Faulty Apple MacBook Pro A1278 - Charges But Doesn't Power On - Trying to FIX

[@pldaniels]

FlexBV Timely Tip #2; you can *right click* on any part/pin and the search option will come up there as well ( rather than having to go to the right column to select [PDF] ). In fairness, I need to write a manual / guide, as well as some videos. Thank you again.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Paul, just tried it, very nice time saving tip, and also right click on the schematic to bring up the component in Boardview. As you can tell I haven't used it much but I do have a few MacBook's here to look at, so hopefully I can get to grips with it more over the next month or 2. I will pin this comment 👍 You don't have to BUT if you want email me over the best link to your software then I will add it to the description. Other viewers may be interested in it. Keep up the great work you are doing 😎

[@pldaniels]

@@Mymatevince I *really* need to write a guide to save people time. Trouble is, every time I write something, I add/change a feature ( poor excuse, I know ). I'll send you an email, much appreciated.

[@tsbeech]

Paul is a legend!

[@rdp8545]

The poor bugger needs a Microscope to make his life much easier and save himself time. Not sure if he had a magnifying glass but if he used nothing he did a reasonable job with the naked eye. Good to see him fix the laptop and not throw it out like many others would have done.

[@bbrr4342]

@@Mymatevince I never seen a 2011 macbook air yes Vince ?

[@eveangreen1871]

honestly mate, from the first re-flowed legged chip to the Nintendo switch screen connector your soldering has improved so much.

[@kanongdl3766]

i just can say that Louis Rossmann is a kind of guru fixing mac books, but you are asome fixing any device, you take the risk using parts from a good working device to find the problem and fix it, great job. best regards.

[@slammedniss]

"Just Louis Rossman checking on progress." -- LOL that was awesome!

[@StezStixFix]

Amazing job, Vince! Those schematics look super helpful! I used to scrape off the enamel on the 0.1mm wire but someone told me that you don't need to, and ever since I just use the wire as is. The hot solder and the iron burn away the enamel coating anyway, and it saves a few seconds of scraping! 👍

[@andersmmvfc.8376]

Never faild? That is real helpful thank you! Only on 0,1mm or thicker to?

[@HavingFunRepairs]

@@StezStixFix I don't think you are wrong at all. Really the only concern is the size of the diameter of the wire for clearance/tolerance with surrounding components. Although wire, by it's vary nature, creates resistance itself in a circuit based of the diameter and length of the core. So this could have an affect on overall resistance in a circuit. Rule of thumb is the shorter the run the better. Given the type of repairs Vince and you accomplish should never be an issue. Just ensure the wires are shielded and not ran immediately beside or across any inductors. Full disclaimer though, "what do I know though 😂". I know I'm never the smartest guy in the comments.

[@StezStixFix]

@@HavingFunRepairs 😁 same here, I normally adopt the 'what do I know' approach too! But yeah, it's always worked for me, so I'm gonna carry on doing it 😊

[@Mymatevince]

Cheers Steve, I was told that before as well but I was wary of it. I will try it next time 👍👍👍

[@ray73864]

Everyone is capable of watching a feature-length fix it video! 1 thing you could do to improve the video experience is set chapters on your videos. Beyond that, once you have chapters, people can just pause the video and come back later, it's what I will often do on videos that exceed 3hrs.

[@justingoldsmith9578]

I think my favorite part of your repair videos is your excitement when it works. You have way better skills than I do. I can build PCs but rarely ever attempt board level repair. WTG Vince

[@bruwin]

Everyone starts somewhere. When Vince started board level repair he had no skills either. Just a willingness to screw it up and learn from his mistakes. The level of skill you see now is roughly three or so years of practice, practice, practice.

[@MikeB_UK]

Really great work! You even had me holding my breath when the hot air was on those teeny resistors! Such super tiny stuff. I can't believe how far you have come in 2 years. Would you have believed back then if someone said you'd be fixing intricate soldering jobs on Macbooks in a couple of years?! Love your videos.

[@Twintania]

I appreciate you being considerate of the length of the video there's a few channels I watch that seem to be okay with putting out 2-3 hour long gaming reviews or something similar and I simply don't have the time to watch something like that especially when multiple channels do it or something similar

[@shaneellasdaicastrestorati3675]

I try to fix everything Vince, it feels so good to bring something back to life.

