MacBook Air A2179 - 2020 Intel Data Recovery

At Zero Alpha, we specialise in MacBook Air A2179 (2020 Intel) data recovery, helping customers retrieve lost files from non-functional, corrupted, or damaged devices. This MacBook model features Apple’s T2 security chip, which adds encryption and security layers but also makes data recovery more complex. Whether your MacBook Air won't turn on, has suffered liquid damage, or has lost important files due to accidental deletion, our team has the expertise to diagnose and recover your data using advanced techniques.

Common Problems Leading to Data Loss on MacBook Air A2179

1. MacBook Won’t Power On

• Symptoms: No response when pressing the power button, no display, or no fan noise.
• Possible Causes: T2 chip failure, logic board issues, or power supply problems.
• Data Recovery Challenges: The SSD is soldered to the motherboard, making chip-level recovery impossible.

2. Liquid Damage

• Symptoms: Mac turns on but doesn’t function properly, keyboard or trackpad stops responding.
• Possible Causes: Corrosion on the logic board, shorted circuits, or component failure.
• Data Recovery Challenges: Water damage can permanently disable the SSD if the T2 chip is affected.

3. Accidental File Deletion or Formatting

• Symptoms: Missing files, formatted SSD, or lost partitions.
• Possible Causes: User error, macOS updates, or Disk Utility formatting.
• Data Recovery Challenges: The APFS file system uses encryption, making recovery more difficult.

4. macOS Boot Issues (Stuck on Apple Logo or Kernel Panic)

• Symptoms: Mac won’t boot past the Apple logo or keeps restarting.
• Possible Causes: Corrupt system files, macOS update failure, or SSD corruption.
• Data Recovery Challenges: macOS may fail to recognize the SSD, requiring external recovery methods.

5. SSD or Logic Board Failure

• Symptoms: "Disk Not Found" message or intermittent drive detection.
• Possible Causes: NAND chip degradation, T2 chip failure, or board-level damage.
• Data Recovery Challenges: The soldered SSD prevents traditional drive recovery, requiring advanced repair methods.

2020 Intel MacBook Air wont turn on data recovery case log

30Jan25 - This macbook has power issues and would not turn on.