What's the difference between A2289 and A2251 in terms of repair costs?
The A2289 (2 Thunderbolt ports, 8th/10th gen Intel) generally has slightly lower repair costs than the A2251 (4 Thunderbolt ports, 10th gen Ice Lake) because it's simpler hardware. Screen and battery prices are the same; logic board repair is typically 10–15% cheaper.
My A2289 fan runs at full speed constantly in Bali. Is this a hardware problem?
Usually not a hardware failure — it's dust buildup in the heatsink fins combined with dried thermal paste, both accelerated by Bali's humid air. A deep cleaning and repaste service (included with our diagnosis) typically resolves this completely.
I spilled water on my A2289 and it turned off. What should I do?
Don't try to turn it back on — bring it to us immediately. Power cycling a wet MacBook causes short circuits that expand the damage. We'll disassemble it, dry it with our desiccant chamber, and assess the board within a few hours.
Can I upgrade the SSD in my A2289 MacBook Pro?
Unfortunately no — the SSD is soldered to the logic board and encrypted by the T2 chip. Storage upgrades aren't possible without replacing the entire board. We recommend using external SSDs or cloud storage to expand your available space.
How long does an A2289 battery replacement take at your Bali repair shop?
Battery replacement on the A2289 is a same-day repair. We use OEM-grade cells and the adhesive softening process takes about 30–45 minutes. Drop it off before noon and it's typically ready by end of day.
