Mac Repair London carries out liquid damage repair on the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2016–2020, Intel) from our Central London workshop, for home users and businesses.
A spill on these models can damage the butterfly keyboard, the Touch Bar and the logic board at once. Turn it off and don’t charge it. We clean the board, repair the power circuits and, where needed, replace the top case assembly.
The Touch Bar and its controller are especially sensitive to liquid. A flickering or blank Touch Bar after a spill is a warning sign.
About this model: The 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2016–2020 comes in a lot of variants: with or without the Touch Bar, two or four Thunderbolt ports, and butterfly keyboards up to 2019 then the scissor Magic Keyboard in 2020. From 2018 onwards they have the T2 security chip, which encrypts the soldered SSD.
Signs it needs liquid damage repair
- Won’t turn on
- Keys or Touch Bar dead
- Charging erratic
- Fans running, no display
How we do it
The first hour after a spill decides a lot. Turn the Mac off, disconnect the charger and don’t switch it back on to see if it survived.
We fully dismantle it, put the logic board through an ultrasonic bath to lift residue from beneath the chips, and then trace and replace every corroded part. The keyboard, trackpad, battery and ports are tested one by one because spills rarely stop at the board.
On this model the keyboard is part of the top case, so if it’s damaged we’ll quote for the top case as a separate item so you can decide.
At a glance
| Years | 2016–2020 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5/i7, T1 or T2 security chip |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board |
| Memory | Soldered to the logic board |
| Battery | Held with adhesive |
| Power / charging | USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 (two or four ports) |
Before you bring it in
Even if it seems fine after drying, bring it in: corrosion can take days or weeks to cause a failure. Let us know when the spill happened and what the drink was.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the MacBook Pro 13-inch Thunderbolt 3 (2016–2020, Intel) (MacBookPro13,x to 16,3; A1706, A1708, A1989, A2159, A2251, A2289). 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
Non-complex board repairs from £165 + VAT; complex repairs (liquid, lightning or GPU faults) from £285 + VAT. The initial assessment and advice are free, as long as we don't need to open your Mac. If a technician needs to open it and spend time diagnosing the fault, or you need a report for an insurance claim, it is booked in as a diagnostic at £45 + VAT (£54). All prices are subject to inspection, and nothing is done without your approval.
Questions we’re often asked
Should I put it in rice?
No. Rice doesn’t remove the minerals and sugar left behind, and meanwhile corrosion carries on. Switch it off and bring it to us as soon as you can.
Will my data be safe?
Yes. We don’t wipe your Mac unless you ask. On this model the storage is encrypted and tied to its original board, so we never swap the board without explaining what that would mean for your data.
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.