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Dec 15, 2013 8:47 AM in response to hflorezby ninjadude9,Based on this and other homebrew solutions, sounds like the problem's solved!
Silly us for expecting to not have to resort to velcro, electrical tape, and two-part epoxy to use our $3000 computers... Pretty sure I saw vecro holding everything together in that new Mac Pro production video Apple released anyways...
"The lightest and most desireable computer in the world... for the next three weeks: The Mapple Void" – The Simpsons
I have that computer, but I bought it well over 3 weeks ago...
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Dec 17, 2013 10:04 AM in response to wslwangby KayZeeSolutions,I'm experiencing the same problem. Seems like a loose Thunderbolt connector. Both my external monitor and my retina laptop screen flicker black for a second, then they come back. I can reproduce it (albeit not very consistently) by moving the laptop or cable slightly.
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Dec 17, 2013 4:15 PM in response to KayZeeSolutionsby hflorez,My recommendation is to take your MacBookPro to the nearest Apple Store and open a case. Make sure you show the technician a copy of this thread and that she or he reports the issue in detail. They will not be able to fix your computer but at least you will have a record of the failure.
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Jan 7, 2014 4:12 PM in response to wslwangby Benoit Valin,Hi, I had the same problem. Soo loose that I was incapable of using an external monitor or disk.
So I designed a gadget to secure both the Thunderbolt and MagSafe 2 connectors together, effectively providing the strength of the MagSafe magnet to the Thunderbolt connector
If you have a 3D printer you can download the CAD file here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:221478
If you want to purchase it directly, you can do it here: http://tinyurl.com/o57jrke
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Jan 7, 2014 4:10 PM in response to Benoit Valinby kevinthr,You are a god. Would be nice if there were a version to accommodate the magsafe 2 adapter, since that is what I use with my Thunderbolt Display. but I could make this work, I guess…
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Jan 7, 2014 4:20 PM in response to kevinthrby Benoit Valin,Hi,
Not a god, just an engineer
Yes, this is for the MagSafe 2, I should have specified.
I've updated my first post accordingly.
Thanks.
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Feb 10, 2014 7:43 AM in response to hflorezby racb,Hi
just a update on my side. I finally got my machine inot Apple to get my screen fixed and the changed the top case as well (was wondering why) until I got home and connected my Thunderbold cables and guess what they fit so snug and solid now no wiggling arround I even had hard time inserting them so I guess they were ware of it and fixed so guys not to sure if it is worth it to bring your computer in and ask them to look into it
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Feb 25, 2014 10:06 AM in response to wslwangby arbory,I have the same issue with a new 2013 rMBP 15 inch.
The thundernolt connector (with a dvi adpter) seems very loose, but i have no issues loosing the connection, unless i move the MBP.
This is so apple unlike, feels kind of cheap!
On the other hand, the USB connector is rock solid, like a connector should be.
my workaround: Put some scotch tape around the connector at the backside. 2 layers on each short side, and 2 layers all around. width only about 3-4 mm, just to thicken the part where the connector touches the aluminium part of the MBP. IMO this way there should be also no complications.
It feels much more solid this way.
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Feb 25, 2014 4:42 PM in response to racbby kevinthr,Can anyone else verify this? If this is the case, I am going to go have this done, as I am still within warranty.
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Feb 25, 2014 4:45 PM in response to kevinthrby wslwang,Yes it runs pretty well. I had mine doing this way and I don't see any issue at all. However, tape quality matters. You want to avoid those cheap tapes that easily come off.
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Feb 25, 2014 4:47 PM in response to wslwangby kevinthr,Oh sorry, I meant to quote racb. He said:
racb wrote:
just a update on my side. I finally got my machine inot Apple to get my screen fixed and the changed the top case as well (was wondering why) until I got home and connected my Thunderbold cables and guess what they fit so snug and solid now no wiggling arround I even had hard time inserting them so I guess they were ware of it and fixed so guys not to sure if it is worth it to bring your computer in and ask them to look into it
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Mar 3, 2014 5:37 PM in response to wslwangby Chad Gooch,I was having this same problem with the Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter. Super frustrating, since Firewire devices don't like to be plugged back in while the computer is still turned on.
The solution that worked for me involves reenforcing the connection by using both plugs. If you have any other Thunderbolt/MiniDisplayPort adapters/devices lying around, try tightly taping two connectors together, with some folded paper forming a spacer in between.
It's not very pretty, but it works well and I havn't had any more problems with loose connections ever since, even when moving the laptop around on the desk.
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Jun 19, 2014 11:16 AM in response to Benoit Valinby old_salt,Just ordered your product. Hoping it works for a brand new 13" MacBook Pro Retina.
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Jul 4, 2014 9:01 PM in response to wslwangby Healz4u,How absolutely annoying that we even have to waste time making up for Apple's oversight! I'm taking my $4,000 Macbook Pro Retina in to the Apple Store. We'll see how far I get.