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MacBook Pro Unibody 13″ (A1278)

Various — screen, battery, keyboard, water damage

  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Same day repairs
FreeQuote
FastTurnaround
12Month warranty
5.0Rated
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Customers trust Microsmith

Recent five-star feedback from repair customers across Newport and South Wales.

★★★★★

Very professional and knowledgeable. Fixed my laptop screen and keyboard for a great price. Will 100% be back if I ever need another repair.

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Rachel W. Laptop Screen & Keyboard
★★★★★

My MacBook Pro would not turn on and I thought it was gone for good. Mike diagnosed it quickly and had it sorted within a couple of days.

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Dave T. MacBook Pro Battery
★★★★★

iPhone would not charge at all. They cleaned out the charging port, checked the whole phone over and saved me buying a new one.

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Tom S. iPhone Charging Port
★★★★★

Took my PS5 in with a disc drive fault and had it back within 3 days. Really impressed with the communication throughout.

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James L. PS5 Disc Drive

Microsmith Electronics in Newport provides professional repair and upgrade services for the MacBook Pro Unibody 13″ (A1278) (2009–2012). Whether you have a cracked screen, a swollen battery, water damage, or a machine that simply needs an SSD upgrade to feel fast again, our technicians have the parts and the know-how to help.

The MacBook Pro Unibody 13″ (A1278) features a 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy display powered by the Intel Core i5 or i7. Apple hardware requires specialist knowledge and the right tools — and that’s exactly what we bring to every repair. We offer a free quote before any work begins, and all repairs are backed by a 12-month warranty on parts and labour.

Common MacBook Pro Unibody 13″ (A1278) Repairs We Carry Out

  • HDD to SSD upgrade — dramatically faster boot and load times
  • Screen replacement — cracked display or backlight failure
  • Battery replacement — poor battery life or swollen battery
  • Keyboard and trackpad replacement — unresponsive or damaged input
  • RAM upgrade — up to 16GB supported on this model
  • MagSafe board repair — intermittent or failed charging
  • Logic board diagnostics and repair

Why Bring Your MacBook Pro Unibody 13″ (A1278) to Microsmith?

We specialise in Apple Mac repairs across all generations — from classic Intel models right through to Apple Silicon. Our technicians have hands-on experience with MacBook Pro hardware, carry parts for a wide range of models, and test every repair thoroughly before your machine is returned.

We’re based in Newport and serve customers from Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Pontypool, Caerleon, and across the Gwent area. Most common repairs are turned around the same day. Drop in, call us on 01633 357 357, or book online to check parts availability first.

Get a Free Quote

We offer a free quote before any work begins — no obligation, no hidden charges. Bring your MacBook Pro Unibody 13″ (A1278) into Microsmith Electronics Newport, call us on 01633 357 357, or use our online booking form. Just honest advice and reliable Mac repairs.

Repairs

MacBook repairs we carry out

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Screen, Battery, SSD & General Repairs

Various — screen, battery, keyboard, water damage

Turnaround

Same Day – 5 Days

We will confirm parts availability and timescale before booking the repair in.

Warranty

12 Months

Repairs include parts and labour warranty unless we tell you otherwise before work begins.

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Parts used: Genuine or OEM-grade parts as required

MacBook

MacBook models we repair

Why Microsmith

Why choose Microsmith for macbook repairs?

Free quote, no obligation

We inspect the fault and confirm pricing before any work starts.

Fast turnaround

Many common repairs are completed quickly when parts are available.

12-month warranty

Repairs are backed by a parts and labour warranty for peace of mind.

Newport repair centre

Visit the workshop, call us, or book online for the quickest route.

FAQs

MacBook Pro Unibody 13″ (A1278) repair FAQs

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is needed for most workshop repairs. You can also use the online form so we know what to expect.

Will you quote before repairing it?

Yes. We confirm pricing and repair options before any work begins.

How long will the repair take?

Same Day – 5 Days is the typical guide for this repair, subject to parts availability and the exact fault.

Is the repair covered by warranty?

This repair is listed with a 12 Months warranty unless we advise otherwise before work begins.

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