dsdati
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Mac OS X

Q: How to check macbook pro 13 for defects?

LOcal reseller offers only 5 day return warranty so i need to check the macbook quickly. It is my first mac so i am new to the system. Its 2015 base model. How can i check monitor, cpu, graphics, treackpad, ram and ssd? What should i do and what programs to use? I am most worried about screen. Please help.

Posted on May 19, 2015 9:28 AM

by OGELTHORPE,Apple recommended
OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE
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Mac OS X
A:

Run Apple Diagnostics:

 

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202731

 

An error free result is not necessarily definitive.

 

It is best to have it tested at an Apple store genius bar.  They have better testing tools.

 

To check the display, generate an all white screen to check for dead pixels (they will be black) and generate an all black display for permanently lit pixels (they should be obvious).

 

Ciao.

Posted on May 19, 2015 10:27 AM

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  • by OGELTHORPE,Apple recommended

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 19, 2015 10:27 AM in response to dsdati
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    May 19, 2015 10:27 AM in response to dsdati

    Run Apple Diagnostics:

     

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202731

     

    An error free result is not necessarily definitive.

     

    It is best to have it tested at an Apple store genius bar.  They have better testing tools.

     

    To check the display, generate an all white screen to check for dead pixels (they will be black) and generate an all black display for permanently lit pixels (they should be obvious).

     

    Ciao.

  • by dsdati,

    dsdati dsdati May 19, 2015 10:56 AM in response to OGELTHORPE
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    May 19, 2015 10:56 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

    THank you for the reply. I want to clerfiy a few things though

    1) should i run prime 95 and f.e. 3d mark after

    APple diagnostics

    IN us when one buys macbook in apple store can they ask foR it to be checked for defects without having to revisit again?

  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE May 19, 2015 12:59 PM in response to dsdati
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    May 19, 2015 12:59 PM in response to dsdati

    dsdati wrote:

     

    1) should i run prime 95 andf.e. 3d mark f.e. 3d mark after

    APple diagnostics

    I do not understand what 'prime 95' and  'f.e. 3d mark' are.

    IN us when one buys macbook in apple store can they ask foR it to be checked for defects without having to revisit again?

    That really is not necessary in the USA.  If you purchase from an Apple store, you may return a MBP for an exchange or refund within 14 days from the purchase date.  If you want, you certainly could have it checked., but you may do that any time.

     

    Ciao.

  • by dsdati,

    dsdati dsdati May 19, 2015 1:07 PM in response to OGELTHORPE
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    May 19, 2015 1:07 PM in response to OGELTHORPE

    I will be in usa soon on a trip so i though i might as well buy it there. Ill only have about 2 days to return it though so if they could check on spot it'd be great.

    I ment prime95 - cpu stress tester