LaptopMacBook Air•2020

MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)

The MacBook Air Retina 2020 Intel model introduced the improved Magic Keyboard (replacing butterfly), quad-core option, and doubled base storage.

Model: A2179

EMC: 3302

106 parts available

Advanced, Experienced Technician

Key Specifications

Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (Ice Lake)

8GB or 16GB LPDDR4X

256GB–2TB SSD

13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600 True Tone

Touch ID, T2 chip, 2× Thunderbolt 3

Common Repairs

1Battery replacement

2Display assembly replacement

3Logic board replacement

4Trackpad replacement

5Fan replacement

Available Parts (106)

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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)

A2179

EMC Number(s)

3302

Order Number(s)

MWTJ2LL/AMWTK2LL/A

Identifier(s)

MacBookAir9,1

Product Line

MacBook Air

Year

2020

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, 2020) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

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MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) repair questions answered

The MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) dates to 2020 as model A2179 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 106 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, 2020)?

The MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) dates to 2020 and carries model number A2179, with the internal identifier MacBookAir9,1. 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, 2020) be upgraded?

The MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) 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, 2020)?

The jobs we see most on the MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) are battery replacement, display assembly replacement, logic board replacement, trackpad 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, 2020) 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, 2020) 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.