MY Macbook Pro just died!! What do I do?

sandow · sandow #1 (**permalink**)

06-05-2011, 02:47 AM

THe battery life appears to be fine, and I have tried the normal procedures to get it up and running. When I press the power button nothing happens, no noise, no fan, no music, nada, nothing. DEAD! Of course it is 1.5 months after my warranty runs out but I am truly clueless as to what could be the cause. I will be honest in that about a week before hand, it got a bit wet when I left it outside on my deck and it started raining and I ran out to get it as soon as I saw the rain, but it ran fine for a few days after that, so it could be a possibility. I am really at a loss of what to do. It is a 2009 17" Macbook Pro, and it is not getting any power to it at all. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #2 (**permalink**)

06-05-2011, 03:39 AM

I would be betting that that rain was enough for it to not work . . . . . It could well of taken a cpl of days for the water to seep in and do the damage to it. Water will short electronics out if hit full on, but the other danger is the long term danger of moisture corroding components . . .

I would recommend taking it apart, battery out and so on and have a look inside it . . . . Sorry you had to come to this forum under such bad news ..

Good luck and let us know how it turns out

Cheers

chas_m · chas_m #3 (**permalink**)

06-05-2011, 04:09 AM

From what you've told us, I'm inclined to agree with TattooedMac's diagnosis. Since it's out of warranty, you could try taking the entire thing apart and burying it all in a bucket of rice for a few days, put it back together and maybe it will work.

sandow · sandow #4 (**permalink**)

06-05-2011, 04:33 AM

I know very little about these once taken apart, so if I were to take it in to be repaired, what should I expect that woudl need replacing. Also, it only was rained on for a very brief period, maybe 30 seconds at most and it was not like it was sopping wet or anything. But it did get wet so that is my working theory. What type of repairs would I be looking at for something like this, or should I just dumb the entire thing and call it a loss. It seems like this should be fixable, but maybe I am being overly opitmistic.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #5 (**permalink**)

06-05-2011, 04:48 AM

The easiest thing to do is take it into a  store if you are close enough bc they will take it apart free of charge look at it and tell you the problem.
Its then they tell you you have no warranty and what the problem is. If its wet, forget it and look at $500+ . . . . What electronically that could be corroded Your guess is as good as mine.
If your lucky enough and the water indicators show it didnt get wet then what the problem is will be up to the geniuses . . . . . . They wont replace or repair a single thing until they have talked to you about it, but a  store would be the 1st port of call . . .

Cheers

EDIT : If you want to look at a tear down yourself then have a look at iFixit ~ 17" MBP TearDown

chas_m · chas_m #6 (**permalink**)

06-05-2011, 06:13 PM

PS to what TM said ... just in case it wasn't clear: DO NOT attempt to lie to them about what happened. Your only hope of any compassion hinges on you being brutally honest.

sandow · sandow #7 (**permalink**)

06-06-2011, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas_m

PS to what TM said ... just in case it wasn't clear: DO NOT attempt to lie to them about what happened. Your only hope of any compassion hinges on you being brutally honest.

I don't really see the point in lying about this, it was an accident, and accidents do happen. Thanks to everyone who has replied.

chas_m · chas_m #8 (**permalink**)

06-06-2011, 04:17 AM

I apologise if my post could be misinterpreted as saying I thought you might be considering lying about it. Obviously I have no idea about that, but as one for the former guys on the other side of that counter --- OMG you would NOT believe the whoppers I have heard.

Mac Math · Mac Math #9 (**permalink**)

06-06-2011, 04:14 PM

Can a little bit of rain kill a Mac? I would have tough that Apple at least made a solid product that could resists a little rain. I'm going to buy a raincoat for my MBP.

chscag · chscag #10 (**permalink**)

06-06-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac Math

Can a little bit of rain kill a Mac? I would have tough that Apple at least made a solid product that could resists a little rain. I'm going to buy a raincoat for my MBP.

The only notebook computer that I ever saw which was touted to be water resistant and weather proof was the "GRID", a special computer for field use purchased by the US Government. Not only was it costly, it was also a good way to build up your Biceps and Triceps by carrying it around.

chas_m · chas_m #11 (**permalink**)

06-06-2011, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac Math

Can a little bit of rain kill a Mac? I would have tough that Apple at least made a solid product that could resists a little rain. I'm going to buy a raincoat for my MBP.

