If your MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019, Intel) needs data recovery, our London technicians can help, usually with a quote on the same day you bring it in.
With T2 encryption and soldered storage, the data on a 16-inch Intel MacBook Pro can only be recovered through its original logic board. We repair the board to a working state and then copy your data off.
The 16-inch was often configured with 1TB or more of storage, so recovery can be large. We’ll estimate the time once we know how much data there is.
About this model: The 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro (A2141) fixed the keyboard problem by bringing back scissor switches, and added a better thermal design and a 100Wh battery. It’s still an Intel machine with Radeon Pro 5000-series graphics, so heat is its main enemy.
Signs it needs data recovery
- Dead MacBook
- Liquid spill
- Stuck on boot
- Board failure
How we do it
There’s no drive to remove: the storage is encrypted and tied to this Mac’s own chip. So we repair the logic board or power supply to the point where the Mac starts, then copy your data off.
Typical recoveries include Photos libraries, Mail archives, music collections, business documents and creative projects from Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro or Adobe apps.
At a glance
| Years | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel six or eight-core i7/i9, Radeon Pro 5000M, T2 |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board |
| Memory | Soldered to the logic board |
| Battery | Held with adhesive |
| Power / charging | Four Thunderbolt 3 ports |
Before you bring it in
Check iCloud, Time Machine and any external drives first: you may have more backed up than you think. Then bring the Mac in with a short list of the files you need most, plus your login password.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the MacBook Pro 16-inch Intel (2019) (MacBookPro16,1 / 16,4; A2141). Open the Apple menu, choose About This Mac, then More Info or System Report. The A-number is also printed in small text on the underside. Not sure? Bring it in and we’ll identify it for you.
Price
Logical data recovery from £150 + VAT; physical recovery from damaged drives from £350 + VAT. All prices are subject to inspection, and nothing is done without your approval.
Questions we’re often asked
Can you take the drive out and read it in another computer?
Not on this model. The storage is encrypted with keys held by the Mac’s own security hardware, so it can only be read through the original board. That’s why we repair the board rather than replace it.
Do I pay if you can’t fix it?
No. If the repair isn’t possible, you don’t pay for it, and the free initial assessment costs nothing.
Book a repair
Call us on 020 7394 2528 or email info@mac-repair.london to arrange a time to drop it off.