[@markbaker594]

I will commend you Vince for buying Paul;s software, he is running a project to collecting diode readings from as many boards (Primarily Macs). He is always developing the software as well, you should if not already done so, watch some of his video's.

[@PghGameFix]

I generly don't get into working on laptops... but having the info really makes it so much easier to troubleshoot. Nice vid.

[@andersmmvfc.8376]

Brilliant brilliant awsome video. You know what 35% of all comment will say now, release the video!! 4 part macbook series like the old days! But unlike in the old days it is going to be like a Hollywood movie's main character we now know he's going to survive. Have a great weekend and be safe!

[@Mymatevince]

Hahaha, cheers Anders 👍👍👍

[@prashantandsapna]

Great Fix and amazing SW from Paul Daniels ... keep up the good work

[@johncunningham5435]

Well done Vince; I have a IMAC 27" mid 2011, and it runs like a dream. I also do my own repairs to save it from ending up in the landfill.

[@thegroove2000]

The Apple police will be knocking on your door.

[@thetechboy-k2t]

I have the same model.

[@AnonymousRepair]

Nice repair 👍👍👍👍 Reading schematics is very easy it just shows where the part connects to. Boardview just shows you where the part are on the board

[@skeepskeeperson]

Great job! You've come so since I've subscribed.

[@hmayesh]

I totally understand your excitement when you fix things. Love it!

[@GadgetUK164]

Lovely repair King Vince =D

[@Mymatevince]

😂👍

[@stanhristov9512]

I suggest sending it to Louis Rossmann. He is the king of macbook repair and so is Paul Daniels

[@smithjohn732]

Hiya! it's been a while since I've watched your videos. I remember buying an ethernet wire from you a few years ago and I just wanted to say thanks again. That wire alone fixed the speeds I was receiving because the one the ISP gave were damaged. Not to mention the build quality of the wire was strong. So thanks again and hope you are well :)

[@SPEXWISE]

A cool tip for not losing tiny components that I got from watching the NorthridgeFix channel. Don't desolder the component completely just move it across so that its still attached to one of the pads and not the other. Then you can do your tests etc and when you are done you just move it back into position onto both pads.

[@imnickleonard]

I really enjoy watching these vids Vince but i wish the audio was available as a podcast to add with my other retro goodness etc that I fall asleep to

[@Sanrasxz]

KZbin-dl and rip just the audio.

[@alfiegordon9013]

Eyyy thought this was a Louis rossman video, gonna watch it nonetheless Praise be Vince!

[@racer4200]

Vince looking like Northridge Fix over here. Well done mate.

[@GhostRider247]

your getting quite good at this now Vince lol ...top job again buddy !!!!!!

[@Raj-ev3hc]

YES.....YES.....YES OUR MATE VINCE 007,ANOTHER SATISFACTION FIX .

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

Another great vid Vince , g’day from Montreal Canada 🇨🇦👍

[@Mymatevince]

G'day Michael, thank you 👍

[@abdulhkeem.alhadhrami]

A new Vince video couldn't wait to click it!

[@CTCTraining1]

Vince, I’ve just noticed that you are getting dangerously close to 1M subs ... it might be time to start planning a special / celebration ? Perhaps ifixit might let you have some kits to giveaway in exchange for a plug on the show??

[@RoxGYT]

I was waiting for this video for so long !

[@GarthBeagle]

Damn good soldering job Vince! Next time you work on something this crazy small, can you setup a second camera zoomed back normally showing how small the board is (just for a shot here or there to contrast)? I'd be interesting to see the size perspective.

[@Mymatevince]

Cheers Garth 👍👍

[@NicVandEmZ]

@@Mymatevince you know you can replace the MacBook Pro 2011 MacBook Pro motherboard with 2012 motherboard everything will work still

[@bbrr4342]

@@Mymatevince i never seen a 2011 macbook really Vince?

[@thomasvlaskampiii6850]

Louis would like to know why youre not using at least 3 micropauls of flux every time you use it. Great video! Keep up the great work!

[@DEmma1972]

To vince and Anders and the group I lost access to my computer which i hope will be fixed soon. Keep up the good work

[@StromboliKicks]

how the heck did you even find the 1st broken trace to the cap in the first place? amazing.

