Author Topic: Any Mac Geniuses in the house? (Read 9717 times)

Gadough · « **Reply #35 on:** May 10, 2011, 02:28:39 PM »

Quote from: AcidRainLTE on May 10, 2011, 06:37:40 AM

I DON'T KNOW.

Serious question here but have you tried just holding down the power button until it goes off and then switching it back on again?

..........

lol

Ravenheart · « **Reply #36 on:** May 10, 2011, 02:33:40 PM »

I love how non-mac users get such huge superiority complexes around mac users

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #37 on:** May 10, 2011, 02:39:50 PM »

Geniuses don't use Macs.

That's why I don't use them

7StringedBeast · « **Reply #38 on:** May 10, 2011, 02:45:42 PM »

Quote from: Ravenheart on May 10, 2011, 02:33:40 PM

I love how non-mac users get such huge superiority complexes around mac users

I actually use macs all the time. The pro towers are nice. It's when we start getting into consumer stuff where I feel apple starts to fall apart. Although they are still way too overpriced. I probably won't ever buy a mac unless I start a business of my own editing.

tjanuranus · « **Reply #39 on:** May 10, 2011, 02:49:16 PM »

Quote from: DTVT on May 10, 2011, 02:39:50 PM

Geniuses don't use Macs.

That's why I don't use them

There are a lot of brilliant people who use macs that would disagree with you but ok...

Super Dude · « **Reply #40 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:07:57 PM »

Quote from: AcidRainLTE on May 10, 2011, 01:17:09 PM

Ah, I just assumed he had a laptop. Never mind.

It is a laptop. I still can't access the battery.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #41 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:14:27 PM »

tjanuranus, you lied to me.

I am very upset.

tjanuranus · « **Reply #42 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:15:12 PM »

Quote from: AcidRainLTE on May 10, 2011, 03:14:27 PM

tjanuranus, you lied to me.

I am very upset.

no i didn't a macbook pro battery is probably the easiet battery to remove.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #43 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:17:04 PM »

You told me it was a desktop.

I'm going to cry now.

P.S. I'm just winding you up and I believe you about removing the battery. Super Dude is probably just being a complete Super N00b

tjanuranus · « **Reply #44 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:18:39 PM »

Quote from: AcidRainLTE on May 10, 2011, 03:17:04 PM

You told me it was a desktop.

I'm going to cry now.

P.S. I'm just winding you up and I believe you about removing the battery. Super Dude is probably just being a complete Super N00b

unless his mbpro is different than mine.. there is a switch you press on and it pops the battery compartment open. No screws or anything.

And yeah i know it's all in fun!

Gadough · « **Reply #45 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:19:51 PM »

I just looked for one on mine, and I can't find it.

Super Dude · « **Reply #46 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:22:08 PM »

Quote from: tjanuranus on May 10, 2011, 03:18:39 PM

Quote from: AcidRainLTE on May 10, 2011, 03:17:04 PM
You told me it was a desktop.

I'm going to cry now.

P.S. I'm just winding you up and I believe you about removing the battery. Super Dude is probably just being a complete Super N00b

unless his mbpro is different than mine.. there is a switch you press on and it pops the battery compartment open. No screws or anything.

And yeah i know it's all in fun!

Well mine doesn't have it. My regular Macbook did, but not this one.

tjanuranus · « **Reply #47 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:28:16 PM »

Ok when did you buy it? Need the model because if it doesn't have a switch it's a different model. I can help you If I know that info.

kári · « **Reply #48 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:46:26 PM »

Quote from: El Barto on May 10, 2011, 01:05:57 PM

Quote from: Super Dude on May 10, 2011, 06:36:27 AM
1. It's a pro so I can't access the battery.

What's so funny about that?

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #49 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:46:46 PM »

irony?

Super Dude · « **Reply #50 on:** May 10, 2011, 03:56:11 PM »

Quote from: tjanuranus on May 10, 2011, 03:28:16 PM

Ok when did you buy it? Need the model because if it doesn't have a switch it's a different model. I can help you If I know that info.

It's actually a hand-me-down from my dad so I'm not sure, but probably either 2008 or 2009.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #51 on:** May 10, 2011, 04:01:21 PM »

Get a Zune.

I mean...

El Barto · « **Reply #52 on:** May 10, 2011, 05:16:33 PM »

It's funny because Apple is selling people laptops with batteries that aren't user replaceable. Heaven forbid somebody might want to install an aftermarket battery for 1/3 the price. Gotta take it to them and pay $129-$179.

The more I hear about Apple, the more benevolent M$ is starting to look.

Oh, and the irony.

tjanuranus · « **Reply #53 on:** May 10, 2011, 07:55:17 PM »

Quote from: Super Dude on May 10, 2011, 03:56:11 PM

Quote from: tjanuranus on May 10, 2011, 03:28:16 PM
Ok when did you buy it? Need the model because if it doesn't have a switch it's a different model. I can help you If I know that info.

It's actually a hand-me-down from my dad so I'm not sure, but probably either 2008 or 2009.

i have the late 2008 model which has the switch. Yours must be this one...

https://youtu.be/42qcvlftmcM

That video shows you how to replace it. I have to say I can't believe they are making it more difficult to switch. Apple batteries have ALWAYS been easy to replace. It looks like they want you to go in for replacement. Good thing is the replacement is free. Bad thing is you have to by the apple one which is expensive. I would just buy a third party one and watch that video if you need to replace the battery. So far i'm on 2 and a half years with no replacement needed yet. I wonder how far it will get....

