Need a keyboard replacement for your MacBook Air Retina (2018–2020, Intel)? We carry out this work in-house at our London workshop, with a fixed quote before we start.
On the A1932 the butterfly keyboard sticks and repeats like the MacBook Pro versions, and on the A2179 spills are the main cause of damage. The keyboard is part of the top case with the battery, so the permanent fix is a top case assembly. We check first whether a careful clean will fix a single key.
On the A1932 the butterfly keyboard was part of Apple’s service programme, which has now ended. If you had it replaced before, the replacement may be a later, more reliable revision.
About this model: The Retina MacBook Air from 2018–2020 (A1932 and A2179) has the T2 chip, soldered storage and memory, and a battery glued in place. The 2018–2019 A1932 has the butterfly keyboard; the 2020 A2179 has the more reliable scissor keyboard.
Signs it needs a keyboard replacement
- Sticky keys
- Double-typing
- Dead keys
- Keycaps lost
How we do it
With butterfly keyboards we first try a careful clean on individual failing keys, which sometimes solves it. If the switches themselves have failed, the lasting fix is a replacement top case assembly, which comes with a new keyboard and battery.
We fit UK-layout keyboards as standard and test every key, the backlight and Touch ID (where fitted) before returning the Mac.
At a glance
| Years | 2018–2020 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3/i5/i7, T2 |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board |
| Memory | Soldered to the logic board |
| Battery | Held with adhesive |
| Power / charging | Two Thunderbolt 3 ports |
Before you bring it in
Tell us which keys fail and whether there was a spill. On this model, a spill often affects more than the keyboard, and it’s cheaper to know that at the start.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018–2020, Intel) (MacBookAir8,1 / 8,2 / 9,1; A1932, A2179). The A-number is printed in tiny text on the base, near the hinge. You’ll also find the model in Apple menu > About This Mac. Not sure? Bring it in and we’ll identify it for you.
Price
We give you a fixed quote for your exact model after a free initial assessment, before any work starts. All prices are subject to inspection, and nothing is done without your approval.
Questions we’re often asked
What parts do you use?
We tell you before fitting whether a part is an Apple original, a tested part recovered from a donor machine, or a high-quality compatible part, and the price reflects which you choose.
Does the battery need replacing too?
Not always. On this model the battery is held with adhesive in the top case, so we test it first and only quote for it if it’s worn or damaged.
How much does it cost?
See the price section above. We always quote before starting, and if we can’t fix it, you don’t pay for the repair.
Book a repair
Call us on 020 7394 2528 or email info@mac-repair.london to arrange a time to drop it off.