The 2016 MacBook Pro 13'' with or without Touch Bar was a significant update to the portable Mac computer, being thinner and more powerful than the previous generation. The "big" novelty was the introduction of the Touch Bar. However, the hard drive is now soldered to the motherboard on the version with Touch Bar. Fortunately, this is not the case for the version with a standard keyboard. But it signals that it will soon no longer be possible to change the hard drive on a Mac laptop. We are not big fans of this evolution because if a chip on the SSD fails, the data is permanently lost. Therefore, we encourage you to make regular Time Machine backups. Many MacBook Pro 13" with Touch Bar were sold with small 128GB hard drives, and if users find the space insufficient on the disk, they must consider replacing the entire computer, which is a shame...
This model has been plagued by various generational issues. The most troublesome and expensive problem is that, over time, as the screen is opened and closed, the cable for the screen or its backlight eventually bends and cuts the copper traces. When this happens, the screen is black even though the Mac is turned on. Apple acknowledged the issue and offered a warranty extension, which has now expired. In the case that your MacBook Pro is affected by the "flexgate," you need to change the entire screen for a simple problem of a worn cable...
This model also "benefited" from the infamous new "butterfly" mechanism for the keyboard keys. While the old mechanism was extremely robust, Apple designed a thinner mechanism supposed to improve key stability. Unfortunately, with wear, the keys no longer return, do not respond, do not appear on the screen when pressed, or conversely, keys repeat. These keyboards were also subject to a warranty extension that is no longer valid today...
Motherboard issues are also worth mentioning, such as capricious USB-C controllers: sometimes the charger is not detected even when plugged in, causing the battery not to charge. When this problem arises, you need to replace the USB controller on the motherboard through a micro soldering repair, which we are fortunately capable of doing. The same goes for the SSD controller on the model without Touch Bar with a 128GB and 256GB hard drive, which causes random cutouts/kernel panic.
Lastly, some batteries from this generation had an abnormally short lifespan and stopped holding a charge very early in the life of the computer.
In short, the MacBook Pro 13" sold between 2016 and 2017 may have put off many users from buying another Apple computer. However, we want to clarify that many users did not and will never have any problems with their machines. But those who do will be happy to know that iClinique can repair most issues with this model, including changing the SSD hard drive on the model without Touch Bar.
The trackpad / touchpad of your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 does not respond anymore ? Your mouse moves by itself or on the contrary, it does not move? It's probably time to replace your defective trackpad. We do this repair in 1 day and we usually have all original Apple parts in stock in our workshop in Brussels.
If the fan in your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 is making strange scratching or crackling noises. It's time to change it. A problem with your MacBook fans ? Any noise, suspicious behavior or they don't work anymore ? iClinique can replace your MacBook noisy fan within 24 hours.
It is possible that the keyboard MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 has the following problems: Some keys do not respond after cleaning, for example you are typing text but a letter or space is constantly missing. The key mechanism may be worn out and the key is jammed. Some keys may be missing because you tried to remove a key to clean underneath but you can't put it back. Liquid has been spilled on the keyboard and it is stuck in upper case. Sometimes your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 won't start because the on/off key is defective and won't allow the Mac to start
You want to repair your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 screen? iClinique, the independent Apple repair center in Brussels offers the best quality parts for your MacBook repair as well as lower prices than the official Apple repair services. The following symptoms can be a sign that your screen is broken: your MacBook is on but you have a black screen or no backlight or display on your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017, your Mac displays dead lines or pixels.
Some symptoms (vertical lines, distortion of your image, black screen) can be very similar with a defective graphics card.
Is it time to reinstall your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017? You may have problems such as: your browser is outdated and it is impossible to update it, you can no longer access certain pages, e.g. your home banking. You have big slowness, or your hard disk is saturated and you want to reinitialize it MacBook with its factory settings. You have caught a virus and would like to clean it. You want to upgrade your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 to macOS Monterey but there was a problem. More worrying, your Mac computer freezes at startup on the apple logo and the loading bar.
Restoring your hard drive will allow you to recover a bug-free MacOS while accelerating its speed. We advise you to do this operation once every two years to have optimal performance.
