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Apple LED Cinema Display: Mancha na parte esquerda da tela.

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:47:11 -0700

Meu monitor tem uma mancha do lado esquerdo, um técnico me disse que precisa desmontar e fazer uma limpeza, mas não é uma simples limpeza. Alguém já teve essa mancha?

Grato

Apple USB SuperDrive: How do I eject a disk?

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 22:49:40 -0700

I can't figure out how to eject a disk from the SuperDrive.

⟐ Commented outubro 26, 2025 at 22:49 GMT-7

Magic Mouse: Why Magic Mouse curser does not move?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:03 -0700

When i switch on my magic mouse, it stated connected in my mac but the curser is not moving. Button and scroll work well. It seems like the mouse laser is not functioning. Need help.

Thanks

⟐ Commented março 16, 2026 at 8:00 GMT-7

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: Time Capsule is overheating w/yellow flashing light

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:44:56 -0700

Has anyone successfully repaired a Time Capsule that's overheating all the time? The yellow light is always flashing and when I pull up AirPort Utility it says "this device may be overheating." The device does feel warm to the touch (not hot). I've called Apple and they say they can't fix it and won't replace it since it's not under warranty any longer. I'm considering cracking it open to see if cleaning out dust and whatnot might improve air circulation and fix the problem, but I'm curious if anyone else has done this before?

⟐ Answered julho 10, 2025 at 23:44 GMT-7

Apple Mighty Mouse: Mighty Mouse doesn't scroll down

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:14:39 -0700

The mighty mouse I use has been in use on various computers for a few years now.

I was using it to browse the web when the scrollball stopped scrolling down. It can still go up, left and right but when I scroll down it goes down and spins but there isn't the usual clicking noise and it doesn't do anything on-screen.

Can I fix it at all?

⟐ Commented agosto 19, 2025 at 9:14 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Changed batteries and it doesn't power up after that.

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:30:36 -0700

I have changed batteries in my wireless keyboard and when I wanted to turn on keyboard it couldn't be turned on? It was working fine before that. Made sure batteries are installed properly, still it can not be turned on! Help, please. Thank you!

⟐ Commented fevereiro 10, 2025 at 6:30 GMT-7

Apple Keyboard: Water spilled on keyboard and now rows of random keys arent working

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:15:11 -0700

A few days ago i accidentally spilled water on my on my keyboard. It did not appear to be alot of water at the time but now it seems like it has been soaked as about an hour or two later keys stopped responding.and i noticed water dripping off my keyboard when i lifted it. i tried to dry it off but it has not improved after about a day and 3 quarters. it appeared to have shorted out certain keys and some around it as columns of keys. it it possible it will fix its self by drying out? or if you think its possible that it can be fixed at all (by an apple genius or me )

Thanks : )

⟐ Commented outubro 11, 2024 at 10:15 GMT-7

Apple Wireless Keyboard: Batteries corroded & stuck inside Apple Wireless Keyboard (Aluminum)

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:46:04 -0700

The Apple Wireless Keyboard (Aluminum) uses three AA batteries. One of the AA batteries in my keyboard is stuck inside due to corrosion. I've managed to strip down most of the keyboard, but I'm stuck with the final C-clip that is deep inside and I haven't got any tool to undo the C-clip. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

⟐ Commented setembro 20, 2025 at 16:46 GMT-7

Apple Thunderbolt Display: How can I fix my display blacking out intermittently?

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:33:17 -0700

I've had the Apple Thunderbolt Display for a little more than a year, and it has started to intermittently go black for a few seconds at a time. When it does, I usually lose connection to my usb devices connected through the display. If I let it go on, it blanks more and more frequently until the system kernel panics.

So far, I've tried cleaning the contacts with rubbing alcohol. This made them more visually attractive, but did not solve the problem.

Second, I tried using another macbook pro, but it had the same issue.

I've noticed that the thunderbolt connector heats up significantly when it's in use. I'm wondering if there's a heat-related issue that could be causing a broken connection in the electronics inside the connector. Any thoughts?

⟐ Commented janeiro 06, 2025 at 8:33 GMT-7

Apple Extended Keyboard A1243: I've got a few dead keys on this keyboard - any way to fix?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:56:55 -0700

Hi, I’ve got one of these keyboard - I’m a fan of it in general. It’s pretty high mileage, and they don’t make em anymore. Nothing is obviously physically damaged; my “U” key and a handful of keys on the number pad are just dead. Anyone have any thoughts on fix? is there such a thing as a diagnostic app for Apple keyboards? Thanks!

