🔴 Apple Macbook Pro 15 Repair - Early 2011 A1286 820-2915 SN_C02FN33DDF91 - No.1160

Apple Macbook Pro 15 Early 2011 A1286 820-2915 Repair SN_C02FN33DDF91
I repair someone else's previous repair attempt on a 15" Macbook Pro which had a GPU failure and had the CMIzapper Tiresias installed to try and repair the computer.
0:00 - Intro.
1:25 - Testing the Magsafe Charger.
2:27 - Macbook Pro Teardown & Investigation
6:50 - Macbook Pro Fault Repair.
15:20 - Testing.
15:50 - PRAM Reset.
17:10 - SMC bypass.
17:50 - Using ASD To Test Macbook Pro.
24:55 - Installing MacOS On A Blank SSD.
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[@steveg8704]

Hi Defpom (P.O.M. = "Pride of Mother England"!). This is my machine, & it's been real helpful to see the issue was just bad soldering. I tried several times to solder the chip legs and had the same problem as yourself. After many attempts, I couldn't tell conclusively if the solder had flowed correctly. I can see now via your microscope, that it clearly didn't. I was concerned that applying too much heat may destroy the chip, and so was (too) cautious. Thanks so much for making the video, and I hope someone gets continued use out of it. It's been a workhorse for me for many years, so great to see it working again. Great video.

[@IanScottJohnston]

Enamel wire not my favourite, much prefer Kynar 30AWG.

[@QsTechService1]

Try disconnecting the mod replace the GPU capacitor next to the big coil see if that fixes the GPU issue normally that’s all it is the capacitor failing

[@xDevscom_EE]

Say no to Crapple :). I thought I'm on Rossman channel for a second :)

[@gjvdspam]

Nice fix on the stubborn little chippie. Looked like the legs waren't clean or didn't come up to temperature, judging here from the comfy couch with my legs up. I liked some real life action on the microscope, gives me an idea. Feels good you put it into use again and the little machine seemed to be well sorted after.

[@fredflintstone1]

Well done on the fix

[@electro-pirate994]

This is awesome 👍 I learned so much from watching you fix this

[@TheDefpom]

Thanks, I’m glad it was off interest.

[@ray73864]

I don't actually consider the fact that they kept the original packaging as someone who looks after their stuff. I don't keep any of my original packaging, I don't have anywhere to store it, but I look after all my stuff rather well.
If I was to buy something from say eBay, Gumtree, etc... I wouldn't put much into it if I don't get original packaging because of that.
It's the way the world is going, as houses get smaller and more squished together.
I mean, I have a pretty decent sized house, and a shed, but to keep all packaging, I would run out of room rather quickly.

[@madbstard1]

Good fix but think Apple are an absolute waste of money. And a massive e-waste generator by design. If you hadn't fixed this, it would have ended up in landfill.