Seriously, has nobody explained to you about water and electricity?

flamingmango · flamingmango #12 (**permalink**)

06-07-2011, 01:31 PM

time to drop a couple grand on a new mac.

or you could just be reasonable and get a Windows PC

Oneironaut · Oneironaut #13 (**permalink**)

06-07-2011, 01:36 PM

Yeah, cuz Windows computers are waterproof.

flamingmango · flamingmango #14 (**permalink**)

06-07-2011, 01:37 PM

actually you theres a command you can use to waterproof your entire pc! just run cmd.exe in mac i think you guys can do it too

Oneironaut · Oneironaut #15 (**permalink**)

06-07-2011, 01:39 PM

If only!

TattooedMac #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,458 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	06-05-2011, 03:39 AM I would be betting that that rain was enough for it to not work . . . . . It could well of taken a cpl of days for the water to seep in and do the damage to it. Water will short electronics out if hit full on, but the other danger is the long term danger of moisture corroding components . . . I would recommend taking it apart, battery out and so on and have a look inside it . . . . Sorry you had to come to this forum under such bad news .. Good luck and let us know how it turns out Cheers Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!!
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TattooedMac #5 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,458 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	06-05-2011, 04:48 AM The easiest thing to do is take it into a  store if you are close enough bc they will take it apart free of charge look at it and tell you the problem. Its then they tell you you have no warranty and what the problem is. If its wet, forget it and look at $500+ . . . . What electronically that could be corroded Your guess is as good as mine. If your lucky enough and the water indicators show it didnt get wet then what the problem is will be up to the geniuses . . . . . . They wont replace or repair a single thing until they have talked to you about it, but a  store would be the 1st port of call . . . Cheers EDIT : If you want to look at a tear down yourself then have a look at iFixit ~ 17" MBP TearDown Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!!
	QUOTE Thanks

chas_m #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,700 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	06-05-2011, 06:13 PM PS to what TM said ... just in case it wasn't clear: DO NOT attempt to lie to them about what happened. Your only hope of any compassion hinges on you being brutally honest. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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chas_m #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,700 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	06-06-2011, 04:17 AM I apologise if my post could be misinterpreted as saying I thought you might be considering lying about it. Obviously I have no idea about that, but as one for the former guys on the other side of that counter --- OMG you would NOT believe the whoppers I have heard. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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sandow #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 05, 2011 Posts: 3	06-05-2011, 02:47 AM THe battery life appears to be fine, and I have tried the normal procedures to get it up and running. When I press the power button nothing happens, no noise, no fan, no music, nada, nothing. DEAD! Of course it is 1.5 months after my warranty runs out but I am truly clueless as to what could be the cause. I will be honest in that about a week before hand, it got a bit wet when I left it outside on my deck and it started raining and I ran out to get it as soon as I saw the rain, but it ran fine for a few days after that, so it could be a possibility. I am really at a loss of what to do. It is a 2009 17" Macbook Pro, and it is not getting any power to it at all. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
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sandow #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 05, 2011 Posts: 3	06-05-2011, 04:33 AM I know very little about these once taken apart, so if I were to take it in to be repaired, what should I expect that woudl need replacing. Also, it only was rained on for a very brief period, maybe 30 seconds at most and it was not like it was sopping wet or anything. But it did get wet so that is my working theory. What type of repairs would I be looking at for something like this, or should I just dumb the entire thing and call it a loss. It seems like this should be fixable, but maybe I am being overly opitmistic.
	QUOTE Thanks

Mac Math #9 (permalink)
Member Since: May 12, 2011 Posts: 84	06-06-2011, 04:14 PM Can a little bit of rain kill a Mac? I would have tough that Apple at least made a solid product that could resists a little rain. I'm going to buy a raincoat for my MBP.
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flamingmango #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 07, 2011 Posts: 4	06-07-2011, 01:31 PM time to drop a couple grand on a new mac. or you could just be reasonable and get a Windows PC
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Oneironaut #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2009 Posts: 1,262 Mac Specs: 21" iMac * 2.8 Ghz Intel Core i7 * 16GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 * 1TB HD *AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB	06-07-2011, 01:36 PM Yeah, cuz Windows computers are waterproof.
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flamingmango #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 07, 2011 Posts: 4	06-07-2011, 01:37 PM actually you theres a command you can use to waterproof your entire pc! just run cmd.exe in mac i think you guys can do it too
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Member Since: Feb 23, 2009 Posts: 1,262 Mac Specs: 21" iMac * 2.8 Ghz Intel Core i7 * 16GB 1333 Mhz DDR3 * 1TB HD *AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB	06-07-2011, 01:39 PM If only!
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