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Hi there Can I replace the logic board with a newer model? 2014 vs 2015 vs 2016 (if any) model? I got a 2013 Apple MacBook Air 11"/1,3/8GB which logic board was damaged due to wine splash on it. Logicboard was damaged so its cheaper to get a new one rather than repairing it. Will it be possible if I would swap it out to a faster one? Does any one know if newer models are compatible with each other? I was thinking if possible the 2014 or 2015 board. I want to make the Macbook “workable” again but I was hoping to “upgrade” it if possible. That way I would technically have a newer and faster mac… Appreciate the help please. Thanks.
Unfortunately, Apple likes to change just enough during each model year to make it impossible to have everything working if you swap the board with the board of a computer other than the same model. Have you tried having the board water cleaned? Also, especially on MacBook Airs from what I’ve seen, the keyboard is most likely the issue you’re having, not the board itself. Since the power button is built into the keyboard, once the keyboard goes, you usually aren’t able to power it on anymore. My suggestion is to try to have the board water cleaned and have the keyboard tested to ensure that’s not the problem. But if you’re looking to upgrade computers, you may want to just bite the bullet and buy a new one. Hope this helps!
Unfortunately no, you will need the exact model year logic board for your system, which can be found Here.
