Questions tagged [hardware]
Matters involving physical computer components, circuitry and parts, as opposed to matters of software or computer programming
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Graphics glitch - checkered pattern in Chrome
I've had this MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) for a while now, but today it glitched out with huge green fields in all apps.
After a reboot I see this checkered black/green glitch pattern in Google Chrome ...
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MacBook goes to sleep when I keep a bluetooth speaker on top of it
This is kind of a weird question. Since the last year, I have observed multiple times that when I keep my bluetooth speaker on top of my mac, near the trackpad, it suddenly turns off and goes to sleep....
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Attempting to install HP LaserJet on macOS, no DMG
I want to install an HP LaserJet Pro M1536 Multifunction Printer on macOS 10.15 Catalina. The printer already works with AirPrint. I'm attempting to setup the scanner.
I can not find .dmg, only HP ...
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Ipad Pro 12.9" black screen of death
Last Friday, after an usual work day with my iPad in side-car mode, I disconnected it from my macbook pro and let it sleep.
Today, when I wanted to use it again, the screen remained black. I tried the ...
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Recycling a damaged Late 2015 into a late 2013 MBP Retina
Normally I work on pcs, not macs so I'm not real sure of my options but I'm trying to help a girl out.
She has two MBP, a late model 2013 (8GB Ram) and a late model 2015 (16GB Ram). The 2013 has a bad ...
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MacBook Pro mid 2012 logic board swapping
Question here is I have an MBP with this IDs: Model id : MacBookPro9,2 and apple model number : A1278. It is MacBook Pro mid 2012 with I5 right now. I am thinking if there is any chance that I can ...
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MacBook Pro 2015 Fan Issues
I have a refurbished 2015 MacBook Pro 13", Intel i7 Processor, 16GB RAM and 512 SSD. When I first began using it I noticed it got unusually hot rather often, and so I downloaded Macs Fan Control ...
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How can I tell if all USB-C ports on a 2020 M1 MacBook Pro are the same speed, or if one or more will be faster than others?
I'm doing some heavy copying of files, and wish to do it via the fastest USB-C connection possible.
I tried holding option and clicking on the apple logo on the very top left, then going to System ...
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Is it possible to run os x 10.8 on a modern mac? [duplicate]
I would like to get a new computer, but I have a lot of software that I use which is discontinued and requires OS X 10.8. Is there a way on a modern mac to have a dual-boot situation so that I can ...
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Does macOS 11 Big Sur support FireWire?
I'm attempting to use legacy FireWire hardware peripherals in macOS 11 Big Sur.
Apple has provided an OEM hardware dongle connectivity path that is confirmed working in macOS Catalina:
Apple ...
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Identifying two components on MBP 2012 backside of mainboard
Can someone please help in identifying the part on the motherboard backside, near battery connector (circled in green)? It looks like a small cushion/pad. And a pin like thing (circled in red). ...
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2010 27" iMac - ambient sensor connection on cpu fan
2010 27" iMac - regarding the ambient sensor connection on cpu fan housing - What is the proper contact position of the sensor with relation to the bracket that secures/holds the sensor in place?
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Webcam not working after MacOS update to version 11.2.1
I have a 16 inch MacBook Pro. The webcam on it was working fine before the update. But since the update, when I open FaceTime, it shows I guess what is the first frame, and that's it - there's no ...
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Buzzing sound through MBA earphones while charging
I have got a MBA M1 base variant and am in India with 220 V @ 50 Hz power supply. Currently, my MBA is plugged in (and 100% charged) and through my earphones I am hearing a buzzing sound. If I turn ...
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What's the likely cause of this video display problem on my 2012 Macbook?
GIF of problem
Mid-2012 Macbook Pro Retina Display on OS X High Sierra 10.13.6
I get this artifact on powering the unit up after it's been off overnight. It keeps glitching like this for 1 or 2 hours ...
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Disable Fans on MacBook Air 2019
Hi I'd like to disable the fans on my 2019 MacBook Air. Since it doesn't even do smth for Pooling since ist completly passive coolen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiCBYAP_Sgg, Video from Louis ...
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Diagnostic Wi-Fi failure issue
I try to find out whether a Wi-Fi card plus or cable or some software issue going on with my mid-2012 MacBook Pro.
