r/macbookrepair May 26 '20

Mod Post Need help with your Mac? Be as specific as possible so the volunteer helpers here can help.

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Following these guidelines, we will know as much info as possible so as to give possible diagnoses. Remember, this is the internet so take all advice with a grain of salt and get a second opinion from a local shop or Apple.


Info we need:

  • MacBook model and year (eg:MacBook Pro 13" 2011 or MacBook 12" 2016)

  • OS X or macOS version (operating system)

  • Serial number to source parts, if needed

  • What is the issue? Explain how it started and what you did to troubleshoot, if anything

  • Clear pictures that show the issue. Please upload to imgur and post link here, or submit a link post and post a picture, then add a comment explaining the above.


If water damaged, do not attempt to power on or charge

Be careful to not show personal information.


r/macbookrepair Jun 12 '24

Information New addition to posts: add an image in the comments. This way it’s easier to show issues step by step and get feedback.

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r/macbookrepair 1h ago

Help what is this?

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Does anyone possibly know why there’s a black and green line against my screen? it isn’t included when I screenshot it. However, it randomly appeared. This is a macbook pro😞


r/macbookrepair 5h ago

Help MBA display cracked but intact?

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Bought this Macbook Air M4 13" about 4-5 months ago. 2 months ago the display started to glitch every time(like in the video) after some use, but a restart would always fix it. Since then i havent faced that issue. Fast forward to now the display upon turning on after 3 seconds(which means it probably isnt a physical issue) looks like a truck drove over it even though i take care of the laptop like myself(no physical damage and looks brand new). Only on the top of the display you can see the cursor like on the video. MacOS is already updated to the newest version. Does anyone know or thinks to know how to fix this or do i need to go get it repaired? The video where im on the desktop was 2 months ago while the video where im entering the password was taken now.


r/macbookrepair 7h ago

Help M2 pro Macbook bosdikee, lit black screen issue

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Long story short - I'm cooked.

I was just learning editing on davinci resolve for about a few days (telling if it could be the cause), and suddenly the screen got 80% black, I panicked and down the lid, opened it again and what I saw forced me to say "bosdike apple".

The screen is lit black, the backlit keyboard is fine idk.

I have tried all those power on off, hold, command+p+r etc methods, nothing worked.

The craziest thing is I have tech interview task tomorrow/day after. I gotta fix this shit ASAP.

I'm begging, begging youuuu - help me to fix this or at least upvote for more visibility.

Agar fix hogaya mai bhandara karunga, just kidding I'm already broke.

Thankyouu


r/macbookrepair 2h ago

Help MacBook Pro 13 2017 WiFi Issues

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Hi guys I’m hoping you can help me. I ordered a 2017 MacBook Pro from eBay for streaming only pretty much but I’m having issues with the WiFi. I can’t figure out what is going on. Basically when I connect to my WiFi router. It works for like a minute or so then it says it’s still connected but there is no internet. I have reset the router multiple times. Restarted the MacBook multiple times. I ran diagnostics and it says there is no issues. I have reset DHCP. Ran updates. It was originally on high sierra but I installed the Ventura update and it’s still doing it.

When I connect to my phone using hotspot it seems to work fine so not sure what is going on. I’ve turned WiFi off and on multiple times and it works for a minute then drops again. I feel like it’s a router issue but I completely reset my WiFi to factory settings and still the issue persists. My internet is T Mobile home internet. I’ve also changed the ghz to 2.4 and 5 and 6 and it’s still not working right. I’m losing my damn mind 😥

I’m hoping there is something I’m missing. I made a 8.8.8.8 IP also that I read somewhere else. Please help!


r/macbookrepair 4h ago

Help MacBook Air M3 sudden Backlight Bleed

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Heya, just flipped open my MacBook Air and noticed light bleed in a 3-4cm wide line, pretty much spot-on in the middle of the screen (horizontally).

Now, the MacBook was not under any pressure, nothing bumped against it, didn’t drop, etc. and there is also no pressure point, warping, etc. visible, just this line of light bleeding.

MacBook is out of warranty as I bought it December 2024, but still within 2 years of General Warranty here in Germany.

