|
nitsuga posted:That's what I'm wondering. I've watched some SSD swap videos, so I know about those sensors. I bought this as a "refurb" with a 30-day warranty, so I would rather not pop it open right off the bat here. Download a temperature monitor and see what it shows for the hd sensors and fan speeds. If they are locked at strange values that's the ticket
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 02:05
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 27, 2024 19:49 |
|
|
Ah, thanks. Yeah, SMCFanControl shows the HDD fan spinning at 2700-3000+ RPM. ODD and CPU are running under 1500 RPM--system temp is 30*C. :-\ For the HDD, shouldn't you be able to just place the old sensor on the new drive? Is this where one of those OWC harnesses would come in?
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 02:20
|
|
|
Pryor on Fire posted:The image of someone whipping a $2000 macbook out of their dogshit $7 foam sleeve that doesn't even fit right is pretty amusing. I mean you gotta save somewhere I guess? It's just a foam sleeve that does its job by protecting my laptop from scratches while in my backpack  It doesn't need style points
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 03:55
|
|
|
lol if you don’t have a bespoke, artisanal, platypus skin notebook sleeve
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 04:11
|
|
|
nitsuga posted:Ah, thanks. Yeah, SMCFanControl shows the HDD fan spinning at 2700-3000+ RPM. ODD and CPU are running under 1500 RPM--system temp is 30*C. :-\ In my experience this software works fine for controlling fan noise after replacing the HDD and not connecting any sensor (it pulls the drive temp through SMART,) but it unfortunately is not free. There is a free trial though. http://www.hddfancontrol.com/
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 06:55
|
|
|
^^^^ re: fan control chat above, it should be mentioned that newer vintages of iMac never had a discrete sensor board. Instead, Apple used semi-custom HDDs with an integrated thermistor connected to extra header pins on the back of the drive (or even to an unused SATA connector pin, in some cases). If you have a model year of iMac with this setup, and you want to restore normal fan control with a generic HDD, you'll need an aftermarket kit to add a discrete sensor board. OWC is one source, but IIRC there are others.
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 08:14
|
|
|
Pryor on Fire posted:The image of someone whipping a $2000 macbook out of their dogshit $7 foam sleeve that doesn't even fit right is pretty amusing. I mean you gotta save somewhere I guess? I still have a Mountain Hardware backpack that I use with my case. It's really dependable, since each day is different. I throw my bag down, have my earphones in and enjoy the train ride. :Boston & Portland
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 11:52
|
|
|
Thanks for the help, everybody. This is the kit I'm looking for: https://eshop.macsales.com/search/IMACHDD11 I'll have to see what the company is willing to do. I can ship it back for a return for less than the $50 kit or $35 program.
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 13:03
|
|
|
Pryor on Fire posted:The image of someone whipping a $2000 macbook out of their dogshit $7 foam sleeve that doesn't even fit right is pretty amusing. I mean you gotta save somewhere I guess? In my case, the $2000 was my employers money and the $7 is mine to stop the edges from getting dinged up when I infrequently travel with it. Even beyond that, the $60 sleeves didn't have especially great reviews. Neoprene is neoprene at the end of the day.
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 14:35
|
|
|
BobHoward posted:^^^^ re: fan control chat above, it should be mentioned that newer vintages of iMac never had a discrete sensor board. Instead, Apple used semi-custom HDDs with an integrated thermistor connected to extra header pins on the back of the drive (or even to an unused SATA connector pin, in some cases). If you have a model year of iMac with this setup, and you want to restore normal fan control with a generic HDD, you'll need an aftermarket kit to add a discrete sensor board. OWC is one source, but IIRC there are others. You can also use SMCFanControl or SSDFanControl to ramp down the fans via SMART, which I did for years on a late 2009 iMac with a replacement drive.
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 14:57
|
|
|
The thing to remember about the fan control apps is that your iMac on POST sounds like a jet engine until the OS loads and the app autolaunches.
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 17:04
|
|
|
bought my parents an AirPort Extreme for Christmas. their apartment now has faster internet speeds than mine. will probably buy again
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 17:07
|
|
|
Well I guess if you buy laptops that are way too expensive then you should complement that by buying an all too expensive case sleeve. Except I didn't. I, "Think Differently"
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 17:14
|
|
|
Bulgogi Hoagie posted:bought my parents an AirPort Extreme for Christmas. their apartment now has faster internet speeds than mine. will probably buy again You don't have long to buy again...
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 17:15
|
|
|
Bulgogi Hoagie posted:bought my parents an AirPort Extreme for Christmas. their apartment now has faster internet speeds than mine. will probably buy again Don't forget to update it to the latest firmware, v.7.7.8 where they have squashed certain known bugs with Back to My Mac and other security things they won't tell you about. If it doesn't work out, Airport Utility can reflash the AEBS down to v.7.7.7, v.7.7.3, or even earlier if you have a valid flash image ready. If you buy again, save yourself some dough (50 bucks) and buy a refurb version from Apple: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/FE918LL/A/refurbished-airport-extreme Refurbed products straight from Apple go through their own rigorous quality checks and unless your autism cripples you from buying anything used, it's a good deal as the warranty is reset as well. Binary Badger fucked around with this message at 17:41 on Dec 29, 2016 |
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 17:33
|
|
|
What a unique time to be buying an Airport Extreme...
