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Apple MacBook Air 13" 2017 A1466 i5 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Ventura New Batt +Box MINT For Sale

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Apple MacBook Air 13" 2017 A1466 i5 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Ventura New Batt +Box MINT

Price: US $319.95

Collector-Grade Overhauled & Upgraded Apple MacBook Air 13" (2017 - A1466) - COMPLETE IN BOX (CIB) EDITION

Meticulously restored, upgraded with a fast 512GB PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive and a BRAND NEW 7200mAh Battery, and modernized with macOS Ventura 13.7.8. Complete In Box (CIB) with Original Apple Retail Box, internal molded tray, original "Designed by Apple in California" manuals packet, and genuine Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with AC extension cord.

For sale is a masterfully restored, upgraded, and collector-grade 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air (2017, Model A1466, EMC 3178, MacBookAir7,2). I am committed to providing the utmost quality when selling restored Apple MacBooks, and each machine goes through a meticulous, multi-point restoration and verification process.

2017 was the final and fastest production year of Apple's iconic classic unibody MacBook Air design—featuring the legendary glowing white Apple logo on the lid, tactile scissor-switch backlit keyboard, magnetic MagSafe 2 charging port, dual full-size USB 3.0 ports, Thunderbolt 2 port, and built-in SDXC card reader. This machine works great for everyday productivity, modern web browsing, and creative workflows, and is equally prized by collectors who appreciate the classic era of Apple engineering.

🏆 Key Upgrades, Features & Complete In Box (CIB) Package:

📦 Complete In Box (CIB) Collector Bundle: Includes the original Apple MacBook Air retail box in fantastic condition with its black internal molded tray.

📖 Original Apple Documentation Packet: Complete with the black "Designed by Apple in California" manual and literature envelope.

🚀 Fast 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD Upgrade: Upgraded with a high-speed 512GB KIOXIA NVMe Solid-State Drive (Model KBG50ZNS512G, S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified) — 4x the standard 128GB factory capacity for dramatically faster boot times, whisper-quiet operation, and lightning-fast application performance.

🔋 BRAND NEW 7200 mAh Battery: Newly installed replacement battery reporting a full 7200 mAh capacity and "Condition: Normal" in macOS System Report. Holds charge like new!

🧠 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM: Dual-channel memory (2 x 4GB) verified in System Report for smooth multitasking.

⚡ 1.80 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.90 GHz): Responsive 5th-Gen Broadwell processor with 3MB shared L3 cache.

🎮 Intel HD Graphics 6000 (1536 MB VRAM): Smooth graphics acceleration with 1.5 GB dynamic video memory.

🌟 13.3" LED-Backlit Glossy Widescreen Display: Crisp, vibrant 1440 x 900 native resolution panel with bright, even backlighting.

⚡ Genuine Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter: Includes the official Apple MagSafe 2 power adapter and full-length AC extension cord.

🛠️ Professional Restoration & Overhaul Checklist Performed:

✅ Deep Cleaned & Inspected: The entire machine has been professionally cleaned and inspected inside and out—including the logic board, cooling fan, ports, backlit keyboard, and display. Pre-configured with Macs Fan Control and OnyX right on the Dock.

✅ Fresh OS Install (macOS Ventura 13.7.8): A clean installation of macOS Ventura 13.7.8 is installed and ready to go right out of the box via OpenCore Legacy Patcher (zero iCloud locks, zero MDM, zero passwords).

✅ 30-Day Warranty: Includes a 30-day warranty covering all parts and functionality from everyday use for your total peace of mind.

✅ Condition: Near-mint, collector-grade condition! All 4 original black rubber bottom feet are intact, the keyboard has clean matte keys with crisp backlighting, and the aluminum enclosure is super clean. Please see all 24 high-resolution photos and native macOS system screenshots for a detailed look!

💡 SOFTWARE TIP (macOS Ventura & OpenCore Patcher):

macOS Ventura 13.7.8 is installed on this machine using OpenCore Legacy Patcher to give you the most updated, modern macOS experience. My recommendation is DO NOT upgrade to macOS Sequoia / Tahoe when Apple System Settings shows the banner—it is too heavy and will slow down the machine. Ventura is just perfect! When OpenCore Patcher asks to install its root updates/patches, simply proceed and allow it—this keeps graphics acceleration and drivers working great. Good luck and enjoy the machine!

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