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MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)

The MacBook Air 11-inch Early 2015 was the final generation of the 11-inch Air, featuring Broadwell processors with improved integrated graphics and Thunderbolt 2.

Model: A1465

EMC: 2924

54 parts available

Moderate, Some Experience Needed

Key Specifications

Intel Core i5/i7 (Broadwell)

4GB or 8GB DDR3

128GB–512GB PCIe SSD

11.6-inch 1366×768 display

Thunderbolt 2, USB 3.0

Common Repairs

1Battery replacement

2SSD upgrade

3Fan replacement

4Logic board replacement

5Display assembly replacement

Available Parts (54)

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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)

A1465

EMC Number(s)

2924

Order Number(s)

MJVM2LL/AMJVP2LL/A

Identifier(s)

MacBookAir7,1

Product Line

MacBook Air

Year

2015

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 Air (11-inch, Early 2015) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

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MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015) repair questions answered

The MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015) dates to 2015 as model A1465 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 54 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 Air (11-inch, Early 2015)?

The MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015) dates to 2015 and carries model number A1465, with the internal identifier MacBookAir7,1. 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 Air (11-inch, Early 2015) be upgraded?

The MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015) 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 Air (11-inch, Early 2015)?

The jobs we see most on the MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015) are battery replacement, ssd upgrade, fan replacement, logic board replacement. Apple rates this model's service difficulty as moderate, 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 Air (11-inch, Early 2015) 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 Air (11-inch, Early 2015) 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.