MacBook Air 13" Mid 2011 Repair

Troubleshooting ¶ 

There is currently no troubleshooting information available for the MacBook Air A1369.

Background and Identification ¶ 

The original MacBook Air A1369 was released October 21, 2010. This mid-2011 update includes Apple's Thunderbolt port, backlit keyboard, as well as faster Sandy Bridge Intel processors.

The fourth iteration of MacBook Air, this model is the thinnest and cheapest MacBook Air to date. It is recognized by its tapering form factor from back to front, a keyboard-mounted power button, and two USB 2.0 ports.

Tech Specs ¶ 

Display: ¶ 

• 13.3-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors

Storage: ¶ 

• 128GB or 256GB flash storage

Processor: ¶ 

• 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache or a dual-core 1.8GHz Intel Core i7 with 4MB shared L3 cache

Memory: ¶ 

• 4GB of 1333MHz DDR3 onboard memory

Wireless: ¶ 

• 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Graphics and Video: ¶ 

• Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor
• FaceTime camera

Ports: ¶ 

• Two USB 2(up to 480Mbps)
• Thunderbolt
• headphone port
• MagSafe power port
• SD card slot

Audio: ¶ 

• Stereo speakers
• Omnidirectional microphone
• Headphone port
• Support for Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic

Battery and Power: ¶ 

• Up to 7 hours wireless web
• Up to 30 days standby time
• Built-in 50-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• 45W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
• MagSafe power port

In the Box: ¶ 

• MacBook Air
• 45W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
• Printed and electronic documentation

Additional Links ¶ 

• iFixit: Mac OS X HD Reinstallation Tips