Kevin McCartney

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Kevin McCartney

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Membro dal 06/02/2013

Actively using both PC and Mac since 1996. Apple Technician @ I.T. Amazing, in Scotts Valley, California. l learned Computers at a young age, when I lost the ability to walk for two years Computers were the only hobby that I could roll my wheelchair up to! Through miracle surgeries, I can walk again! Between my strong moral compass and computer expertise, continue to bridge the gap between people and computers at through any medium of communication, including iFixit.

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Master level technician - Apple MacBook Pro and iMac repairs.

Expert level technician - iProduct repairs.

IT Amazing! located in Santa Cruz.

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Retina MacBook 2017 Upper Case Assembly Replacement

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi Home Button Assembly Replacement

HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx Display Replacement

MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Early 2013 Headphone Jack Replacement

Sostituzione viti Pentalobe nell'iPhone X

Sostituzione viti Pentalobe nell'iPhone 8 Plus

Sostituzione Taptic Engine iPhone 8 Plus

Sostituzione fotocamere posteriori iPhone 8 Plus

Sostituzione schermo LCD & digitizer iPhone 8 Plus

Sostituzione altoparlante voce iPhone 8 Plus

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Data Recovery from Divorced Fusion Drive 11/03/2016
Today, my iMac 27 inch came back from the Apple Store with a new hard drive in it. The iMac went to the Apple store for video...
Replaced LCD Assembly, Fingerprint messed up. 05/03/2016
Good Evening from Rainy Cali! I got an iPhone 6, shattered screen, visible LCD, all features working as intended. otherwise. ...
Common Encounter: Hard Drive in Optical Bay - Good or Bad? 29/02/2016
The question I get all the time, that I don't know the answer to, is whether or not it's a good idea to insert a hard drive i...
Computer Turns Off/Restarts whenever I watch YouTube movies 27/02/2016
Whenever I try to play Youtube movies, browse iPhoto library quickly, my MacBook restarts itself. An error will come up, remi...

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Rispondi a: Sata cable problem for MBP 15 MID2012 04/11/2016
There are two different cable versions of this Cable: 821-1492-01 (was recommended) 821-1492-A (what you have) They Are Backwards-Compatible, yes. You aren't losing anything by using your A version.
Rispondi a: My new digitizer's bottom half of the screen is not registering touch. 14/08/2016
If you can reseat that digitizer connector by pulling it out and putting it back in, you'd be surprised how many problems that solves. :) It's worth noting, that if your iPad had any power at time of replacement, erratic behavior can occur. I recommend you hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for at least ten seconds, until you see the Apple logo, before considering the digitizer defective.
Rispondi a: Track pad and Keyboard stopped working except power button 23/05/2016
Dan's Answer to a similar problem in 2014: Give him credit if it works. The keyboard/track pad ribbon cable from the top case is not seated correctly into the logic board connector (or damaged). Something was spilled into the keyboard and it took a bit of time to damage the connections. The last possibility is the battery has swelled pressing from under the keyboard causing it to fail. To test for the battery problem, put your laptop into a plastic bag making sure to pull out as much air out as you can. Place the laptop into your refrigerator for about an 2 hours to drop its temp. Take it out and quickly turn it on, see if the keyboard and track pad are working. If they are the issue is the battery pressing on the top case from below. If your upto it pop off the bottom cover to inspect the ribbon cable to see if its correctly seated. Otherwise you'll likely need a new top case as the keyboard is part of it.
Rispondi a: How do I fix this 23/05/2016
The most affordable and reliable Option would be to utilize Apple's Out of Warranty Repair Service! It would cost a flat $150. I can't even buy the screen for that much, not including the 100 labor i'd charge to fix it. Here's a list of Apple's Out of Warranty Costs: https://support.apple.com/iphone/repair/...-damage In summary: To the Apple Store, and Beyond!
Rispondi a: Verticlal White Stripes on MacBook 2009 LCD 23/05/2016
It could be the LVDS cable or the LCD itself. Let's try something: Open the Macbook into an Obtuse position (wider than 90 degrees open.) Do it a few times; Do any of the white lines change formation or position? If they DO, the LVDS Cable is more likely the problem. If this technique does NOT produce any change in the distortions, then the LCD itself is more likely to blame. Best Solutions: EZ Mode - Buy an LCD Assembly! Here's a link to a 13 inch 2009 LCD Assembly. See our handy guide on how to install said LCD Assembly, it's much easier than the other options. It's about $100 total! http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-LCD-Screen-Display-Assembly-Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2009-2010-A1278-A814-/141999832321?hash=item210fd97d01:g:bN8A...
Rispondi a: Laptop won't boot up 04/04/2016
If you're running Windows 8 or 10, you will have to trigger a refresh to solve the problem. I believe the answer key was F11. Top of F11 once per second the moment you turn your computer on, if that doesn't work after 15 seconds so, pull down your power button for six seconds until the computer turns off, and try again. If you fail this three times it will trigger a Windows 8 or Windows 10 automatic repair. From there, click on troubleshooting, and click refresh your PC - warning if you hit reset your PC you will lose everything, use the refresh feature specifically. If you're running Windows 7, repeat this process but instead of tapping F11, tap if instead. Try logging in with that code or password again, And let's see if it does any better
Rispondi a: I can't seem to unscrew them 29/03/2016
The screws are single-use by Apple standards; they are easier to strip, and provide less torque feedback when trying to make them turn for the first time. For better results, they can be turned with a 2.0 flathead screw driver, or a 000 Phillips instead.
Rispondi a: Screen NOT turning on after Screen Replacement 27/03/2016
If turning the iPad off and back on again doesn't fix the problem, or the iPad is unresponsive when you try to turn it off, you have to reset it by doing the following: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
Rispondi a: My iPhone 5c have a black print on it cause I dropped 27/03/2016
display and battery sound dead. If turning the iPhone off and back on again doesn't fix the problem, or the iPhone is unresponsive when you try to turn it off, you have to reset it by doing the following: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
Rispondi a: CPU capacitors ripped off. How should I go about replacing these? 27/03/2016
15 inch 2011 macbooks are under a video recall - bluff it and hope for the best :)

