Had this issue on my 17" MBP '09 that died over two years ago and couldn't bring myself to throw it away! Taken it to two 'Official Apple Repair' shops and both said it was completely scrap/No idea what was wrong, and its obsolete so "Throw it in the bin" ... Stumbled across your video late one evening ... Ordered a replacement capacitor for less than £1 ... Couple of hours of taking apart and a tad of solder later ... it fired right up!!! PERFECT :D Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! :D I do wonder how many perfectly good MBP's have been thrown away because of this fault!
Apple love making their customers think its time to throw away their devices!! Its shocking and disgusting how dishonest they are and release software and OS that will not work on old machines and change ports etc
Yessss, it worked. Thank you very much, you saved me hundreds of dollars. It cost me less than 1 dollar to fix it. Most importantly, before I saw your solution, I gave my pc to computer services and they couldn't find the problem. You are the man!
Thanks guy - I really appreciate how you explain things. I'm sure I have the same problem because I can't jump power on the motherboard either. I would like to order the replacement chip. Who do you recommend ?
Just carried on this repair on my MBP 2009 17" (which I'm typing on now). For a while it was having trouble waking up from sleep, or randomly blacking out, then eventually wouldn't start up at all. I found this capacitor 'Cap Tantalum Polymer T55 330uF 2.5V 3528' on RS, stock number 8603834 if you want to try it. It is a perfect fit sizewise which helps. Hopefully it will last, it's been a month so far and all good, so many thanks for the tip!
Bro I'm from India I'm having the same issue with my macbook same as in your video can you tell me where I can get this capacitor so I can fix I would be happy to send my macbook to you but it will take a long time if you could help me to get this cap I would be very happy please do let me know as I don't want this Mac dead I love it
Thanks for the informative video. Have 2 MBP 2009 that have same issues. Not good at Soldering or MB troubleshooting so hopefully this is just the problem. I just ordered 10 of these chips for about $16 from Aliexpress. Funny thing is that they have screenshot of your video and pointing to the chip so I know that should be the right one.
Hi, really nice and helpful video. I have 2009 Macbook Pro a1297. When i push the power button, fans start to work for 2 seconds then it shuts down. Could it be due to the capacitor or is my problem different?
@@thecarcanuck1951 I ordered the new capacitor but i didn't have time to try it. Suppose, I will do it in one month. Then, I will write the results here.
Ediz Ferit Kula thanks , I really like the MacBook and I hope to get it fixed , I don’t know if I what to get the board fixed or just buy a refurbished one ,
@@thecarcanuck1951 It worked man, you should try! I ordered the new capacitor e87 and soldered it to a computer service since it wasn't easy to solder that for me. Now, my computer is really fine.
thanks for the awesome tutorial. I replaced the capacitor but am still getting only 0.3 V when I connect the multimeter to the positive lead of the capacitor and a screw hole on the mobo for ground - any idea what could've gone wrong?
MATE!!!! YOU ROCK!!!! Just saw you vid, applied it and got back my PP1V05_S5_MCP steady !! It was on 0.7v! changed for a 333uf and voila! 1.05 back! now need to wonder why ppbus_g3h is on 8.4 volts! Thanks for sharing mate
How nice if you can help solve my problem. Macpro 2009 cpu power supply problem... I hear a click ... and that's it ... won't startup ..??? Changed the battery. I even unplugged the computer from the power source ... And later when I start is it flash a red light, click and still nothing??? Hope you can help? Thanks.
Great video, I have the same fault condition suspect C7771 but cannot find one small enough. Do you sell these or can you give me the name of a supplier. TIA.
We don't sell them, but here are the specs on it for you to search online for them. 330UF - 20% - 2.5V - Case-C2-SM ... You can also get them from donor boards.
You could try searching old broken discarded boards from other macbooks or even really any laptop for 330uF caps, they're jellybean parts.. very common. Physically broken boards can be had cheap or free if you look hard.
Hey my friend, I have a problem with my MacBook Pro A1297 that doesn't boot it will stay on the loading Apple line from the beginning but it won't finish loading to the part you add the password 🔑. I have no idea what's going on with it, I have try several Hard Drives with no luck but I can install Windows with no problem but it will never even boot a Mac installation disk or USB. 🤔
I have that MacBook Pro 17" that dont fire up or taking charge, there is voltage on some caps on the logic board, and the button to check battery is blinking green on the first dot. Can it be the same problem on mine as it is on the one in this video? Worth saying is that i dont have a original charger, so i made a contact my self (19v, 90w charger) to fit to point 4 and 5 on the mac charging port ( it was with that charger i measured voltage on the logic board ). The original charger has a pin in the center that communicate with the computer to know what charger you use. So, do i need a original charger with all the pins to even start or charge it? The charger i have now indicating "green" when plugged in to the Mac, as it does when no device is charging.
