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I'm going through the Apple self repair process currently and it has been excellent. I spilled coffee that managed to get inside my Mac Studio (via the front po

by conorh 4y ago

I'm going through the Apple self repair process currently and it has been excellent. I spilled coffee that managed to get inside my Mac Studio (via the front ports) and it stopped powering up. I downloaded the self repair manual and followed the instructions to disassemble it; found coffee on the power supply which may have caused the problem. I ordered a replacement power supply from the very well organized self repair order site. I was also happy to see that they promote recycling by giving you a good amount of money back if you send the old parts in. I'll find out on Monday if my theory about the power supply is correct :) I don't know how much of this is due to the new regulations, but it has been a very smooth process.

cyberlurker 4y ago
This is incredible and the first time I have ever heard of money for returning old, damaged parts.
- commoner 4y ago
  In the automotive industry, replacement auto parts are often sold with a deposit called a core charge that is refunded when the old part is returned to the seller. https://www.bar.ca.gov/arsc/newsletters/newsletter/fall-2021/core-charges-explained https://www.bar.ca.gov/arsc/newsletters/newsletter/fall-2021...
- tencentshill 4y ago
  It’s quite common for cell phone repair shops to send the damaged screens back for a buyback. They can reuse a lot of good OEM components on a display assembly.
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wackget 4y ago
Usually with liquid damage it's possible to clean and dry the component thoroughly using isopropyl alcohol and it can work again. Did you give that a try?
- conorh 4y ago
  Yes, thanks (my comment above is the short version). I cleaned where I found coffee with 99% isopropyl alcohol and qtips. No go unfortunately. When it happened I wasn't thinking and left the Studio turned on while I cleaned up everything else, I'd imagine that did not help.
conorh 4y ago
Update: It worked! The power supply arrived (along with the adhesives that they provided for the bottom black ring - I'd forgotten to order those I guess they just include them with all orders?). After a 10 minute replacement the studio is back up and running.

by conorh 4y ago

cyberlurker 4y ago

This is incredible and the first time I have ever heard of money for returning old, damaged parts.

commoner 4y ago
In the automotive industry, replacement auto parts are often sold with a deposit called a core charge that is refunded when the old part is returned to the seller. https://www.bar.ca.gov/arsc/newsletters/newsletter/fall-2021/core-charges-explained https://www.bar.ca.gov/arsc/newsletters/newsletter/fall-2021...
tencentshill 4y ago
It’s quite common for cell phone repair shops to send the damaged screens back for a buyback. They can reuse a lot of good OEM components on a display assembly.
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wackget 4y ago

Usually with liquid damage it's possible to clean and dry the component thoroughly using isopropyl alcohol and it can work again. Did you give that a try?

conorh 4y ago
Yes, thanks (my comment above is the short version). I cleaned where I found coffee with 99% isopropyl alcohol and qtips. No go unfortunately. When it happened I wasn't thinking and left the Studio turned on while I cleaned up everything else, I'd imagine that did not help.

conorh 4y ago

Update: It worked! The power supply arrived (along with the adhesives that they provided for the bottom black ring - I'd forgotten to order those I guess they just include them with all orders?). After a 10 minute replacement the studio is back up and running.