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In June 2017 Apple updated its 13" MacBook Air with a newer Broadwell Intel Core i5 processor, resulting in slightly increased performance and battery life.

Heatsink has broken at the attachment to the case

Can this be fixed somehow or is it wasted?

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I'd imagine that would require some sort of soldering or welding in order to make a good thermal and mechanical connection to the broken part. Given that, wouldn't it make more sense just to spend the $3 US to buy a new one?

MacBook Air 13" (Mid 2013-2017) Heat Sink

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MacBook Air 13" (Mid 2013-2017) Heat Sink

$2.99

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Yes true, I have a few spares anyway but was just curious if it could be welded someway.

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@livfe I salute your dedication to repair, but even I had to learn that sometimes you just have to let go, and I'd say this is probably one of those times.

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@dadibrokeit Yeah sure. to the bin it goes :)

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