LaptopMacBook Air•2018

MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)

The MacBook Air Retina 2018 was a complete redesign with a stunning Retina display, Touch ID, T2 security chip, and Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connectivity.

Model: A1932

EMC: 3184

87 parts available

Advanced, Experienced Technician

Key Specifications

1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (Amber Lake)

8GB or 16GB LPDDR3

128GB–1.5TB SSD

13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600

Touch ID, T2 chip, 2× Thunderbolt 3

Common Repairs

1Battery replacement

2Display assembly replacement

3Keyboard replacement (butterfly)

4Logic board replacement

5Trackpad replacement

Available Parts (87)

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Apple Service Guide Parts (14)

Official Apple order numbers from this model's illustrated parts list (32 part numbers). Item numbers match the exploded view callouts in the Apple service guide.

Bottom Case

3 numbers

923-02825Space Gray

923-02826Silver

923-02827Gold

Battery

1 number

923-03022

Fan

1 number

923-02438

Logic Board

8 numbers

661-09709i5, 3.6GHz, 8GB, 128GB

661-09710i5, 3.6GHz, 8GB, 256GB

661-09711i5, 3.6GHz, 8GB, 512GB

661-09712i5, 3.6GHz, 8GB, 1.5TB

661-09713i5, 3.6GHz, 16GB, 128GB

661-09714i5, 3.6GHz, 16GB, 256GB

661-09715i5, 3.6GHz, 16GB, 512GB

661-09716i5, 3.6GHz, 16GB, 1.5TB

Speaker (pair)

1 number

923-02441

Vent/Antenna Module

1 number

923-02349

Audio Board Flex Cable

1 number

923-02812

Audio Board

2 numbers

923-02823Space Gray/Gold

923-02824Silver

Touch ID Board

1 number

661-11677

Top Case with Keyboard

3 numbers

661-09736Top Case with Keyboard, Space Gray

661-09737Top Case with Keyboard, Silver

661-09738Top Case with Keyboard, Gold

Display Assembly

3 numbers

661-09733Display Assembly, Space Gray

661-09734Display Assembly, Silver

661-09735Display Assembly, Gold

I/O Board

1 number

923-02813

eDP Flex Cable

1 number

923-02440

Trackpad

5 numbers

661-11906Trackpad, Space Gray

661-11907Trackpad, Silver

661-11908Trackpad, Gold

923-02932- IPD Flex Cable, ANSI/ISO

923-02933- IPD Flex Cable, JIS

Part numbers are sourced from the official Apple service guide for reference. Availability varies, contact us to confirm current pricing and stock for any part.

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)

A1932

EMC Number(s)

3184

Order Number(s)

MRE82LL/AMREA2LL/A

Identifier(s)

MacBookAir8,1

Product Line

MacBook Air

Year

2018

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 (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

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MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) repair questions answered

The MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) dates to 2018 as model A1932 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 87 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 (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)?

The MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) dates to 2018 and carries model number A1932, with the internal identifier MacBookAir8,1. 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 (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) be upgraded?

The MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) carries a T2 security chip, which encrypts the soldered storage to the machine. That means a board swap erases your files permanently, so we recover data or repair the board itself rather than replacing it whenever the files matter.

What are the most common repairs on the MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)?

The jobs we see most on the MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) are battery replacement, display assembly replacement, keyboard replacement (butterfly), logic board replacement. Apple rates this model's service difficulty as advanced, 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 (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) 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 (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) 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.