

Note that this doesn’t affect MacBook Pros with touch bars.Īpple says that “a small percentage of the keyboards” in some MacBooks may have problems. Here’s how to check your MacBook’s serial number. Apple says this isn’t a safety issue, but will replace the battery free of charge of your device is eligible.


Check whether your Mac’s model name appears in this list: After soaking in the alcohol, I saw that the heat sinks were still firmly attached thermal paste looked fine, so I left it alone.Apple offers a mostly complete list of recalls, which the company calls “ Exchange and Repair Extension Programs,” on its website. I didn’t bother with removing and replacing the heat sink and thermal paste. I found out you can dunk the circuit boards in 91% rubbing alcohol, clean the parts with a soft toothbrush, and let it all dry. They look the same, even though they are in different spots. You might note that there is some variation in the placement of different components, ribbon connectors, etc., but I figured it out by zooming in on your pictures and finding a picture of each exact component.

I followed instructions for cleaning circuit boards after a spill from another page on this site. Wow, you saved me $1000 bucks! I spilled brandy on my MacBook Air and followed your instructions to completely strip it down.
