MacBook Air A1466 13-inch (2017) Core i5 1.8GHz | 8GB RAM | 128GB SSD | With New Battery | Certified Pre-Owned

Apple MacBook Air A1466 13-inch (2017) — Core i5, 8GB, 128GB, With New Battery

The Apple MacBook Air A1466 (2017) is a light 13.3-inch laptop with a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 8GB memory and a 128GB SSD. This Certified Pre-Owned unit comes with a new battery, is tested by SparesOnly and is backed by a 1-month warranty and 3 years of service support.

Best suited for school and college students, script writers, bloggers and anyone who needs a dependable laptop for light usage: notes, documents, spreadsheets, browsing, online classes and video calls.

Key Specifications

• Model: MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017), A1466, EMC 3178 (MacBookAir7,2)
• Processor: 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz, 3MB shared L3 cache
• Memory: 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 (onboard)
• Storage: 128GB PCIe-based SSD
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000
• Display: 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen, 1440 × 900
• Battery: new battery installed (Apple rated the original 54Wh battery at up to 12 hours of wireless web)
• Ports: 2× USB 3 (5Gbps), Thunderbolt 2, MagSafe 2 power, SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
• Camera and audio: 720p FaceTime HD camera, stereo speakers, dual microphones
• Keyboard: full-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor, Multi-Touch trackpad
• Size and weight: 0.3–1.7 cm thin, 32.5 × 22.7 cm, 1.35 kg
• Colour: Silver
• Operating system: macOS Monterey (latest officially supported)
• Condition: Certified Pre-Owned

Who Is This MacBook Air Best For?

• School and college students: light at 1.35 kg, all-day battery with the new battery, easy to carry
• Script writers and authors: a comfortable backlit keyboard for long writing sessions
• Light office and home use: email, documents, spreadsheets, browsing and video calls
• First-time Mac buyers: an affordable way to try macOS

It is built for light usage. For video editing, design or development work, look at an Apple silicon MacBook in our store.

What’s Included in the Box

• Certified Pre-Owned MacBook Air A1466 (2017) with new battery
• MagSafe 2 power adapter
• Packed in our multi-layer SparesOnly safety transport box

The SparesOnly Certification & Testing Process

Every Mac goes through our 45-point quality inspection by our in-house logic board experts before it is listed:

• Board and performance: power-on, logic board and CPU stress test
• Battery and charging: new battery fitted, charging and MagSafe check
• Storage and memory: SSD health and memory check
• Display and input: screen, backlight, keyboard, trackpad, camera, speakers and microphones
• Ports and wireless: USB, Thunderbolt, SD card slot, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Security: Activation Lock and MDM check, factory reset and clean macOS
• Cooling and finish: fan and thermal check, professional cleaning

Want to inspect a pre-owned Mac yourself? Use our 15-minute pre-owned Mac inspection checklist.

Condition: Certified Pre-Owned

A used MacBook Air A1466 in tested, working condition with a new battery. We share real photos and a short video of the exact unit on request before dispatch.

Warranty & Support

• 1 Month SparesOnly Warranty on the machine
• 3 Years of Service Support: service and labour charges waived, discounts on replacement parts and free expert technical help
• Physical or liquid damage is not covered under warranty. Warranty is subject to the terms and conditions of SparesOnly.

Why Buy from SparesOnly

• Specialists: Apple logic board experts based in Porur, Chennai
• Fast delivery: same-day in Chennai, 2–7 days across India, tracked
• See before you buy: WhatsApp +91 7010545974 for photos or a video of your exact unit
• Easy payment: No Cost EMI via Snapmint on eligible orders (subject to approval) and standard EMI on major credit cards
• Honest billing: GST margin scheme invoice

GST & Invoice

Billed under the GST margin scheme (Rule 32(5) of the CGST Rules). Business buyers cannot claim Input Tax Credit on this invoice format.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the MacBook Air A1466 2017 good for students and light work?
Yes. It is light at 1.35 kg and suits school and college work, notes, writing and scripts, browsing, video calls and Office or Google Docs. It is not meant for heavy video editing or gaming.

2. Is the battery new on this MacBook Air?
Yes. This unit comes with a new battery installed.

3. What warranty does this MacBook Air have?
A 1-month SparesOnly warranty and 3 years of service support. Physical or liquid damage is not covered.

4. Which macOS does the 2017 MacBook Air support?
macOS Monterey is the latest macOS officially supported on the 2017 MacBook Air. It runs Safari, Office, Google apps and most everyday software. See our macOS compatible Macs guide for the current support list.

5. What are the specs of the MacBook Air A1466 (2017)?
13.3-inch display (1440 × 900), 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz, 8GB memory, 128GB SSD, Intel HD Graphics 6000, 2 USB 3 ports, Thunderbolt 2, MagSafe 2 and an SDXC card slot.

6. Is this MacBook Air new or refurbished?
It is Certified Pre-Owned: a used MacBook Air inspected, tested and certified by SparesOnly before dispatch.

7. How do I know a pre-owned Mac is not locked to someone else?
A safe pre-owned Mac has Activation Lock turned off, is not enrolled in a company MDM and is erased for the new owner. See Activation Lock and Erase: how to buy a pre-owned Mac safely.

8. Can I see the actual MacBook Air before ordering?
Yes. Call or WhatsApp +91 7010545974 for photos or a video of the exact unit.

9. Do you deliver across India?
Yes. Same-day delivery in Chennai and 2–7 days across India with tracking.

Important Notice

An unboxing video is mandatory for any claim about a damaged, missing, incorrect or defective product. Record one continuous video from before opening the sealed package until the product is fully unpacked, and report any issue within 24 hours of delivery with the video and clear photos.

Questions? Call or WhatsApp +91 7010545974.