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    Macbook 2014 new SSD and Bootcamp woes :(

    Hello all! First, I would like to thank anyone who can assist! I have looked through many, many posts trying to find a fix and would be very grateful if someone has a solution. Second - while I do have some knowledge of Macs and PCs and computing in general - I am not super savvy and may need...
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    Power button doesn't work; Can only run by jumping power pads on AC power

    This one is gonna be long and complicated. Half typing this out for myself - sometimes you figure things out in the middle of long posts like these... Anyway Important information - MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.8 17" Mid-2009 5,2 A1297 - Upgraded to SSD and 8GB RAM - Currently running a fresh...
  3. alterocker

    Macbook pro 2010 not charging battery

    Hello guys, Im new here. I have a problem with my mac, and I wondering if you can help me. The mac is not charging the battery I tried different chargers but it doesn't work. I opened it and I noticed in the 820-2565-a (charging port)there is a "damaged" element. What is the way to go to verify...
  4. cubgirl

    apple keeps getting worse and worse

    i used to be a big apple person. i started on a Power PC running OS 7 in 1996. i LOVED apple for many years. now i hate it. nothing works correctly, like before about 2010. everything used to "just work" and it was intuitive. now, everything is a problem, it seems. from my apple TV, to...
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    I need to hand my rMBP in for repairs. Is FileVault enough to keep my data private?

    My 2014 rMBP is in need of a display repair (also, one of the rubber feet fell off, which apparently means that the whole underside has to be replaced...). I have to hand it in at the Apple Store in the next few days and I am concerned about the privacy of my data. I tend to be somewhat paranoid...
  6. Aries05

    Can i set up my iPad Pros as a monitor?

    As an external monitor for my MacBooks that has broken screen if so how do I set it up? Help greatly appreciated and thnx in advance Chris