[Hidden-tech] MacBook Pro repair advice

Deborah Chandler debchandler411 at gmail.com
Sat Jun 6 00:17:54 EDT 2015


Hi Chris,

I couldn't agree more. I assure you, there is *no way* I would open up my
MacBook Pro myself. I do not have the expertise. Nor do I have the tools.
And at the Apple Store, they said they use some kind of electromagnetic
discharge mat (?) under the equipment to avoid shocks and shorts when they
open them up.

I can't speak for anyone else, but I will speak for myself when I say that
I have the utmost respect for those who know what they are doing inside the
guts of a computer. And as a seasoned art director/graphic designer, I get
quite amused when folks think they can just do graphic design themselves
because heck, they own a computer, layout software and a set of fonts.
There is a reason I spent 4 years earning a Bachelors Degree in Graphic
Design (pre-computer....when we used a drawing board, parallel rule,
illustration board, galleys of typesetting, rubylith, acetate overlays and
a waxer machine. Yep, I'm *that* old, LOL!)

Thanks,
Deb

On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 11:16 AM, Chris Hart, MyMacTech.com <
chris at chrishart.net> wrote:

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>
>
>
> I'm sorry but I'm going to have to rant for a moment, because I take
> exception to the advice "Just fix your computer yourself"
>
> Just because repair videos and guides exist online, many people think it's
> just as easy as it looks in those depictions.  Is it sometimes that easy?
> Sure, but only a small percentage of the time.  The majority of the time,
> however, there is much more finesse and nuance to the work, than is being
> imparted by those instructions.
>
> And what if you screw up?  That "simple" repair turns into a nightmare and
> much more expensive to fix.
>
> Believe me, as I've had plenty of people contact me after they've opened
> their Apple device, in an attempt to DIY.  They broke something and want to
> know if I can fix it for them.  Well, I *could* but I'm not going to.  I
> rarely take on hardware work where someone else has already been in there
> mucking around (and done who knows what), because then I'm going to be
> blamed for everything from that point forward.
>
> So, word to the wise, if you do not have an aptitude for technical /
> mechanical work and a comfort with it, or a background with computer
> service, I would urge you to NOT repair it yourself.... no matter who says
> "oh it's just so simple"
>
> *Chris Hart*
>     * Computer Support & Technology Consulting*
> *        for Connecticut and Western Massachusetts*
> *            Tel: 860-291-9393 <860-291-9393>*
> *                chris at chrishart.net <chris at chrishart.net>*
> *                    http://www.MyMacTech.com <http://www.MyMacTech.com>*
>
> On Jun 5, 2015, at 10:55 AM, Jeff Peck <chaimpeck at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> You can potentially replace it yourself. You should be able to find a new
> fan for under 30 dollars. For example:
> http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amacbook%20pro%20fan
> <http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i:aps,k:macbook%20pro%20fan>
>
> And this six minute video will tell you how to do it:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=casX9edMIgE
>
> - Jeff
>
>
> On Jun 5, 2015, at 10:17 AM, Chris Hart, MyMacTech.com
> <http://mymactech.com/> <chris at chrishart.net> wrote:
>
>
>
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> Try contacting an independent Apple repair facility, like Yes! Computers.
> They should be willing to replace just the fan.
>
> *Chris Hart*
>     * Computer Support & Technology Consulting*
> *        for Connecticut and Western Massachusetts*
> *            Tel: 860-291-9393 <860-291-9393>*
> *                chris at chrishart.net <chris at chrishart.net>*
> *                    http://www.MyMacTech.com <http://www.mymactech.com/>*
>
> On Jun 5, 2015, at 2:09 AM, Deborah Chandler <debchandler411 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Well, as I am sure some of you have done, I spilled some liquid on my
> beloved laptop. And I didn't waste my time with water, but rather went
> right for the cognac. ;)
>
> It happened at midnight about three weeks ago, and I immediately shut
> the power off and cleaned all surfaces quickly with paper towels. I
> can't remove the battery, so I then just enclosed it in a container
> with some uncooked rice and left it overnight. (Oh, and I prayed a
> lot...)
>
> I have Apple Care, but as many know, liquid spills are not covered. :(
>
> The liquid cascaded down into and over the laptop, which was standing
> on its edge beneath the table with said cognac on it. The liquid went
> first into the USB port and then further inside, and also sprinkled
> all over the keyboard.
>
> I asked the advice of a computer expert, who suggested I go straight
> to the Apple Store at the Holyoke Mall, which I did that next morning.
>
> A member of the Genuis Bar did a diagnostic in front of me, then took
> it out back, opened it up and upon return, printed out the cost for
> repair: $1240. Apparently there is "Tier 4 Accidental Damage", and the
> logic board was affected among other things.
>
> I decided to hold off on any repairs, after the Genius said it
> wouldn't cost me anymore to just wait and see if the laptop would
> fail. Three weeks later, the laptop is working fine, but the fan is
> still running loudly, as it did right after the incident. This is
> overall fine, but on occasion I like to listen to something or watch a
> movie and the noise is distracting. It's also hard to have a phone
> conversation over it. It sounds like white noise, but when I tip the
> laptop, it sounds more fan-like.
>
> So, since the Apple Care won't cover this repair situation, my
> question is this: Is there someone you can recommend who might be able
> to clean or fix just the fan for reasonable money, or is this a bad
> idea? Apple said that if a non-certified Apple shop does anything to
> the laptop, it will void my warranty.
>
> This is the first time I have done damage to my laptop, and I am not
> clear what my options are. I also don't know if the time has elapsed
> in which my laptop would fail if it was going to. As I said, so far it
> is just the loud fan, and everything else seems fine.
>
> A hard lesson has been learned...
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice,
> Deb
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