| Macbook computer battery 08:54 - Jun 6 with 2237 views | Bluesky |
Hello clever IT hiveminds.
I am bravely (foolishly?) going to attempt a battery replacement myself. Has anyone any suggestions for any little gizmo that I could use to safely clean the inner workings while I'm there? Is there a safe vacuum device or something? Useful suggestions welcome; rude or funny ones equally appreciated. Thanks.
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| Macbook computer battery on 09:00 - Jun 6 with 2183 views | DarkBrandon |
I’d be reluctant to do much cleaning at all, unless there is a fan in there. Dust won’t affect the electronics.
If it does look bad google “can compressed air” or similar. Blow, don’t suck. Ahem. |  | | |
| Macbook computer battery on 09:48 - Jun 6 with 2112 views | nodge_blue |
You can get cans of compressed air to spray through it.... |  |
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| Macbook computer battery on 10:46 - Jun 6 with 2066 views | noggin |
Sorry to hijack your thread but does anyone know why my Macbook keeps freezing, then restarting itself? Seems to happen most days, at least once and is very annoying. |  |
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| Macbook computer battery on 11:22 - Jun 6 with 2016 views | leitrimblue |
| Macbook computer battery on 10:46 - Jun 6 by noggin |
Sorry to hijack your thread but does anyone know why my Macbook keeps freezing, then restarting itself? Seems to happen most days, at least once and is very annoying. |
Have yer tried turning it off and back on again?  |  | | |
| Macbook computer battery on 11:28 - Jun 6 with 1991 views | DanTheMan |
As other people have mentioned, you want compressed air. When using it, don't hold it down, very short bursts are what you want.
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@noggin, that sounds like kernel panic, potentially faulty hardware. It probably would require taking into a shop to get someone to take a look. If I was to take a guess given the frequency of the crashes, probably one of the sticks of RAM has got a fault. |  |
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| Macbook computer battery on 11:58 - Jun 6 with 1923 views | PhilTWTD |
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| Macbook computer battery on 12:01 - Jun 6 with 1901 views | hoppy |
| Macbook computer battery on 11:22 - Jun 6 by leitrimblue |
Have yer tried turning it off and back on again? |
Don't forget to send your invoice now. |  |
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| Macbook computer battery on 12:09 - Jun 6 with 1875 views | leitrimblue |
| Macbook computer battery on 12:01 - Jun 6 by hoppy |
Don't forget to send your invoice now. |
I was hoping to be paid in cash.. | | | |
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| Macbook computer battery on 12:38 - Jun 6 with 1791 views | noggin |
| Macbook computer battery on 11:28 - Jun 6 by DanTheMan |
As other people have mentioned, you want compressed air. When using it, don't hold it down, very short bursts are what you want.
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@noggin, that sounds like kernel panic, potentially faulty hardware. It probably would require taking into a shop to get someone to take a look. If I was to take a guess given the frequency of the crashes, probably one of the sticks of RAM has got a fault. |
Thanks Dan, I'll get someone to look at it. | |
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| Macbook computer battery on 13:06 - Jun 6 with 1759 views | BlueRaider |
You might need a device to earth yourself to prevent static damaging the inside of the computer. I remember my Dad using one when he was tinkering around with old PCs. Not sure if it's still a thing though. |  |
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| Macbook computer battery on 13:31 - Jun 6 with 1708 views | dickie |
| Macbook computer battery on 13:06 - Jun 6 by BlueRaider |
You might need a device to earth yourself to prevent static damaging the inside of the computer. I remember my Dad using one when he was tinkering around with old PCs. Not sure if it's still a thing though. |
I did this when upgrading the RAM in my old Mac Mini and my wife's old imac. Not certain how important it really was but didn't want to risk it | | | |
| Macbook computer battery on 14:18 - Jun 6 with 1640 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Macbook computer battery on 11:58 - Jun 6 by PhilTWTD |
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30°, short spin cycle |  |
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| Macbook computer battery on 14:32 - Jun 6 with 1607 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Macbook computer battery on 12:09 - Jun 6 by leitrimblue |
I was hoping to be paid in cash.. |
How about 1 million? In Iranian rials?
(It’s about £20!) | |
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| Macbook computer battery on 17:19 - Jun 6 with 1511 views | Eireannach_gorm |
Go to the repair section of the iFixit.com site and look up your Mac model. Has tear downs of all assemblies for Mac and other products. Also info on the tools required for every job. |  | | |
| Macbook computer battery on 18:22 - Jun 6 with 1476 views | Bluesky |
| Macbook computer battery on 10:46 - Jun 6 by noggin |
Sorry to hijack your thread but does anyone know why my Macbook keeps freezing, then restarting itself? Seems to happen most days, at least once and is very annoying. |
Well that is one symptom of mine needing a new battery. Check hardware atatus - battery on system settings or About this mac | | | |
| Macbook computer battery on 18:24 - Jun 6 with 1469 views | Bluesky |
| Macbook computer battery on 14:18 - Jun 6 by Swansea_Blue |
30°, short spin cycle |
oh thanks. biological or non..? | | | |
| Macbook computer battery on 18:26 - Jun 6 with 1460 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Macbook computer battery on 18:24 - Jun 6 by Bluesky |
oh thanks. biological or non..? |
Did you say it's an Apple? That sounds like biological 👍 | |
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| Macbook computer battery on 18:38 - Jun 6 with 1439 views | Swansea_Blue |
I know nothing about repairing them them, but Macs can go on and on if the hardware was a decent spec in the first place. My work machine is a late 2012 iMac and it's still flying along. I've got 2 PCs and 2 (and about to be 3) laptops that have bitten the dust in the same time. I'm just now in the last 6 months or so starting to not get the latest Microsoft 360 updates, but I don't really need them as the older versions are still working fine. Why spend money every 3-4 years when a Mac lasts for 12+ years?
So i suspect it's well worth you having a go as long and patching it up and keeping it going. | |
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