⟐ Commented abril 18, 2025 at 5:56 GMT-7

Apple Keyboard: Some keys stopped working on Apple Wired Keyboard

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:52:42 -0700

Hey guys!

Can anyone help?

I have an Apple Wired USB Keyboard since 2013 and yesterday some keys stopped to work.

I didnt pay much attention, thought it was a momentary USB glitch, replugged it, and it seemed to help.

But today the trouble returned.

Keys "8", "I", "K", and "," are not working. As you can notice, they're all in a straight line. So it feels like some contact line is dead/malfunctioning.

No, I didnt spill any liquid. Its perfectly dry.

Googled it. Many users report the same problem here and there, but not the real remedy.

Apple's answers are as useless as they should be, deemed to housewives, a la "Check if your house has electricity". :)

If you can give a tech-savvy advice, please do.

PS: If you're going to say "Go buy a new one" - thank you in advance. :)

⟐ Commented novembro 30, 2025 at 17:52 GMT-7

AirPort Time Capsule Model A1409: Replacement HDD larger than 2 TB?

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:48:09 -0700

What is the largest HDD I can use in my AirPort Time Capsule 802.11n (4th Generation)?

Current HDD is causing problems and is running out of space (2tb) looking to put in a 3tb or 4tb if available.

Make and models recommended would be a great help too

⟐ Answered abril 02, 2023 at 18:48 GMT-7

Apple AC Adapter: Not charging, blinking green/orange light

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:49:00 -0700

My magsafe power adapter is not charging my mac (MacBook Pro 13" mid 2012) black screen, no battery no power up.

Happened over night, worked fine yestreday.

No green light on the adapter plug, only blinking between green and orange. what does that mean?

⟐ Commented janeiro 03, 2025 at 16:49 GMT-7

Apple Keyboard: How to disassemble Apple keyboard?

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:50:55 -0700

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⟐ Commented junho 20, 2022 at 5:50 GMT-7

Magic Mouse: Is an inactive Magic Mouse repairable?

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:12:49 -0700

Yesterday my Magic Mouse stopped working. I tried several new batteries and it still won't work. Can it be repaired?

⟐ Commented agosto 02, 2025 at 3:12 GMT-7

Magic Mouse 2: Fixing Magic Mouse 2 which stopped working on some normal surfaces

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:35:56 -0700

Hi,

Up until yesterday everything was fine, my Apple Magic Mouse 2 was working correctly on all surfaces.

Suddenly, the Magic mouse has stopped working on most regular surfaces and almost all fabrics (moving the mouse may move the cursor a little bit on these surfaces).

It does work on a transparent nylon, a very soft fabric (EDIT: 100% polyester) and on a leather couch and a specific part of my bare knee. (everything else like touch gestures works).

What is the reason for this? the optical sensor?

I already tried cleaning the optical sensor with a cloth, connecting it to another mac and removing the mouse preferences files with no luck.

Thanks :)

⟐ Commented abril 04, 2026 at 6:35 GMT-7

Apple LED Cinema Display 27": Low light or no backlight on LCD

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:29:45 -0700

I have an 27" LED Cinema Display and when i connect it to my Macbook Pro 5,1 and connect the power supply i can only see the display on very very low light, i have tried changing the resolution and the light in the system preferences

⟐ Answer edited fevereiro 01, 2023 at 22:29 GMT-7

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: How do I Upgrade the new AirPort A1470 to SSD?

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 20:03:29 -0700

I don't care for 2TB of storage and would like a reliable SSD in there instead. Can I upgrade the new airport to SSD?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented março 01, 2025 at 20:03 GMT-7

Magic Trackpad 2: I have a Magic Trackpad 2 with a swelling lithium battery

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:24:09 -0700

Is there a replacement battery available for the Lithium Ion battery in my Magic Trackpad 2?

I recognize that this swelling is a potential fire hazard.

Further information: The battery is a TIS 2217-2548 Apple South Asia (Thailand) Limited Product, Lithium Ion Polymer Battery

Another question: Will the Magic Trackpad 2 operate with the battery disconnected or removed as long as it is plugged into my MacBook system?

⟐ Commented agosto 24, 2025 at 19:24 GMT-7

Magic Mouse: Batteries wearing out too quickly?

Mon, 14 May 2018 13:16:18 -0700

I recently purchased a new iMac 21.5" and got the magic mouse that came with it. After about a couple of weeks, the magic mouse is reporting a battery level of 63%. It has continuously been left on for the duration but i am not satisfied that the batteries have run so low in a couple of weeks, the keyboard still reports 100%. Should i turn the mouse off at night or is there something else I need to do?

⟐ Commented maio 14, 2018 at 13:16 GMT-7