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    A1342 battery screws

    Hi guys, I just bought a partially complete A1342 Macbook. I know it's ancient, but I like the keyboard and form factor, plus I got it nearly for free. Anyways, it came without HDD, bottom cover and battery, all of which I have sourced by now. The thing is, it also came without the screws that...
    • macman0512
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    • a1342 macbook repairing restoration screws
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook
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    Screws & springs, heatsink, thermal paste & fan on full speed & broken contact?

    So I cleaned my Mac Mini mid 2010 yesterday. Basically took everything out of the box cleaned things out (including fan). It is 4 springs and I think they are to go with the screws that secure the heatsink. Should they be on top of the heatsink or underneath? If on top, doesn't this add too...
    • EpicA
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    • circuitboard cleaning heatsink screws springs terdown
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    Resolved What tools do I need to remove these screws Apple used on this Hard Drive?

    What tool do I need to remove these screws (first photo)? There are two of them. I have a set of Hex Keys, but even the smallest one won’t fit in this annoying screw Apple used to fix a bracket on the side of the hard drive. Also, there are two screws with out heads (second photo) that Apple...
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    Screw stripped(?) by Apple service - how to proceed?

    I has some service work done by my 2013 retina MBP a few months ago, just prior to its warranty expiring. The work comes with a 90 additional warranty is which is also now expired. Shortly after work, the mac started to be unstable - hanging and rebooting frequently. I put this down to...
    • sidamo
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    • macbook pro (15" 2013) screws service warranty
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. amagichnich

    iBook G4 screws stuck

    As my iBook has a problem with the DVD drive I thought I finally open it up and look what the problem is. The drive is recognized by OS X but when I try inserting a disc nothing happens. Really nothing, not even a noise. Because everybody is complaining about opening an iBook I tried to aviod...
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    Apple Repair screw up! - Literally.

    Hi Guys. So I had a repair on my MacBook back in February and I have been having some problems since picked it up. As far as I can remember they replaced the mother board and a sensor in the palm resting area... the fan would always be on - ALWAYS. So, when I picked it up I noticed that it...
    • noreception
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    • damage free genius help repair screws
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook
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    How do i remove stripped screw heads?

    I took my macbook in for repairs, to an authorized place... it came back repaired, however the idiot stripped all 10 of the screw heads on the bottom of the laptop, not only that but he refuses to take responsibility. I have my own new set of screws, and a 1.2mm pentalobe driver... however it...
    • JPL951
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    • macbook macbook pro retina screws stripped screws
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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