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repairs gone bad

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    Macbook Air mid 2013: Heatsink screw on the fan side broken off

    Hi! I renewed the thermal paste and didn't realize the heatsink was mounted with a single fifth screw on the fan side that is very difficult to even reach. I removed the four screws on the CPU side, left the fan attached and carefully bent up the heatsink to remove the thermal paste. In the...
  2. Knightartorias8

    iOS Beta software and Repairs System Config Issues

    I just wanted to provide a heads up to anyone thinking about moving into iPhone Beta software, as I am sure you are backing up your iPhone, because you need to if you plan on bringing it in for repairs. Installing the Beta version of iOS can cause an issues with most repairs. As we all know...
  3. PinkyMacGodess

    iPad Air iPad Air 2 battery replacement. Is it salvageable?

    Really liked the iFixit kit. Had everything right there. 5 stars! They said it was difficult, but I'd rate it as darn near impossible. I worked at it for over 3 hours, and had a few hiccups, but nothing earth shaking. I thought... This is what I have left. *Something* didn't go right, and the...