Apple Pulls the Plug on Intel MacBook Repairs as Transition to Its Own Chips Hits Final Stage

Apple Pulls the Plug on Intel MacBook Repairs as Transition to Its Own Chips Hits Final Stage

Apple has added three 2017-2018 Intel MacBook models to its obsolete list, ending official repairs and parts availability. Combined with the end of major macOS updates for all Intel machines, the move accelerates the shift to Apple silicon. Owners must weigh third-party fixes against new purchases as security support winds down.

Apple ends hardware support for three Intel MacBook models

Apple has ended official hardware support for three Intel MacBook models from 2017 and 2018, leaving owners to turn to third-party repair options.Apple's MacBook lineup continues to evolve, and some are aging out as Apple Silicon takes overThe first is the 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The most recent compatible OS is macOS Ventura, which was released in 2022.Second is Apple's 2018 Retina MacBook Air. It can only be upda…

Apple Adds Three More Macs to Obsolete Products List

Apple today added three Macs to its list of obsolete products. The 2018 Retina MacBook Air, the 13-inch 2018 MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the 13-inch 2017 ‌MacBook Pro‌ with two Thunderbolt 3 ports are now considered obsolete. The three products were previously part of the vintage list, but have been moved. Apple adds a product to the vintage list when it's been five years since it was last distributed for sale, and it becomes …