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  1. slimmy18222

    MacBook retina 12'' inch A1534 2016 DEAD SSD FIX

    Hello everybody. I've got a 12" MacBook retina A1534 2016 model with dead internal SSD. Since it's a well know hardware failure in those models and repair does not worth the effort nor buying a new Logic Board, I'm here to ask if somebody have managed to "put an other drive inside". This model...
  2. arw

    MP 1,1-5,1 [fixed] Mac Pro 5,1 PSU high pitch noise

    Hey, this is my first thread and I just wanted to share my observations in case anyone else experiences the same. I recently acquired/upgraded to a Mac Pro 5,1 2010 Dual socket. I immediately noticed a very high pitch noise which was extremely annoying and audible even across the room. It...
  3. B

    Serious audio problems after TV OS 14.5 update

    As the title mentions, I have come across serious audio issues with the TV OS 14.5 update and Apple TV. I am writing so that hopefully some one else doesn't run into the same issue or can fix it for themselves. I have several ATV4 HD and ATV4 4k's in my house. Yesterday morning I decided to try...
  4. slimmy18222

    MacBook Pro 2020 A2289 PROBLEM. Can I fix it?

    Hello, my A2289 MacBook keyboard and trackpad does not work anymore. keyboard backlight is working, Touch Bar is working but I can’t use it (change or touch anything on it, just displaying information). If I connect external keyboard and external mouse all work perfectly, but internal keyboard...
  5. Thick1992

    2017 27” iMac Repair Question

    Hey, I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this question but today my 27” 2017 iMac encountered a problem, there was a iPhone charger plugged into the USB port and the computer powered on but in sleep mode and my fiancé went to grab the cable and it flung around and the tip that plugs...
  6. D

    Apple watch series 3 won't update to OS7

    Hi, I have an apple watch series 3. When my brother first tried to update from OS6 to OS 7, the watch turned off somehow. It booted again, but now it won't update to OS7. It downloads the update and then while preparing, it throws the error - "Cannot verify update, please make sure you are...
  7. B

    Aluminum Scratch/Mark Below Brand New iMac Display?

    Hello! I just received my new 2020 27" iMac customized with a 1TB SSD. When I unboxed it, I noticed below the screen bezel where the display meets the aluminum housing that there's this rough area that sticks out and is reflecting the light. It's really noticeable, but so far seems to be...
  8. lydiak

    Dropped my mac-- flickering & broken screen

    I dropped my mac and now the screen is flickering and there is a white bar going from top to bottom. Is this fixable? If so, where is the best reasonable place to get this fixed? I hope it won't be too expensive to fix this issue.
  9. haaalp

    Another Success Story (fixing 2010 MBP)

    I bought a used 2010 MBP base model that had been dropped on the power cable. Paid $20 USD. After opening it up I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief that the power PCB was separate from the logic board! I'm guessing that is because that particular part must require replacement more often than the...
  10. S

    Resolved How to remove alias badge in Catalina 10.15.4 and 10.15.5

    EDIT: I have confirmed as well as @haeskone that this does work on 10.15.5, I had trouble with the root user way as it did not allow me to save to file. I believe you still need to mount the drive as root. Good News everyone. I was able to figure out how to remove alias badges and will...
  11. Akhand Pratap Singh

    MacBook Pro Bend

    Hi All! I have the mid 2012 A1398 Macbook Pro Retina model. the HDMI port has gotten bent towards the outside by accident. I’m planning to fix it by using pliers and bending the other way. Any tips and past experiences with this? Thanks in advance!
  12. Azamato

    I think I have malware.. but nothing seems to help

    Hey guys I got the Macbook Pro 13 from late 2015 and I love it since it's perfect for my studies. Yesterday I was grinding my studies as usual since it's exam period and as I was typing in Word a weird message came up saying mmy computer is running low on memory but it looked really weird and...
  13. BigDak

    My Mac Mini HDMI 4k 60hz FIX (Mac Mini 2018 - Catalina)

    <<< Check My Solution (Apple Forums) >>>
  14. angus999

    How to fix ipad pro 10.5 smart keyboard

    hi guys, I tried to take a video for fixing ipad pro smart keyboard. I wanna share the way to fix it. thankyou!
  15. iQuestionz

    is my logic board dead

    Hello, I had an accident with my MacBook pro-2011 where it slid off the shelf and fell onto the ground. It worked that same day, but now it does not turn on, or show any signs of life. No sounds, No lights. Nothing. The charger shows a dim green light when plugged into the MacBook. I took it...
  16. J

    Other 100% FIX FOR iTunes ERROR 29 WITHOUT REPLACING BATTERY!

    Saw all web sites and tried many possible fixes, nothing worked, so I thought replacing the battery is the only way, but hey? Internet people are lazy too, so you won't get helps always from them, so there you go, try this and enjoy! Requirements: iOS Device (Mine is 4S, may work for other...
  17. N

    iPhone SE (2016) Help with Apple SE - dropped in water, dried out, now turns on...and then off...

    Help with Apple SE - dropped in water, dried out, now turns on...and then off... So I am attempted to recover contacts, images etc from this phone and I don't know how I can accomplish this. Any ideas. It does turn on for a sec and then immediately turns off. Any suggestions for saving the...
  18. M

    "Customer mentioned Consumer Law"

    I recently took my MacBook to be fixed to the Apple Store here in Australia (because of sticky keyboard issues). When the Genius got my data, I noticed a checkmark in the form he was filling in his iPad; it said something like "customer mentioned Consumer Law". Any idea of what exactly is the...
  19. L

    Apple repair not shipped yet?

    Forgive me if this isn't in the right topic or if this site in general isn't the place to discuss this but I just don't know what to do. Perhaps I just want some piece of mind. It's been two days since I went to the genius bar for my macbook pro. At that time, the representative told me they...
  20. seitsme

    Mozilla addons disabled and Studies uninstall

    Hello, One day ago before the latest mozilla update which fixes the disabled addons etc., I followed an article prompting to enable (about:)studies. I did that and addons were back, while waiting for the fix. Now the fix is realeased, but in the about:studies, i still see 4 items that were not...