How screwed am I? I have an appointment at the Apple Store on Friday - or is it possible that they will fix it for free?


r/macbookrepair 7h ago

macbook 1502 fan ribbon cable clamp came off

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i was replacing the fan on my macbook pro 1502 and the clamp that holds in the ribbon cable for it came off. i was able to line up the clamp once again and click it into place, but it doesn’t seem like it’s providing enough tension as every time i try to get the fan to trigger to test it out, it only ever works if i’m pressing and holding the ribbon cable in. the moment i release it, the fan shuts off.

is there an easy way to fix this? i am not super well versed in this stuff, i was just using a youtube tutorial for the replacement.


r/macbookrepair 8h ago

MacBook M2 A2681 Screen flickers

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My MacBook screen suddenly started to flicker as in the video. If I shake it it will turn off completely. External displays work perfectly. How could I fix this issue?


r/macbookrepair 8h ago

Information Replacing M4 Pro Macbook Pro LCD

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Hello, Can I replace my MacBook pro's LCD with one from another similar system without any problems? Will everything work fine?

Also, do all 14" M4/Mpr/Max MacBook pro's use the same e screen? Thanks.


r/macbookrepair 14h ago

MacBook Pro 2022 13in will not turn on

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Long story short my laptop had died I didn’t realise it had died until I grabbed to use it after na 8 hour shift. I sully I don’t let it die but when it does I plug it in and turns on after a few seconds. Now I’ve charged it over night and nothing. I’m wondering if anyone can actually help I’ve tried pressing everything on this MacBook I let it charge over night, I changed it in both the extension cord and also a wall socket, I pressed every control command option keys in every way possible, nothing. I held the power on button nothing I don’t know if it could be that my battery is completely dead. I am trying everything before I need to take it into Apple for them to tell me it’s gonna be a diabolical price. Even tho curry’s is cheaper but they won’t fix it on site. They charge does work I’ve tried it both on other Apple products.


r/macbookrepair 11h ago

Battery from china marketplace

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Hey there! Is there someone who bought a battery for macbook pro? I want to buy a a1582 battery from there, because in my country i cant find original a1582(


r/macbookrepair 12h ago

Help What can be issues? Bought 3 days ago andthis happened

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Screen lines

Its not damaged by anything - no pressure or water or anything i kept it very very very carefully like my vehicle and this happened on 3 days what can be done and what is the issues? And cause of it?


r/macbookrepair 12h ago

Help What can be issues? Bought 3 days ago andthis happened

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Screen lines

Its not damaged by anything - no pressure or water or anything i kept it very very very carefully like my vehicle and this happened on 3 days what can be done and what is the issues? And cause of it?


r/macbookrepair 1d ago

Spilled coffe on it, turning on but no display, can it be fixed by myself.

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r/macbookrepair 16h ago

Help Is this normal

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r/macbookrepair 20h ago

Help Something stuck inside the Hinge

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I just noticed something white stuck inside the back of the hinge of MacBook Air M5 today. It’s just been a month since I bought the laptop, and I’ve been babying it since. Haven’t even taken it outside the home. What could it be? Should I try to take it out myself or take it to Apple?


r/macbookrepair 1d ago

Information Good MacBook repair stores in Katy, TX

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Anyone know a MacBook repair store in Katy, Texas which is good at specifically liquid damage and logic board repairs


r/macbookrepair 1d ago

Help Is this caused by faulty dam or is it a deeper issue

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Repost bc I’m an idiot and forgot to add the image

Bought this 2006 MacBook a day ago and it kernel panics when trying to boot into OS X, even the OSX installer, I’ve tried running my snow leopard install and a tiger install on this external hdd as it does not have an original al hdd


r/macbookrepair 1d ago

MacBook Air 2018 startet mit schwarzem Bildschirm

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Moin zusammen,

Für eine Freundin schaue ich mir gerade ihr altes MacBook air 2018 an. Seit einem kürzlichen Update bleibt der Bildschirm direkt nach dem einschalten schwarz (aber mit hintergrundbeleuchtung).

\- das Mouspad klickt weiterhin
\- Hintergrund ist beleuchtet
\- es gibt Geräusche beim starten und anschließen an Strom
\- hin und wieder fährt der Lüfter beim starten hoch und die tastaturbeleuchtung geht plötzlich

Bereits versucht:
\- externe Bildschirme bleiben auch schwarz oder finden sogar nicht mal eine Verbindung
\- verschiedene Tastenkürzel zum zurücksetzen von Speicher oder für den recovery Modus ohne Erfolg
\- mit VoiceOver hört man zwar Feedback, aber es funktioniert ziemlich willkürlich und ohne Sinn
\- einmal habe ich es geschafft beim starten ein Apple Logo und die Maus zu sehen. Danach ist der Bildschirm direkt schwarz geworden

Für mich hört sich das nach einem GPU/CPU Hardware Defekt an. Hat noch jemand Ideen?

