MacBook Pro 13" No Touch Bar (A1708) · Bali

MacBook Pro 13" No Touch Bar (A1708) Repair in Bali

The A1708 MacBook Pro 13" (2016–2017) is the no-Touch-Bar sibling of the A1706, featuring Intel processors, traditional function keys, and — crucially — a removable proprietary SSD that makes data recovery significantly easier. It's a favourite among digital nomads in Bali for its reliability relative to the butterfly-keyboard Touch Bar models. Common issues include backlight failures, battery degradation, and the occasional keyboard sticky key from Bali's humidity.

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MacBook Pro 13" No Touch Bar (A1708) Repair Services & Prices

Display Replacement
1–2 days

5,150,000 IDR

Battery Replacement OEM
2–3 hours

2,200,000 IDR

Keyboard Replacement Original
5–7 hours

1,800,000 IDR

Trackpad Replacement Original
3–4 hours

1,950,000 IDR

Motherboard Repair
1–3 days

from 3,850,000 IDR

Cleaning & Maintenance
2–4 hours

500,000 IDR

* All prices are approximate and may vary depending on device condition and spare part quality. Exact cost will be confirmed after a diagnosis at our service center. Get quotation →

Why Yoda Service

What Makes MacBook Pro 13" No Touch Bar (A1708) Repair Different

One of the most underrated advantages of the A1708 is its removable SSD — when a logic board fails completely, we can pull the drive out and mount it on a donor board to recover all your data without any soldering. This is a lifesaver for digital nomads in Bali who can't afford to lose their work. The A1708 also tends to have fewer Touch Bar-related failures, making it a simpler repair overall. Its main vulnerabilities are the shared butterfly keyboard design and the two Thunderbolt 3 ports, which can develop charging issues over time in humid environments. We keep A1708-specific top cases and displays in stock to minimize downtime.

FAQ

MacBook Pro 13" No Touch Bar (A1708) Repair Questions

Can you recover data from an A1708 with a dead logic board?

Yes — this is one area where the A1708 has a real advantage. Because the SSD is a removable blade module, we can extract it and mount it in a compatible machine to clone or recover your data, even if the board is completely dead.

My A1708 MacBook Pro won't charge from either USB-C port. What's the issue?

Dual port charging failure usually points to a failed USB-C controller or a burned charging circuit on the logic board — both repairable at component level. In rarer cases it's a faulty cable, which we'll test first during the free diagnosis.

How is the A1708 different from the A1706 in terms of repairability?

The A1708 has no Touch Bar (fewer failure points) and a removable SSD (easier data recovery). It's generally considered slightly easier to repair than the A1706, with lower parts costs for certain repairs like logic board work.

My screen has a thin vertical line running top to bottom. Is the whole display gone?

Not necessarily. Vertical lines on the A1708 can be caused by a damaged display cable rather than a failed panel. We diagnose the root cause first — if it's the cable, the repair cost is significantly lower than a full screen replacement.

How long does an A1708 battery replacement take at Yoda Service?

Battery replacement on the A1708 is typically a same-day repair. We source OEM-grade cells locally in Bali, so there's no wait for international shipping. Drop it off in the morning and collect it in the afternoon.

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