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 20:46
|
|
|
I actually just bought one for my girlfriend's mom for Christmas. She had some ancient linksys router that had awful signal because it was in her basement. Got her an AirPort Extreme and set it up and now she gets signal throughout the house and no issues. So good. Gonna suck when they finally sell out.
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 21:27
|
|
|
High-end ASUS routers are pretty highly recommended, they also do the same stuff AEBS does with multiple radios, beamforming, etc. Cost about as much too. I'm still holding on to my TC but I don't think I'd buy one now.
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 21:38
|
|
|
I'm going to miss the Airport Extreme. It's been my go-to "I'm having weird issues with my *horseshit $30 Belkin router* not connecting to thing" replacement recommendation and no one ever complains about it.
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 22:58
|
|
|
Anyone replace a MacBook Retina keyboard yet? Those little butterfly mechanisms are just a piece of plastic and if they bend the wrong way when you remove the key, it ruins it.
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 23:05
|
|
|
It's a mission to replace the top case and keyboard and requires a special service fixture to hold the laptop during certain phases. Once again, it's not complex, just time consuming. Different keys require a different method to replace the keycap depending on its location. If you somehow gently caress up a keycaps mounting bracket, (not the keycap) the entire keyboard has to be replaced
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 23:36
|
|
|
I had some sticking keys, took them apart (there was a little bit of sticky goop or something on the hinge, which I had to take a part to clean, but now when I put them back together they don't spring up any more. And I broke the back clip on the Q key. The guy selling keys on eBay doesn't have 2 of 4 I need 
|
|
#
?
Dec 29, 2016 23:40
|
|
|
So you can't go to your local Apple Store and ask for replacements? Did they ban you?
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 00:08
|
|
|
Binary Badger posted:So you can't go to your local Apple Store and ask for replacements? Did they ban you? Two loving hours away. And I doubt they would have them in stock. I'll keep looking around online.
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 00:10
|
|
|
Call 'em up and ask if they have them, then maybe that'll make it worth it. Or failing that, maybe AppleCare could send you some if you call them.
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 00:31
|
|
|
Binary Badger posted:So you can't go to your local Apple Store and ask for replacements? Did they ban you? Last time I said “Hey Apple: sell me parts” they just said “No.”.
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 01:24
|
|
|
Are the C7-type power cords that the 2011-and later Mac Minis use something Apple would have and could sell in their store? Or is it just a plain C7 cord that I could get a replacement for via Amazon?
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 01:46
|
|
|
You can get them anywhere
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 01:48
|
|
|
Yeah well I'm assuming his Retina MacBook is still in warranty so that's just in-warranty key cap replacement; if it's out of warranty they should still be able to provide keys
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 02:02
|
|
|
I doubt I can really add much that hasn't already been written, but I can at least mention that they did tweak the shape of the airpods for the better. I was one of those poor schmucks for whom the slightest tilt or tremor caused earpods to fall out, but these have been in my ears all day. Overall they're probably are the best thing Apple has released in years. There's also a neat store inventory alerts service by some guy at MacRumors that seems legit, if you want to try to beat the 6-week backorder: http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/machookup-airpods-availability-alerts.2024242/
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 04:06
|
|
|
Do they sound better than the normal earbuds that sound like garbage?
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 04:36
|
|
|
They are earbuds to start with, but mine sound pretty good. I am pleased at their bass response, 'cause it exists at all.
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 07:26
|
|
|
Is the only way to pause it to take one out of your ear?
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 15:53
|
|
|
rear end Catchcum posted:Is the only way to pause it to take one out of your ear? I think you can yell at Siri (which would be hilarious in public)to do it, or disable Siri on the earbuds altogether and just tap them.
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 15:56
|
|
|
How do you disable Siri on air Buds
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 16:28
|
|
|
rear end Catchcum posted:How do you disable Siri on air Buds Can we call airpods 'air buddies'
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 16:33
|
|
|
rear end Catchcum posted:How do you disable Siri on air Buds In the config settings for them on the phone, I would guess.
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 16:35
|
|
|
flosofl posted:In the config settings for them on the phone, I would guess. This is correct. Once you pair them with the phone, you can configure the AirPod double-tap action (via the phone) to summon Siri, play / pause, or do nothing. Mine got set to play / pause almost immediately.
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 17:38
|
|
|
Bob Morales posted:Can we call airpods 'air buddies' 
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 17:43
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 27, 2024 19:49 |
|
|
smackfu posted:What a unique time to be buying an Airport Extreme... My wifi network took a poo poo last night and my UniFi AP isn't working so I had to pull out the old 4th gen Airport Extreme. I have no idea why it took me over a hour to get this working. Eventually had to factory reset everything and load new firmware, but finally got it working. Now trying to figure out how to get Time Machine working on the network again. UniFi's are still awesome, but holy poo poo their enterprise level control panels are a pain to troubleshoot. poo poo just won't work until it suddenly does.
|
|
#
?
Dec 30, 2016 19:31
|
|
