MBP 15 2018 A1990 Water damage

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  • David82827372
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    • Aug 2023
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    • Kyrgyzstan

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    MBP 15 2018 A1990 Water damage



    Here's what happened: water entered the connection between the screen and keyboard of my MacBook Pro. The power button has stopped functioning. I have to resort to using the charger to turn on the MacBook.

    Furthermore, even when connected to the charger, it's challenging to turn it on, as after about a hundred attempts, the MacBook starts charging from one of the ports and only then powers up. I've changed outlets and cords, yet it seems like the MacBook randomly chooses when to recognize the charging.

    After several hours of inactivity, the MacBook cannot be quickly turned on by opening the lid. Instead of a swift startup, the Apple logo appears, and the boot-up process is akin to turning on the MacBook after a prolonged power button press.

    Additionally, in the battery settings, a message "service required" has appeared.

    But now MacBook doesn't boot up anymore.

    USB C meter shows stable 20v and unstable low amount of current like 0.003A-0.129A.

    I cleaned come corrosion but some really small amount is still around capacitor CA903, I could not clean it totally with isopropyl and cotton buds. Also I located only 2 very small corrosion areas.​

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