[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/common-macbook-repairs\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/common-macbook-repairs\/","headline":"Common Macbook Repairs","name":"Common Macbook Repairs","description":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1.avif” alt=”Macbook Repairs Slow” title_text=”Macbook Repairs” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Slow Loading Speed [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Manage login items disabling login items (auto-run applications or services) you rarely use helps your Mac better allocate system resources to load the […]","datePublished":"2022-06-28","dateModified":"2024-06-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Digby Saunders","url":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/author\/admin\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/07f69ae4be0ac9161acc3896df4c60993f6699394abd5e7edc36c3605e1bbbed?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/07f69ae4be0ac9161acc3896df4c60993f6699394abd5e7edc36c3605e1bbbed?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Person","name":"Digby Saunders","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/face.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/face.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"url":"https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/common-macbook-repairs\/","about":["Computer Repairs","mac repairs","macbook","Macbook Repairs"],"wordCount":2872,"articleBody":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1.avif” alt=”Macbook Repairs Slow” title_text=”Macbook Repairs” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Slow Loading Speed[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Manage login items disabling login items (auto-run applications or services) you rarely use helps your Mac better allocate system resources to load the processes you do use, you\u2019ll reach the login or desktop screen more quickly.Clear off cluttered Desktop items & Dashboard widgetsbecause macOS treats each desktop item (be it a file, a Dock application, or a Dashboard widget) as a small task, it uses resources to load it when starting up. Reducing the number of such items can make the first screen show up quicker.\u00a0Clean up hard drive to free up more disk spaceWhy it helps: macOS utilizes free hard disk space as \u201cvirtual memory\u201d in addition to RAM (Random Access Memory). If your MacBook Pro is running out of storage, that means little virtual memory can be used by the system if needed. This may cause your Mac to freeze more frequently \u2014 even when you just launch a few apps. In general, having at least 10% of free disk space can often prevent the problem from happening.Verify and repair disk permissions with Disk UtilityIdentify and knock out heavy apps\/processes with Activity MonitorWhy it helps: Activity Monitor is a task manager on Mac that shows you both running applications and inactive processes. The list allows you to have a clear understanding of which one is devouring too many system resources (CPU, memory, disk, network, etc). Once you find the culprit, you can also use Activity Monitor to quit or force quit the app\/process easily.Reset SMC and NVRAM to fix odd hardware errors: your Macbook Pro acts oddly (it takes forever to figure out which disk to boot from, it\u2019s slow to shut down, the fan is running non-stop, screenshots are not adjusting correctly, battery indicator lights are behaving incorrectly, etc.), and overall your Mac performs poorly.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ball.avif” alt=”Macbook Repairs Spinning Ball” title_text=”Macbook Repairs” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Spinning BallWhen you hit the spinning beach ball, give your Mac\u00a0a few minutes\u00a0to finish what it is doing. With a little time, your computer may fully recover and you can continue working.The spinning beach ball is not always a terminal event.If only one App is having a problem, go to the Apple Menu in the top left-hand corner and choose Force Quit\u2026 Select the App that\u2019s causing problems and click \u2018Force Quit\u2019. The good news is that you can now safely save any work you have open. If you reopen the App and it continues to freeze, you will have to do a restart.\u00a0When they\u2019re not in use, external drives tend to go to sleep. Actions like opening and saving files can cause the Mac to wait for those external drives to wake up. They may never wake up or take so long you\u2019ll be tearing your hair out.\u00a0It doesn\u2019t matter if you don\u2019t want to access those drives, the Mac doesn\u2019t know that and it\u2019s just trying to be thorough.\u00a0Go into the Finder and eject these drives. The beach ball will immediately disappear.The Mac uses free hard drive space to store information as it processes tasks. If the free space on your computer falls below roughly 15- 25 GB, you\u2019ll encounter the spinning beach ball. Before reaching this point you wou will get warnings on your Mac that \u2018Your startup disk is almost full\u2018.\u00a0Do not ignore these warnings.\u00a0You can find instructions on how to manage storage in the link to the blog post above.If none of the options above work, you will have to Force Shutdown your Mac.Hold the power button down for 6-8 seconds until the screen goes black.Let go of the power button, then click it once to turn the Mac back on.You may lose work that you have not saved. To minimise this possibility, use the Autosave function in any Apps that offer it and try to get into the habit of saving regularly.see also macbook repairs[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batt-1024×782.avif” alt=”Macbook Repairs poor battery life” title_text=”batt” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Poor Battery LifespanPoor MacBook battery lifespan is usually the result of too many background applications and visual effects.For background apps, check the Activity Monitor. The tool reveals which processes require the\u00a0most memory, GPU, and energy. You should manage to make some changes there to improve the battery\u2019s