MacBook Retina 12-inch, Early 2016 Data Recovery
A1534 · MacBook9,1 – soldered storage. We recover data from this exact model.
About the MacBook Retina 12-inch, Early 2016
The MacBook Retina 12-inch, Early 2016 (model number A1534, identifier MacBook9,1) uses an Intel Core m3/m5/m7 (6th generation, Skylake) and stores your data on flash storage soldered to the logic board. Because the storage is soldered to the logic board, the Mac itself has to work before the data can be read.
Data Doctor recovers data from the MacBook Retina 12-inch, Early 2016 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 Retina 12-inch, Early 2016 |
|---|---|
| Model number | A1534 |
| Model identifier | MacBook9,1 |
| Apple part numbers | MLH72xx/A, MLH82xx/A, MLHA2xx/A, MLHC2xx/A, MLHE2xx/A, MLHF2xx/A, MMGL2xx/A, MMGM2xx/A |
| Processor | Intel Core m3/m5/m7 (6th generation, Skylake) |
| Storage | Flash storage soldered to the logic board |
| Encryption | None (unless FileVault was turned on) |
xx in the part number is the country code – UK models end in B/A (for example MLH72B/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 Retina 12-inch faults
- No power or not charging through the single USB-C port
- Butterfly keyboard faults and liquid getting under the keys
- Logic board failure after a spill
How we recover data from this model
The storage on this model is soldered to the logic board, so the data can only be read through the Mac’s own board. If the Mac won’t start, we carry out a component-level logic board repair – liquid damage, short circuits and power faults – then copy your data off.
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.
Choose your Mac
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Frequently asked questions
Can you recover data from a MacBook Retina 12-inch, Early 2016 that won’t turn on?
Often, yes. The storage is soldered to the logic board, so we repair the board until the Mac can start and then copy the data off.
How do I check I have this model?
Look for A1534 in the small print on the underside of the Mac, or choose About This Mac and check the name reads MacBook Retina 12-inch (12-inch, Early 2016). The model identifier is MacBook9,1.
How much does it cost?
The initial consultation is free. Logic board repairs are quoted after diagnosis, and you approve the price before any work starts.