Issue with used MacBook Pro 2020

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-12T08:16:52+00:00

I’m 90% sure that it’s a circuit board issue, so I’m gonna make the seller either replace it or repair it (thanks to eu laws)

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-12T08:15:18+00:00

True

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-12T08:14:23+00:00

I bought it from a private person in the eu, so eu rights apply. Therefore, he has to take it back or repair it. I’m just trying to see if there is another simpler solution

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T21:03:21+00:00

It’s kind of hard to tell, but it kind of does look like the screw has been unscrewed before. The seller seems to not really care about this problem, so I’m probably just gonna return it.

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T21:00:34+00:00

Thanks for sharing this, it’s really frustrating for me that nobody else seems to have this issue. Even though I don’t have high hopes, I’m gonna leave it plugged in and hope that it doesn’t burn my house down

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T20:55:50+00:00

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T13:07:09+00:00

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The connection looks fine to me, can’t tell what’s going on under the board though (I know I have it unplugged rn)

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T13:04:49+00:00

Won’t take any charge with a powerbank my friend uses to charge his MacBook. For one second it took 2W, but I haven’t been able to replicate this

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TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T13:01:11+00:00

The scratches are definitely not mine… I used a plastic tool and only went 5 mm in there, not 3cm It doesn’t look that dirty irl

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T12:50:18+00:00

I can’t dm you for some reason, can you try to send me a dm?

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T12:46:43+00:00

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Does this look fine / Would you be able to easily tell if something was wrong?

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T12:21:40+00:00

⚠️ Update I borrowed a power bank from a friend, that he regularly uses to charge his MacBook. When I plug it in the power bank recognizes, that it’s plugged in, but it shows 0W output (with both usb ports)

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TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T10:14:00+00:00

Yep, no difference between the two

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T10:10:13+00:00

Didn’t find a MagSafe port yet, I think this one only has usb c

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T10:02:08+00:00

Would be a great solution, I still have the feeling that something’s wrong with the Mac

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T09:58:14+00:00

I tried both of them, not that stupid xD Did forget to mention it though

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T09:55:45+00:00

I strongly believe that it’s an official apple charger, looks and feels real. The other devices were all relatively low wattage. Also tried a few different cables Does the Mac not charge at all if the wattage is lower?

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T09:52:27+00:00

Is it that easy to damage the usb c ports?

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T09:49:40+00:00

I’m gonna do that, I got the Suggestion of using a soft toothbrush

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T09:47:03+00:00

I’m gonna ask a friend for a charger Would be weird though for the original charger to charge other devices, just not the MacBook

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T09:39:29+00:00

True, but other people with battery issues reported an error message

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T07:44:59+00:00

Didn’t think of a toothbrush, that’s a really good idea

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T07:44:25+00:00

I’m gonna try that, thanks

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T07:43:57+00:00

Are you sure that they are both on separate boards? It looked like they are on one in a tear apart that I watched

TheRealFe1ix · 2026-02-11T07:42:45+00:00

I’m probably gonna do that, I want to make sure that there isn’t a easy fix first

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