We have a demo machine connected to an external monitor in our store.
If your application needs an external monitor, you can purchase a USB to HDMI converter and install software such as DisplayLink.
However, if you want to play games or do video editing, your Mac will run slower as the intergraded Intel graphics chip is not as powerful as the dedicated AMD graphics chip.Īlso, as Apple disabled the external graphics function of the Intel integrated graphics chip by design and restoring this function is a time-consuming and costly task, you will not be able to connect to an external monitor via the Mini display port. There are no noticeable differences when you surf the internet, Skype, watch YouTube videos, watch DVD/Blu-ray high definition videos, and so on. The repaired Mac laptop will run up to 20 degrees cooler, prolonging the life of your Mac computer. This is the best and permanent solution to fix the MacBook Pro GPU failure. Your logic board will use the more reliable Intel graphics chip all the time. We remove the GPU and connect the LCD screen directly to the Intel integrated graphics chip. Power up the MacBook, test EVERY key and make sure they are all functional and well responsive.We have a permanent solution to the MacBook Pro 2011 graphics card issue. Assemble back all the components in the reverse order.ġ3. Fasten the keyboard to the case with tiny screws.ġ2. Clean the top case and put on a new keyboard. Use a special tool to remove all the remaining rivets on the top case.ġ0. This is the reason we need to remove the screen assembly before removing the keyboard.ĩ. Apple uses rivets to joined the keyboard to the top case instead of screws. Pull the keyboard on edge hard to break the rivets. Remove all screws and connectors, remove the logic board from the case.Ĩ. Open the back case and disconnect the battery connector to prevent short-circuit to the logic board.Ģ. When the keyboard hardware issue is confirmed, the MacBook will be passed to our skilled technicians to perform the keyboard replacement task outlined below.ġ. With our own error-free software up and running, we can eliminate any software issues that could cause the MacBook keyboard not to work. When you bring your MacBook to our store, our staff will power up your MacBook with our external test drive. Most of the physical-damaged boards are due to resistors, capacitors or connectors being knocked off, resulting in no power or not working properly.
From time to time, we receive physical-damaged logic board repair work from DIY customers. If you want to replace the keyboard yourself, special attention is needed for removing the dedicated logic board and MacBook screen. To replace the keyboard, we have to remove anything before we can access the keyboard. Talk to our friendly experts if you have any concerns. Of course, if you have a few sticky keys or some are not working, especially after a liquid spill on the keyboard, you definitely need to replace the keyboard. So if your whole MacBook keyboard not working except for the power button, you most likely have the trackpad issue, not the keyboard issue. Apple places the keyboard controller and control firmware in the trackpad circuit instead of the logic board(motherboard). Sometimes, a faulty MacBook trackpad could cause the keyboard not to work. We offer same-day services, and all our work is guaranteed.
If your battery is fine, only the MacBook keyboard not working, we will replace the keyboard only. IT-Tech Online offers competitive prices for MacBook keyboard repair services, including MacBook Pro keyboard replacement, MacBook Air keyboard replacement, MacBook Pro butterfly keyboard replacement. Instead, Apple stores and Apple authorised repairers will replace the whole top case assembly, including the top case, keyboard, touchpad and battery (clued to the top case) at a high cost to customers. This is why Apple will not replace the keyboard alone. Due to the design of the Apple laptop, the Apple keyboard replacement is a time-consuming task. After being exposed to dust, dirt, food and drink day after day, the dedicated Apple MacBook keyboard will eventually fail. The MacBook keyboard is one of the most-used components of the device.