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  1. B S Magnet

    Other AliExpress bargains: what’s your latest ‘‘aw heck yah’’ find?

    I tend to look around AliExpress for small, minor components for repairing my Macs. In the past, I’ve bought replacement unibody keyboard kits and hard drive cables from vendors on there whose supply came from the same suppliers as what Apple relied on originally. This day, I was looking for a...
  2. Z

    27" iMacs parts that are not needed

    Which parts from a 27"mid2010 iMac are absolutely NOT needed at all, if decided to turn the iMac into a standalone display using the JCrumbs DockPro board? I can think of a few straight away... the DVD-ROM, The Logic Board, The GRfxCard, the SATA Drive...?
  3. Alvin777

    Apple OEM Online Stores (Exact Apple Quality But W/out the  Logo)?

    Hello besides iFixit what other specific stores are there that sell OEM Apple parts (old and new) that are parts that Apple actually uses themselves but without the Apple logo? List all the specific stores (specific stores in AliExpress for example and other online shopping sites, popular or not...
  4. Marsikus

    iPad Pro What is better to do with water-damaged iPad Pro

    My wife has iPad Pro 11” 64GB 2018 model with recent liquid damage done by drinking water. Apple’s repair price is about 2/3 of the new device (they actually change all internals and that’s it), so I just bought a similar new iPad Pro for her. And now I have a toy to play with :D So, damaged...
  5. D

    Mac speakers

    Being relatively new to working on Macintosh computers I have no clue where to look when it comes to NEW MacBook speakers. I the specific parts I'm looking for are 17inch 2009 MacBook pro speakers. I've tried amazon and eBay but the subs bottom out badly (rattling) at 25% volume even though...
  6. B

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 2008 - where does this part go?

    Where does this part go? Cleaning out my Mac Pro 2008 (looked like the inside of a vacuum bag with all the dust!) and found this piece floating around unattached. Anyone able to tell me where it goes? Some type of heat sink? Looked at some vintage parts sellers online but couldn't find this...
  7. B S Magnet

    Post your non-working/dead Macs!

    I get the feeling we all have at least one or eleven of these tucked away somewhere. They may be future projects, donors, or even cobblestones for your own paved road to best-laid intentions. So I’ll start.
  8. K

    Best sites to sell used mac/pc parts

    Hey All, Sorry wasn't sure which section to post this in... I've been wondering if there's a good place to sell used pc or mac parts and accessories? I know there's ebay but I'm not really a fan for many reasons (scams, fees, etc). I'm thinking more something similar to Craigslist but all...
  9. Dr. Rek

    Where to sell my stock Mac Pro 5,1 parts

    Hey there, I know ebay and craigslist is always an option. But I was wondering if anyone knew of a place that buys used stock Mac Pro parts. I'd like to sell my stock 2.8 4-core CPU, and 4gb and 1gb RAM, for what little they are worth, and was hoping there was somewhere easier than online...
  10. S

    Mid 2012 MacBook Pro A1398 Replacement Fans?

    Does anyone have a good source for replacement fans for a Mid 2012 A1398? Thanks
  11. A

    iPhone SE (2016) Help identify small rubber part in Iphone 5s/SE

    Anyone know here these parts go? I was replacing front screen and it probably came of either camera or home button. Its a bout 3mm wide and 2mm high Thx!!
  12. B

    How to sell a damaged MacBook Pro?

    I have the following machine that's been warped somehow - one of the bottom screws fell out somehow and it's been sitting in a closet for about a year (I got a newer laptop for work and personal use and forgot about it). Since then, it's warped as show in the pictures. Any recommendations on...
  13. B

    Experiences With Applecare and 2013 Mac Pro

    Does anybody have any experience with getting a 2013 Mac Pro fixed through Applecare and their local Apple Store? My machine started to freeze and eventually refused to start up just over a week ago. Applecare directed me to the nearest Apple Store as it was the closest provider and they've...
  14. S

    4th Replacement 2016 MBP with Touch Bar loose parts inside and all possible MBP issues

    I have bought a configured MacBook Pro 15" 2016 with touch bar. Base model + 512GB SSD. It is my first Mac computer(s). I've only used an iPhone and a iPad before and such an experience with brand new 3000 USD laptop makes me want to puke. After 3 days of using it, It started to make some weird...
  15. D

    Offer > MacPro 3,1 (Early 2008) parts available UK

    Hello fellow macheads I am in the process of getting rid of parts from my dead Mac Pro 3,1 that I owned from new. I'm just wondering if any UK Mac Pro 3,1 owners are in need of any spares, I don't mean to self-promote stuff here - I need to get rid of the huge box and various bits of hardware...