We definitely see certain repairs come in waves, often because certain aging Mac models encounter similar issues at the same time. Currently, we are seeing a huge number of A1226 and A1260 MacBook Pros come in with graphics chip issues. These are the 15” MacBook Pros with silver keys that are now five to …
Liquid damage continues to be one of our most common repairs. It makes perfect sense: Our computers go everywhere with us and life happens. In fact, I’m blogging about liquid damage with a lidless beverage just inches from my own keyboard. It isn’t even an issue of complacency as much as it is the …
One of the best qualities of Mac computers is their longevity. It is not at all uncommon for us to encounter computers that are 5-7 years old with only minor, easily fixed issues. A common issue with older Macs is simply cosmetic damage. Especially on the old plastic MacBooks, cracks and breaks in the …
So many computers come through our doors that simply fail to start. It is easily the most common problem we see. Unfortunately, a computer failing to start can be a symptom of so many things. However, the good news is that even Macs that are failing to fully function do give us clues as …
This white unibody MacBook came to us with liquid damage and was in need of a new top case. Unlike MacBook Pro unibodies, which can have the keyboard replaced without the need for a new top case, the top case in an A1342 unibody MacBook is united to the keyboard. Unfortunately, this means that …
