Expanding MacBook Battery

Another case of an expanding battery in a MacBook Pro. This model is a 2013 Retina 15 inch MacBook Pro and the battery stopped holding a charge and overheating. When we opened the computer up, it was clear that the battery was starting to swell. You can see in the top down and profile views …

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MacBook Trackpad Moves On Its Own

Replacement MacBook Pro Trackpad

Failing trackpads can be one of the more mystifying hardware problems on MacBooks. The cursor seems to have a mind of itā€™s own, clicking things without your input, highlighting text without you even touching the computer, and generally not behaving the way you expect it to. When you are able to move the cursor, it …

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How To Get Ready for iOS 10

iOS 10 surrounded by iDevices

Apple is rolling out the new version of the iOS software for iPhone starting today. It looks like a substantial update, with an updated Maps App, lots of fun new Messages features, and an entirely new lockscreen. We even hear that Siri has learned some new tricks. If you have an iPhone 5 or later …

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Why is El Capitan So Slow On My Mac?

El Capitan running on multiple macs

We hear it time and time again from our customers. A computer runs just fine, then is upgraded to the latest operating system, OSX 10.11 ā€œEl Capitanā€, and suddenly starts running slowly. Why does El Capitan make some Macs run so slowly and perform worse than before? It all comes down to the type of …

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iMac with Failing Graphics Chip

iMac display with failing graphics chip

This 2009 iMac model A1312 came to us with a suspected graphics chip issue, the computer booted to a screen with a gray box and no desktop, and the client was unable to launch finder or any programs. When we turned the computer on, we were greeted by a unusual display errorā€“green and pink and …

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