So as luck would have it within the space of 2 days both my MacBook Pro and PowerBook G4 needed repairs. Both are old models purchased abroad, no longer covered under warranty.
The MacBook Pro's fans had started making horrid screaming noises. The dvd drive and delete key no longer functioned (due to an accident with a cup of Choco Rico a year ago), and the battery was kaput a long time ago (but that's normal with old Mac laptops lol).
The PowerBook G4 wouldn't start up properly and when it did the cursor froze after 2 mintues.
Took them to the Apple Center in Plaza Paseo San Juan. That's the small plaza next to Plaza San Juan / supermarket Polo.
Their store is located next door but one to Noah restaurant - it's a bit hidden from certain angles.
Spoke to Cesar (Spanish owner, speaks fluent English). Dropped both laptops off on Monday noon. They were fixed and ready by Tuesday noon!!
PowerBook issue turned out to only be the power cable, metal sleeve at connection end was loose.
MacBook Pro was taken apart and cleaned. The Choco Rico had done a lot of damage and he was amazed it had lasted this long without problems. Whole interior was cleaned of choco rico. Fans just needed a good clean. Delete key was fixed. Dvd drive was beyond repair and removed (I don't use it). Battery was shagged and removed (I don't use it) to prevent it expanding further. 2 memory boards were replaced with 2nd hand ones in better condition.
Both machines now in perfect working order
Was advised in future will probably need a new logic board and top case (unreachable choco rico damaged heat sensor). Quotes given. Will also install if I buy from elsewhere.
Work completed in 24 hours. Total bill 1500rd.
My thanks to Chirimoya for the heads up on that one.
Apple Mac Center
Plaza Paseo San Juan
next to Noah restaurant.
Cesar Higueras
809 466 0037
info@maccenter.com.do
Same company as apple center in Santo Domingo on Roberto Pastoriza/Tiradentes.
The MacBook Pro's fans had started making horrid screaming noises. The dvd drive and delete key no longer functioned (due to an accident with a cup of Choco Rico a year ago), and the battery was kaput a long time ago (but that's normal with old Mac laptops lol).
The PowerBook G4 wouldn't start up properly and when it did the cursor froze after 2 mintues.
Took them to the Apple Center in Plaza Paseo San Juan. That's the small plaza next to Plaza San Juan / supermarket Polo.
Their store is located next door but one to Noah restaurant - it's a bit hidden from certain angles.
Spoke to Cesar (Spanish owner, speaks fluent English). Dropped both laptops off on Monday noon. They were fixed and ready by Tuesday noon!!
PowerBook issue turned out to only be the power cable, metal sleeve at connection end was loose.
MacBook Pro was taken apart and cleaned. The Choco Rico had done a lot of damage and he was amazed it had lasted this long without problems. Whole interior was cleaned of choco rico. Fans just needed a good clean. Delete key was fixed. Dvd drive was beyond repair and removed (I don't use it). Battery was shagged and removed (I don't use it) to prevent it expanding further. 2 memory boards were replaced with 2nd hand ones in better condition.
Both machines now in perfect working order
Was advised in future will probably need a new logic board and top case (unreachable choco rico damaged heat sensor). Quotes given. Will also install if I buy from elsewhere.
Work completed in 24 hours. Total bill 1500rd.
My thanks to Chirimoya for the heads up on that one.
Apple Mac Center
Plaza Paseo San Juan
next to Noah restaurant.
Cesar Higueras
809 466 0037
info@maccenter.com.do
Same company as apple center in Santo Domingo on Roberto Pastoriza/Tiradentes.
