MacBook Pro GPU Failure Fix
MacBook Pro GPU failures are widespread issues on the 2011 A1286 15″ model. Back in late 2013, we developed the permanent solutions to solve the problems by removing the poor quality AMD GPU and rewiring the screen directly to the Intel intergraded graphics chip. We rolled out this service in large scale in January 2017 […]
MacBook Pro 17″ A1297 Year 2011 Faulty GPU Repair
Customer: Andrew, WA 6076 Machine Model: 17” MacBook Pro A1297 Year 2011 Fault Descriptions: Grey screen with vertical lines, cannot log in most of time. Investigation: AMD GPU failing, but not completely dead yet Solution: Remove all AMD GPU functions and connect the screen direct to internal Intel graphics chip Result: No software including Photoshop […]
MacBook Pro 15″ A1286 Year 2011 Faulty GPU Repair
Customer: Julie, WA 6156 Machine Model: 15” MacBook Pro A1286 Year 2011 Fault Descriptions: Grey screen with wavy lines, cannot log in most of time. Investigation: AMD GPU failing, but not completely dead yet Solution: Remove all AMD GPU functions and connect the screen direct to internal Intel graphics chip. Result: No software including Photoshop […]
How to fix Macbook Air 11″ A1465 no Wi-Fi issue?
Background: MacBook Air 11″ fully functional except no Wi-Fi. Apple quoted $700 for replacing the whole logic board. Macbook model: A1466 Year: 2015 Logic Board number: 820-00164. Diagnosis: Remove the old Wi-Fi card, replace with our known good one. Boot into OS, and there is still no Wi-fi hardware found. It confirms that the fault […]
How to fix MacBook Pro 15” retina 2012 no power issue?
Background: The MacBook had been damaged by water and had been cleaned by a local computer store in Queensland but still not working. The owner was told the logic board is faulty and the MacBook cannot be repaired. MacBook Model Number A1398 Year 2012 and Logic board Number 820-3332. Diagnosis: The logic board is nice […]
How to fix 2018 MacBook Pro 15” touch bar not working issue?
Background: New MacBook Pro 15″ has been water- damaged, fully functional except the touch bar not working. Apple quoted $2000 for replacing the entire logic board. MacBook Model Number A1990 Year 2018 Logic Board Number 820-01041-07. Diagnosis: This latest model was just released a few months ago cost $4000+.There is no schematic (electronic circuit diagrams), […]
How to repair MacBook Air 13” A1466 boots to OS and then stops in halfway issue?
Background: The MacBook is very clean, no water no physical damage. A report from an Apple Authorized Service Provider has suggested replacing the logic board. MacBook Model Number A1466 Year 2015 and Logic Board Number 820-00165. Diagnosis: The MacBook can boot into ASD but not into OS. We replace the SSD drive with our known […]
Apple MacBook Air 2018 Water Damage Repair
MacBook Air 2018, model number A1932, logic board number 820-01521-A. No power after liquid spill on the keyboard. After repairing the USB-C charging circuit of the logic board, the laptop is fully functional. It is sad we discovered the water made its way to the optical film of the screen. The watermarks reflect more light […]
Macbook Pro 15″ A1707 Touch Bar Year 2017 Liquid Damage Repair
Customer: Gary, TAS 7000 Machine Model: MacBook Pro 15″ A1707 Fault Descriptions: No power at all, liquid damage, written off on insurance. Investigation: Liquid entered from right hand side of the keyboard. Screen, screen cable and connector badly burn. Backlight circuit also burn. Graphic switching Mux chip shorted circuit. Charging circuit burn as well. Solution: […]
Macbook Pro Water Damage Repair – 15″ A1398
MacBook Model: MacBook Pro 15” 2015 A1398 Fault Descriptions: Water damaged, no power, no green light. Investigation: Charging circuit burn badly, CPU core power rail malfunction, 3.3V and 5V standby power rail failed, power management board on the battery also failed. Solution: Replace the faulty components and replace battery Result: Share this: Recent Articles Get […]