I tried almost all the different hardware resets starting with SMC and NVRAM reset; ...
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Can I test MBP 13'' 2011 battery on MBP 15'' 2011?
My Macbook Pro 13inch 2011(A1276) new battery acting very weird(capacity/health decreasing quickly, slow charging and etc.). Battery has made only 10 charging cycles. I tried to reset SMC multiple ...
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MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) thermal issues
A few months ago I got a 16-inch MacBook Pro (A2141) with 32GB ram and Core i9 (I9-9980HK) 2.4 GHz processor.
My problem is that that it overheats very quickly and drop the performance of the CPU to ...
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USB-C Ethernet adapter no longer working
I have two USB-C Ethernet adaptors:
AmazonBasics USB 3.1 Type-C to Ethernet Adapter
BENFEI Type-C (Thunderbolt 3) to RJ45 Gigabit 1000 Mbps Ethernet Adapter
I've used the AmazonBasics one for a ...
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What's the difference between OWC's HDD/SSD thermal sensor(s) vs shorting the pins/using an ODD thermal sensor/replacing with a bipolar transistor?
When swapping the HDD/SSD in a 2009-2010 iMac, the HDD fan will go haywire if the HDD is not an Apple OEM drive, or some trick is done with the thermal sensor such as shorting its pins, replacing it ...
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Does opening the Mac mini 2018 for cleaning void the warranty?
I've had my Mac mini 2018 for just over two years. I am concerned that there has accumulated dust inside of the computer – not because anything seems problematic at the moment, but my experience with ...
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iPhone 8 proximity sensor not working after display switch
so I've changed a splintered display including a new flex-cable with front camera, brightness and proximity sensor of an iPhone 8 for my first time and it is working nearly as wanted... nearly!
The ...
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How to determine if a USB-C power bank can charge my macbook?
I am starting to realize that I may need my MacBook battery to last longer while I am outside without having any power socket available.
My MacBook has a USB-C port used both for charging and for data....
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2016 MacBook Pro Touch Bar (A1706) Doesn't Boot When Battery is Plugged In
First time posting here so I'm sorry if I mess anything up.
I have a 2016 MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13" that refuses to charge or boot when the battery is connected (It will boot when plugged into ...
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iMac screen shows nothing after replacing hard drive
I replaced the hard drive on my iMac 8,1 (iMac 20-Inch "Core 2 Duo" (Early 2008)) per OWC's instructions with an SSD I had sitting around. I used a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter that would ...
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Wine damage on MacBook Air 13'3 2019 [duplicate]
As the title gives away I spilled a glass of wine on my mac. I turned it head down right a way and dried it. Every thing seemed to work fine until half an hour later i put it in charge. It first kept ...
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Strange “spinning up” like sound coming from Macbook at regular interval, every 5-10 seconds or so
I noticed it a few days ago that whenever my laptop is open/on there is a strange, very brief spin-up sound coming from what seems like the left side. It happens at a very regular interval, about ...
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Extension cable for CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock
Looking for an extension cable to the CalDigit Mini Dock, but none of the cords I'm getting are working. Could anyone point me to one that will work?
These are the two I've tried:
https://www.amazon....
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MacBook Pro - High CPU Under Low Workload
I've got the MacBook Pro 16" 2019 (2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 4 GB). Since upgrading to macOS Big Sur, I've been experiencing an issue whereby the system will become ...
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How do I prolong the longevity of my MacBook's internal SSD?
I have a MacBook Pro with a 500GB NVMe internal drive. According to this website, the Samsung 850 Pro is under warranty until 300 TBW for a 512 GB drive. Other sources (less conservatively) report ...
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How do I cover up the color of my macbook?
I have recently gotten a "old" macbook 12" (from 2018) from a family member, unfortunately the color is rose gold. It doesn't look that bad, but I would prefer a darker/space grey color....
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Occasionally getting additional spaces inserted when typing
When typing, after hitting spacebar, I often get an additional space inserted. I haven't seen it happen when using the built-in keyboard, but it happens with two separate external keyboards. As far as ...
