MacBook Pro 16-inch, Intel (A2141) repair

The A2141 is the last and most powerful Intel MacBook Pro. It runs hot by design, and heat is behind much of what goes wrong with it.

• Model number A2141
• Sold 2019 to 2021
• Where to find the number Printed in small text on the underside of the case, near the hinge: "Model A2141".

Faults we repair on the A2141

• Overheating and loud fans. Dust-packed cooling and dried thermal paste; a clean and re-paste makes a large difference.
• No power. Faults around the T2 security chip or the power circuits, repaired at board level.
• Swollen battery. Lifts the trackpad and keyboard. Stop using it and bring it in.
• Crashes with an external monitor. The graphics chip working hard and hot; we test under load.
• Screen and backlight. Cracks, or a backlight that fails as the lid opens wider.

Good to know about this model

The T2 chip encrypts the built-in storage. If the logic board fails, the files can be recovered only by repairing that same board, so tell us if you need the data.

Price and booking

A bench diagnostic is £54, deducted from the repair if you go ahead. You get the price before any work starts. Walk in Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, or send an enquiry to arrange a courier collection.