System information

Corrupted Video 35
Burnt Smell/Odor 37
Noise, Hum, Vibration 38
Communications 42
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Issues 42
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Card Kernel Panic 45
Ethernet Port/Device Issue 46
Bluetooth Device Doesn’t Pair 48
Bluetooth Device Loses Connection 49
Display 52
No Video 52
Corrupted Video 54
Mass Storage 57
Internal Drive(s) Not Recognized 57
Internal Drive Read/Write Error 59
Hard Drive Noisy 61
Input/Output Devices 65
Apple Remote Inoperable 65
Audio: Built-in Speaker Has Distorted Sound 66
Audio: Built-in Speaker Has No Audio 67
Audio: No Audio through HDMI or Thunderbolt connection. 69
FireWire Devices Not Recognized 70
Thunderbolt Not Recognized 72
Thunderbolt Target Disk Mode Issues 73
Thunderbolt Target Display Mode Issues 76
SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Will Not Insert Into Slot 79
SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Not Recognized By System 80
USB Devices Not Recognized 82
Wired Keyboard Does Not Function Properly 84
Keyboard: Specic Keys Do Not Respond 86
Wired Keyboard/Mouse Not Recognized 86
Mechanical 89
Noise/Hum/Vibration 89
System Runs Hot 91
Physical Damage 92
Take Apart
General Information 95
Tools 95
Cosmetic Care 95
Reassembly Steps 95
Connector Types on Logic Board 96
Solid State Drive Screws 97
Hard Drive (Upper/Lower) Nomenclature 97
Logic Board EMI Fingers and Gaskets 98
Logic Board Return 98