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    cMP 4,1 / 5,1 Exhaust fan replacement

    Hey folks, the rear exhaust fan of my cMP 4,1 started to rattle and make noises. Therefore I'd like to replace it. I found some used cMP fans on ebay and was wondering if I can use a 3,1 exhaust fan as well? Are they interchangeable? The design looks very similar. Thanks.
  2. contacthamdi1998

    iPhone HELP! Touch ID Tweaks.

    Hi, I have an Iphone 6s plus and I had to replace the touch ID from another broken 6s plus which had a perfect working Touch ID since mine was broken. It is not possible to activate the touch ID of another Iphone for mine. I have found out from some research that the touch id is linked to the...
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    HDD replacement under UK consumer law

    Hi I've got a 27-inch late 2013 iMac with 3TB Fusion Drive, and long story short, the HDD part of the drive has failed and hence needs replacing (I've attached a much longer explanation of how I got to this point at the end for those that are interested). I took it to my local Genius Bar today...
  4. skaend

    Keyboard Keys after replacement not working

    Hey guys, I‘m currently working on fixing my MacBook Pro Mid 2012 keyboard. I spilled a glass of wine over my keyboard so that some keys stopped working. Some wheren‘t effected. I couldnt recognize any other deffects. A couple of days ago I bought a seperate keyboard and replaced it with the...
  5. Erik701

    iPhone X replacement under warranty

    Hello, A few weeks ago I started to experience crackling from ear speaker on my iPhone X. Crackles are very noticeable when watching videos, listening to music via speaker... I did little bit of research and it looks like it´s very well known issue on iPhone X from first batches. I also found...
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    Replace SSD In MacBook Pro Retina 2012 with Adapter

    Hello People! I really need your help! I buyed a 2012 Mac Book Pro Retina (A1398) and wanted to replace the original 265GB SSD with a bigger one. Internet gave me the recommendation to buy a 1 TB EVO 850 mSATA V-NAND in combination with the following Adapter...
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    iPhone XS Max as an iPad replacement

    iPad has replaced for me the laptop/desktop for the 95% of what I was doing on them. There are still some software that is only available on MacOS, but as I said that is only 5% of my workflow. Given the much bigger screen of the new iPhone Max, I will explore replacing the iPad with an...
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    Will a Macbook Air work with AC adapter only?

    Will a Macbook Air work without a battery while plugged in with its AC adapter?
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    iPhone X Replace now or wait?

    hi all, my iPhone X died on me recently because it took a swim in the sea. So I’ve decided to do an out of warranty replacement. The question now is timing. Should I do it after the September event and hope for a newer iPhone X / lower out of warranty fees? Or just get it done ASAP? (I have a...
  10. MrAjarix

    Graphics card for OS X Snow Leopard

    Hey guys, I had another thread going on a GPU replacement however I wanted to ask a slightly different question here. Since OS X Snow Leopard is the last OS to have Rosetta (enabling me to use many PowerPC application(s) and providing nostalgia), I would like to dual boot with El Capitan (latest...
  11. MrAjarix

    Mac Pro GPU Replacement

    Hey guys, I have just acquired a Mac Pro 2008 model which I believe has a Radeon HD 2600 XT inside it. The problem is that it will power on but then shows nothing on the display. My first bet is that the GPU has died or the ports on the GPU have died (tried with other monitors and will try with...
  12. tevion5

    Tricky iBook G3 HDD Replacement Success

    A while back the hard drive in my iBook G3 (700MHz) finally gave up the ghost. One day it just started clicking loudly and I got nothing but the flashing folder on boot. I'd put off sorting it out but one day I spotted a compatible 2nd hand 60GB IDE HDD drive in CEX for €1 so I got it with the...
  13. Morgan Mac

    iMac 20" 2006 replacement LCD panel

    I received an iMac recently that is in working condition but for a missing LCD screen and front glass panel and bezel. It is a 20" model from 2006. I have two questions. Firstly, what is the name given for this type of video connector shown here - Second question: is it possible to use a LCD...
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    iPhone 6(S)/Plus Iphone 6, new phone?

    Hello! I've thought about switching to a new phone for a while firstly because my battery is completely dead and can barely hold a charge secondly because i can't go replace it at an apple store due to me already having a third party battery in it and thirdly because getting a reliable iphone 6...
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    iPhone 6(S)/Plus Iphone 6 battery replacement

    So about 3 months ago i decided to purchase myself a "new" battery replacement for my iphone 6 it was labeled as OEM original so i thought i'd go for it. Replaced it with a kit i had and everything was fine but after a little while it started draining considerably fast. The reason i replaced it...
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    iPhone X iPhone X send in express repair / replacement

    Hi, So I know Apple offer an express repair/replacement service where they'll send me out an iPhone and then when I receive it, I have to send mine back in. Just wondered if anyones got any experience with this? I've got an intermittent malfunctioning button on my iPhone X and just wondering...
  17. Sophj0895

    Should I get my MacBook repaired or buy a new one?

    i have a late 2013 MacBook Pro with Retina display....I have a bleeding screen which has got worse and now the battery needs replacing...I think I had a quote £250 for a new screen a year ago when I first rook my MacBook to an Apple store which at the time I could t afford...so if I get the...
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    App Replacement for Contacts (FullContact, etc) - Recommendations

    Since my Contacts are not syncing correctly via direct connect on iTunes, and I don't want to use iCloud and have them duplicate, quad, or etc, looking for recommendations on a replacement app. Have been reading about Addappt, Connect, and FullContact. Anyone have experience with these and/or...
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    Replacing older Macbook Pro battery..?

    Hi all. I own a Primo 2011 13" Macbook Pro (A1278 / MC700LL/A), and after upgrading the HDD to SDD this machine still runs like it's new (OS is El Capitan v.10.11.1), much more stable and fast than my all-new Lenovo Windows laptop. My charger however has a faulty wire, so I was thinking about...
  20. SurJones

    Late 2015 iMac Upgrading Questions

    I've read and read and watch youtube videos and just amazed there isn't more decisive info out there. I'm gonna be upgrading from the Stand to the Vesa Mount, so while I was all the way torn down, It thought I would start looking at options for other upgrades. Current 3TB Fusion. I have the...