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So what does liquid do to a logic board?

Most of us learned in high school chemistry that liquids conduct electricity. When liquid touches a powered MacBook the results can be damaging. While the device may appear “OFF” it’s actually just in a low-power state, waiting to be activated. When liquid makes contact with an active circuit, it fizzes (you might even hear it) [...]

14 Dec

Does your MacBook get very hot?

MacBooks consume power when running and it dissipates as heat. However, if it gets too hot electronic components fail and so each MacBook has a cooling system to control the temperature of vital components. The cooling system usually consists of a heat sink clamped to the processor and fans to draw cool air into the […]

12 Dec

A damaged charging lead can destroy your MacBook [more than once]

A damaged charging lead can silently destroy a MacBook— and it’s something most people would never think to check. A year ago I repaired a customers MacBook following liquid damage and 2 weeks ago the customer brought it back saying it would not turn on. On inspection I found that this time it was not […]

31 May

What is Apple Service Like?

Is Your MacBook Not Working as It Should? Before you head to Apple, here’s what you need to know. What the Apple Service Experience Is Really Like No upfront quotesApple won’t provide pricing over the phone — even for obvious faults such as a cracked screen. You’re required to book an appointment and travel to [...]