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Apple Computing Products:
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MacBook Retina 2015 early. Completely dead
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<blockquote data-quote="techiesteve" data-source="post: 1829695" data-attributes="member: 98520"><p>Trackpad clickers commonly fail on older MacBook Pro's, but my experience with MacBook's is they are very good. I do find if a short base screw from the 2 front centre has been replaced by a longer one from the sides it will restrict the trackpad movement and clicking. Obviously if the trackpad problem was present with the screws removed or it was as originally shipped by Apple that wouldn't be the problem. Trackpad clickers can fail on any trackpad as they are a mechanical device. The battery along with the logic board and speakers are mounted on the base, so when the MacBook is open the visible battery top would have to swell considerably to effect the trackpad. It would be very visible on a MacBook.</p><p></p><p>Bad batteries I've seen give short life, fail Apple's MRI diagnostic or the MacBook powers off when the USB-C power lead is removed. A battery not capable of taking any charge will cause the MacBook to momentarily display the red battery trap symbol then a black screen.</p><p></p><p>Do you hear the normal ding shortly after connecting the USB-C power cable? You can see the tiny LED on and then off after pressing the battery disconnect button. If when on it is dim as you described there is a very high chance the logic board has failed. I suspect an accurate diagnosis can only be conducted by substituting the expensive logic board, which will involve visiting an ARS or AASP. An AASP will charge a fee if you don't go ahead with a repair, but not Apple.</p><p></p><p>BTW, be very careful with the IPD cable from the trackpad to the logic board, never stress. Apple supply service providers with a jig for supporting the MacBook during disassembly and reassembly that guards against stressing. Even if after repair the IPD cable is damaged or disconnected, the MacBook should still automatically power on shortly after power is applied, but displays an error that the trackpad and keyboard can't be found.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="techiesteve, post: 1829695, member: 98520"] Trackpad clickers commonly fail on older MacBook Pro's, but my experience with MacBook's is they are very good. I do find if a short base screw from the 2 front centre has been replaced by a longer one from the sides it will restrict the trackpad movement and clicking. Obviously if the trackpad problem was present with the screws removed or it was as originally shipped by Apple that wouldn't be the problem. Trackpad clickers can fail on any trackpad as they are a mechanical device. The battery along with the logic board and speakers are mounted on the base, so when the MacBook is open the visible battery top would have to swell considerably to effect the trackpad. It would be very visible on a MacBook. Bad batteries I've seen give short life, fail Apple's MRI diagnostic or the MacBook powers off when the USB-C power lead is removed. A battery not capable of taking any charge will cause the MacBook to momentarily display the red battery trap symbol then a black screen. Do you hear the normal ding shortly after connecting the USB-C power cable? You can see the tiny LED on and then off after pressing the battery disconnect button. If when on it is dim as you described there is a very high chance the logic board has failed. I suspect an accurate diagnosis can only be conducted by substituting the expensive logic board, which will involve visiting an ARS or AASP. An AASP will charge a fee if you don't go ahead with a repair, but not Apple. BTW, be very careful with the IPD cable from the trackpad to the logic board, never stress. Apple supply service providers with a jig for supporting the MacBook during disassembly and reassembly that guards against stressing. Even if after repair the IPD cable is damaged or disconnected, the MacBook should still automatically power on shortly after power is applied, but displays an error that the trackpad and keyboard can't be found. [/QUOTE]
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