Catastrophe! Your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 has fallen into the water, it is turned off and will not turn on again. You may have spilled your coffee or tea on it. You then put your MacBook in rice overnight but it still won't start.
CAUTION: Do not try to start your MacBook after a liquid spill. You could do more damage because water + electric current = oxidation of the motherboard components and short-circuit. The best thing to do: turn off your MacBook and bring it to iClinique as soon as possible.
Several components can be damaged by contact with liquid and it is difficult to know in advance how much the final price of the repair will be.
The signs that your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 battery is at the end of its life are usually very clear : Your MacBook battery is running low fast. The battery will not last a full day or it can no longer hold a charge, you have to recharge your battery several times a day. More rarely a defective battery can take a very long time to charge. Unexplained stoppages frequently occur as soon as the battery drops below 20%. The battery is swelling and starting to deform the aluminium frame of your MacBook.
The model MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 without the Touch Bar is the last Mac produced by Apple whose internal hard drive can be replaced. If it was delivered with a 128Gb hard drive it is more than likely that you will have to free up your storage space regularly. Make your life easier: bring your MacBook to iClinique in Brussels and double the size of your hard drive with a new 256Gb hard drive.
You think 256Gb will be insufficient but 1Tb seems to be a bit too much? Choosing a 500gb SSD would be an excellent choice for replacing your internal hard drive in your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017. For most people this is enough to have a combined use of speed and space in their MacBook
You bought your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 with a 128Gb hard disk. You realize that this is not enough for your use because you regularly have to free up storage space on the boot disk, otherwise your internal hard drive is too small. You are lucky, your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 is the last MacBook produced by Apple whose hard drive can still be changed. If you were considering changing your Mac computer because of this insufficient storage problem, you can save a lot of money by increasing the storage capacity of your Mac with a high-speed 1Tb SSD hard drive. Part available on order within 24h
Wilt u veel interne opslagcapaciteit voor uw MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 ? Upgrade uw MacBook met een 2Tb SSD en zeg vaarwel tegen onvoldoende opslagproblemen.
If no sound comes out of your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017, it is likely that the internal speakers are defective. For this problem we have the solution: replace the defective speaker. If the speaker crackles when you turn up the volume or your MacBook is making a strange sound, the speaker membrane of your MacBook is probably worn out.
Let's go through the different problems you may encounter if your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 overheats: The most annoying is that your MacBook is noisy because the fan is running full blast. It is hot and uncomfortable to use, plus the battery discharges very quickly. A too high temperature can also have negative consequences on some components of your MacBook. In particular the graphics card which is very sensitive to too much heat.
If your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 overheats, it is time to proceed to a maintenance of its cooling system to clean the dust accumulated in front of the cooling radiators but also to change the thermal paste which makes the transmission of heat between the radiators and the processor / graphics processor. We recommend this kind of maintenance at least once in the life of your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 and a dust removal every year.
Your Touch Bar on your MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 no longer works or lights up? It is capricious? The Touch Bar is blocked, broken and does not respond normally? Maybe you have bugs with its display such as flashing? You have tried to reset it but you can't use it anymore... We have the solution! The pure and simple change of the Touch Bar of your MacBook will allow you to find a normal use of it without bugs.
There are stains on your Retina display of MacBook Pro 13'' 2016 - 2017 that do not go away. The anti-reflective coating (UV protection) is certainly degrading. Staingate caused a scandal that forced Apple to acknowledge the problem, but this extended warranty is over. iClinique Brussels offers you a repair of your MacBook that chemically removes the anti-reflective coating. Result: A screen like new without having to replace it entirely. And therefore a much better price ;-)
You can't clearly identify the problem with your device?
We can make an estimate, charged 40€ and offered if you do the repair.
Your MacOS is outdated and you'd like to update it ? Entrust your Mac to us to update all your programs, and we'll take care of everything: migration of your data, mailboxes, licenses, passwords, printer... Once your applications and data have been migrated, we'll make an appointment with you to get to grips with your updated Mac. So you can get back to exactly the same environment as before, without the hassle.