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post Mar 7 2018, 09:45 AM

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QUOTE(singkong @ Mar 6 2018, 11:00 PM)
Hi all.

I need help to upgrade my MacBook pro retina late 2013 ram from 4gb to 16gb. Is there any where or anybody be able to do it.

Pls advise.
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https://www.facebook.com/maccores/photos/a....?type=3&theater

You'll need to swap the board out. 16GB board is very rare.
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post Mar 23 2018, 04:40 PM

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QUOTE(Akayaka @ Mar 23 2018, 03:10 PM)
I've got some problem with store who fixed my Mac.

To cut it short;
My iMac is a vintage unit.
Middle year 2016: Give to this store to fix my GPU (busted due to overheat).
End of year 2017: GPU got broke again. Give to another store to fix, and that store told me that GPU is not clean may the cause of the broke (refer to attachment, the yellowish thing). Masking tape bersepah.
Condition of GPU might be came from the previous repair one.

Is it standard thing to repair GPU ended with this condition as a final product?
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This is the problem we faced nowadays. People just want "cheap" repair or not knowingly what the repair personnel is doing to their Mac. Malaysian should start appreciating proper professional works. Surely many could claim they can do it. Claim their parts are "original". But are you really sure?

To your question, no, those tapes are not supposed to be there. What you have are an unprofessional "repair" work. Even those thermal compound shouldn't smear around as such.
Masking tape on a chip, this made my Friday. doh.gif

Oh, BTW, whatever repair you trying on the same card, it won't last. It will fail again, matter of time.
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post Mar 23 2018, 06:00 PM

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You have all our support to fight for your rights.
We've seen many misconduct involving Mac repairs throughout the years. Some that involved well-advertised or 'appeared' to be established 'store'. They just got away. Surprisingly.
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post Apr 16 2018, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(Zongwei22 @ Apr 16 2018, 09:52 AM)
Hi, wanna ask if macbook pro we change the thermal paste our self, will the apple warranty or apple care be void?
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yes
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post Jun 13 2018, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(zedstat @ Jun 11 2018, 02:36 PM)
Guys I'm new here
Probably new to macworld too

I bought a MacBook Pro 15" mid 2012
Core i7 2.3ghz 4gb and 500gb HDD

Planning to upgrade to 16gb sodimm ddr3 and Samsung Evo 850 500gb

Since I don't have any personal data in that MacBook . I read that I need to make a bootable USB drive with OS inside prior to installing

Question is
1. If I load the new ssd inside , then boot from usb and install OS on that, how do u install drivers (like windows need to install drivers)

Or I don't need to install drivers and all will be fine to use like WiFi, Bluetooth, GPU etc

2. Another option is cloning but I'm not that familiar with the way

Thanks
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There's no need for the USB drive if you just need to clean install the MacOS. Just boot to internet recovery mode. Ensure you have stable and fast enough internet connection. The download is around 4-5GB.
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post Jun 13 2018, 11:11 PM

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Command Option R
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post Jul 17 2018, 01:27 AM

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Try reformat without restore and see?
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post Jul 21 2018, 10:59 AM

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You need to send in for check. Could be the DC-in board or related component.
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post Aug 12 2018, 10:46 AM

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Battery bulge is pretty common. Even Apple can’t guarantee you the battery won’t bulge up over time. So, doesn’t matter they are original or 3rd party, so long they are lithium polymer, there are chances of bulging over wear and tear.

There are no more original battery for 2011 model as it is already listed as vintage model by Apple. Being so Apple will not longer provide parts and most support for such model.

You can still find plenty battery supply locally. Just be vary with those that cheaply made and weight drastically lighter than original.
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post Aug 13 2018, 11:08 AM

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Read the review.Read the feedback. Do your research.

Not sure you can ship battery tru postage. Especially airline. They might force you to use courier like DHL /FEDex which the shipping will cost as much/ more than the battery.
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post Sep 26 2018, 11:08 PM

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Just download from the AppStore. When the installer autorun and ask to begin installation. Cancel and quit it. The installer will remain in Applications folder.
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post Oct 18 2018, 02:38 PM

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QUOTE(theHater @ Oct 18 2018, 12:38 PM)
hi sifusss, I'm using Mac Pro early 2015 model, the left corner of my screen coating seems to peel off, I only using water and cloth to clean my screen so far. Did a little bit of research and seems that it's an issue and Apple is offering replacement/fix for customers who encounter this issue. Anyone has experience regard this issue?
Any input is greatly appreciated
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Mac Pro or MacBook Pro? Get the name right.
Mac Pro is a desktop.
Yours is a MacBook Pro.

Send back to Apple. Within 3 years of purchase they will give you free replacement for the coating issue. Nothing to do with warranty. Just send back to service centre.
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post Oct 19 2018, 09:51 AM

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Those having display coating problem on their MacBook Pro should contact Apple soonest. DO NOT WAIT.

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/17/apple-...ingate-repairs/
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post Nov 7 2018, 12:54 PM

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QUOTE(Two5Kid @ Nov 7 2018, 12:11 PM)
Anyone knows if I'm able to get my iMac (2013), repaired in the vicinity of Tropicana Mall and TTDI? I've ran diagnostics and the error is the '4MEM/61 error'. I hope to have it fixed in a day?
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What size your unit?
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post Nov 7 2018, 01:57 PM

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Nearest Authorised Service Center from your location is OneUtama & TheCurve.
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post Nov 7 2018, 06:00 PM

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Impossible. Their diagnosis alone will takes couple days.
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post Nov 19 2018, 09:45 AM

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QUOTE(amoxacilin @ Nov 17 2018, 09:46 PM)
Hi. I got problem with my Macbook Pro Retina late 2013.
My macbook will not charge if the battery is not drained to 0%.
For example, if the battery is still at 60% or 10% it wont charge. If the battery is drained until the red battery symbol appeared on screen, then it can charge.

Anyone can help me to solve this?

Thanks
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Try the basic troubleshooting:
- Reset SMC & PRAM.
- Check charger condition.
- Check charger tip.
- Check charging port.
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post Nov 23 2018, 12:30 AM

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Then you should seek professional help.
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post Feb 20 2019, 11:54 AM

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QUOTE(MHR @ Feb 14 2019, 06:09 PM)
Some of the keys on my macbook pro 15" mid-2012 are not working anymore. I don't remember spilling anything.

Is it still worth repairing?
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Worth or not is a very subjective question. It depends if you already plan for a replacing with new model or the current one is still serve you well. Your are looking at few hundred repair vs few thousands new purchase smile.gif


QUOTE(nles @ Feb 19 2019, 09:26 PM)
I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012) with swollen battery. Need to get the battery replace quick before it flex my case too much.

I asked QCD they say around 800+, is that standard? Is there any reputable 3rd party service I can try?
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Yup, don't wait too long. Price is about the same for original battery. But we can do it on the spot for you instead wait for weeks.
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post Apr 17 2019, 09:55 AM

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QUOTE(dman @ Apr 17 2019, 09:31 AM)
Guys currently my mac unable to load into login screen, the progress startup bar takes forever. Repair using disk utilities also to no avail.

If I were to reinstall os in recovery mode, it won't erase my data and settings right?

Or anyone of u got solution for this issue?
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No backups??

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