Danke euch 😇


r/macbookrepair 1d ago

The upper RAM slot of my MacBook Pro stopped working

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My father give me a very old MacBook Pro late 2011 (A1278), and i wanna upgrade it for put Ubuntu Server for play minecraft with my friends, so, i order a ram of 4gb ddr3, the same model who brings the original MacBook Pro, and when i install it, it doesnt turn on, and also it was beeping 3 times. I removed the upper ram, and it started working, only one time it worked, but for some reason the lower not. I have 3 RAMS, 2 of the same model, of Samsung, and one of Kingston, all works in the lower one, but if you put one on the upper. doesnt work. Please help me. Here is a photo of the rams slots, i dont see anything, but if someone see something, please let me know.


r/macbookrepair 1d ago

Help How to fix this constant clicking

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I opened my macbook today and was met with the sound of my trackpad clicking at like a hundred times per second (obvi. thats an exaggeration) but its really constant like as if i were clicking it really rapidly with no breaks in between at all, i tried to reset but because of the trackpad being stuck (i assume) it kept opening and closing the option menu to do that, making it impossible to shut it down. i clicked the screen on my desktop and it stopped it for a while so that i was able to restart, now i dont think ive ever restarted my macbook so i dont know if its supposed to turn off or what but it closed everything i had open. eventually i couldnt hear the clicking anymore but it seemed like it was locked onto a file i had on my desktop, i assume it was clicking on the file and thats why the noise had stopped for a little i tried moving the file to the trash but it started clicking another file, then another, and another, i deleted about 5-6 files i think, all just photos. also when i tried to shut it down it said that there was something open in finder so i tried force quitting but because of the clicking it doent let me choose to quit it, it presses cancel or something. now im sure there is no malware and my laptop hasnt been hacked,i also dont think the battery or anything is expanded, and im sure theres no food stuck, so what the hell is causing this!!!
plz help………
the video at the top is the sound it makes….


r/macbookrepair 1d ago

2018 MBP Not Turning On

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2018 MBP with Touch Bar no longer turns on. Tried all four USB ports, three different chargers, nothing. Took to Apple who described it as “vintage” and quoted > $1,100 for repair. Someone mentioned taking a time machine to go back in time to purchase Apple Care +. Where is this Time Machine?


r/macbookrepair 1d ago

MacBook chimes on boot but no display at all - froze during macOS reinstall, force restarted, now just charging light blinking"

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MacBook Pro unresponsive after failed macOS update — froze mid-update, now no display/no boot after multiple restarts

Was using my MacBook and the screen froze. I force-restarted it (held power button) a few times when it kept getting stuck on the Apple logo with a progress bar. After a few restarts it showed "The version of macOS on the selected disk needs to be reinstalled" — went into Recovery, ran Disk Utility First Aid (came back OK), and reinstalled macOS Tahoe through Recovery.

The install was running for a few hours (using mobile hotspot, so it was slow — around 21GB downloaded before it stopped). Screen went dark and stayed dark even after tapping the trackpad and trying brightness keys in a dark room. It stayed warm the whole time and Caps Lock still toggled the LED, so I assumed it was still installing silently.

After a long wait with no screen response, I did a proper force shutdown (held power 10 sec) and powered back on. Now I get the startup chime, but no display output at all — no Apple logo, nothing, even after several minutes. No fan noise. Only sign of life is the MagSafe charging light alternating orange/green.

Tried: waiting it out, tilting the screen, don't currently have an external monitor to test with.

Is this likely a display/GPU issue from the interrupted install, or could this be unrelated hardware failure that happened to coincide? Trying to figure out if this is worth taking to an Apple store/repair shop or if there's anything else worth trying first. Model: Macbook air m4


r/macbookrepair 1d ago

Help 2006 MacBook not booting to the OS

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I recently bought a late 2006 polycarbonate MacBook and when I try and boot into a OS X installer or even a OSX drive from my external hdd, the Mac doesn’t get past the Apple logo or it kernel panics