Well I replaced the capacitor on my 2017 2009 MBP, I wasn’t able to fit it properly so I did a big ball of solder on each side it ended up working, the MacBook successfully turned on, after a little while I was downloading some apps on it, and I accidentally left it on my bed for a couple of minutes without macs fan control on, I picked up the laptop and turn the fans full blast to avoid any overheating, but even though the machine didn’t reach over 85 degrees C which is normal temp, all of a sudden it shuts down, I’m still unable to turn it on even after replacing the capacitor with another one.
GREAT VIDEO! I also have a very dead mid-2009 A1297 MB Pro that seems like replacing the C7771 capacitor will fix, but my problem may also be due to a defective Magsafe adapter that was fairly recently purchased. It worked fine initially, but now the amber/green charging light does not come on at all when hot and plugged into the MB dock and unfortunately, I don't have a multi-meter to check for power. I think I can determine how complicated this repair will be if you can answer the following question... Would a bad C7771 capacitor also affect whether or not the amber/green charging light becomes illuminated on the Magsafe plug?
Hi Kyle, thanks for sharing your knowledge and giving me and others the opportunity to learn. I have a MP 5,1 and suspect the same issue, standby lights after pressing DIAG LED but press power button nothing happens. Am not able to measure the volt but the capacitor next to the intel chip is 'J8 eC'. Would any aux have caused this? It happened again after board replacement =( Do you think I can replace this with same as you show in this video? kind thanks for your response
I have same problem on the same model. mbp won't turn on at all unless every time i heat up the logicboard with hair dryer, i am not sure which parts, i just heat up all parts and the mbp will turn on. .. the funny parts is once the mbp success to turn on, it will still on for weeks or months until i shutdown and sit for a while then it won't turn on again, must put some heat again and it will turn on haha.... just order the tantalum, can't wait to apply your tips.. thanks
Hi, My MacBook Pro 17 Inch a1297 died Out of nowhere. Also the Green light on the charger is not on while plugged in. Could it be the Same Problem? Thank you very much
Hi, I have one logic board with this capacitor C7771. Since I don’t have one tantalum I replace it temporary (only to test if that fix works for me) with an electrolytic capacitor (330mf 16V). With the multimeter probe I have the following measurements .330V and 0V (shifting every 2 sec). Is this happening because of the electrolytic capacity, or is this another problem? Regards George
Hi, congrats for the video. I have a mid-2009 MacBook Pro a1297 that works only when the battery is plugged in. When I disconnect it and plug in the mag safe charger the MacBook Pro doesn't turn on. Is it could be due to that capacitor or there is any other component involved?
Gerson Bernardo No, it most likely wouldn’t be that capacitor. It’s most likely another issue going on with it, I would have to diagnose it to figure out the exact problem.
@@PowerbookMedic I'd really love you could make a diagnose. However, I'm in Brazil and is virtually impossible to me send the macbook to you. Could you guide me, in a such way, that we could reach a diagnose? From what point should I start? Thanks for you help in advance.
Gerson Bernardo It would be really hard to help you diagnosis it without seeing it. But you could start with using a multimeter to check that all the main power rails are at the correct voltage.
@@PowerbookMedic Hi dear friend, Thanks for the answer and for the help. I checked the main power rails and I got PPBUS_G3H (8.41V), PPBUS_CPU_IMVP_INS (8.41V), PP18V5_DCIN_CONN (17 V) and PP3V42_G3H (3.41 V). However, PP5V_S3, PP5V_S0, PPVCORE_S0_CPU, PPVCORE_S0_MCP, PP3V_S5, PP3V3_S3 and PP3V3_S0 are missing. All these rails gave me 0.0 V. I also found several capacitors in short circuit (C1250-C1253), (C1212-1219), (C1200-1208), C7292 and C7295.
Hello my friend, i'm um Brazil and i made it putting a 330 e75 from a macbook White motherboard that i have.... thanks a lot for saving my macbook pro 17, keep with good videos
The only thing I am not sure of is replacing the cap with another cap that might as well go bad as well. But it fits alot easier than the replacement louis sells...
