Chipmunk USB Tester
This is a simple but extremely useful tool for anyone repairing computers and laptops. It has 3 lights showing power and USB activity, and it offers a versatile connection to the GND line of the computer.
When repairing an Apple laptop it is important to know if the power...
Apple ROM Version
BIOS ID: MBA81.88Z.F000.B00.1905142221
Model: MBA81
EFI Version: 220.260.171.0.0
Built by: root@pdb165
Date: Tue May 14 22:21:29 2019
You can use the CMIzapper Tiresias if you want to preserve the backlight control in High Sierra:
http://www.cmizapper.com/products/tiresias-gpukiller.html
To see how to mount:
http://www.cmizapper.com/install/tiresias-820-2915.html
Advantages are:
Easy to mount. No irreversible changes to the...
When testing the CMIzapper Tiresias GPUkiller I ran into one Mac that was running very slow with the fans at full speed,like you describe. In that case, much to my surprise, the problem turned out to be the GPU. I mounted a Tiresias and the Mac is now running normal proving that the cause was...
For GPU disable in MacBook Pro 2011 both 15-Inch and 17-Inch models.
Here is a Youtube movie to show the new version of the Tiresias that PRESERVES the backlight control in High Sierra:
I am messing up the 820-3330 and the 820-3332...
Resolder U8900, or check the GPU VCORE voltage with an oscilloscope.
If the GPU really is bad then our CMIzapper Tiresias should work on that model too.
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