Repair & care guides
Honest fixes for iPhones and MacBooks from our service bench: what goes wrong, what actually fixes it, and when to ask us.
MacBook Pro Screen Goes Dark When You Open the Lid Fully? That’s Flexgate. Here’s the Lasting Fix
If your 2016–2017 MacBook Pro screen works when the lid is half open but goes dark, or shows bright “stage lights” along the bottom when you open it further, the display cable is wearing out. What causes Flexgate, how...
macOS 27 Golden Gate: Should You Update Now or Wait? Compatible Macs, Do’s and Don’ts
macOS 27 Golden Gate runs only on Apple silicon Macs, and macOS 27.2 arrived on 26 October. Which MacBook, iMac and Mac mini models can run it, what’s new and what’s gone, the problems early users hit, and a do’s and ...
MacBook Battery Replacement: Standard vs Premium Battery. Which One Do You Need?
Two MacBook batteries can fit the same model at very different prices. When a Standard battery is enough, when a Premium or Service Pack battery is worth it, and how to check your MacBook’s battery health first.
iPhone Slow or Draining Fast After iOS 27? A Fix Guide for iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15
Updated to iOS 27 and your iPhone 12, 13, 14 or 15 feels slower or the battery won’t last the day? What’s temporary, which settings help, and how to tell when the real cause is a worn battery.
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