I need to know what component this is. Very STRANGE Macbook A2338

[imih97]

Hi guys,

I bought a Macbook Pro A2338.
It wouldn't power on & it was locked, but I got the receipt.
Warranty repair was refused because the owner didn't know how to remove find my.
Long story short, I was able to remove the lock with the receipt via apple.
Sent the laptop to warranty auth. service provider, and surprise "has been tampered with".
Asked for pictures and It seems like indeed someone took out a resistor.
Could you please tell what this is & why would anyone tamper with a new laptop under warranty in this way? I suspect they wanted to return it, and made it not power on by removing that. Could it be a 0 ohm resistor?
No signs of water damage.

Thank you!

[mon2]

Re: I need to know what component this is. Very STRANGE Macbook A2338

That is a non polarized ceramic capacitor. It should not stop the board from booting. Have not checked against the schematics but it should not be a show stopper. Do you have test equipment? Usb c meter? Soldering iron? Hot air tools? If not, perhaps a local repair shop near you?

[mon2]

Re: I need to know what component this is. Very STRANGE Macbook A2338

How was this purchased? On a credit card? eBay? You may be able to claim as a fraudulent sale by the seller. Have been burnt by shady sellers on ebay and received a full refund. It is apparent that the seller lied.

[imih97]

Re: I need to know what component this is. Very STRANGE Macbook A2338

Actually I purchased it for a low price, I like strange stuff.

If it shouldn't prevent it from booting I will add the cap back at a repair centre and send it back to warranty for one more shot , Thank you

[mon2]

Re: I need to know what component this is. Very STRANGE Macbook A2338

Do clean the work area with alcohol and then plead your case with the repair depot. Otherwise you will need proper tools to review the unit and in the end, it may be a no fix. The new models are very difficult to repair. They are truly disposable.