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The M3 generation added a Space Black finish alongside Silver. Confirm the chip in About This Mac.
Getting the A-number right matters — several MacBooks look identical externally but take completely different parts. Compare it against every model we repair if you are unsure.
These are the faults we see on this specific model at our Ghumar Mandi workshop — not a generic list. Recognising yours here usually means we already hold the parts and know the fix.
Liquid damage
On a machine this new, spills account for most board-level work. We treat these as priority intake because the window between a clean and a component rebuild is measured in hours.
XDR display damage
Accidental cracks and pressure damage. On a machine still close to new, this repair is clearly worth doing despite the part cost.
Port damage from cables and docks
MagSafe, Thunderbolt, HDMI and SD ports, all individually repairable at board level.
Space Black finish marking
The M3's Space Black anodising shows fingerprints and scuffs more readily than Silver. Cosmetic only, but worth knowing — chassis marks are not a fault.
Boot failure after a macOS update
DFU revive with a second Mac usually resolves it without data loss.
Soldered and Secure Enclave-encrypted — board repair is the only data recovery route.
Reliable; faults are liquid-related.
These are the ranges we actually quote for the A2918 after a free diagnosis. The written estimate you approve is the price you pay.
| Repair | Typical range | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| DFU restore / revive | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 | Same day |
| MagSafe / HDMI / SD port repair | ₹6,000 – ₹12,500 | 24 – 72 hrs |
| Battery / topcase assembly | ₹18,000 – ₹28,000 | 3 – 6 days |
| Display assembly (XDR) | ₹46,000 – ₹68,000 | 5 – 8 days |
| Liquid damage board repair | ₹11,000 – ₹26,000 | 3 – 6 days |
As a current model, parts supply is tighter and lead times longer. We confirm availability before you commit to a repair.
Always repair. If the machine is still in warranty or covered by AppleCare+ and the damage is not accidental, use that route first — we will tell you plainly if that is the better option for you.
Turnaround for this model is shown against each repair in the table above; diagnosis itself is same-day. Before leaving your MacBook Pro anywhere, it is worth knowing which questions to ask a repair shop — the difference between component-level repair and board replacement is invisible from the outside and decides both your bill and whether your data survives.
Bring your A2918 to Shiv i Care in Ghumar Mandi, Ludhiana, or call +91 75080 10067 first and describe the fault. See also MacBook repair, logic board repair and data recovery.
FAQs
Model-specific answers from the technicians who work on these machines daily.
Still unsure? Call +91 75080 10067 — describe the symptom and we will tell you what is likely wrong.