mayer

@mayer

mayer

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Member Since 01/04/2010

I got my first Apple in 1979. Wrote stock market analyze programs. Went Apple professional in 1984. Opened local Apple type repair store in '93. Authorized Apple VAR 1996. Authorized UMAX (Apple Clones) service provider. Ran my own Apple type store for ten years till heart problems. Now that the surgeons have rebuilt my plumbing I'm back at it full time. I've enjoyed the new customers from iFixit sending in their machines on the tough problems. I fancy myself as the "Dr. House of Macs". I want the hard problems, ones that interest me. The work is a constant challenge and I learn new things everyday. Researching questions keeps me up to date and has improved my diagnostic skills tremendously.

email: mayer@door.net

If my answer has solved your problem, please leave me a five star Google Review here https://www.google.com/#q=machale+enterp...,

Located in Lubbock, Texas

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Thumbtack Best Pro of 2015

Thumbtack Best Pro of 2016

iFixit Top Expert 2016

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MacHale Enterprises

Apple Macintosh sales and service professionally since...
Greybeards

The real Professionals. I thought it is only fair to...

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Can I replace my AC compressor with a heat pump 6 days agoMay 21, 2019
The compressor on my central air conditioner 3,5 ton (42) seized up and needs to be replaced. Can I replace it with a used he...
What are Professionals Using for Screen Cleaning May 16
I’ve used an ammonia-free window cleaner for years but am concerned about the newer Retina screens. What have you had success...
Is This Tool Really Necessary? Apple part #076-00236 May 11
I see I can now buy a Apple Customer Data Migration Tool Kit for MacBook Pro 2016-2017 076-00236 for $235 to $295.00 on eBay....
How to install a system on an erased drive April 17
My customer booted from an external drive and used Disk Utility to erase the drive. So the repair/restore partition is gone. ...
Is there a way to connect to my Airport Extreme Network March 26
Apple iBook G3/366 (Firewire/Clamshell) Specs Identifiers: Firewire - M7721LL/A* - PowerBook2,2 - M6411 - System 10.3.9 & 9.2...
Can the modem but upgraded February 23
My son wants to increase his speed on his xbox one. I have told him how to get better internet speed working with the prover ...
I need to replace this board but have no info on it February 18
This board got wet and is corroded and I need to replace it but can find no info on it or part number. I don’t really want to...
Definitive guide for glues January 27
There are so many recommendations for different glues that I need to get informed about. BCQLI, B4000, B5000, B6000, B7000, B...
Looking for good value VPN software January 22
Due to the amount of research I do on iFixit Answers I get an unbelievable number of email adds, pop ups and phone calls for ...
Does Anyone Know Where I Can get a Capacitor Replacement Kit January 8
My old sources have dried up on finding these capacitor replacement kits. Does anyone know where I can get them or have them ...

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Answer to: scooter ice bear rocket boggs on acceleration. 26 minutes agoMay 27, 2019
Here’s a uTube video on how to fix this issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLYv7-Nogyw
Answer to: Cannot reach the screw because the screw hole is smaller 29 minutes agoMay 27, 2019
iFixit sells individual drivers for tasks like this. Please tell us the screw type and size and we can get you to the correct driver. https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Drive...
Answer to: How to read data from hard drive? 37 minutes agoMay 27, 2019
You’ll need an OWC Envoy Pro Enclosure https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MAU3...
Answer to: HOWTO set up 27" iMac for permanent Target Display Mode? 46 minutes agoMay 27, 2019
Here’s my pictorial guide on doing this with a iMac 24”. Yes, it’s neat and a fun project. The part are model specific, so do as Oldturkey suggests. How to build a display using a iMac
Answer to: Can the motherboard on the Razer phone be fixed? 55 minutes agoMay 27, 2019
Yes, of course it can be replaced. Now finding the part, in a working condition may be more difficult: Razer Phone Motherboard Replacement
Answer to: Missing serial number after changing i/o board and SSD 59 minutes agoMay 27, 2019
Apple and a lot of repair shops will write the original serial number on the inside of the bottom cover to indicate the logic board has been changed. Most repair shops do not have the software to install a serial number onto the new board. Apple has this software as do some of the more experienced techs.
Answer to: No battery installed, Shuts down from randnomly. 1 hour agoMay 27, 2019
Let’s take a look at that battery with a better tool. Please run Coconut Battery and post your results. https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/
Answer to: No Battery, X over Battery and slowness? 1 hour agoMay 27, 2019
Let’s take a look at that battery with a better tool. Please run Coconut Battery and post your results. https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/ On your upgrade, take it to 8 GB of RAM. Installing an SSD in addition will give you dramatic speed results. Also replace the hard drive I/R cable as it gets damaged. To protect the cable from future damage, I use 3M Extreme Mounting Tape (red tape in photo), on either side of the cable to prevent the bottom on the case coming into contact with the cable and damaging it:
Answer to: SSD disk 1TB does not work properly 1 hour agoMay 27, 2019
To add to arbaman’s spot on answer. The only reason I am posting this is so I can post a photo. To protect the cable from future damage, I use 3M Extreme Mounting Tape (red tape in photo), on either side of the cable to prevent the bottom on the case coming into contact with the cable and damaging it:
Answer to: How can I spot a fake online? 12 hours agoMay 26, 2019
This one has a lifetime warranty: Apple MagSafe 1 AC Adapter

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Power Flower Garden Flowers Replacement February 25

Yes, I am still active.
MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2015 I/O Board Cable (Top) Replacement February 18

Cable need not be removed.
MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar Late 2016 Display Assembly Replacement 11/19/2018

I disagree with your difficulty level. I found this much harder than a standard display due to the size and number of tiny screws.
MacBook Air 13" Mid 2013 Logic Board Assembly Replacement 07/11/2018

This step is not needed
Apple Wireless Keyboard (A1255) Teardown 06/07/2018

Chacon what plastic piece?
Apple Wireless Keyboard (A1255) Teardown 11/22/2017

Chris, sounds like it is shorted out.
MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar 2017 Replace LOGO Baffle on the screen，替换屏幕底部LOGO挡板 Replacement 08/30/2017

I didn't manage to get it off without breaking it so had to order a new one. which was a peal and stick.
Beats Pill XL Battery Replacement 05/16/2017

It's under recall https://www.apple.com/support/beats-pill...
Google Pixel XL Teardown 10/24/2016

tpec01 Taiwan (Republic of China) hTC manufacturing is like
Apple Watch Teardown 10/12/2016

Here's the Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver driver: IF145-309-2 Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver Bit

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