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macbook pro 14"

  1. A

    Power port PPP020 Touch ID sensor BMT004, BMT005, BMT003 issue with fan PF003, PPF004, PPF001

    I recently updated my MacBook Pro M1 14-inch 2021, purchased in June 2022, to the latest MacOS Sonoma. Following the update, I encountered persistent issues with the Finger ID and the laptop's tendency to restart unexpectedly. Initially attributing the problems to a potential software glitch, I...
  2. macduke

    M3 Max 14" MBP First Impressions

    First, my order: 14" Space Black MBP M3 Max 16/40 64GB 2TB For reference, I'm coming from a 16" MBP Intel i9 2.3GHz Radeon 5300 32GB 2TB and iMac 27" 5K Intel i9 3.6GHz Vega 48 64GB 2TB. I work from home, multitask pretty heavily, and this is replacing both devices. I have a couple 4K displays...
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    Upgrading my 2017 15-inch Base Macbook Pro to M3 Macbook Pro

    Hello guys, So I have an existing 2017 Intel Macbook Pro Base Model which is my daily driver. It still runs well and I use it for Google and Adobe Apps. I struggle sometimes when I deal with large-resolution files in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. I mainly use the MBP for Graphic Design and...
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    MacBook Air M2 13" vs MacBook Pro 14"

    Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade from a early 2015 MacBook Pro and am thinking about the 13" M2 Air or 14" MacBook Pro. I use my laptop recreationally with no specific tasks requiring high specs but am guilty of excessive safari tabs and want it somewhat future proof. I know the 8GB RAM and...
  5. Rozovici

    Spatial Audio Not Available

    Hello, I am facing an issue I can't find the right angle to solve, so here I am asking for opinions. Running macOS Sonoma (the latest beta) on a M1 Macbook Pro to which I have paired Airpods Pro 2. When I try to listen to content marked as Spacial Audio compatible (e.g., on Netflix) and turn...
  6. Miicat_47

    Resolved I'm planning to buy Macbook Air/Pro for Rust programming, would Air be enough?

    I'm programming with Rust as my hobby (mainly websites) and would like to know, if MacBook Air 15" (512GB, 16GB RAM) would be enough or if I should get MacBook Pro 14" (512GB, 16GB RAM) Stuff I will be running at the same time: * Around 20 safari tabs * Prob also Firefox with couple of tabs...
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    MBP 14" (2021) battery drain

    Dear all, a quick forum search did not yield any other results, so please bare with me: I just recently bought an MBP 14" 2021. When first playing around the first days I noticed quite a short battery life that I was getting. I did a little research and tweaked some settings: - Siri is...
  8. Calaveras

    Magsafe 3 power cables failing

    Didn't see any other threads on this so I thought I'd start one. It seems the Magsafe 3 power cables do not last more than a few months in gentle usage. I've a 2021 MBP I bought a little more than a year ago. I've had 3 Magsafe power cables since then! Spent a about 4 months in the middle of...
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    MBP 14" M2 Pro 2023 - Wifi Problems on 6E [Toronto/Canada region]

    Can anyone with the 2023 MBP M2 Pro, please show the wifi scan window on the left side? I want to know if it reports best 6E channels (even if you do not have a 6E modem / wifi) You can do the following: Option click the wifi menu icon > Open wireless diagnostics > [don't run the diagnostics]...
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    Am I able to Change a MacBook Pro with a UK keyboard to a US keyboard

    Hey! So I have a 2021 14" MacBook Pro and it has a UK top case. I was wondering if I ordered a top case with a US keyboard could I just swap it over or would I run into compatibility issues? I am quite experienced in repairs like this and have an eBay shop where I buy a ton of stuff to fix and...
  11. M

    macOS 13.X Ventura - Screen flickering issues

    I have been experiencing issues with Ventura since it's release, my biggest issue of this is having display flickering. I have a LG 27UL850-W display connected to my MacBook Pro 14" via a USB-C cable (the one that comes included with the display), whenever I play any form of video on the...
  12. Jellouse

    M1 Pro Macbook Pro 2022 screen won't turn off when lid closed

    My screen wont shut off / or turn back on when opening / closing M1 Macbook Pro 14 inch... I've already tried the following: Update OS (running ventura 13.0.1) Restart Check battery settiings Check & empty printing queues Disable network / printer sharing Disconnect all accessories Check...
  13. itsZ

    Got water under the screen of my MacBook Pro 14”

    Hey there! Today there was a big storm with rain I’ve never seen before. The streets were POOLS of water and there was a mini tornado reported. I was coming home from my classes and my MacBook Pro 14” M1 Pro was in my bag which is kind of water resistant. When I opened the bag, my MacBook...
  14. DHagan4755

    Midnight MacBook Pro?

    There seems to be a mixed reaction to midnight mostly because of the fingerprints. Preferably the MacBook Pro's double anodized black keyboard well expanded to the rest of the enclosure would look better for the MacBook Pro. It would be nice if the anodized black had less of a sheen & was more...
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    Well spec'd M2 MBA or Low/Mid M1 MBP 14

    Wondering if anyone can help settle an inner debate I'm having. Currently running a 2014 iMac 16Gb, 1TB SSD. Been waiting on a new machine and now is the time. Working from home but occasionally away and don't want to run two machines, so will be going for a laptop+screen solution. Really...
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    M2 Pro/Max Macbook Memory pricing

    Here's a pricing experiment: Since we now know the M2 chip is able to be loaded with up to 24gb of unified, with options of 8gb and 16gb, it stands to reason that the future M2 Pro/Max Macbooks will have up to 48gb and 96gb of unified memory respectively. Assuming M2 Pro MacBooks will have...
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    MacBook Pro 14 running macos13 'customer induced damage – Impact/pressure damage'

    My MacBook started to freeze multiple times, on mundane tasks after installing macos13 beta 2, and yes its a development machine to install this beta, so that’s ok apple says. I tried rebooting a bunch of times and after several goes I gave up and thought to try a little while later. When I...
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    Is it OK to stack things on top of a closed lid MacBook Pro?

    I haven't seen this discussed anywhere, and was wondering if it's OK to stack things (books, keyboards, etc...) on top of a closed lid MacBook Pro? I have a 14" MBP and always put things like multiple books on top of it. I guess it doesn't hurt the computer? Does anyone know the weight limit...
  19. F23

    Sell 12.9 iPad Pro & Mac Mini for 14" 2021 MBP?

    I have a 16 inch 2021 MBP. Also have an M1 Mac Mini (worth $360 resale), and a 12.9" 2021 iPad Pro (worth $670 resale). The Mac Mini & iPad were my daily drivers, until I got the 16 inch MBP this April. Now I don't use the iPad anymore. Mac Mini is hooked up to 49" Samsung Odyssey G9. I use...
  20. Alfred.Woodden

    Macbook Pro 14 base model gets luke warm on palm rests with light tasks

    I've noticed that my new M1 Pro 14 base model gets slightly warm on the palm rests when doing very light tasks like having Mail and messages running in the backgorund and one or two safari windows with 4-5 tabs in each and installing or updating say Firefox. This causes my palms to get slightly...