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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting

7th Mar 2017, 16:37

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17" macbook pro dead after two months on charge but not used.

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Posted By rusty sparrow

Just had this returned after repair by eFix Ltd -...

Just had this returned after repair by eFix Ltd - 0333 577 0622
www.Macbook-Repairs.co.uk who charged me £130 diagnose the fault and then fix it by replacing the failed tantalum capacitors on the...

Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting

14th Oct 2016, 07:34

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17" macbook pro dead after two months on charge but not used.

Views: 4,965

Posted By rusty sparrow

Hadn't thought of that - but running Mac OS on...

Hadn't thought of that - but running Mac OS on cheaper and more repairable windows laptop looks like a better long term prospect How to run OS X on a PC - How to - Macworld UK...

Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting

12th Oct 2016, 11:10

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17" macbook pro dead after two months on charge but not used.

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Posted By rusty sparrow

Looks like a logic board failure. These appear...

Looks like a logic board failure. These appear quite common but repairs outside the apple network are around a £1-200. The fix is to reflow the soldered joints to the processor - one website...

Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting

11th Oct 2016, 11:26

Replies: 14

17" macbook pro dead after two months on charge but not used.

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Posted By rusty sparrow

Sorry LR - I've got 8GB of memory and a flash...

Sorry LR - I've got 8GB of memory and a flash drive in it and it work wells. I'll possibly get one with a failed display from ebay and cobble a new one together. Good for another few years - it...

Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting

10th Oct 2016, 21:23

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17" macbook pro dead after two months on charge but not used.

Views: 4,965

Posted By rusty sparrow

Thanks Background Noise - tried those suggestions...

Thanks Background Noise - tried those suggestions but it's completely dead so I think a trip to the Genius Bar is called for.

Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting

10th Oct 2016, 05:31

Replies: 14

17" macbook pro dead after two months on charge but not used.

Views: 4,965

Posted By rusty sparrow

17" macbook pro dead after two months on charge but not used.

This macbook has been working fine since I bought it new about seven years ago - went to switch in on the other day and it's completely dead. Battery shows full charge - and I tried replacing it. No...

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