Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2018 – A1989 – EMC 3214 – Space Grey

This MacBook is being sold for parts or repair due to Internet Recovery problems, unusually high fan speed and heating.

Details

• Apple MacBook Pro

• 13-inch Retina model

• Year: 2018

• Model: A1989

• EMC: 3214

• Touch Bar model

• Four Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C ports

• 3.5mm headphone port

• Colour: Space Grey

• Processor: Unknown / Not Verified

• RAM: Unknown / Not Verified

• Storage: Unknown / Not Verified

• Graphics: Unknown / Not Verified

• Operating System: Unknown / Not Successfully Reinstalled

• Battery Condition: Unknown / Not Fully Tested

Fault / Testing

Power / Start-up

The MacBook powers on and displays the Internet Recovery screen.

However, it does not successfully complete the recovery process.

Normal macOS start-up and operation have not been confirmed.

Internet Recovery / macOS Installation

• MacBook enters Internet Recovery.

• Recovery does not complete successfully.

• Error code -2003F has appeared.

• Attempts to reset or reinstall macOS have been unsuccessful.

• A working macOS installation has not been established.

• The underlying cause has not been diagnosed.

Fan / Heating Issue

The cooling fan runs at unusually high speed during operation.

The MacBook also becomes noticeably hot while powered on.

The reason for the high fan speed and heating has not been investigated or diagnosed.

The cooling system, temperature sensors, logic board and related components have not been independently tested.

Screen / Display

The Retina display powers on and produces an image.

The Internet Recovery screen and error message are visible, as shown in the photographs.

The screen has surface marks, dust and smudges consistent with used condition.

However, the LCD, backlight, colour accuracy and overall display functionality have not been fully tested.

Battery

Battery health, cycle count, charging performance and operating condition are unknown.

Battery operation without the charger has not been fully verified.

Internal Condition

The MacBook has not undergone detailed internal inspection or component-level diagnostics.

Processor, RAM and storage configuration have not been independently verified.

The cause of the recovery, fan and heating issues remains unknown.

Other Testing

The keyboard, trackpad, Touch Bar, Touch ID, USB-C ports, speakers, camera, wireless connectivity and other functions have not been fully tested.

Additional faults may be present.

Cosmetic Condition

The MacBook is in used cosmetic condition with scratches, scuffs, marks and general signs of wear.

Visible issues include:

• Scratches and marks on the casing.

• Minor scuffs and cosmetic wear on the lid.

• Marks, dust and smudges on the screen surface.

• General edge and corner wear.

• Signs of normal previous use.

The casing, keyboard, trackpad and display assembly are physically present.

Please inspect all supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Included

MacBook Pro only.

Not included:

• Charger

• USB-C cable

• Original box

• Other accessories

Important

This MacBook is being sold in For parts or not working condition.

Although the MacBook powers on and displays Internet Recovery, it does not successfully complete recovery or reinstall macOS.

Internet Recovery error -2003F has been displayed.

The cooling fan operates at an unusually high speed, and the MacBook becomes noticeably hot during operation.

The cause of these issues is unknown.

The internal configuration, battery condition and functionality of other components remain unknown or unverified.

The MacBook may require diagnosis, repair or replacement components to become fully operational.

Additional faults may be present that have not been identified during the limited testing.

Please review the condition description and photographs carefully before purchasing.