MacBook Pro 15-inch, Mid 2012 Data Recovery
A1286 · MacBookPro9,1 – removable storage. We recover data from this exact model.
About the MacBook Pro 15-inch, Mid 2012
The MacBook Pro 15-inch, Mid 2012 (model number A1286, identifier MacBookPro9,1) uses an Intel Core i5/i7 (3rd generation, Ivy Bridge) and stores your data on 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD. The storage can be removed, which usually makes recovery straightforward.
Data Doctor recovers data from the MacBook Pro 15-inch, Mid 2012 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 Pro 15-inch, Mid 2012 |
|---|---|
| Model number | A1286 |
| Model identifier | MacBookPro9,1 |
| Apple part numbers | MD103xx/A, MD104xx/A |
| Processor | Intel Core i5/i7 (3rd generation, Ivy Bridge) |
| Storage | 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD |
| Encryption | None (unless FileVault was turned on) |
xx in the part number is the country code – UK models end in B/A (for example MD103B/A). The model number is printed on the underside of the Mac. See the Apple tech specs for this model.
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Common MacBook Pro 15-inch faults
- Failed 2.5-inch hard drive – clicking, beeping or not detected
- Worn SATA hard drive cable (common on the A1278), causing freezes and the flashing question mark
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 Pro 15-inch, Mid 2012 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 A1286 in the small print on the underside of the Mac, or choose About This Mac and check the name reads MacBook Pro 15-inch (15-inch, Mid 2012). The model identifier is MacBookPro9,1.
How much does it cost?
Deleted files start at £99 + VAT. A failed hard drive needs a £79 + VAT clean room diagnostic, and physical recovery is £450 + VAT plus any donor drive.