LaptopMacBook•2016

MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016)

The MacBook 12-inch 2016 brought Rose Gold color, faster Skylake processors, improved battery life, and a second-generation butterfly keyboard.

Model: A1534

EMC: 2991

102 parts available

Expert, Professional Required

Key Specifications

1.1–1.3 GHz Intel Core m3/m5/m7 (Skylake)

8GB LPDDR3

256GB or 512GB SSD

12-inch Retina 2304×1440

Single USB-C, fanless design

Common Repairs

1Battery replacement

2Keyboard replacement (butterfly)

3Display assembly replacement

4Logic board replacement

5Trackpad replacement

Available Parts (102)

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Safety Precautions

• Always disconnect power and discharge the battery before beginning any repair.
• Use an anti-static wrist strap (ESD) to prevent electrostatic damage to components.
• Keep screws organized by step, magnetic project mats are highly recommended.
• Never force connectors. Use a spudger to gently lift ZIF, FPC, and board-to-board connectors.
• If your Mac has a swollen battery, do not attempt removal yourself, contact a professional.

Model Identification

Model Number(s)

A1534

EMC Number(s)

2991

Order Number(s)

MLHA2LL/AMLHC2LL/A

Identifier(s)

MacBook9,1

Product Line

MacBook

Year

2016

Essential Tools

Pentalobe P5 screwdriver (1.2mm)
Torx T3, T4, T5, T6 screwdrivers
Phillips #00 screwdriver
Spudger (nylon)
Suction cup(s)
Anti-static wrist strap (ESD)
Tweezers (angled)
Guitar picks / opening picks
Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Thermal paste (Arctic MX-4 or equivalent)

Need Professional Help?

Our Apple Certified Technicians can handle any MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

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MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016) repair questions answered

The MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016) dates to 2016 as model A1534 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 102 service parts for this model, and every part we fit is a genuine Apple part. Our work is covered for one year on brand new parts and 180 days on pre-owned parts and board-level repairs. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and you can also book a mail-in repair from anywhere in the country.

What are the model numbers for the MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016)?

The MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016) dates to 2016 and carries model number A1534, with the internal identifier MacBook9,1. You can confirm yours from the Apple menu, About This Mac, or by reading the tiny model number printed on the base. Quoting that number when ordering parts is the only reliable way to avoid a part that looks right but does not fit, since Apple ships several variants that look identical.

Can the storage or memory in a MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016) be upgraded?

The MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016) is an Intel Mac from before Apple soldered everything down, so on many configurations the storage and sometimes the memory can be upgraded, and an SSD upgrade is often the single most transformative repair on a machine of this age.

What are the most common repairs on the MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016)?

The jobs we see most on the MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016) are battery replacement, keyboard replacement (butterfly), display assembly replacement, logic board replacement. Apple rates this model's service difficulty as expert, and we diagnose every machine on a bench supply and under a microscope before quoting, so you get a fixed price for the actual fault rather than a guess. Diagnosis is free.

Do you use genuine parts and what warranty comes with a MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016) repair?

Every part we fit is a genuine Apple part, which keeps features like True Tone and the factory calibration working correctly. Brand new parts carry a one-year warranty, and pre-owned parts and board-level repairs carry 180 days. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and we repair machines mailed in from anywhere in the country.

If your MacBook (12-inch, Retina, Early 2016) will not power on or was hit by liquid, it needs a board-level diagnosis rather than a parts swap. Call us on (813) 444-5595 and we will tell you what we are seeing before any work starts.