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How long should an MBP logic board last for?
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How long should an MBP logic board last for?
For an MBP that shows no sign of damage, and hasn't be damaged, does anyone know how long the logic board of an MBP should last?
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Thanks!
Juicy Box
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Virtually forever, unless something happens to it.how long the logic board of an MBP should last?
There isn’t a shelf life on the logic board, afaik.
I have logic boards in Macs that are 30 years old that still work.
Not sure if that answers your question or not, you might need to provide some context to what you are asking.
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Many thanks Juicy Box. Mine lasted 4 years on my MBP. Never damaged, never dropped. Found it strange that to gave up the ghost.
dumastudetto
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Apple precision-engineers every part of a product to last forever.For an MBP that shows no sign of damage, and hasn't be damaged, does anyone know how long the logic board of an MBP should last?
Thanks!
dumastudetto
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You must have done something wrong, surely? Everyone always says they've never banged it, dropped it, or spilled liquid in their devices.Many thanks Juicy Box. Mine lasted 4 years on my MBP. Never damaged, never dropped. Found it strange that to gave up the ghost.
Haha, according to the authorised Apple repairer I haven’t either.
They must’ve missed mine!Apple precision-engineers every part of a product to last forever.
dumastudetto
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The authorised repair shops are unfortunately not always the best.Haha, according to the authorised Apple repairer I haven’t either.
Juicy Box
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Some Macs have known issues, like the MBPs around 2010-2011. The GPUs had high failure rates. I have a Late 2011 17” MBP that had a failed logic board two times, both times it was replaced for free with an extended repair program from Apple.
List what Mac you are having issues with, along with the specs. Also, list what you typically do with it.
Also, do you know what on the logic board failed?
I suspect that logic board failures on Macs may increase now that there are so many things soldered on it.
List what Mac you are having issues with, along with the specs. Also, list what you typically do with it.
Also, do you know what on the logic board failed?
I suspect that logic board failures on Macs may increase now that there are so many things soldered on it.
Better than my local Apple Store on all accounts. They failed to diagnose anything. Twice. 🤨The authorised repair shops are unfortunately not always the best.
dumastudetto
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Apple Store geniuses are generally best-in-class experts. What did the authorised repair shop diagnose as the problem?Better than my local Apple Store on all accounts. They failed to diagnose anything. Twice. 🤨
mblm85
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Apr 3, 2010
Sheffield, UK
If you're in the UK (says you're in London), take it back to the retailer with your receipt or proof of purchase, any paperwork you've received from repairs companies, and make a claim under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. They have to offer a solution provided the product is faulty due to no fault of your own and within 6 years of purchase. You may get a free repair or some contribution towards a replacement.
Just a quick thought.Apple Store geniuses are generally best-in-class experts. What did the authorised repair shop diagnose as the problem?
After 35 years as a senior level biomedical engineering tech I applied for an in-store Genius and online support tech position. Apple interviewed me but they didn't take me. I often wondered why. I thought it might be the NIH (not invented here) syndrome where they want people they can train instead of experienced people. Any thoughts?
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dumastudetto
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I'd honestly lean towards your conclusion being broadly right. I don't think NIH applies, but Apple wants people who have a willingness to learn and quickly adapt to Apple's best practices that heighten customer experience. Perhaps you signalled something in your application (or interview, if you got one?) that didn't align with exacting requirements and standards.Just a quick thought.
After 35 years as a senior level biomedical engineering tech I applied for an in-store Genius and online support tech position. Apple interviewed me but they didn't take me. I often wondered why. I thought it might be the NIH (not invented here) syndrome where they want people they can train instead of experienced people. Any thoughts?
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Yeah, I went over it for a while. And then dropped it. I understand Apple's side but I figured getting someone who had demonstrated technical abilities would be a no brainer. I went for the in-store position first (Apple Genius) and it's possible my physical qualities weren't in line with the "image" they were looking for. OK by me. I understood. They did send me a rejection email so I credit them for that. But the online one was the one I couldn't figure. The process of solving a technical problem is pretty much universal so there wasn't much question about my being qualified. Never heard back.I'd honestly lean towards your conclusion being broadly right. I don't think NIH applies, but Apple wants people who have a willingness to learn and quickly adapt to Apple's best practices that heighten customer experience. Perhaps you signalled something in your application (or interview, if you got one?) that didn't align with exacting requirements and standards.
Anyway, I mostly wanted the business card.
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