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Tell 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
by SyneRyder 8y ago
Tell 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