Repairing a DESTROYED MacBook Pro, what could go wrong?

[@joeplavin]

I hope my reaction showed how much this meant to me. I was already ecstatic just to be in a video, but when you told me that it was my computer, I think my reaction speaks for itself. Thanks for being a great friend, and thank you so much for a new computer!

[@marcmiyamoto]

No way it’s actually joe!

[@lukemiani]

I hope you enjoy it Joe!

[@joeplavin]

@@lukemiani no way it’s actually Luke!

[@SCU3A_S7EVE]

@@joeplavin - No way it’s actually Marc!

[@joeplavin]

@@SCU3A_S7EVE I know right! It’s crazy that marc is actually here!

[@vanCaldenborgh]

This video made me feel happy, because he was so happy.

[@patricks8086]

I love the fact that you gave this MacBook to a friend in need who will obviously appreciate it. However, I’d sure like to see a cost breakdown on the parts you ordered from FleaBay versus the going price of a nice condition comparable model to see if it is actually a wise choice to rebuild or to just salvage the parts.

[@robertbrianheath1629]

Yep that would be of interest!🤪

[@pedrofelck]

OMG, his reaction is SO wholesome. Great job, Luke.

[@craigscothern5100]

What a genuine and appreciative man, Joe is. You can tell he is so delighted with his new laptop. Thank you from me because you are a amn with a big heart and that is rare today.

[@tuliorba]

Ahh man. This was so nice! You’re a class act Luke.

[@ConorORegan]

I always enjoy these videos, it always astonishing to me that you can repair these MacBooks

[@NormanF62]

Older MBPs are repairable. Later ones are deliberately designed and built for the landfill. This is the end of a series of ecologically conscious MBPs Apple built. They’re classics and repairing the trashed late 2013 one was well worth Luke’s time.

[@filip100janovic]

@@NormanF62 I don’t see why he couldn’t do the same thing with the newest m1 mac for example? Everything is basically the same apart from removable ssd and he would need to transfer touch id button?

[@bowling4life700]

These Late 2013 15" Retina MacBook's really hold up to time. These things breeze through web browsing and day to day tasks. I was able to pick one of these up locally for $200 and there's no way any $200 windows laptop even compares to these. Sad to see it wont be supported in Mac OS Monterey though.

[@superjert2]

I’m always dissapointed when the thermal paste isnt replaced. Otherwise, nice job!

[@jeffrub1]

Same. I mean, he had it RIGHT THERE in front of him! How could you NOT replace it??? LOL

[@AlexsAnimals]

I would guess he did it off camera. Although it would be a bummer if he didn’t.

[@drewdegeer4432]

@@AlexsAnimals I am not speaking for Mac persay but the thermal paste is something that they could work on, ity has come a long way from tooth paste

[@adam_kyrouac]

Whoever broke this got mad it won’t be supported by macOS Monterey.

[@Monkeydluffythepirateking]

Lol

[@ignxdank]

probably will be with a patcher idk

[@MXCN_El1011]

dosdude1: acktually

[@jhonjhon1740]

@Gaming York ?

[@taiekvana]

@@jhonjhon1740 We only see patchers up to Catalina on dosdude1's personal website, and Catalina is the latest and last version of macOS X. There is no Big Sur patcher, meaning it will be likely there will be no Monterey patcher that will be released by dosdude1. We could be wrong, for all we know.

[@GaryED44]

This was sooo cool I love it. awesome work my friend.

[@davidm.d.hyskell8983]

Once again, my favorite kind of your videos is these repair vids. Here for it all, but LOVE these.

[@bwilesuk]

Extra bonus points for being a nice enough guy to give it away

[@jmtx.]

Wow, takes a literal beating and still boots up! That's amazing to see.

[@colakdeniz5019]

God guy it’s amazing to support your friends 💪🏻💯keep going this way

[@foxyfoxfilms]

This is not fixing the MacBook. This is replacing literally everything

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I don't know what I liked more. Your good samaritan efforts or the repairing of the MacBook Pro? Good work sir and I hope more blessings rain down on you. Especially with these acts of kindness. (:

[@willphoenix2621]

Luke is literally real life Santa for Joe and who knows how many people

[@federicopagani1234]

You are one of the best tech KZbinrs of all time, I just love how you talk and how you edit your videos

[@michaelw4620]

Such a positive and uplifting video. Joe looked absolutely over the moon to receive that gift. Just brilliant 👍👍👍

[@dafyddr8678]

That's really kind for what you did for Joe.. We could all do with friends like you ! One Big Thumbs Up !

[@kpandey02]

I have noticed that the Magsafe port has a bit of some thermal layer to prevent overheating.I realised this after I cleaned it considering it "goop" and the port and charger got destroyed due to excessive heating

[@simtitan1]

Its actually quite impressive how much of a beating these things can take and still work.

