MacBook Pro 2016-2017 Repair — Pre-T2 Specialist

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The 2016-2017 MacBook Pro is the first generation of Apple’s “thin” Touch Bar redesign — Intel 6th / 7th gen, pre-T2 era (so SSDs are less locked-down for recovery), first-generation butterfly keyboard (highest failure rate), introduced flexgate display cable issue. This is the most problematic generation Apple shipped but also the most-serviceable for data recovery because of the lack of T2 encryption.

2016-2017 MBP-specific issues: butterfly keyboard failure (first-gen was worst — Apple extended its service program for this specifically through 2022), flexgate display dimming + dark spots, SSD controller failure on certain configurations (Apple service program through 2024), and battery swell at year 5-6. Out-of-warranty service is now our domain — Apple support has officially ended for these.

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No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

Models We Service

Every generation we currently service:

ModelYearCommon faultsService status
MacBook Pro 15″ 2017Retina 2880×1800 IPSi7-7700HQ / i7-7820HQRadeon Pro 555 / 560First Touch Bar redesign
MacBook Pro 13″ 2017Retina 2560×1600 IPSi5-7267U / i5-7287U / i7-7567UIris Plus 640 / 650Touch Bar + non-Touch Bar
MacBook Pro 15″ 2016Retina 2880×1800 IPSi7-6700HQ / i7-6820HQRadeon Pro 450 / 455 / 460Touch Bar introduction
MacBook Pro 13″ 2016Retina 2560×1600 IPSi5-6360U / i5-6267U / i7-6567UIris 540 / 550Touch Bar + non-Touch Bar

Common Issues & How We Fix Them

Our Repair Process

  1. Free quote.
  2. Drop-off, onsite (software) or insured courier.
  3. Data image safety net.
  4. Workshop turnaround 1-3 days typical.
  5. 90-day warranty.
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No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

My 2017 MBP butterfly keyboard is sticking — fix?

Full top-case swap with new keyboard. $480-$580 fitted. Apple’s service program ended in 2022. Customers who were eligible during the program can sometimes still get free service from Apple — check Apple’s coverage tool with your serial first.

Pre-T2 SSD recovery — is it easier?

Yes — significantly. 2016-2017 MBP SSDs are removable NVMe modules (special Apple connector). We can pull the SSD and image it externally. Recovery rate is 85-95% for logical failures, much higher than T2-era.

Flexgate issue — what is it exactly?

The display ribbon cable on 2016-2017 MBPs is too short and wears against the hinge over time. Symptoms: stage lighting effect (dark bands across bottom of display), eventually backlight failure. Fix: 6mm-longer aftermarket cable, $480 fitted.

SSD controller failure on 13" 2017 — Apple service?

Apple ran a service program for affected 2017 13″ MBP SSD issues through 2024. Now ended. We can do the recovery + SSD swap for $580-$880 fitted.

Battery swell on a 9-year-old MBP — dangerous?

Yes — stop using immediately. Lithium-polymer pack swelling at this age is common and a fire risk. Full top-case (battery + keyboard) swap is typically $580-$680 fitted, includes safe disposal of swollen pack.

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