💻 SELL MACBOOK AIR
Sell your MacBook Air in Montreal
SubSell buys your MacBook Air on the spot — M1, M2, M3, M4 and Intel models. The evaluation is free and takes about 15 minutes in store, at 757 Rue Beaubien East. No mail-in.
757 Rue Beaubien Est, Montréal · 9 h – 21 h, 7 j/7 · 438-258-7895
The MacBook Air is the most-resold laptop in Montreal, and its resale value stays high thanks to Apple Silicon. Whether you have a 2020 Air M1 or the latest Air M4, bring it in — we inspect it in front of you and make a same-day offer.
What we check on a MacBook Air
The MacBook Air is fanless, so its thermal condition comes down to the chip itself, not maintenance. We focus on what moves value instead: battery cycle count and maximum health (Settings → Battery), the display (dead pixels, staining, anti-reflective delamination — a known 2018-2020 Air issue), the keyboard, the Force Touch trackpad, the Thunderbolt / USB-C and MagSafe ports (on M2/M3/M4), and above all that Activation Lock is turned off.
On 2018 and 2019 Airs we look closely at the butterfly keyboard: sticking, repeating or dead keys. If Apple replaced the keyboard under its service program, mention it — a new keyboard raises the value.
Broken or faulty MacBook Air — we still evaluate it
Cracked screen, liquid damage, loose hinge, swollen battery, won't power on: we evaluate everything. An Apple Silicon MacBook Air holds value even for parts — the M1/M2/M3/M4 logic board is in demand for repair. Bring it as-is, without repairing first: fixing before selling almost always costs more than it adds to the offer.
Which MacBook Airs we buy
Every recent generation: Air M1 (2020), M2 13″ (2022), M2 15″ (2023), M3 13″ and 15″, M4 13″ and 15″, plus Intel Airs 2018-2020, which keep a residual value. Custom configs (16 GB / 24 GB RAM, 512 GB or 1 TB SSD) are worth more — note it in the form or bring the serial number for an exact evaluation.
How to sell your MacBook Air in Montreal
1. Back up your data (Time Machine or iCloud). 2. Sign out of your Apple ID: System Settings → [your name] → Sign Out, which turns off Find My. 3. Erase: Settings → General → Transfer or Reset → Erase All Content. 4. Bring the MacBook plus the USB-C charger. If you're not sure how, we'll do it in store — just bring your Apple ID password.
MacBook Air — what we inspect by generation
| Generation | Priority inspection points |
|---|---|
| Air M1 (2020) | Battery health, screen delamination, ports, Activation Lock |
| Air M2 (2022/2023) | Battery cycles, MagSafe, notch/display, screen staining |
| Air M3 (2024) | Battery health, display, dual external display, ports |
| Air M4 (2025) | Battery health, display, ports, cosmetic condition |
| Air Intel (2018-2020) | Butterfly keyboard, battery, screen, residual value |
Frequently asked questions
How do I prepare my MacBook Air before selling it?
Sign out of your Apple ID (this turns off Find My and Activation Lock), then erase the content via Settings → General → Transfer or Reset. This is the essential step: without Activation Lock disabled, the transaction can't be completed. We can do it with you in store.
Do you buy Intel MacBook Airs?
Yes. Intel MacBook Airs from 2018-2020 keep a real residual value — lower than Apple Silicon, but genuine. Bring it in for a free evaluation.
My MacBook Air has a faulty butterfly keyboard — is it worth anything?
Yes. We buy 2018-2019 Airs with butterfly keyboards, with the price adjusted for the affected keys. If Apple replaced the keyboard, mention it — it raises the offer.
Do I need to bring the charger and box?
Ideally yes — the original USB-C charger adds to the value. Without the charger or box we still buy it, with a small adjustment.
Free, ~15 min in store · 757 Rue Beaubien East, Montreal