MacBook Data Recovery: Quick Summary
- Models: MacBook Air (2015-2024), MacBook Pro (2015-2024), MacBook 12"
- Chipsets: Intel and Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)
- Common scenarios: Liquid damage, won't turn on, SSD failure, physical damage
- Price range: £129-449 depending on model and damage type
- Note: FileVault encryption requires password for recovery
MacBooks hold critical work files, creative projects, and years of photos. When your Mac fails, it can feel catastrophic — especially if you don't have a recent backup. The good news: in most cases, your data is recoverable.
Warning
Liquid damage? Turn off your MacBook immediately. Do NOT try to charge it or turn it back on. The faster you get it to us, the better your chances. Corrosion spreads over hours and days.
Common MacBook Data Loss Scenarios
Liquid Damage
Coffee, water, wine spilled on keyboard. Time is critical — corrosion spreads quickly.
Often recoverable. Best results within 48 hours of incident.
Won't Turn On
MacBook completely dead, no charging light, no fan spin. Could be board or power issue.
Data usually intact. Board repair or SSD extraction available.
SSD Failure
MacBook boots to question mark folder, or gets stuck on loading bar.
SSD failures on M1/M2 are challenging but often recoverable.
Dropped/Physical Damage
MacBook dropped, dented, or physically damaged. Screen broken, case bent.
Internal components often survive physical impacts.
Our MacBook Data Recovery Process
Free Diagnosis
Bring in or post your MacBook. We assess the damage and data recoverability at no cost.
Fixed-Price Quote
You receive a clear quote with no hidden fees. Approve before we proceed.
Data Recovery
Using specialist tools, we extract your files. Apple Silicon may require board-level work.
Data Return
Your files returned on a new external drive or via secure transfer. Verified and complete.
MacBook Data Recovery Pricing
| Model | Year | Chipset | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 16" M3 Max/Pro | 2023-24 | Apple Silicon | £199-449 |
| MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max/Pro | 2023-24 | Apple Silicon | £199-449 |
| MacBook Air 15" M3/M2 | 2023-24 | Apple Silicon | £179-399 |
| MacBook Air 13" M3/M2/M1 | 2020-24 | Apple Silicon | £149-379 |
| MacBook Pro 14"/16" M2/M1 | 2021-23 | Apple Silicon | £179-429 |
| MacBook Pro 13" M2/M1 | 2020-22 | Apple Silicon | £149-379 |
| MacBook Pro 16" (Intel) | 2019-20 | Intel | £149-349 |
| MacBook Pro 15" (Intel) | 2015-19 | Intel | £129-299 |
| MacBook Pro 13" (Intel) | 2015-20 | Intel | £129-299 |
| MacBook Air (Intel) | 2015-20 | Intel | £129-279 |
| MacBook 12" | 2015-17 | Intel | £129-279 |
Pro Tip
Intel MacBooks with removable SSDs are typically simpler and cheaper to recover. Apple Silicon MacBooks with soldered storage require more specialist techniques but are still recoverable.
What Data Can We Recover?
Why Choose celltech for MacBook Data Recovery?
Apple Silicon Specialists
We've recovered data from hundreds of M1, M2, and M3 MacBooks where the SSD is soldered to the logic board. These require board-level diagnosis and often partial repair to access data.
Transparent Pricing
No data, no fee. You only pay if we successfully recover your files. Our prices are fixed upfront — no surprise charges after the work is done.
Liquid Damage Expertise
Coffee spills are our most common MacBook case. We clean corrosion at component level and often recover data even when other shops say it's impossible.
UK-Based, Fast Turnaround
Based in Birmingham with nationwide mail-in service. Most recoveries completed within 2-7 working days. Emergency service available for urgent cases.
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Sources & References
Our MacBook data recovery expertise is informed by official Apple documentation, industry research, and years of hands-on experience with Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
- 1.Apple Support: Disk Utility for Mac — Understanding APFS and Mac storage architecture
- 2.Apple: Apple Platform Security — T2 and Apple Silicon data protection
- 3.iFixit: MacBook Pro Repair Guides — SSD soldering and component layouts across generations
MacBook Data Recovery FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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