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re: MacBook Pro (2011) got gray screen of death. Please help me

Posted on 1/21/16 at 8:28 pm to
Posted by lsu480
Downtown Scottsdale
Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 1/21/16 at 8:28 pm to
Time machine is basically an app that backs up your computer. You just open the app, run it and then plug in a backup hard drive. I highly recommend buying the time capsule that I linked though. It will replace your current wireless router and literally every single time you connect to wi-fi when you are at home, I am assuming you will use it as your home router, it will back everything up without you having to do anything. You won't even know it is happening. You can connect up to 50 apple devices to it as well, not that you would, and it holds up to 2tb and it only $179. Well worth it IMO to have an AMAZING wireless router that makes sure you never lose anything.
Posted by Carson123987
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Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 1/22/16 at 6:15 pm to
what if im with cox, who doesn't let you use your own router/modem? all my shite is done via them and i cant configure anything
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
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Posted on 1/23/16 at 11:48 pm to
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Posted by TigerRob20
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2008
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Posted on 1/24/16 at 8:13 am to
quote:

what if im with cox, who doesn't let you use your own router/modem? all my shite is done via them and i cant configure anything


I am wth Cox and use my own modem. That line is complete BS, and you are basically renting a modem from them for $7-$10 each month. Anyone who doesn't own their modem is throwing money to them. Using your own is as simple as calling them and telling them this is the route you want to take. You give them the MAC address on the new modem and you're good to go.

Buy the time capsule like the other poster suggested. Even a $50 external HD (1-2TB) from Amazon would be helpful and would still result in a very easy way to back up (my current solution).

I've had similar problems with my macs in the past. I'd be more than happy to post more detail on how I recovered data. Do you know how to get to your HD?

This post was edited on 1/24/16 at 8:15 am
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 1/24/16 at 10:47 am to
quote:

You give them the MAC address on the new modem and you're good to go.


word. thanks

would this HD be good? Seagate 2TB Slim

quote:

Do you know how to get to your HD?


I'm sure I'm gonna figure it out, but I'm gonna go see Spooky. got the new computer and it's sick. just need to get my stuff over and have the old one repaired. gonna use the old one as my school/travel comp
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 1/26/16 at 11:10 am to
Spook, I'm coming to see you tomorrow
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5145 posts
Posted on 1/26/16 at 5:04 pm to
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Posted by yankeeundercover
Buffalo, NY
Member since Jan 2010
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Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:15 pm to
GPU or even the Logic Board doesn't affect the HD...

...as far as I know
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66419 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 3:43 pm to
Just dropped it off. The man and woman I spoke to were very friendly and helpful. He said it would be done around Monday but I said that I'd pay extra to have it rushed since I'll be back in Hammond on Saturday and Sunday for a carbine gunfighter course. I'd rather not make the drive again

Y'all can watch my sextapes, just don't upload them to Youjizz or xnxx.
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5145 posts
Posted on 2/1/16 at 9:00 pm to
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Posted by arn
Member since Nov 2015
562 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 10:21 am to
How much to replace the battery on a 2015 MBP retina if you don't mind me asking?

Caused by water damage but it still works while plugged in. Won't charge and turns off whenever unplugged so I'm assuming it's just the battery
This post was edited on 2/2/16 at 10:23 am
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66419 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 10:51 am to
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Saw your machine was picked up. Hope your experience went well.


say what?? I wasn't able to pick it up Saturday (didn't know y'all closed at 4, which was when my course got out), so I'm coming tomorrow
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5145 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 11:15 am to
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This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 8:16 pm
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5145 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 11:15 am to
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Posted by arn
Member since Nov 2015
562 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 12:24 pm to
The model number is MF839LL/A

I don't have the sn right now
Posted by arn
Member since Nov 2015
562 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 2:03 pm to
I was wrong, it's a mgx72ll/a

Sn c02p82l1g3qh
Posted by NYCAuburn
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Member since Feb 2011
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Posted on 2/2/16 at 3:45 pm to
Wife just went through this three weeks agoLate '11 17"). No hard drive problems with the fix.

While it was sent off they also replaced the battery, trackpad, DVD drive and power supply. I was pleasantly surprised
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66419 posts
Posted on 2/2/16 at 6:55 pm to
quote:

While it was sent off they also replaced the battery, trackpad, DVD drive and power supply. I was pleasantly surprised


Very nice. Going get mine from Nortech tomorrow
Posted by XxxSpooky1
A place in SE La
Member since Sep 2007
5145 posts
Posted on 2/3/16 at 2:14 pm to
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This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 8:15 pm
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