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| From | Lewis <g.kreme@kreme.dont-email.me> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.sys.mac.system |
| Subject | Re: Late 20112 - SSD install - fail |
| Date | 2020-11-29 01:33 +0000 |
| Organization | Miskatonic U |
| Message-ID | <slrnrs5uj6.1f2m.g.kreme@claragold.local> (permalink) |
| References | <86zwH.69957$J92.31607@fx48.iad> |
In message <86zwH.69957$J92.31607@fx48.iad> Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
> I) The detour
> A 45 minute job turned into a 3 hour job because of the additional task
> of fixing the broken tilt mechanism. There are two coil springs under
> tremendous tension. That tension was put onto a tiny, thin plastic
> part. That's what broke... astounding thoughtless engineering by Apple.
I've recently dealt with several 2009-2012 iMacs and none of them had
any issue with the tilt mechanism, so whatever Apple did it worked for
the vast majority of users.
> Cleaned off the glue strips and removed the residue with alcohol.
I looked at the iFixit teardown and decided it was well-worth my time
and money to pay someone to replaced the SSD rather than doing it
myself.
> Tried to re-install via the web - wants to install: Mountain Lion!
> (10.8) (original OS for this model...)
There are two Internet installs, depending on the keys held down. One
always install the original OS, the other installs the currently
supported OS.
> Difficulty:
It is not designed for consumers to open up and replace parts, so no
consideration is made form someone who does not have a workshop
specifically setup to work on these machines.
--
How soon after the USPS issues the Calvin stamp will you send a
letter with one on the envelope?
Watterson: Immediately. I'm going to get in my horse and buggy and snail-mail a
check for my newspaper subscription.
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