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balkyny

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Jan 25, 2022
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Hi all
I need help with this computer.
Apple said it was too old, same said the microcenter...

So, I don't know what to do :(

Suddenly it started to turn off and shortly thereafter back on... I was trying to find what it is and did the diagnostics. The problems had something to do with the heat sensor... I was looking on the internet and found a post where it said to check the area in the picture. I didn't really do much but touched the black bolt to make sure it was not loose when suddenly it jumped at me. So, now I have this problem + the heat sink that's loose on one side and heat sensor that makes my computer restart.

Any suggestions? Perhaps there's someone on here who could fix it for me since I understand that no shops would do it here :(

THanks in advance
 

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mikas

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Using forum find masked to cover this Mac Pro forum only, with keywords "North Bridge", you'll get to the necessary information sources to fix your problem. Couple of the first hits allready will get you there, but by all means read more if you find it usefull and to weigh in the alternatives for repairing it.
 
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balkyny

macrumors member
Original poster
Jan 25, 2022
41
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New York
Using forum find masked to cover this Mac Pro forum only, with keywords "North Bridge", you'll get to the necessary information sources to fix your problem. Couple of the first hits allready will get you there, but by all means read more if you find it usefull and to weigh in the alternatives for repairing it.
Thanks for your advice :)
 
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