Recent content by FollowTheVoodoo

Hi 2informaticos, I was not able to get the board to go into SMC bypass mode. The first two attempts failed, and when I went for the third attempt the magsafe connection arc'd and messed up one of the balls on the magsafe connector of the DC-In Logic board, so I'm going to order a new one from...

2informaticos, So I see R5115/16 on the schematic, the output of that is SMC_ONOFF_L, I just need to solder to SMC_ONOFF_L (I'm guessing a TP is probably best) and touch ground and I should be able to get SMC bypass mode? I tried looking around on the forum but didn't find how to get into SMC...

Also I was able to hook up a DC power supply, 18.5V and the board is pulling on 0.02A

How do I start in SMC bypass mode with the board on the bench? Am I checking the outputs of the secondary supplies to ground in diode mode? I am actually pretty new to using diode mode (with voltage) I usually check continuity with resistance). I checked the the following based on other...

2informaticos, I've been dead for a bit, works been busy. I notice that if I don't have the LIO Flex cable in, I don't get any lights on the magsafe connector.

What is circled in blue is what you mean by LIO Flex? I tested with it connected for all measurements.

So I reasked my friend what happened she said "she was using the computer, it was plugged in, fan starting going really fast and mouse started lagging and then the screen went black" She then took it to the apple store and they came back and said power thing...will take a month to fix and gave...

Thank you thank you, there is some really good information here. Thanks for taking the time and fast responses. Did not try without the LIO flex, I thought it was needed for power. I will check all the secondary supplies on 57 & 58 and then try bypassing the SMC.

Hi Everyone, I'm trying to help a friend with their Macbook Air. She went to go plug it in and then she just heard a pop from around the area just above the keyboard. I have removed the board from the chassis, I do not have a sacrificial power supply so unfortunately I can't tell you how...