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  1. Milenajane

    Topcase replacement for keyboard issues with a damaged battery

    Hi all, I own a brand new Macbook Pro 13 inch (2017) with Touch Bar, bought it in July 2017. I'm experiencing two problems with it: -some keys are not responsive, have a high pitched tone, are harder to press,... resulting in letters missing in the texts I write on my laptop -he sometimes...
  2. V

    Beats by Dre replacement cable alternatives?

    I'm just wondering if you can use any audio cable to replace the one I had, even if it wasn't manufactured by the same company - just as long as the dimensions are the same (I hope I'm right in assuming both ends are 3.5 mm) and they work as well quality-wise.
  3. ZapNZs

    When do you think the "MacBook Pro" will be outright replaced?

    Periodically, product lines are discontinued and replaced with a new line for a wide range of reasons (e.g., change in processing architecture, new OS that is so different that using the computer is a completely new experience, radical new hardware redesign/feature implementation, responding to...
  4. F

    Apple customer service centers are replacement centers in India

    I have been to two customer service centers while phone was under warranty. At both the sites I faced extreme dissatisfaction and rather than solving issue the executives were focusing on selling me a replacement by paying around 70% of actual cost. The same issue got fixed easily when got it...
  5. K

    Will the Apple Store have stock for replacing defective iPhone X units?

    My iPhone X touch screen stopped working out of the blue today while I was using it, and i have an appointment at the Genius Bar tomorrow at 2pm. Do you think I will leave the store tomorrow with a repaired iPhone X, or maybe a replacement, or will they have to send it off and leave me...
  6. gabenatbrown

    My boyfriend's computer runs the Adobe slowly :(

    These are the specs of his iMac. He's interested in upgrading certain aspects of his computer so that it can run Photoshop & Lightroom much faster. We have the opportunity to snag some Macbook Pro's below. Are any of these going to be better than what he has now? If not, what should/can we...
  7. S

    Return iMac to Apple instead of original seller?

    Hey, how are you guys doing? Kinda longwinded: I bought an 2017 27" iMac and due to some unusual, loud fan noise I wanted to return it and get a replacement. Compared noise with various models and made a thread here and was told to return it too. I went to the shop where I bought it...
  8. S

    iPad Pro Desktop setup

    Ive been reading threads of people replacing their laptops with iPad Pros and it being pretty successful at doing so. Has anyone tried a desktop setup for the iPad? I love being mobile with my 10.5 iPad Pro but sometimes I find the need to sit at the desk and work to really be productive. At the...
  9. MarcoTogni

    2017 iMac 27" 5k - BUZZ ELECTRIC NOISE - URGENT

    Hi, I bought an iMac 27" 5k (2017 model of course) and I received it 10 days ago. Since 3-4 days ago I noticed after just some minutes it makes a kind of "electric noise" when the monitor is "used", I mean when I do something on the screen, even for simple tasks: scrolling, resize a folder...
  10. michelletelfo

    Can You Build a MacBook Pro?

    Hey, guys! So I currently own a MacBook Pro 15" from late 2011 (w/ the optical drive). It's got a 2.2 GHZ Intel Core i7 with 8GB of memory and an Intel HD Graphics card. I've also got a 1TB SATA Disk. I'm wanting to switch to a lighter laptop, but still want to save my money. So I was...
  11. M

    Replacement of graphic card

    Hi, first of all, sorry if I use the wrong terminology, but I am not technical at all. I have a MBP 15" (late 2011) that stopped working a few days ago. Suddenly, the screen became crazy and the computer turned off. Since then, I cannot restart it. It get blocked on the screen with the loading...
  12. M

    MacBook Pro - Which specs should I prioritize?

    Dear all, after 6 wonderful years with my MacBook Pro 15-inch (early 2011), its graphics/video card decided to stop working and Apple cannot replace it for me because the computer is considered to be "vintage". Moreover, I have been told that the replacement of this hardware will cost around £...
  13. S

    All iPads The Collection of 'iPad as a Laptop replacement etc' threads

    Hopefully this thread limits the amount of duplicate threads on the topic: Search Results https://forums.macrumors.com/search/4321600/?q=laptop+replacement&o=date&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=137 Laptop https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/use-ipad-air-as-replacement-for-laptop.1672536/...
  14. D

    iMac 2011 27" Apple stock SSD swap

    Hi guys! Thought I'd post this here since there's little information about this exact procedure. Today I proceeded to swap the original Apple TS256C 256GBSSD with a Samsung EVO 850 250GB in my iMac 27" mid-2011 12,2. It's a pretty straight forward procedure and you can follow the instructions up...
  15. tiago_md

    Are ifixit batteries good?

    Are the replacement batteries they sell for the iPhone 6s on ifixit.com good quality at all? Will they perform better or worse than the ones being sold at batteriesplus.com (this one actually requires you to go their store to get it serviced) Here are the links for them, they are both OEM (I...
  16. R

    MBPr (mid 2012) replaced battery - >50% shut down

    Hi there, First of all I want to thank everybody, who is patiently helping people in this forum to fix their problems. I managed to fix many problems using this knowledge base. Now I have a problem, that I am not able to fix using this site: What has happened: My MBPr (mind 2012) kept shutting...
  17. tiago_md

    I got an iPhone 6s from the bad battery batch

    But I'm seeing no problems with it? If I go into Apple's website and put my serial into the page addressing the ''Unexpected Shutdown Issues for the iPhone 6s'', a message saying that my device is eligible for battery replacement comes up as per the attachment. However, even though I only bought...
  18. B

    S0 replacement to S1?

    I recently sent in my S0 apple watch and expect a replacement since I have AppleCare+. Since apple discontinued the S0 will they replace it with a S1?
  19. SHEEPOS

    What is the difference between Late 2013 15" MacBook Pro and Mid 2015 15" MacBook Pro?

    Both are stock base models, so Apple tried to fix my MacBook 4 times and after every repair something else appears to be wrong with the machine it's self so they have decided to replace my MacBook with 15" MacBook Pro Mid 2015. will I notice anything difference?
  20. D

    When to replace keyboard vs replacing individual keys ?

    I have a Macbook Air A1466 2012. The 'T' key keep getting stuck and recessed under the metal and popping up and off. Do I need to replace the keyboard or can I just replace individual keys and hinges as they fail or get loose ? All the keys work but some seem to be getting a little loose...