Bro it's nice you gave a solution to the problem I have but i also have another issue bro with the back light which would be blank computer starts but no display so I used a flash light and I saw the display In background,can u help me how to fix it I searched RUclips videos it says it must be backlight fuse but I can't locate this fuse on my board my macbook is late 2009 unibody same as the one in your video can u please help me locate it please please bro
2011 models have gpu issues, it could be gpu. Anyway I have mbp 2009 17 inch, with green light charger on but wont turn on. Any suggestions on what could be the fix for this problem? Thanks
Had this issue on my 17" MBP '09 that died over two years ago and couldn't bring myself to throw it away! Taken it to two 'Official Apple Repair' shops and both said it was completely scrap/No idea what was wrong, and its obsolete so "Throw it in the bin" ... Stumbled across your video late one evening ... Ordered a replacement capacitor for less than £1 ... Couple of hours of taking apart and a tad of solder later ... it fired right up!!! PERFECT :D Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! :D I do wonder how many perfectly good MBP's have been thrown away because of this fault!
Can you provide a link to the capacitor? as I can't find the right one
Apple love making their customers think its time to throw away their devices!! Its shocking and disgusting how dishonest they are and release software and OS that will not work on old machines and change ports etc
Yessss, it worked. Thank you very much, you saved me hundreds of dollars. It cost me less than 1 dollar to fix it. Most importantly, before I saw your solution, I gave my pc to computer services and they couldn't find the problem. You are the man!
Thanks guy - I really appreciate how you explain things. I'm sure I have the same problem because I can't jump power on the motherboard either. I would like to order the replacement chip. Who do you recommend ?
Great video! How can one test this capacitor before replacing? Am I looking for a short to ground, or some other problem?
Just carried on this repair on my MBP 2009 17" (which I'm typing on now). For a while it was having trouble waking up from sleep, or randomly blacking out, then eventually wouldn't start up at all. I found this capacitor 'Cap Tantalum Polymer T55 330uF 2.5V 3528' on RS, stock number 8603834 if you want to try it. It is a perfect fit sizewise which helps. Hopefully it will last, it's been a month so far and all good, so many thanks for the tip!
Hi, I have the same problem with my 2009 Mac book 17" how can I send it to you to fix the problem. I enjoy your program keep up this good information.
I have the same issue on my MacBook Pro 15’ early 2009. How much to get this fixed by you?
You can find more info on our logic board repair service at www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
Bro I'm from India I'm having the same issue with my macbook same as in your video can you tell me where I can get this capacitor so I can fix I would be happy to send my macbook to you but it will take a long time if you could help me to get this cap I would be very happy please do let me know as I don't want this Mac dead I love it
Very clear and helpful. Nice video, good to follow and clearly spoken.Thank's!
Thanks for the informative video. Have 2 MBP 2009 that have same issues. Not good at Soldering or MB troubleshooting so hopefully this is just the problem.
I just ordered 10 of these chips for about $16 from Aliexpress. Funny thing is that they have screenshot of your video and pointing to the chip so I know that should be the right one.
Great Video, man! Thank you so much.
Where can I source that capacitor, please?
can I use capacitor 330 /e68 instead of 330 / e87?
Hi, really nice and helpful video. I have 2009 Macbook Pro a1297. When i push the power button, fans start to work for 2 seconds then it shuts down. Could it be due to the capacitor or is my problem different?
Ediz Ferit Kula mine is doing the same , did you find anything about the fault ? Is it the same cap ?
@@thecarcanuck1951 I ordered the new capacitor but i didn't have time to try it. Suppose, I will do it in one month. Then, I will write the results here.
Ediz Ferit Kula thanks , I really like the MacBook and I hope to get it fixed , I don’t know if I what to get the board fixed or just buy a refurbished one ,
@@thecarcanuck1951 It worked man, you should try! I ordered the new capacitor e87 and soldered it to a computer service since it wasn't easy to solder that for me. Now, my computer is really fine.
Hello.
i have a similar problem. tell me where I can buy a capacitor C40 68 or 68 C40 I don’t know what it’s called correctly?
thanks for the awesome tutorial. I replaced the capacitor but am still getting only 0.3 V when I connect the multimeter to the positive lead of the capacitor and a screw hole on the mobo for ground - any idea what could've gone wrong?
MATE!!!! YOU ROCK!!!! Just saw you vid, applied it and got back my PP1V05_S5_MCP steady !!
It was on 0.7v! changed for a 333uf and voila! 1.05 back!
now need to wonder why ppbus_g3h is on 8.4 volts!
Thanks for sharing mate
How nice if you can help solve my problem. Macpro 2009 cpu power supply problem... I hear a click ... and that's it ... won't startup ..???