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Correct Battery Replacement for Old Macbook Air
Correct Battery Replacement for Old Macbook Air
Hi there, thank you for reading :)
I have a Macbook Air 5,2 (13” mid 2012) that has a battery with over 1062 cycles and a condition of “Replace Now”, ...
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2015 MacBook Pro 15” Cooling fans seem to be spinning in opposite direction?
I just recently placed a new battery and speakers into a 2015 15” MacBook Pro. To do this I had to take out the entire logic board. Obviously, the fans have to be in the correct position as you can ...
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How can I tell if my MacMini 2012 power supply is dead?
I have a Mac Mini late-2012 A1347 that will not power on. I've tried the steps to reset the SMC (unplug-wait 30s-plug-wait 5s) and still nothing happens when I press the power button. No chime, no ...
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Write protecting a linux drive on macos, to prevent any accidental formatting
I have an external drive plug into mac os, in which i install linux on, for a dual boot of linux and macos. I am running MacOS Catalina 10.15.7. Everything works great, except one major flaw with ...
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MacBook Pro 16” and HDMI splitter not working
I recently purchased several HDMI splitters to use with my MacBook Pro (16"). I was hoping to connect one of them like this:
------ Monitor
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MacBook Pro 16&...
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20 Watt charger harmful for the battery of a device?
I'm considering to buy a 20 watt charger for my iOS-devices. Obviously it charges a device two to three times faster then the 5 watt chargers, which I currently use.
I just wonder: Might it reduce the ...
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Recover data from broken iPhone 6
An iPhone is bent and broken and does not turn on:
Apple says that it only offers data recovery through software, not hardware, and several Authorized Service Providers say that they don't do it ...
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6+12 PIN (Macbook Air 2011 - A1370) SSD transfer speeds issues
I upgraded my MacBook Air 2011 (A1370) to a Crucial MX500 SATA SSD with better speeds and would like to give the original APPLE TS128C (128gb) a second life.
I have tried a basic enclosure that does ...
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Internal SSD seen by Mojave Installer but not El Capitan or Sierra installers
The internal SSD is formatted to JHFS+ with the Mojave Installer disk utility. Previously, it had Mojave and later Catalina installed on it without a problem
Neither the El Capitan or Sierra ...
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Are Apple silicon M1 Chip MacBook Air/Pro “laptops” usable on the lap?
I have a work-issued MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) running macOS Catalina, and it's not usable as a laptop, because it runs too hot, making it impossible to hold on the lap for any significant amount of ...
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Speaker transplant between iPhone 6 Plus and 6s Plus
I have an iPhone 6s Plus and looking forward to giving it to my little sister. She complains the speaker is too quiet and that's true. You can barely hear any audio from both the earpiece and the ...
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MFi product look up
I used to check MFi product using mfi.apple.com/MFiWeb/getAPS provided by Apple. It looks like they have turned it off. I would like to know if there is any alternative available?
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Intuos 3 Drivers for Mac OSX Sierra (10.12)
I have an old Wacom Intuos 3 tablet (with pen and mouse) that I occasionally use with my Mac (OS 10.12.6 - Sierra).
I noticed my Wacom Intuos 3 mouse was acting strange (clicks not always being ...
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Is it safe to replace a CPU in MacBook Pro 15” 2018?
My MacBook Pro 15” 2018 stopped working. The CPU model is:
2.6GHz 6‑core 8th‑generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.3GHz
I brought it to official Apple Service. They didn’t tell me ...
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MPB gives mechanical popping sound when it gets CPU heavy load
I'm using my 16' MBP (I bought it december 2019) for development (.NET Core). I experience that when I compile the code (the machine has 6 CPUs, htop shows 12 threads, so the compile can use up to 12 ...
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How to use an External Display on a MacBook Pro with a cracked built-in-display and without having MacOS installed on it
I have a Macbook Pro (A1425) with a broken display.
Because fixing the display is almost as expensive as a new Macbook he bought a new one and gave me the broken one.
Last thing he was doing with it ...
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iMac with black screen, backlight on, no activity
I'm having a problem with a 5k iMac 27" (mid-2015). When I turn it on, the backlight comes on, but the screen is completely black and there’s no activity.
An external monitor (plugged in with a ...