Super Dude · « **Reply #54 on:** May 10, 2011, 07:58:47 PM »

Luckily I have a package (unopened) for a Macbook battery replacement with receipt, so I'll just hand that in to 'em. And if that doesn't work, I got an unused $50 gift card for the Apple Store.

El Barto · « **Reply #55 on:** May 10, 2011, 08:08:54 PM »

Quote from: tjanuranus on May 10, 2011, 07:55:17 PM

That video shows you how to replace it. I have to say I can't believe they are making it more difficult to switch. Apple batteries have ALWAYS been easy to replace. It looks like they want you to go in for replacement. Good thing is the replacement is free. Bad thing is you have to by the apple one which is expensive. I would just buy a third party one and watch that video if you need to replace the battery. So far i'm on 2 and a half years with no replacement needed yet. I wonder how far it will get....

I'm not surprised at all (and that's not a dig specifically at Apple). Proprietary batteries are a massive profit maker. I'm actually surprised they're not soldering them in place (yet). I'd certainly replace it myself, but there are tons of people who won't want to void their warranty (bullshit) and won't want to bother with a proprietary tool for the tamper screws.

tjanuranus · « **Reply #56 on:** May 10, 2011, 08:16:20 PM »

I was saying that because i've been using apple computers for over a decade now and never came across this. Must be a new thing.

orcus116 · « **Reply #57 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:01:58 PM »

Quote from: Ravenheart on May 10, 2011, 02:33:40 PM

I love how non-mac users get such huge superiority complexes around mac users

It's not really that. I just can't for the life of me figure out why more people don't just Google a computer problem first before posting about it.

Super Dude · « **Reply #58 on:** May 10, 2011, 10:35:49 PM »

I mean a computer crashing is a very general symptom, and I tried Googling it and I got many issues that were related but not the same thing.

KevShmev · « **Reply #59 on:** May 10, 2011, 10:45:32 PM »

Quote from: orcus116 on May 10, 2011, 09:01:58 PM

I just can't for the life of me figure out why more people don't just Google a computer problem first before posting about it.

Too much spyware and viruses out there, so you never know if a link that looks legit will mess your computer up. If you can the same practical advice from your fellow forumers, I don't see the problem.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #60 on:** May 11, 2011, 12:35:35 AM »

Quote from: Super Dude on May 10, 2011, 10:35:49 PM

I mean a computer crashing is a very general symptom, and I tried Googling it and I got many issues that were related but not the same thing.

The thing I came up with (resetting the PRAM) was the first result on Google for "Mac getting stuck at login screen"

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #61 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:56:46 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on May 10, 2011, 10:45:32 PM

Too much spyware and viruses out there, so you never know if a link that looks legit will mess your computer up. If you can the same practical advice from your fellow forumers, I don't see the problem.

Yeah, that's my reasoning as well.

Super Dude · « **Reply #62 on:** May 11, 2011, 07:29:29 AM »

Quote from: AcidRainLTE on May 11, 2011, 12:35:35 AM

Quote from: Super Dude on May 10, 2011, 10:35:49 PM
I mean a computer crashing is a very general symptom, and I tried Googling it and I got many issues that were related but not the same thing.
The thing I came up with (resetting the PRAM) was the first result on Google for "Mac getting stuck at login screen"

Oh, I searched "Mac crashing." Derp.

kári · « **Reply #63 on:** May 11, 2011, 05:28:53 PM »

Quote from: El Barto on May 10, 2011, 05:16:33 PM

It's funny because Apple is selling people laptops with batteries that aren't user replaceable. Heaven forbid somebody might want to install an aftermarket battery for 1/3 the price. Gotta take it to them and pay $129-$179.

The more I hear about Apple, the more benevolent M$ is starting to look.

Oh, and the irony.

The things is, a mac pro is a desktop computer.

slycordinator · « **Reply #64 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:38:04 PM »

Quote from: tjanuranus on May 10, 2011, 08:16:20 PM

I was saying that because i've been using apple computers for over a decade now and never came across this. Must be a new thing.

The non-user-replaceable battery thing started with the unibody versions.

tjanuranus · « **Reply #65 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:48:44 PM »

Gotcha. Sill replaceable but not as easy I guess.

Super Dude · « **Reply #66 on:** May 11, 2011, 07:15:50 PM »

@ Ruben: It's a MacBOOK Pro.

slycordinator · « **Reply #67 on:** May 12, 2011, 12:30:45 AM »

Quote from: tjanuranus on May 11, 2011, 06:48:44 PM

Gotcha. Sill replaceable but not as easy I guess.

The problem isn't so much the lack of ease in doing it. It's the fact that doing it would void any warranty you have.

kári · « **Reply #68 on:** May 12, 2011, 01:21:11 AM »

Quote from: Super Dude on May 11, 2011, 07:15:50 PM

@ Ruben: It's a MacBOOK Pro.

Oh. I thought you just said pro, whatever. I didn't know you couldn't access the battery on these (I have one as well).

Super Dude · « **Reply #69 on:** May 12, 2011, 01:23:04 AM »

I think mine is a newer model or something. Those Apple bastards.

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Author Topic: Any Mac Geniuses in the house? (Read 9717 times)