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  • Answer to: Can't get my airport to turn on

    Go under the Apple in the upper left hand corner to "about this mac" > more info > Network > Airport. Se if your card is being seen. If not you will need to try to reseat it. Here's how: Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board

  • Answer to: A1286 Keyboard and trackpad compatibility

    The upper case with keyboard is readily available with a web search. Here are the parts that will work for you, I've found that the last number results in better pricing: 661-5244, 661-5481, 661-4948, 661-5854

  • Answer to: Mac Can not boot only show folder or peadlock

    Your machine cannot find a good operating system. Your hard drive may have died or you may have a corrupt system folder. Boot your machine from your installation DVD. Go to the second screen pull down menu to Utilities > Disk Utility. Select your hard drive in the left hand column and see if you can repair it. If you see no hard drive it's time to replace the drive. Here's how to do it: MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2010 Hard Drive Replacement

  • Answer to: Replacement Feet for the 13' MacBook Pro?

    These are for the earier model but may be what you need: http://www.welovemacs.com/mbp15rfeet.htm... Here's an alternative: http://www.the-wabe.com/notebook/laptop-feet/ If you go into an Apple Store they may just give you a couple but I haven't seen a place to buy them yet.

  • Answer to: I have a bad memory slot

    Sometimes a bad slot will take a lessor GB memory module and run fine, if you have a 1 GB or a 512K give it a try in the bad slot.

  • Answer to: Screen is too dim to use

    Hook it up to an external monitor. If this is good, move your screen up and down to see if there is any change. I suspect your inverter cables at this point or that you got a bad inverter board. Here's a guide for replacing the inverter quickly: Repairing MacBook Core 2 Duo Installing LCD & Inverter (fast method) A1181

  • Answer to: Is it possible to change battery

    Yes, you can replace the battery. Here's a video on how to do it: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4cjvy_...-to-replace-a-4th-generation-ipo_tech

  • Answer to: What does -f3- mean on microwave?

    The F3 means you have a shorting membrane keypad. If and when an oven exhibits this code or is coming on or doing anything by itself, this is very dangerous and can result in a fire. None of us on this site recommend trying to repair this type of problem on a microwave because it can kill you. Toss it and get a new one, PLEASE.

  • Answer to: Fridge is freezing food, freezer not freezing as well?

    The food in the refrigerator freezes This is a common problem that often doesn't have a clear, permanent solution. The first thing to check is the overall internal refrigerator temperature. The proper temperature should be between 35 and 42 degrees. Here are some things to try: If your refrigerator temperature is closer to 35 degrees, try turning the temperature up slightly. If you find that the temperature varies a lot from the top shelf to the bottom (where it is coldest), try putting produce and other sensitive products on a higher shelf. If the temperature is too low and you can't make it warmer by adjusting the thermostat, you probably have a defective thermostat. If so, you need to replace it, because they cannot be repaired. Other possible problems are a leak in the sealed (refrigerant) system, cold air migration (in side-by-side models) or a defective air damper. These problems can be quite difficult to locate and correct, I recommend you contact a qualified appliance repair technician.

  • Answer to: OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5630A Fail

    Any of these PATA drives should work for you: http://www.ifixit.com/Mac-Parts/iMac-20%22-2.66-GHz-%28EMC-No.-2210%29#0-Optical+Drives

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