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My MacBook Pro is almost 3 years old, what can I do to keep it working well for...
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My MacBook Pro is almost 3 years old, what can I do to keep it working well for the years ahead?
Is there anything I can do to maintain it? I don't want to run into issues down the line. Right now it is working great and I would like to keep it that way. I know there is probably dust inside but I am not an expert and not sure if I should open the bottom panel. I wouldn't want to damage anything. I may upgrade in the future but for now I'm thinking I would like to keep this model. The reason why is because I like the form factor (more portable than the current 16" Macbook Pro model).
This is a 2019 MacBook Pro 15" base model
This is a 2019 MacBook Pro 15" base model
brosenz
macrumors 6502
Apr 26, 2011
Replace the battery, if you do it at Apple they will replace the whole bottom, meaning the dust will be gone as well
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darngooddesign
macrumors G5
Open the bottom panel and look inside for dust in the fan. iFixit has easy-to-follow guides and tools if you need them.
If your keyboard is occasionally not working, like one or two keys sometimes don't work, you can take advantage of Apple's extended repair program. I bet you can call them up and say that it occasionally happens but you can't make it happen so they authorize the fix.
If your keyboard is occasionally not working, like one or two keys sometimes don't work, you can take advantage of Apple's extended repair program. I bet you can call them up and say that it occasionally happens but you can't make it happen so they authorize the fix.
Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support
Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro
support.apple.com
I wouldn't even need to do that because my "E" key is brighter than the rest of the keys...not really an issue if you don't mind it, but it is a defect IMOOpen the bottom panel and look inside for dust in the fan. iFixit has easy-to-follow guides and tools if you need them.
If your keyboard is occasionally not working, like one or two keys sometimes don't work, you can take advantage of Apple's extended repair program. I bet you can call them up and say that it occasionally happens but you can't make it happen so they authorize the fix.Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support
Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Prosupport.apple.com
Ok, is there a way to check if my battery needs to be replaced?Replace the battery, if you do it at Apple they will replace the whole bottom, meaning the dust will be gone as well
EDIT: I just saw I have 132 charge cycles. That's pretty good right?
darngooddesign
macrumors G5
Does it seem like your battery life is short?Ok, is there a way to check if my battery needs to be replaced?
EDIT: I just saw I have 132 charge cycles. That's pretty good right?
brosenz
macrumors 6502
Apr 26, 2011
What value do you have here:Ok, is there a way to check if my battery needs to be replaced?
EDIT: I just saw I have 132 charge cycles. That's pretty good right?
System Information --> Hardware --> Power --> Battery Information --> Maximum Capacity
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