[@joshferry3628]

It's amazing that I watch all these repair videos. Got a cup of coffee and watched like Luke has never done this before. Good video! Again it was fun IMHO.

[@stuartaparker]

Genuine surprise and gratitude from Joe, great to see. Enjoy it!

[@thelorax9622]

Good job as usual, Luke - but the added bonus of seeing your friend so happy with his new Mac was great.

[@MACBoricua]

And that’s is why you are the best!! Congrats, Joe!!

[@MrVirkMedia]

love the happiness in his eyes plus love how appreciative he is when he received the gift

[@gd515051]

The iFixit kit for this comes with a whole new MacBook Pro and a trash can for the old one.

[@SpedSpedding]

Such a nice touch with the giveaway man, congrats Joe!

[@cgi2173]

Really, Luke isn't restoring this Macbook Pro, he's just putting the logic board and fans into another body.

[@aaronkoch77]

Luke is never late, he arrives precisely when he intends to!

[@Rainbow__cookie]

7:05 i never thought about that

[@Thatdudesolitude]

great job Luke that was so kind of you

[@TheSpotify95]

Awesome restoration and glad to see that someone else is going to get a good usable laptop, which should last for many years to come.

[@MarbsMusic]

Always good to give a guy named Joe a free laptop ;) Loved the repair and the ending was great!

[@pranavjoshi95]

The new condition of that MacBook is so good to watch! I just wonder if you forgot to re-apply the thermal paste? 🤔

[@williamberger2178]

Luke, that was a very nice thing to do, especially for a college student. Best of luck to you Joe, enjoy.

[@Official_Mr_Lex]

Awe man that was really nice of you:) if I’m ever in a financial place to do stuff like that I really wanna. That’s pretty cool.

[@bobbyntammy]

Hey Luke, I was wondering if you have a detailed "step by step" video and/or description on just how you update the hard drives to SSD's including how to upgrade the OS? Thanks.

[@k.t.momoktm7863]

Thank you very much for the video. I was really impressed by the intention of giving it to someone in need. Be Blessed Luke

[@DJTechYT]

Luke is becoming MrBeast now, giving away stuff to people in need 😂

[@wullfyularen3044]

I am still waiting for the video where Luke shows us the dead MacBook and then states the question: "So, can we repair this Macbook?" and than says: "No". And it all just in 1 first minute and the other 10 to 15 minutes are just black screen with some background music lofi or chill or something. That would be the best prank, idea for April 1 btw.

[@carson2646]

I still have this MacBook as well as my M1 and I love it

[@keithwhisman]

Fist bump? That deserved a man hug.

[@zoltanvarga1967]

Luke have such a good heart ❤️! He made a good guy very happy, and in this video Luke's showed, how good people should care for an other, great job Luke, love❤your videos, thank you so much!😊

[@aamyko]

Now THAT’S a good friend! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@pauldzim]

He didn't show the tiny little latches you flip up to release the keyboard and fan connectors. Very important, I wish I had known about that when I was working on my MacBook.

[@lancemillward1912]

Next video- here is a 2013 macbook pro that had a nuclear bomb dropped on it.

[@Stop4MotionMakr]

If you played the last bit without the video it could easily have been mistaken for a marriage proposal 🤣

[@tomwagner4516]

Keep Joe in your videos. He is the best! Great video, thank you

[@MrMoffatt]

If rage quitting was around before rage quitting, this computer would take the cake.

[@nesm9302]

Great job! The evolution of MBP's within the last few years is simply amazing, and with that; Apple's clear intention of making their laptops unrepairable seems beyond evil and greedy.

[@thelorax9622]

Thanks for your opinion, but if you look after them, Apple's machines seem to last a bit longer than a comparable PC. I have a 13" Macbook Pro from 2009 that still works and am typing this on a 2014 iMac which is running like it was new. If they were so "evil and greedy", wouldn't Apple make their computers less reliable and long-lasting?

[@thomascobb5514]

I love seeing these videos i’m restoring a late 2012 retina macbook pro currently 😄

[@robsquared2]

Sometimes when I see something this destroyed I imagine it's haunted and the last owner tried to destroy it. And now you've brought it back. Dear god what have you done?

[@martianjk2565]

Luke bro you the reason I love messing up with tech stuff without worries ❣️

[@NormanF62]

This is the same higher end late 2013 MacBook Pro Retina 15” Intel i7 quad core dedicated graphics I have. Seriously, this is the best high end MBP Apple built with 16 MB RAM and a 1 TB SSD drive. Mine is in mint condition running MacOS Catalina. It can natively boot Big Sur. Its a computing powerhouse.

