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    Macbook pro scratched screen

    While studying I went to close my blinds and they fell off the wall right onto my macbook pro. Now my screen has a really deep and long scratch. I have looked everywhere for advice on what to do but Ive only found info regarding tiny surface scratches. I am worried since it looks so deep that it...
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    14 inch - faint yellow banding (next to notch) on left of screen? - color uniformity on white not great

    I got my MacBook Pro (14 base) today, however I am noticing that there is a faint yellow or green vertical band (yellow tint area) to the left of the notch, very close to the edge of it. It is extremely faint and hard to notice, hard to take a picture of, yet my eyes are hypersensitive and it is...
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    How can I keep my open windows from moving around after starting my Macbook Pro with external monitor?

    I use an external 4K monitor (LG 43UD79-B) with my Intel 16MBP. I always have this setting checked `Reopen windows when logging back in` when I shutdown my Mac. The problem is that the windows don't always open in the same place upon startup. Chrome windows are usually quite well behaved but...
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    2017 pro SSD upgrade in Monterey

    I had purchased the SSD and adapter to upgrade my 128gb 2017 MacBook Pro. Last week I updated my system without even thinking it might affect my upgrade. My system HD is APFS encrypted, And I want to know how I can restore that to my new sabrent 1TB m.2 SSD I’ve seen at least a dozen videos...
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    Do ( leather ) cases cause overheating?

    I'm thinking about buying a leather case like this one https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-MacBook-Leather-Handmade-Sleeve/dp/B08LG72MLR for my Core i9 MBP16. Does anyone have experience with these types of cases, either leather or plastic? Do they keep the laptop from cooling properly? I just...
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    Dead? 2020 MacBook Pro 15’ not charging :(

    My 2020 MacBook Pro is no longer charging. Today I was video editing, battery was low. I plugged it in, charged for 30min then it stopped charging. Yes, I have tried all USB ports and different wall sockets in the house. All other gadgets and electronics work fine. FYI it got a new topcase in...
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    My first Macbook - which one I should choose?

    Hi, I was planning on buying new (and my first) MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max 10-core CPU + 24-core GPU / 32GB RAM / 512GB SSD. Unfortunately, it's still unavailable to be picked up at the store or even to order with delivery less than in a 2-3 months... I'm losing my patience now and starting to...
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    MacBook Pro doesn't charge while power on

    Hey guys! What's the problem, if my MacBook Pro late 2017 doesn't want to charge while the power is on. When I turn it off, it's charging. I tried the smc reset. Even that couldn't help...
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    Why my MacBook continue to charge past 80%?

    I have been using my new MacBook M1 Pro 14 for more than 2 weeks now and I've set optimised charging for my battery but my laptop keeps charging past 80% I thought that my MacBook will learn from my schedule and not charge past 80% after a while... but that doesn't seem to be happening. will...
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    M1 Max Macbook Pro video/audio issues after power surge

    Unfortunately, my office suffered a power surge recently and I lost some equipment; modem, dongles, switcher, etc. However, my M1 Macbook Pro survived. It works fine except it has issues with anything to do with audio and video, that is, I can't play any audio or video. For example, I can't...
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    2015 MBP Anti Glare coating worth removing? Method least likely to cause damage?

    I got a MBP here that seems to be affected with the stain gate issue that I've seen around but mine isn't as bad as others I've seen. I'm just wondering if mine is worth removing because on one hand, it's not that bad in dim conditions but really noticeable in daylight. Also, I've seen plenty of...
  12. CPark98

    MacBook Pro M1 Max 16" Display Glitches. Advice?

    Hey! About a week ago I spilled coffee on the keyboard of my MacBook Pro and I had the machine sent out for repairs. After a few days, I got the machine back with a new logic board and Touch ID sensor. Since getting it back, I've noticed glitching along the bottom of the display that occurs in...
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    Disable Wake on lid open

    Hi, i recently purchased the new Macbook pro 16inch M1, previously i was using a 2015 mid macbook pro, I love the new machine its great and fast. I didn't like the following two feature on this new mac 1. When we open the lid it automatically turn on the laptop 2. Why is the haptic feedback...
  14. 81Tiger04

    Best Stand M1 MBP 16”

    My M1 MBP 16” arrives soon! I want to be ready to go when it arrives. Does anyone have recommendations for a stand?
  15. LittleOrphanFunkhouser

    External SSD won't boot after Monterey update

    Devices / OS (related to issue): • MacBook Pro 15″ 2018 • Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB - GUID Partition Map Scheme / APFS • macOS Monterey (12.2) I've been using Samsung T5 SSD (connected via original USB-C cable directly into Thunderbolt 3 port) as my preferred startup disk for a...
  16. luiskonrad

    MBP 2019 not charging. Virus? Malware?

    Hi there. I opened a Zip file and immediately my MBP started to became very slow. As I was not using the charger at this point and the battery was low, it turned off quickly. I then realized that this was probably a virus/malware, unfortunately. I then connected the USB-C charger and tried...
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    Is my MacBook battery still charging while connected to power socket?

    I know that with Optimised battery charging your Mac should try to charge around 80% of the battery and then only use power adapter to run your MacBook Pro. I've a brand new M1 Pro and I noticed that while connected to an external display and power adapter, my laptop charged to 100% not around...
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    All known component upgrades for Early Intel Macs, 2006–2012 (and select 2013s)

    All known component upgrades for Early Intel Macs, 2006–2012 (and select 2013s) WikiPost created: 25 January 2022 Last updated: 19 June 2023 OVERVIEW Some time back, I started a WikiPost for ExpressCard/34 expansion items one can, feasibly, use in their early Intel Macs equipped with an...
  19. ctjack

    The real MBP 14/16 buying guide

    Okay, made a ton of research so sharing my findings here without further ado: Disclaimer: order of numbers below doesn't mean anything. Probably the only connection is i am going from most cheap to most expensive. The main note: I am making the list with the budget in mind, meaning that we try...
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    Mid 2012 MBP Died. Can't reinstall OS. Help. :(

    This is my very last ditch effort to revive my Macbook Pro. I don't want to waste anyone's time on here, so I made sure to exhaust every other option available to me via online tutorial videos, and other forum posts. I have tried everything I can think of. I was working as usual on my MBP last...