Repairing a DESTROYED MacBook Pro, what could go wrong?

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Oh no! A MacBook has been destroyed in LEGO City! Time to call in the repair guy with the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit! This Late 2013 retina MacBook Pro has certainly seen better days, but we hope that the days to come will be an improvement. Today we'll take this mangled, destroyed MacBook Pro and fix it!
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[@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.

[@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?

[@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!🤪

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@gd515051]

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

[@davidm.d.hyskell8983]

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

[@colakdeniz5019]

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

[@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.

[@Thatdudesolitude]

great job Luke that was so kind of you

[@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.

[@dream-hs4xc]

this video is so satisfying to watch! thanks Luke

[@DJTechYT]

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

[@carlospcpro]

Great and creative videos. Thanks Luke!

[@terrywarnold]

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

[@lukemiani]

Thanks for the sub!

[@MACBoricua]

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

[@GAMECLOSET]

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

[@Vegasvacation14]

Wow!! Awesome fix Luke 😀

[@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!😊

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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. (:

[@michaelw4620]

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

[@MrVirkMedia]

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

[@dafyddr8678]

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

[@martianjk2565]

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

[@thomascobb5514]

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

[@1csearle]

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

[@federicopagani1234]

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

[@SpedSpedding]

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

[@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.

[@ChrisBrideauMedia]

Good On ya Luke. Excellent work yet again. How much different are these compared to a 2012 15" upgraded?

[@JBoy340a]

Very cool you are helping out a friend.

[@JonoTheVoiceofAustralia]

Good work! Keep it going!

[@SuperShanej]

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

[@willphoenix2621]

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

[@michaelstaschke9022]

always a good pass time watching your Mac repairs

[@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!

[@MM-mf5rw]

Love watching ur vids on my macbook

[@telkirton]

Great video with lots of info Luke, can you advise best connection to use from my MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) to Dell monitor? Thanks for you time...

[@gd515051]

Great work. You rock!

[@pranavjoshi95]

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

[@Rainbow__cookie]

7:05 i never thought about that

[@paulwilliammonks1]

Another banger video. Keep up the good work Luke.

[@radu3217]

please these videos are so satisfying

[@williamberger2178]

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

[@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.

[@himanshukansal5509]

New to this channel. Subbed. More repair/restore videos will be appreciated.

[@bryans8656]

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

[@MarbsMusic]

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

[@therealturtlenecktech]

Love your vids keep up the good work

[@surreshk]

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

[@carson2646]

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

[@neliogoncalvessilva]

Simply, great stuff, got a like from me!!!! Many congrats!!!

[@metehanyilmaz9716]

Nice repair 👍

[@therepguy1]

Good Luck Luke!

[@benplavin5130]

Thanks, Luke!

[@jorgeluis1361]

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.

[@djhollaback]

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

[@Wasiskersi]

Luke helped his buddy. Dope!

[@MrMoffatt]

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

[@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.

[@RE7Hazuki]

Awesome gesture! You made his day :)

[@GregSplond]

I think it was cool what you did for your friend and I liked the video because i have tinkered under the hood of pcs but not a mac ever. I have always used pcs and my experience is only with Windows and Linux but i think this year i will take the plunge and get a Macbook Pro because i want to try Final Cut Pro. I am eyeing a 2016-18 15inch Macbook Pro touch i7 with 16 gig of ram and 256 SSD with Big Sir for a little over a 1000. Macbook Pro users out there will this work as my first mac daily driver and for video editing or what am i missing?

[@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.

[@tomwagner4516]

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

[@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!

[@zandeuh9878]

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

[@Max-ed5gr]

also geometry dash

[@dennisdesmarais3778]

Great job

[@colinharvey1049]

Nice one. One question how much did you actually end up spending to get the bits? I ask as I have a 15” with the retina that needs both new battery and screen as it’s started delaminating.

[@GiancarloCarccamo]

Great video, you re genius

[@Bernoeofficial]

You should make another video on the black MacBook. Maybe with a SSD upgrade and more RAM, possibly using a Dosdude1 macOS patcher or using the original OS with the new, completely up-to-date browser for old macs, Arctic Fox

[@feleitks]

woo another luke miani video

[@jesuskingofkings]

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

[@italiagolftours5645]

Hi Luke, my mbair 2013 13’ is shutting down saying -> kernel error I tried every thing… do you think renewing the thermal paste could help??? Also the battery is not good anymore… please help!!

[@foxyfoxfilms]

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

[@keithwhisman]

Fist bump? That deserved a man hug.

[@Alexg4691]

Do you have a place to find these MacBook Pro Retina displays other than eBay? The pricing for the display is almost worth as much as my MacBook Pro. I have this same laptop and my display is partially broken with lines running through it. Was wondering if you had any idea or connections to find retina LCD displays that would work? Great Video Luke! Keep it up brother, I follow all your content and I appreciate your videos.

[@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 ?

[@Stop4MotionMakr]

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

[@jinopaulosalazar2742]

Really like your videos.

[@AbhishekSharmamathana]

Please make a video on this year used macbook buy for upcomming years to work fine

[@nauticalpirate]

Where do you buy does broken macbook?? I wonder where cuz i want to buy and try to rebuild it as my first macbook.

[@aaronkoch77]

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

[@simtitan1]

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

[@jalabi99]

You and Hugh Jeffreys are miracle workers

[@andrewsheldon6038]

Isn't this more of a refurbishment? I love your videos!

[@ericbondurant315]

I just subscribed for this. Good heart

[@Cheguito83]

I have a 2009 13" Macbook pro, Runs slower than ever. But it what I have and can't afford anything else atm. Screen is cracked, software I need for work isn't compatible so I have to take advantage of being at the office. anything I can do to make my computer a little better?

[@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!

[@vipertt100]

Slowly making my way through all your videos