[@zandeuh9878]

This is how my laptop looks after I play cs go.

[@Max-ed5gr]

also geometry dash

[@michaelstaschke9022]

always a good pass time watching your Mac repairs

[@dream-hs4xc]

this video is so satisfying to watch! thanks Luke

[@GAMECLOSET]

Great video and Joe's reaction was priceless! Very generous, Luke. Very cool.

[@TheSMPStudios]

My theory…the previous owner saw the screen delamination and had a rage fit, smashing the laptop and taking a hammer to the track pad!

[@ThaggleS]

I know you collect them and probably have an entire storage unit filled with these things but it'd be cool to see some giveaways for sure! I know my grandparents are in need of a new computer and setting them up with something like a Mac where the chances of them screwing things up like they do with Windows are virtually nil would be sick!

[@JBoy340a]

Very cool you are helping out a friend.

[@SuperShanej]

Just love consuming your video's Luke. Big shout out from India. You Video 's are very captivating and genuine.

[@jesuskingofkings]

The little connector on the back of the board is the plug of the keyboard backlight!

[@bryans8656]

I always enjoy your videos but the last part with Joe made me glad I'm a subscriber.

[@dovanmchugh6797]

That was very nice of you to give joe a new MacBook 👍🙏

[@1csearle]

That’s awesome good job, Joe seemed very happy,.

[@Terminal_Apotos]

Now you guys know, every time he fixes a MacBook he gives it to a friend name Joe

[@elfedorausado]

Joe who? Joe mama! (Lol, sorry. Could not resist)

[@Terminal_Apotos]

@@elfedorausado It’s ok, it’s so unfunny it’s funny.

[@djhollaback]

wow... Thats what is being a great friend is all about... nice..

[@Wasiskersi]

Luke helped his buddy. Dope!

[@mintgreen292]

Joe's reaction was the unexpected best part.

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

If this MacBook was a guitar it would be a relic from the custom Mac shop!

[@nicholashoi3155]

Luke: Can I repair it Me: Well the video is already out soo, yes?

[@terrywarnold]

That was cool!!! Subscribed just today!!! Love the repair/salvage videos

[@lukemiani]

Thanks for the sub!

[@SalvoDan]

Zero insertion force = infinite insertion frustration

[@jalabi99]

You and Hugh Jeffreys are miracle workers

[@christiantan5341]

Hi Luke, I was wondering how hard it is to swap the logic board in a Retina MacBook Pro for a better one, and what device you would recommend starting with if I wanted to learn how to repair and upgrade Macs? *LOVED* the video by the way -- watching old content is _really_ fun!

[@Vegasvacation14]

Wow!! Awesome fix Luke 😀

[@Brett_is_Veng]

restored= almost completely replaced. Everything new apart from the logic board and fans. But its nice it was brought back

[@SirSub77]

The logic board is the most expensive part.

[@streetvybz1691]

hey Luke I have this 2011 13inch macbook pro it really need some work i wont mind some advice from you cause i been watching your videos how u repair your macbooks this one have an intel i7 core 2.7 ghz with 8gb of ram and 500 HDD my screen is cloudy the keyboards are so stiff can hardly type the trackpad is totally soft and now i see it says battery need to replace now what items you think i should get to help renovate this macbook? Thanks in advance!

[@ThatBoiT]

I’ve never been earlier. Love the channel and the content

[@benplavin5130]

Thanks, Luke!

[@feleitks]

woo another luke miani video

[@hunterbladen2806]

"That's GUM!" ... proceeds to touch it.

[@RobertBratuOfficial]

Screw that SSD! Then screw that bottom... case!

[@vipertt100]

Slowly making my way through all your videos

[@kokopelli5357]

Joe’s awesome!

[@HighPeakMapping]

My MacBook certainly needs some Miani Magic

[@sajadmosavi9945]

I love your videos but l like to see more Mac repair videos in your channel

[@carlospcpro]

Great and creative videos. Thanks Luke!

[@radu3217]

please these videos are so satisfying

[@jarrodrundell3652]

Btw, Song (7:12) is called Coniferous - Jobii

[@MM-mf5rw]

Love watching ur vids on my macbook

[@enri_1986]

I bought the liquid damaged 15" MBP from him on eBay. Funny story, didn't know he was the seller until I saw the merchant name and double checked the listing photos.

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Great that you gave it to someone who needs and will appreciate it - however I guess many of us would have liked to know the economics i.e. was the resulting 2nd hand macbook worth usefully more than the parts you needed to buy to fix it ?

[@therepguy1]

Good Luck Luke!

[@surreshk]

I have the same 2013 Macbook Pro, its a beast, I wish you could connect eGPU with it though!

[@rxiiz1453]

hes reaction was priceless.