Macbook Pro motherboard got rusted and corroded in less than a year. What if the new one rusts within a year too?

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Macbook Pro motherboard got rusted and corroded in less than a year. What if the new one rusts within a year too?

I bought a Macbook Pro 15inch Retina in September 2016 and now in August 2017 it won't work without a charger.

I went to the service center and they said it's rusted and corroded... Which is not covered in the warranty so I have to pay almost one third of the original cost of the laptop... Within a year ! ... I've never spilled water on it ... And have always taken good care of my Mac. It's definitely not happening because of something I've done. My question is ... What if the same thing happens after I get it repaired? I can't afford to pay so much to replace the motherboard every year.

Posted on Aug 21, 2017 8:35 AM

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Aug 21, 2017 8:40 AM in response to Aditi13

Rusting is not common. Are you using or storing your computer in a humid environment?

From the tech specs: MacBook Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple notenote the relative humidity spec.

Electrical and Operating Requirements

Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

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Aug 21, 2017 8:53 AM in response to Aditi13

That is almost certainly the issue. Yes, I think you should stop using it there as the same thing is likely going to happen again. Unfortunately, I suspect other computer makers have similar restrictions. Make sure to check before buying. I wonder if one or more of the computers intended for extreme situations/environments would work for you?

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tjk

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Aug 21, 2017 8:38 AM in response to Aditi13

Hi,

Do you use your MBP in areas above Apple's humidity recommendation?

Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing

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Aug 21, 2017 8:52 AM in response to tjk

Yes. I stay in Mumbai. The humidity here does go upto 80s and 90s in percent.

So I should stop using a Macbook because of this ?

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Aditi13 Author

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Aug 21, 2017 9:02 AM in response to tjk

Yes ... I'm facing this problem for the first time ... I've used HCl and Samsung laptops before this both for 6 and 5 years respectively. Never faced this issue.

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tjk

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Aug 21, 2017 9:25 AM in response to Aditi13

I would say to stay with them then.

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