Ithaca Mac Repair

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It's usually a good idea to wait until an OS has been out for a while before installing it. Unfortunately after more than a year we're still not recommending macOS Catalina and now it seems Big Sur has some major issues too, including potentially bricking some computers.

macOS Big Sur Update Bricking Some Older MacBook Pro Models A large number of late 2013 and mid 2014 13-inch MacBook Pro owners are reporting that the macOS Big Sur update is bricking their machines. A...

Apple has had relatively few serious safety issues with their products but it's worth checking and having the appropriate repairs done by Apple if your computer, device or accessory is affected by an issue. In particular there have been reports and we have heard of a local case of 15" MacBook Pro Retina laptops catching on fire. If you have this size and model you can check your serial number on Apple's support page for the issue to see if your computer is covered by this recall.

"Apple has determined that, in a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. Affected units were sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017 and product eligibility is determined by the product serial number."

15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program - Apple Support 15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program