Of course there are different models within each one of these categories that you can purchase, but they are irrelevant to the discussion we’re about to have. There’s only a single MacBook model and it’s the white chassis that’s been around for a while now.Īpple added a 13” MacBook Pro to the lineup to fill in the gap, although it’s not clear to me whether this 13” MacBook Pro uses the same LCD panel as the old 13” aluminum MacBook or a derivative of the 15” MacBook Pro’s panel, which is superior. If you want an all aluminum body, you have to buy a MacBook Pro. And in that case, you're better off getting a new macbook.I was so focused on the iPhone 3GS and Snow Leopard announcements from this year’s WWDC that I almost missed the gravity of the MacBook Pro announcements.Īpple announced price drops on nearly all of its laptops. If it turns out that it is not the magsafe board, and it is the motherboard, they won't charge you for replacing the magsafe board. If you don't feel comfortable with fixing it yourself, take it to the apple store to have the magsafe board replaced. It could be that your motherboard is failing. Its a somewhat easy process, and a very cheap part ($15.00).
If those both fail, it could be your magsafe board. If that doesn't work, see if you can borrow a working charger from a friend and see if it charges. Either way take a toothbrush and clean that out. It could be a number of things other than the charger or battery.Ĭheck to make sure that the magsafe port on your macbook is cleared of any debris - it's magnetic, so if it was on your desk or in a backpack, there could be a fragment of a staple or paper clip on there. Special thanks for the CSS from its creators at /r/Apple: /u/Xapher19, and /u/gouch23! Apple Expert: These folks have received the highest level of training Apple has to offer, whether as an Apple Genius, an independent contractor, or an authorized service professional.Apple Certified: Current or former Apple employees who have a certain level of certifications are given this title.Apple Trained: Current or former Apple employees who do not possess a higher level of certification.It is granted solely at the moderator's discretion.) Apple Helper: These fine individuals are hand-picked by the moderators as a badge of their expertise, despite not having any formal Apple training.
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