Changed the battery. I even unplugged the computer from the power source ...
And later when I start is it flash a red light, click and still nothing???
Hope you can help? Thanks.
Great video, I have the same fault condition suspect C7771 but cannot find one small enough. Do you sell these or can you give me the name of a supplier. TIA.
We don't sell them, but here are the specs on it for you to search online for them. 330UF - 20% - 2.5V - Case-C2-SM ... You can also get them from donor boards.
You could try searching old broken discarded boards from other macbooks or even really any laptop for 330uF caps, they're jellybean parts.. very common. Physically broken boards can be had cheap or free if you look hard.
@@PowerbookMedic Thank you for this. Should I be replacing it with another tantalum capacitor, or something else like ceramic?
Hey my friend, I have a problem with my MacBook Pro A1297 that doesn't boot it will stay on the loading Apple line from the beginning but it won't finish loading to the part you add the password 🔑. I have no idea what's going on with it, I have try several Hard Drives with no luck but I can install Windows with no problem but it will never even boot a Mac installation disk or USB. 🤔
I have that MacBook Pro 17" that dont fire up or taking charge, there is voltage on some caps on the logic board, and the button to check battery is blinking green on the first dot.
Can it be the same problem on mine as it is on the one in this video?
Worth saying is that i dont have a original charger, so i made a contact my self (19v, 90w charger) to fit to point 4 and 5 on the mac charging port ( it was with that charger i measured voltage on the logic board ). The original charger has a pin in the center that communicate with the computer to know what charger you use.
So, do i need a original charger with all the pins to even start or charge it?
The charger i have now indicating "green" when plugged in to the Mac, as it does when no device is charging.
Did this on a Macbook15, late 2008 and it worked. Thank you!!
Well I replaced the capacitor on my 2017 2009 MBP, I wasn’t able to fit it properly so I did a big ball of solder on each side it ended up working, the MacBook successfully turned on, after a little while I was downloading some apps on it, and I accidentally left it on my bed for a couple of minutes without macs fan control on, I picked up the laptop and turn the fans full blast to avoid any overheating, but even though the machine didn’t reach over 85 degrees C which is normal temp, all of a sudden it shuts down, I’m still unable to turn it on even after replacing the capacitor with another one.
GREAT VIDEO!
I also have a very dead mid-2009 A1297 MB Pro that seems like replacing the C7771 capacitor will fix, but my problem may also be due to a defective Magsafe adapter that was fairly recently purchased. It worked fine initially, but now the amber/green charging light does not come on at all when hot and plugged into the MB dock and unfortunately, I don't have a multi-meter to check for power. I think I can determine how complicated this repair will be if you can answer the following question... Would a bad C7771 capacitor also affect whether or not the amber/green charging light becomes illuminated on the Magsafe plug?
I have almost the same issue with the same model. Would also like to know.
Hi how are you which capacitor can I put on it I don't have someone
Hi Kyle, thanks for sharing your knowledge and giving me and others the opportunity to learn. I have a MP 5,1 and suspect the same issue, standby lights after pressing DIAG LED but press power button nothing happens. Am not able to measure the volt but the capacitor next to the intel chip is 'J8 eC'. Would any aux have caused this? It happened again after board replacement =( Do you think I can replace this with same as you show in this video? kind thanks for your response
Anyone else would know?
You’re the man I just fixed 2 for my customers 🏦🏦🏦 Thank You very much
Does it matter what capacitor you are using? I got one which resembles the one he is using , just that its got a different code on it (470 e07) thanks
I have same problem on the same model. mbp won't turn on at all unless every time i heat up the logicboard with hair dryer, i am not sure which parts, i just heat up all parts and the mbp will turn on. .. the funny parts is once the mbp success to turn on, it will still on for weeks or months until i shutdown and sit for a while then it won't turn on again, must put some heat again and it will turn on haha.... just order the tantalum, can't wait to apply your tips.. thanks
This video has put to rest years of mystery. Thank you. Emailing ...
Hi,
My MacBook Pro 17 Inch a1297 died Out of nowhere.
Also the Green light on the charger is not on while plugged in.
Could it be the Same Problem?
Thank you very much
Hi, can I use capacitor 330 /e80 instead of 330 / e87? Thanks
Hamid Enge Yes, that capacitor will work
Hi,
I have one logic board with this capacitor C7771. Since I don’t have one tantalum I replace it temporary (only to test if that fix works for me) with an electrolytic capacitor (330mf 16V). With the multimeter probe I have the following measurements .330V and 0V (shifting every 2 sec). Is this happening because of the electrolytic capacity, or is this another problem?
