It is likely that this Apple Watch will be taking a trip to an Apple repair center.
Help! My Apple Watch Displays a Red Exclamation Point.
What to do if Apple Watch displays a red “!”.
Don’t panic!
If your Apple Watch displays a red exclamation point after a software update, you need to contact Apple Support for service options.
At this point, users/owners don’t have the capability to reset the Apple Watch and reinstall watchOS. The unit has to be sent to Apple for repair.
A Swollen iPhone 5 Battery
A colleague of mine asked me if I could “unbend” his iPhone 5. I found out that the battery was swelling and pushed the screen out. I then proceeded toat take the screws out and removed the battery.
As of August 29, 2016, Apple is offering $75 in gift card for iPhone 5 trade-in. Apple charges $79 for out of warranty battery replacement. So, It’s not worth having Apple to replace the battery, unless I can give this iPhone 5 to someone.
MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues
Apple has just announced MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues on Thursday, February 19, 2015.
Apple has determined that a small percentage of MacBook Pro systems may exhibit distorted video, no video, or unexpected system restarts. These MacBook Pro systems were sold between February 2011 and December 2013.
Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider will repair affected MacBook Pro systems, free of charge. See below for details on affected models and service options.
As of February 20, 2015, the repair process will be available in the U.S. and Canada. In other countries, it will be available as of February 27, 2015.
I have encountered numerous 2011 MacBook Pro with the video issues. Two of them were repaired out-of-warranty in the past 3 months. I spoke to an AppleCare representative and was informed that Apple will reimburse the repair costs.
Affected Models
- MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)
- MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2011)
- MacBook Pro (17-inch Late 2011)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 15 inch, Early 2013)
My personal MacBook Pros are 2010 and 2014 models which do not have the video issues.
Personal Note: iPhone 4S screen replacement
I spent a good 2 hours on Wednesday evening replacing a cracked iPhone 4S screen. I actually labeled every little thing that I took off the iPhone 4S and took pictures of each major steps. I won’t bother posting any of the instructions since apparently someone else such as iFixit has done so.
Those bubbles on the replacement screen is courtesy of the shipping cover of the screen.