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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)

The MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch Late 2013 introduced Haswell processors with dramatically improved battery life, Thunderbolt 2, and PCIe-based SSD.

Model: A1502

EMC: 2678

64 parts available

Advanced, Experienced Technician

Key Specifications

Intel Core i5/i7 (Haswell)

4GB, 8GB, or 16GB DDR3

128GB–1TB PCIe SSD

13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600

Thunderbolt 2, 2× USB 3.0, HDMI

Common Repairs

1Battery replacement

2Display assembly replacement

3SSD replacement

4Logic board replacement

5Fan replacement

Available Parts (64)

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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)

A1502

EMC Number(s)

2678

Order Number(s)

ME864LL/AME866LL/A

Identifier(s)

MacBookPro11,1

Product Line

MacBook Pro

Year

2013

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, Late 2013) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) repair questions answered

The MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) dates to 2013 as model A1502 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 64 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, Late 2013)?

The MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) dates to 2013 and carries model number A1502, with the internal identifier MacBookPro11,1. 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, Late 2013) be upgraded?

The MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) 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, Late 2013)?

The jobs we see most on the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) 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, Late 2013) 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, Late 2013) 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.