11-03-2011, 07:00 AM

hi all...

I am new here and really need some advice.

I have an Apple Macbook 13" which had been damaged some years ago - the underneath has some damage/dents and for the last year or so it has not been operating correctly - it does switch on, however sometimes it does not stay on for very long, especially when I am using software such as photoshop etc... it sometimes cuts off after 5 minutes, at other times it can stay on for 1 hour, but it always just cuts off on its own...sometimes it will come on again when I switch it on but other times it doesnt. When I took it to an Apple specialist, I was told that I would need a new logic board, which would cost as much to replace as a new laptop, so was advised that it may be better just to trade it in for a new laptop! I didnt want to sell the computer for spares or trade it in, as it contains all of my design software, which are not cheap to buy - i also dont have the money for new laptop, and really love my macbook (when it is working!!) Oh...also the battery has stopped charging recently, and I have to keep the charger plugged in all time for the laptop to stay on!

It had quite a big accident and case damage underneath...but just wondering if it is the logic board that is damaged or not - an apple repair specialist said so - I really havent got a clue!

What do u think guys?

Any advice would be much appreciated

Becky

11-03-2011, 09:50 AM

As far as I know they have always been correct on their diagnostics and they usually pride themselves on getting the issue resolved. With the damage you described it probably pushed the battery into the logic board hard enough to cause issues at this point you probably would be better off with a new one.