lifespan. Keep in mind that an application may be running in the background because it is in the startup item list, and you forgot to close it after starting the MacBook.The visual effects should not be present on the computer in the first place. Gimmicks like backlit keyboards offer no real value. If you want to improve the battery lifespan and your Mac\u2019s performance, you should disable visual effects.See here for Macbook Battery Repair [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.perthcomputer-repairs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/frames-1024×576.avif” alt=”Macbook Repairs ” title_text=”Macbook Repairs Black Screen” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]FPS Drops in Video GamesVideo game problems\u00a0may not be related directly to the MacBook. However, if you encounter FPS drops and random freezes despite playing video games on low settings, you should repeat the suggestions mentioned in the previous article section.In addition, try playing a video game in both full-screen and windowed modes. In some instances, a video game will run smoother when you enable the windowed mode instead of the full-screen mode and vice-versa.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Flickering ScreenA flickering screen is not that common, but some Mac owners end up encountering the problem. The reason why your MacBook\u2019s screen starts to flicker is pretty straightforward \u2013 it is the incompatibility between the operating system and the graphics processing unit.As a rule of thumb, you should install new\u00a0macOS\u00a0updates as soon as you can to not miss out on the latest features and performance improvements. However, there are instances when an update causes a flickering screen.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Macbook black screenFlexgate IssueFailed DisplayCorrupt OS\u00a0 ImageSee here for Macbook Screen Repair[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kernel PanicA kernel panic occurs when you restart the MacBook, and its screen goes black with an error message stating that you need to restart the computer again.Kernel panics are akin to the blue screen in Windows. The panic occurs without prior warnings, and it does not let you save your work. You may end up having to take the MacBook to a service store to fix the issue. But before you do, try these solutions that could potentially fix kernel panics:Make sure the OS is up to date. If it is not, install missing updates.Upgrade memory space and add extra RAM.Install software updates.Run First Aid or Repair disk permission.Get more info on our mac repair\u00a0 and macbook repair services at the included links[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”14px” body_line_height=”1em” background_color=”#0C71C3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”review” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(3,55,104,0.57)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]What our Clients Say[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]             Posted on Google        Leki Wangdi     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Customer friendly with the great service and fixed within no time.         Posted on Google        Sharon Joby     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I called on Sunday for a last-minute repair on my MacBook Air, and the issue was fixed quickly and efficiently. The setup was at the front of the house and a little cluttered, but the quality of service was excellent. He\u2019s quite loud, but very friendly and professional. The price was very reasonable, especially for short-notice service. I would definitely recommend his work.         Posted on Google        Elke Lunn     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very happy with the prompt service I received from Rigby. My grandson broke the screen on his laptop, which he urgently needed for school. The screen was replaced within hours. The price was reasonable, and the service was very efficient. Thank you!         Posted on Google        Bernadette McEntee Hart     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Digby\u2019s service was excellent. The problems I was experiencing were solved and then some in good time . He was open to answering all my question with understandable language, not geek talk..         Posted on Google        Jack Baker     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very quick and professional. Will certainly return next time my compy bricks.         Posted on Google        Bronwyn Mutton     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm a happy customer! My HD had failed.Digby found parts and repaired it.He then retrieved precious data and copied to a good HD.Helpful, cheerful and a reasonable price         Posted on Google        Daniel Levis     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Digby is an intelligent and fast working man. Digby went above in helping me with my PC which started as a clean install to windows to rewriting the bios due a virus.Highly recommend.         Posted on Google        Loz Cumber     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Perth Computer Repairs Saved My Business!I have an old CNC machine that runs on Windows XP. When the hard drive failed, I also lost access to the obsolete software that operates the machine. I wasn\u2019t in a financial position to replace the CNC\u2014and even if I was, it would\u2019ve taken at least three months to get a new one.Thankfully, I called Digby. He came to my business promptly, clearly explained the recovery process, and outlined the potential risks. Digby managed to recover the hard drive and got my CNC up and running quickly.Since then, he\u2019s also built me a new computer and is helping with other IT-related needs.Thank you, Digby\u2014your expertise and support have been invaluable!         Posted on Google        Anthony Martin     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Digby helped my son rebuild his  computer, with components purchased. He was excellent in this endeavour and not expensive!               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