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    Service Battery came up when I hit 175 Cycles - But still has 3 Hours battery - Why? False Alert?

    Hello again, I am just wondering if anyone could give me insight into a battery issue that's come up with my MacBook Pro Retina Mid-2012, According to the Apple Serial Number Lookup for 15" MacBook Pro's and other models affected with recalled batteries, this unit was already serviced. It just...
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    Slow MacBook Pro

    Hi, My MBP is becoming slow, high CPU activity while using excel or firefox mostly when there's an external screen plugged in. I've recently changed the battery which is already better, but it's becoming complicated to use it for work. My question is, is there anything I can upgrade in it or is...
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    Bright spots on my MacBook screen from 70% rubbing alcohol

    Hello, i recently tried to remove the anti glare coating on my 15" MacBook pro mid 2015 on the 10th of this month. I managed to remove all the anti glare coating but when i powered it on afterwards i noticed blotches on my screen. It seems as if the alcohol somehow managed to get in my screen...
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    How much is a 2018 MacBook air worth with a broken retina screen?

    Hey all! Long story short, I’ve got a great condition MacBook Air 2018 which regrettably the retina screen is completely screwed ? No idea how it happened, looks as if there’s a small chip in it. I’ve been quoted around £350 to repair, in which it’s not worth it as I can purchase a full...
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    M2 in a A1398?! mid-2012 Retina MBP

    All the research I've done tells me - No, you have to use an M.Sata and adapter. Even though they're kind of old and expensive, compared to M2. Then I came across a review for an adaptor, on the UK version of Amaz on. Item B07H7KCWQR, look in the comments section at the top review. The...
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    Display MBP 2015 15" vs MBP 2019 16"

    Hi, I need some advice about the screen of the new macbook pro 16". Currently I have MBP 2015 15" and I use it for programming, web design, vmware, docker and etc. For me, the screen is very important and currently I can't find the information/comparative about 2015 15" Retina Display vs 2019...
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    Flickering Screen MacBook Pro 15" mid 2015

    I have a serious screen problem on BOTH my two MacBook Pro 15" mid 2015 (A1398), 2,8 GHz, 1TB. The screens have started to flicker (see photo). It flickers (mostly in the lower half of screen), then stabalizes, flickers, on and on... This problem is not visible on external monitor, has been...