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The main issue with a 2012 is that the hard drive cables fail constantly. But the part is cheap and even the technically clueless could replace it themselves wi
by volkl48 8y ago
The main issue with a 2012 is that the hard drive cables fail constantly. But the part is cheap and even the technically clueless could replace it themselves with YouTube or ifixit.
- SyneRyder 8y agoTell me about it! I'm using a 2012 MBP right now, and I love it, except that every 2 - 3 months the hard drive flex cable fails (except for one period where it happened to last 2 years). I'm on my 4th cable, and Apple isn't offering any remedy except "when it breaks again, bring it in again and we'll replace it for free again". At least the last time I took it in, the guy replaced it on the spot in 15 minutes while I waited. Every other time they've needed to keep the device for a week to replace the cable... I've had a lot of downtime with this machine.
- miles 8y agoElectrical tape works wonders, especially as a preventative: MacBook Pro Hard Drive Cable Failure - Free fix and preventative maintenance - Question mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amg5w0rlwDo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amg5w0rlwDo
- SyneRyder 8y agoOh wow, that's the first time I've seen the actual damage. It's so small that no wonder I couldn't see it. I've still got a month left on my AppleCare, but once that expires I'll give it a try. Thank you!
- robdachshund 8y agoLol the hdd is connected with a flex cable? Why isn't the SATA port soldered to the board? Good god