Regards
George
George Drimaropoulos I can not say for certain without seeing it, but that is a good possibility.
Will this capacitor work the same? Panasonic 2R5TPE330M9 SMD 2.5V 330UF Surface Mount Tantalum Polymer Capacitors 330 e43 ?? £4 on ebay UK?
i have the same 2010 model problem, it's the same parts to be replace?
Hi, congrats for the video. I have a mid-2009 MacBook Pro a1297 that works only when the battery is plugged in. When I disconnect it and plug in the mag safe charger the MacBook Pro doesn't turn on. Is it could be due to that capacitor or there is any other component involved?
Gerson Bernardo No, it most likely wouldn’t be that capacitor. It’s most likely another issue going on with it, I would have to diagnose it to figure out the exact problem.
@@PowerbookMedic I'd really love you could make a diagnose. However, I'm in Brazil and is virtually impossible to me send the macbook to you. Could you guide me, in a such way, that we could reach a diagnose? From what point should I start? Thanks for you help in advance.
Gerson Bernardo It would be really hard to help you diagnosis it without seeing it. But you could start with using a multimeter to check that all the main power rails are at the correct voltage.
@@PowerbookMedic Oh, thanks. It's a good point to start with. Thanks again.
@@PowerbookMedic Hi dear friend, Thanks for the answer and for the help. I checked the main power rails and I got PPBUS_G3H (8.41V), PPBUS_CPU_IMVP_INS (8.41V), PP18V5_DCIN_CONN (17 V) and PP3V42_G3H (3.41 V). However, PP5V_S3, PP5V_S0, PPVCORE_S0_CPU, PPVCORE_S0_MCP, PP3V_S5, PP3V3_S3 and PP3V3_S0 are missing. All these rails gave me 0.0 V. I also found several capacitors in short circuit (C1250-C1253), (C1212-1219), (C1200-1208), C7292 and C7295.
Hello my friend, i'm um Brazil and i made it putting a 330 e75 from a macbook White motherboard that i have.... thanks a lot for saving my macbook pro 17, keep with good videos
The only thing I am not sure of is replacing the cap with another cap that might as well go bad as well. But it fits alot easier than the replacement louis sells...
Does it matter what capacitor am using? I got one which resembles the one you're using , just that its got a different code on it (470 e07) thanks
You should use the
Capacitor Smd 330uF 2V 2TPE330MFB polímero tântalo
Like the one on the video 👍🏻
hi i got one like that where can i send it to be fixed?, thanks
why not just buy the B2 capacitor package instead of the D4 or D4L? then it would be the same fit/size
itll fail right like the same, there too much current draw from MCP, he showed you how to fix serial failure.
Bro it's nice you gave a solution to the problem I have but i also have another issue bro with the back light which would be blank computer starts but no display so I used a flash light and I saw the display In background,can u help me how to fix it I searched RUclips videos it says it must be backlight fuse but I can't locate this fuse on my board my macbook is late 2009 unibody same as the one in your video can u please help me locate it please please bro
Please do reply bro thanks
can you replace it with any capacity
Will this affect a 13" MacBook Pro from 2010? Model is A1278
CosmicSquidly No, it does not affect that model.
What a lovely video! Thank you.
What if there is short under the capacitor?
How much will it cost
Brilliant solution well done.
Hi, i have the same problem with my
17” inch 2011 Macbook Pro (A1297)
1. green light charger on
2. But won’t turn on
Please help! Thanks!
has the problem been solved?
2011 models have gpu issues, it could be gpu. Anyway I have mbp 2009 17 inch, with green light charger on but wont turn on. Any suggestions on what could be the fix for this problem? Thanks
Hi I am wondering if you can fix my mac book pro 17 inch
You can find more info on our repair services at this link: www.powerbookmedic.com/mac-service.php
Are board schematics and view available online?
Nik raen Yes, you can just do an internet search for them.
Thank you!!!
Good job
I have a Macbook pro 17 2009, its keep restarts instead of shutting down. Can anyone please help?
That isn’t too common of a problem that I have seen really. We would need to see it here to be able to figure that one out.
@@PowerbookMedic I live in Germany.
@@spinaniskelvin8978 I'd check around with local repair shops in that case. We do accept international repairs, but there are additional fees.
Thanks :)
How much to reseat the gpu
Kef103 It is $344.95 if you send in the complete machine and $249.95 if you send in the Logic Board only.
Ohhh and twice the computer had mess the power supply.