[@QsTechService1]

@Paul Daniels software is awesome Awesome what he does to help the repair community .. another MacBook not going to the Landfield 👍

[@SURGE101]

Really enjoyed the video vince👍great watch👍

[@rebug5614]

Paul Daniels, now that's magic 😉👍🏻

[@Natei]

Nice work, I do board repiars for a living and this would have been a nightmare to come across my door.

[@OskarBlomkvist]

Nice one! Really enjoying these computer related vids!

[@Mark1971-1]

Absolutely fantastic video Vince can’t wait for the next one mate

[@jakebullet139]

i am watching on a 13" 2013 retnia i5 macbook pro i bought for £50 and repaired i know that feeling you were on about keep up the good work

[@positivefix]

Couldn’t agree more with the comment regarding that feeling you get when you fix something

[@falloutguy8878]

Nice repair Vince 🙂

[@MrFixiit]

great work vince, your a real credit to us tinkerers.

[@raytayrepairs6737]

Great video vince you should get one of those microscopes off ebay you can get them cheap and they do the job 👍

[@navhuss958]

Nice fix I enjoyed watching the footage as I have a MBP 2011 and the fans slightly flicker but doesn't power up I'd love to find out what the problem is all the best to you

[@A7mag3ddon]

You diddnt mention that big chip with the corner broken off just behind the gold ribbon connector, did you not see it or mention it in the prev video?

[@stollyfiles]

"I'm using Paul Daniel's software here & it's ... 'cough' ... MAGIC!"

[@tsbeech]

So well done Vince! Love the video!

[@CooChewGames]

My day-to-day machine is still that 2012 MacBook; it a great machine and well worth saving (especially with an SSD).

[@rebug5614]

Great video as ever Vince! Any chance of doing a video showing your camera setup when your soldering please? I've done a few small soldering jobs myself but my biggest problem is not having the magnification like you have making it a no go for me at the moment. Be great to see a video 👍🏻

[@michaelthomas3646]

Vince, when a trace comes away from the circuitboard, or breaks then you should do the repair, but then get a heat sensor out to check the repair before masking it, as a trace that comes loose usually has a heat issue, and the only things to create heat is either by soldering iron, or heat gun, or a short circuit. after 5-10 minutes of operation and no excess heat coming from the repair, then mask it, otherwise you will just move the problem else where if it is a short circuit.

[@ellensburgamplifier]

That's right guys, give it a GO! Another great one Vince.

[@lordjaashin]

i watch your amplifier repair videos and have a request to ask you. can you make a video on basics of how to repair amplifiers based on amplifier class. like which components are usually found in class D amplifier and how and why they're arranged in specific pattern.

[@ellensburgamplifier]

@@lordjaashin That is a question that would have a ton of information involved. I will try to explain some of that on my next live stream.

[@HavingFunRepairs]

Brilliant Vince!

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Shawn 👍

[@CTCTraining1]

Vince, congratulations on another great video. If you get a chance can you check if normal soldering removes the enamel coating on your wire I.e. no need to scrape it. I appreciate some wire does require it but lately it hasn’t been a problem. Keep up the great work 👍😀

[@MentleGan]

32:58 Here we can see an excited Vince breaking eveything!

[@TboneLoyal]

Whats the SMD reference you was looking at called? And where does everyone get the schematics for the boardview?

[@dchapman0449]

Great job Vince!!!

[@0prisonpriest0]

If watch a feature length fix! Could do one or two a year as specials! Would be all over it!!

[@MrDirkles]

Do you fancy having a go at a de10 nano that won't boot from the sd card?

[@thegroove2000]

Right this might be a dumb qiestion but how do you know what to test with the multimeter within all that?. It confuses the hell out of me.

[@LucaBlightOfHighland]

Another flawless victory

[@mjrdainbramage]

Wow! We have the same password. 😉😅 Nice fix!

[@jeddahtech1773]

I getting same problem but no Flex board is clean, fault green light not turning on just processor going to heat up any suggestions??

[@mikethedigitaldoctorjarvis]

Well done Vince,can you reply with a link to where you get your flux from !? that seems to work so well !

