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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)

The MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch Early 2015 featured Broadwell processors with improved graphics, Force Touch trackpad, and faster flash storage.

Model: A1502
EMC: 2835
59 parts available
Advanced, Experienced Technician

Key Specifications

Intel Core i5/i7 (Broadwell)
8GB or 16GB DDR3
128GB–1TB PCIe SSD
13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600
Force Touch, Thunderbolt 2, 2× USB 3.0

Common Repairs

1Battery replacement
2Display assembly replacement
3SSD replacement
4Logic board replacement
5Trackpad replacement

Available Parts (59)

Apple Service Guide Parts (15)

Official Apple order numbers from this model's illustrated parts list (22 part numbers). Item numbers match the exploded view callouts in the Apple service guide.

1

Bottom Case

1 number
923-0053
2

Speaker, Left and Right

1 number
923-00509
4

Fan, Kit

1 number
076-00071
5

Flash Storage

4 numbers
661-02350128GB
661-02351256GB
661-02352512GB
661-023531TB
6

Wireless Card

1 number
7

Heat Sink, Kit

1 number
076-00072
8

I/O Board

1 number
9

Logic Board

5 numbers
661-023542.7 GHz, 8GB
661-023552.7 GHz, 16GB
661-023562.9 GHz, 8GB
661-023572.9 GHz, 16GB
661-023583.1 GHz, 8GB
10

I/O Flex Bracket Right

1 number
923-00516
11

I/O Flex Bracket Left

1 number
12

I/O Flex Cable

1 number
13

Top Case Gasket

1 number
923-00519
14

IPD Flex Cable

1 number
15

MagSafe 2 Board

1 number
923-00517
17

Display Assembly

1 number
661-02360(includes left and right clutch screw covers)

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)

A1502

EMC Number(s)

2835

Order Number(s)

MF839LL/AMF840LL/A

Identifier(s)

MacBookPro12,1

Product Line

MacBook Pro

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 Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) repair questions answered

The MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) dates to 2015 as model A1502 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 59 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 Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)?

The MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) dates to 2015 and carries model number A1502, with the internal identifier MacBookPro12,1. 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 Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) be upgraded?

The MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-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 Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)?

The jobs we see most on the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) are battery replacement, display assembly replacement, ssd replacement, 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 Pro (Retina, 13-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 Pro (Retina, 13-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.