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NOT WORKING — SOLD FOR SPARES. The supplied image states a motherboard fault. Listed A2179 Intel Core i3 / 8 GB / 256 GB configuration; individual parts, battery, account status and accessories require confirmation. This is not a working laptop.
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Apple MacBook Air A2179 · NOT WORKING
This MacBook Air is NOT WORKING and is sold for spares. The supplied listing image identifies a motherboard fault. The advertised configuration is Intel Core i3, 8 GB memory and a 256 GB SSD, but individual component operation, repairability and the installed software have not been established. Choose it only for an assessed parts requirement, not as a ready-to-use laptop.
Condition comes first
The original listing repeatedly states that this machine does not work. Its main image also states “Motherboard faulty”. That statement does not establish a complete diagnosis or guarantee that the display, keyboard, battery, storage or other components work. Establish the exact fault and the usable parts with Matzotech before ordering.
Configuration reference
The advertised 1.1 GHz Core i3, 8 GB and 256 GB configuration aligns with Apple’s 2020 Intel Retina MacBook Air reference. Apple specifies onboard LPDDR4X memory for that family, rather than replaceable DDR4 modules. These are configuration references for identification; no successful boot, benchmark or internal component inspection is represented for this unit.
Display and controls
The family reference includes a 13.3-inch Retina IPS display with True Tone, a backlit Magic Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad and Touch ID. The existing gallery illustrates the design, rather than proving those parts function on this machine. Exact keyboard layout, cosmetic condition and component condition require unit-specific confirmation.
Ports and physical fit
Apple’s 2020 Intel family has two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm headphone connection. A similar-looking connector or chassis alone does not establish replacement-part compatibility. Match the serial-derived model, board or component identifiers and revision with a qualified repairer before using any part in another machine.
Software and battery
The previous description names macOS Sequoia. Apple lists the 2020 Intel Retina family as compatible with Sequoia, but that does not confirm the installed operating system or a usable installation on this non-working unit. Battery capacity, cycle count, charging, account status and Activation Lock status have not been verified. No runtime or successful recovery is promised.
Before purchase
Confirm which components are present, whether an adapter or cable is supplied, the fault details, account restrictions and the applicable sales terms with Matzotech. Apple’s original new-product box contents are not this spares listing’s packing list. Official identification and recovery guidance is provided separately for reference, not as an assurance that software can resolve a hardware fault.
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Advertised model | MacBook Air A2179 |
| Matzotech SKU | MACBOOKA2179-REF |
| Sale condition | NOT WORKING — sold for spares |
| Fault statement | Main listing image states “Motherboard faulty”; full diagnosis and repairability not established |
| Working components | Individual component functionality not verified |
| Exact unit identity | Serial number, Apple order number and serial-derived model identifier not supplied |
| Manufacturer family reference | MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020), Intel generation; MacBookAir9,1 is Apple’s family identifier, not verified from this unit |
| Photographic scope | Existing product gallery is illustrative; it does not confirm actual unit condition or working parts |
| Processor listing | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 at 1.1 GHz in supplied description; exact installed processor not independently inspected |
|---|---|
| Core i3 family reference | 1.1 GHz dual-core; up to 3.2 GHz Turbo Boost; 4 MB L3 cache. Reference capability only, not a working-performance claim |
| Listed memory | 8 GB; operation and installed configuration not tested |
| Memory architecture reference | 2020 Intel family: onboard 3733 MHz LPDDR4X; no SO-DIMM upgrade slots |
| Listed storage | 256 GB onboard SSD; supplied listing says not upgradeable; presence, health and data access not independently confirmed |
| Storage family reference | PCIe-based SSD; advertised capacity differs from usable formatted capacity |
| Graphics reference | Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics; no separate 1.5 GB dedicated graphics memory claim |
| Display | 13.3-inch diagonal LED-backlit IPS Retina; 2560 × 1600; 227 ppi; 16:10 |
|---|---|
| Display features | True Tone; actual panel condition and function not verified |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard; exact unit layout not verified |
| Trackpad | Force Touch design; operation not verified |
| Biometric sensor | Touch ID in family specification; function and pairing status not verified |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD family reference; function not verified |
| USB-C ports | 2 × Thunderbolt 3; charging and DisplayPort capability in family specification |
|---|---|
| Interface rates | Thunderbolt up to 40 Gb/s; USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s; no functioning-port certification |
| Audio connection | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Wireless | 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audio hardware | Stereo speakers and three-microphone array in family specification; not tested |
| Battery family design | Built-in 49.9 Wh lithium-polymer design reference, not measured remaining capacity |
|---|---|
| Battery status | Health, cycle count, safety condition and charge capability not verified; no runtime promise |
| Adapter family reference | 30 W USB-C adapter for original new product; inclusion and operation not confirmed for this listing |
| Family dimensions | 30.41 × 21.24 cm; height 0.41–1.61 cm; actual unit not measured |
| Family mass | Approximately 1.29 kg; actual unit completeness and mass not verified |
| Finish | Exact supplied-unit finish not independently established |
| Native operating-system statement | Original description names macOS Sequoia; installed OS and boot capability not verified |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer OS compatibility reference | Apple identification page lists macOS Sequoia for 2020 Intel Retina family; not a working installation or future update promise |
| Account restrictions | Activation Lock, account/management restrictions and credentials not verified |
| Replacement-part matching | Exact serial-derived model and component/revision numbers must be confirmed; no general interchangeability guarantee |
| Supplied contents | Exact components, charger, cable and other accessories require confirmation; original retail-box contents not assumed |
| Warranty / sale terms | Confirm terms applicable to this non-working spares item; no new-product or Apple-refurbished warranty inferred |
NOT WORKING — sold for spares. Specifications distinguish the supplied listing from Apple’s 2020 Intel family reference; they do not certify working components, successful repair, recoverable data or included accessories. Existing gallery images are reference illustrations, not a unit inspection report.
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Select MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020), not M1. Apple’s exact-family section links its technical specifications and Quick Start PDF. Confirm the supplied unit identity first.
Open official support (opens in a new tab)Official family configuration and interface reference. It does not diagnose this non-working unit or confirm installed parts.
Open official support (opens in a new tab)General official recovery guidance with separate Intel instructions; not a hardware-repair guarantee or a firmware binary for this unit.
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