[@Random_4400]

"Just louis rossmann checking on progress" 😂😂 good one

[@2009numan]

why was the corner of that chip missing ? up near the power connector

[@Mymatevince]

That one has a little thin plastic cover on it, the cover has the corner broken but the wires are still intact underneath 👍

[@sbotthaus]

My A1278 doesn't turn on unless all power (both magsafe and battery) are disconnected and reconnected... any idea that could help me out?

[@soulmourne2698]

Vince is that a crack in the chip that is near the screen conector?, obviusly it works fine but it may fail if there is a crack in the edge of the chip

[@clothinghanger6978]

"This is lovely and easy to take apart" I was not expecting that from Apple lol

[@ElektroTechNL]

Nice fix Vince. So small thing whole laptop dead.

[@davidc6459]

Nice one Vince.

[@NickDoesPositiveThings]

I have a Apple laptop just almost like that but the one that I have is the 2013 my moms old laptop has just have water-damage, I really hope you can fix this moms old laptop soonly

[@strule]

is there a chip chipped off around 36:01 or is it my vision?

[@dan_1150]

Hey Vince, great fix well done! I do a fair bit of tinkering myself off camera, and have just invested in an AmScope SM-4B microscope and I can honestly say it’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made. I can’t recommend it enough. Being able to see what you’re doing I’d say is the most important part. Thanks for the content.

[@CYPH3RsD0M41N]

Got any more Switches to k̶i̶l̶l̶ fix?

[@SgtDeagle]

Vince doing Rossman things :D kinda funny to see

[@sprinkleZ_]

Yet another great video

[@ArtMacabre197]

Few days ago mine MB Pro 2011 (same as syours) is nearly to die, probably SMC chip has died, it’s startup, but there is no any system responsability.

[@MentleGan]

I saw someone using freeze spray to detect shorts, as they heat up quicker than anything in the surroundings.

[@thelegendarybroccoli4736]

Damn… Vince u amaze me all the time man

[@EzeePosseTV]

Wait.. Wasn't Paul Daniels a magician/entertainer here in the UK during the 80's? .. He's not really dead he just changed career, lol

[@ADOULA05]

when you put the fun in place befor macbook turn on i sear i was expecting you to say ohh YES YES YES brilliant fantastic yes ohh and clap ur hand hhhh like always ..... good job there VINCE .

[@JairoMendozaAnimations]

Did You use The Same Apple ID?

[@DEmma1972]

I feel you should enter the next 'Operation tournament'

[@renataavgeri1132]

If you want to put links to the board view software or like where you find the board views to help the amateur of the amateurs pls? BTW love your videos keep ot up

[@Paberu85]

It's not unusual for fixed electronics to break again without any obvious reason. Usually, the culprit is corrosive flux. You might think you have rubbed the board enough with IPA after finishing the fix. However, there will still be plenty left under the components and inside the vias that will eventually corrode the metal enough to stop proper conductivity. Considering the fact that these types of boards are multilayered, and the via might lead to some internal layer of the board, if such an unfortunate thing happens, one might consider the board ruined, even if it looks perfectly fine. That is why using an ultrasonic bath with proper detergents is an essential part of the fix.

[@TheStanHill]

A king indeed!

[@DouglaskaT]

No, seriously, who are these 19 people who don't like this video? Why watch if it you're not interested.

[@stevemartyn203]

What a quality video thanks mmv

[@angelomendez6316]

What cause this issue to not power on the laptop

[@IMDYT420]

Oh boy we got another one ;) Also where do you find the diagram/schematic where you can see where the traces are because that would be very useful for an Xbox 360

[@bramvandenbroeck5060]

33:20 FAN-tastic Vince!

[@2009numan]

why was the corner of that chip missing ?

[@mw5076]

I have Google 3rd Generation Nest thermostat no power issue you can it for free. Would make a good fix it video

[@The-Weekend-Warrior]

"Louis Rossmann checking in on progress"..... :)))) I'm dead laughing :D:D:D:D

[@Buzzhumma]

Well done . I have a 2011 17 inch that the fans spin a little then off and then on a little and off. Just keeps repeating . Battery charges and power light comes on breifly every time the fan spins but no chime . Any ideas anybody ? I will have a look at similar area to this video

[@tappybloxfruits]

Hey my mate Vince can you start making videos about pc and all in one computers

[@rfr653]

good job mate.