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Graphics Chip Failures on A1226 and A1260 15″ MacBook Pros

March 7, 2022January 1, 2014 by Nathan Irvine

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 on a 13″ MacBook Air

March 7, 2022January 1, 2014 by Emily I

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 …

Lower Case replacement and component transfer of an A1181 MacBook

March 7, 2022December 17, 2013 by Emily I

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 …

Hard Drive Failure on an A1181 MacBook

March 7, 2022December 5, 2013 by Emily I

Folder with flashing question mark MacBook

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 …

Top Case Replacement on a MacBook Unibody after Liquid Damage

March 7, 2022November 16, 2013 by Emily I

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 …

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Graphics Chip Failures on A1226 and A1260 15″ MacBook Pros

Liquid Damage on a 13″ MacBook Air

Lower Case replacement and component transfer of an A1181 MacBook

Hard Drive Failure on an A1181 MacBook

Top Case Replacement on a MacBook Unibody after Liquid Damage

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