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Proximity sensor troubles (Works sometimes, sometimes not)?
Hi, i've already read the related answers but that doesn't adress my problem. As i stated, the sensor sometimes switches the ... -
How to stop overheating reactor
My nuclear reactor is overheating due to the lack of electrical power to run the pumps. What is the best measure to take? -
Frequent crashes, lost partition
My girlfriends Win7 machine started acting up lately. Firefox kept crashing, espacially with Flash plugins running (browser g... -
Screen shuts off immediately!
I have the metioned iMac here where i replaced the optical drive. I tested it (with the front bezel off) and everything was g... -
Why can't some people figure it out themself?
Sorry but i have to mention this. This site i always understood in a matter like "help yourself, then help others". It seems ... -
Cannot format new HDD under 10.6?
There is a lot of discussion all over the web about it, but i couldn't find a solution yet. When i try to erase or format a b... -
Won't play disks - blank display!
The power LED lights up, drawer works perfekt, i can hear the disk spinning inside. But nothing on the display and no output....
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Answer to: Replaced hard-drive. Can't reinstall OS.
In Disk Utilities go to the Partition tab, choose the number of partitions you like and before you hit OK click on Options and choose GUID partition scheme. You'll should be alright then. -
Answer to: Stripped pentalobe screw in bottom of iPhone
Third possibility: drill the head off using a (approx) 1mm drill. Once the head is removed you can take the screen/digitizer off and remove the rest of the screw using pliers. Naturally you'll need a new screw then. -
Answer to: Can magnetic screw driver mess up logic board or anything else
I magnetize my screwdrivers using a salvaged magnet from a MacBook. I use this setup for years and never had any trouble. -
Answer to: Display blacks out past 100 degrees open
9 out of 10 chance that the inverter cable has gone. I'd start with that. -
Answer to: Replace the trackpad button
It can't be done ;-( The metal plate that seals everyting (keyboard, trackpad, buttons) is welded and glued in place. I have tried time and time again, it cannot be removed without damage. Industrial design the way it shouldn't be. Sigh. Get yourself a new topcase, they are not too expensive -
Answer to: Compatibility of the 3gs dock connector with 3g?
They are the same. -
Answer to: Dust under the screen.
See this guide. -
Answer to: Topcase - superdrive side: how can I make it fit more flush?
The (capton) tape you can do without. It usually stick only one time anyway. Have you paid attention to the four grey plastic clamps on the chassis? They sit right above the eject side of the DVD drive. They should stay in their notches, open side pointing into the machine. The topcase should snap right in. Also have a look at the routing of the hard disk wire and the bluetooth antenna on top of the drive. -
Answer to: computer will not boot but need to recover data from hard drive
If you have access to another Mac, connect the two machines wit a firewire cable. Boot your iMac with the "T" key pressed. After a while the screen should display a moving firewire symbol. This is called "Target Mode". Now see if the iMacs disk shows up on the other Mac. If yes you can copy your data. -
Answer to: Black Screen/No picture/No external monitor support.
Sounds like the dreaded NVIDIA issue. If you still get the start chime und the date of purchase is less then four years ago, take or send it to the nearest Apple service provider. They will change the logicboard for free.
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