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The speakers didn't need to be replaced, that was a misdiagnosis on my part. But the process was easy (note for the readers: take a dry toothbrush to your speak

by jakear 3y ago

The speakers didn't need to be replaced, that was a misdiagnosis on my part. But the process was easy (note for the readers: take a dry toothbrush to your speaker grilles if they ever start to sound off). As for the battery, yeah ideally it'd last longer. But it's seen a lot of physical abuse, tons of full charge cycles, and generally wonked out charging setups so I can't get too upset. For the monitor I'm honestly surprised it lasted as long as it did. It had been slammed around and crushed far more than what it should be able to take.

IndySun 3y ago
Interesting about the battery cycle. We have four original M1 and have the same issue. Apparently fixed on the subsequent hardware. As a matter of interest, did you also buy AppleCare, and use it? I don't know where you bought, but in the UK we get, effectively, 6 years 'fit for purpose' with such purchases. So, despite our slamming and crushing and touring, no replacements were needed until beyond 6 years of abuse.
- jakear 3y ago
  I didn't get AppleCare. Looks like it'd be $70/yr, so I'd be $210 down (plus $100 for screen repairs). The battery was $130 [1], and the screen was $170 [2]. Comes out to a bit cheaper to DIY, and I don't have to give up access to my device to random technicians for an undisclosed period of time. And how are you saying you've had M1 devices for 6 years? I don't think thats possible. [1]: https://www.ifixit.com/products/macbook-air-13-a2337-late-2020-battery https://www.ifixit.com/products/macbook-air-13-a2337-late-20... [2]: https://www.ebay.com/itm/385103589564 https://www.ebay.com/itm/385103589564
  - IndySun 3y ago
    I could have been clearer. Such UK retail purchases are guaranteed for 6 years. So the point I'm making was that it was beyond 6 years before any of my 20 x 2015 mbp's failed in any aspect. The 4 x M1s had poor battery cycle count, very early on, and subsequently became unreliable when not powered. I use them in the office. I should add there would be a significant investment hurdle in new peripherals to move to the 'new' usb-c standard, hence holding on to the 2015 model. It's been nothing short of the most versatile laptop I've ever worked with. But it's time is almost up.

by jakear 3y ago

IndySun 3y ago

Interesting about the battery cycle. We have four original M1 and have the same issue. Apparently fixed on the subsequent hardware. As a matter of interest, did you also buy AppleCare, and use it? I don't know where you bought, but in the UK we get, effectively, 6 years 'fit for purpose' with such purchases. So, despite our slamming and crushing and touring, no replacements were needed until beyond 6 years of abuse.

jakear 3y ago
I didn't get AppleCare. Looks like it'd be $70/yr, so I'd be $210 down (plus $100 for screen repairs). The battery was $130 [1], and the screen was $170 [2]. Comes out to a bit cheaper to DIY, and I don't have to give up access to my device to random technicians for an undisclosed period of time. And how are you saying you've had M1 devices for 6 years? I don't think thats possible. [1]: https://www.ifixit.com/products/macbook-air-13-a2337-late-2020-battery https://www.ifixit.com/products/macbook-air-13-a2337-late-20... [2]: https://www.ebay.com/itm/385103589564 https://www.ebay.com/itm/385103589564
- IndySun 3y ago
  I could have been clearer. Such UK retail purchases are guaranteed for 6 years. So the point I'm making was that it was beyond 6 years before any of my 20 x 2015 mbp's failed in any aspect. The 4 x M1s had poor battery cycle count, very early on, and subsequently became unreliable when not powered. I use them in the office. I should add there would be a significant investment hurdle in new peripherals to move to the 'new' usb-c standard, hence holding on to the 2015 model. It's been nothing short of the most versatile laptop I've ever worked with. But it's time is almost up.