after an update.
Identify this Mac
| Model | MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Model number | A1466 |
| Model identifier | MacBookAir7,2 |
| Apple part numbers | MQD32xx/A, MQD42xx/A, MQD52xx/A |
| Processor | Intel Core i5/i7 (5th generation, Broadwell) |
| Storage | Apple blade SSD (PCIe) |
| Encryption | None (unless FileVault was turned on) |
xx in the part number is the country code – UK models end in B/A (for example MQD32B/A). The model number is printed on the underside of the Mac. See the Apple tech specs for this model.
MacBook data recovery specialists
Common MacBook Air 13-inch faults
- Blade SSD failure – the Mac shows a flashing folder with a question mark
- Liquid spills damaging the logic board (the SSD often survives)
How we recover data from this model
This model’s storage can be removed. We take the drive out and connect it to our own recovery equipment, so the data can be recovered even if the Mac itself is dead or liquid-damaged. Failed SSDs and hard drives are repaired first – blade SSD firmware and board faults, or hard drive heads in our clean room.
How it works
- Free initial consultation – tell us the model, what happened and whether FileVault was turned on.
- Diagnosis – we test the logic board or remove the SSD, depending on the model, and find the fault.
- Quote – you approve the price before any repair starts.
- Repair and extraction – we repair the board or read the SSD, then copy your data off the Mac.
- Return – your files are checked and copied to an external drive formatted for Mac.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you recover data from a MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017 that won’t turn on?
Usually, yes. The storage on this model can be removed and read directly on our equipment, even if the Mac itself is dead.
How do I check I have this model?
Look for A1466 in the small print on the underside of the Mac, or choose About This Mac and check the name reads MacBook Air 13-inch (13-inch, 2017). The model identifier is MacBookAir7,2.
How much does it cost?
Deleted files start at £99 + VAT. SSD firmware or board repairs cost £450 to £650 + VAT. The initial consultation is free.