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  1. Dozer_Zaibatsu

    Macbook Air (M1) screen turning off. Anyone have advice?

    This started today. I'll run down the symptoms. tl;dr The Mac does not think the lid is closed. The monitor itself does not seem to have any damage or distortion to it. Brightness settings make no difference. Details: Suddenly, even while listening to a podcast, my laptop screen simply...
  2. O

    Should I replace my 2023 Macbook pro Topcase myself ?

    Hi, About two weeks ago my cat spilled some fruit juice on my new 13" MacBook Pro. I immediately turned my Mac upside down and started cleaning it. The juice was rather thick and after a repair estimate in an apple certified repairer they advised me to replace the entirety of the Top case...
  3. W

    2015 13" MacBook Pro battery swelling and case distended - repair or not?

    My partner's father's 2015 13" Retina MacBook Pro has a swollen battery. I'm either going to replace the battery for them or they are going to buy a new Mac. If they opt for the latter, my partner and I will be given the computer, in which case I will still replace the battery, and my...