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iPad Pro 12.9" Home Button Replacement 18/05/2018

Some LCD Assemblies come with Adhesive pre-applied, simply peel and seal. :)

Otherwise, plan on running some double-sided 3M tape before commencing new LCD Assembly Installation.

TIP: B7000 Adhesive in the bottom left and right corners will help keep it in place moving forward.
iMac LCD Cleanup 21/02/2016

Tread very, very carefully with that LCD panel.
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 Hard Drive Replacement 21/02/2016

No complaints, easy enough. I recommend using small cardboard boxes to hold the screen up at a 30° angle so you can work with both hands

Note, newer technology cells and iMac solid-state adapter bracket, you could easily put a 500 GB or terabyte solid-state in your iMac for zoom zoom time
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 SD Board Replacement 21/02/2016

One must consider, the USP based card adapter is like five dollars.

When I tell customers this, they usually get that instead of paying me $100 plus parts to repair it
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 Airport Card Replacement 21/02/2016

If you can replace the airport card, try to replace the daughterboard that it resides in while you are at it.
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 Camera Board Replacement 21/02/2016

Tedious as heck, but better than plopping a USB camera on the top or on the side. :-)
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 Display Replacement 21/02/2016

Hard to learn, easy to master. There are a lot of trap cables that are not very long. For best results, I like to use cardboard hard drive boxes to prop up my LCD display to a 30° angle so I can reconnect cables with both my hands.
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 Optical Drive Fan Replacement 21/02/2016

Go slow, and take your time. Easy as long as you do not rush it.
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 Glass Panel Replacement 21/02/2016

Do everything in your power to avoid touching the inside of the glass with your fingers, or the LCD. Please give me his fingerprints is like washing and oiled animal with water
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 RAM Replacement 21/02/2016

Easy mode. Note that the bits is called PZ1 most screwdriver sets. Also known as Japanese Phillips, the bid comes to a + instead of to a point. A 2.0 flathead will also turn the screw.

Oh and, don't forget to check your black flats back in. Otherwise you'll get too funny little appendages sticking out the bottom when you reattach your access door :)