So, from what I heard, the T2 machines and upwards (201
have several components that need "authorisation" from their internal Service Software in order to work, which makes DIY repairs impossible for certain parts.
I just had apple exchange the top case of a 2018 Macbook Pro. They returned the unit with a scratched display housing. Called up Apple, a supervisor told me they would replace the screen.
So far, so good.
Now, I do have another 2018 machine of the exact same model, which is showing a single vertical line in its display. Tried getting them to replace the display once, but they said it wasn't covered under their "flexgate" service program and I didn't want to shell out 750EUR since it is annoying, but doesn't render the display un-useable.
Which is probably true, since it comes and goes by itself, totally independent of any opening angle and the amout of stress on the flex cables. Seems to me like a fault within the panel itself.
I just thought to myself: Why don't I switch out the two displays before I send it in?
I can live with that little scratch if they'll replace a screen that is actually faulty. I don't even consider it immoral "sneaking" in a faulty display from a company that tries to get away with not fixing a LOT of flexgate-affected displays because they are older than four years.
I'm asking myself this:
Does their internal-use-only configuration software check if a display was sold with the machine? Or will any "original" display qualify?
Do you have to reprogram displays for true tone or even basic functionality in a T2 equipped Macbook Pro? (2018, 15")
Maybe some of you might know this. Thanks.
have several components that need "authorisation" from their internal Service Software in order to work, which makes DIY repairs impossible for certain parts.I just had apple exchange the top case of a 2018 Macbook Pro. They returned the unit with a scratched display housing. Called up Apple, a supervisor told me they would replace the screen.
So far, so good.
Now, I do have another 2018 machine of the exact same model, which is showing a single vertical line in its display. Tried getting them to replace the display once, but they said it wasn't covered under their "flexgate" service program and I didn't want to shell out 750EUR since it is annoying, but doesn't render the display un-useable.
Which is probably true, since it comes and goes by itself, totally independent of any opening angle and the amout of stress on the flex cables. Seems to me like a fault within the panel itself.
I just thought to myself: Why don't I switch out the two displays before I send it in?
I can live with that little scratch if they'll replace a screen that is actually faulty. I don't even consider it immoral "sneaking" in a faulty display from a company that tries to get away with not fixing a LOT of flexgate-affected displays because they are older than four years.
I'm asking myself this:
Does their internal-use-only configuration software check if a display was sold with the machine? Or will any "original" display qualify?
Do you have to reprogram displays for true tone or even basic functionality in a T2 equipped Macbook Pro? (2018, 15")
Maybe some of you might know this. Thanks.
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