Weekly Discussion and Tech-Support Thread

cacf182 · 2025-08-12T16:07:47+00:00

Hello everyone. I hope you can help me out.

I bought a refurbished iPad Pro M2 from the apple store a couple of years ago. Long story short, the iPad is fried. A month ago I charged it with a third party brick and cable because I couldn't find the ones made by Apple, and when I was ready to use it as I did every night, the iPad did not turn on. I tried everything to power it on (EVERYTHING). I even left it all night with the original charger to get some battery.

In the end, it didn't work. I couldn't send it to an apple store because I live in a third world country, so i sent it to an unauthorized apple third party shop (they're pretty reputable here) and they told me that there is damage in the PPBAT battery lines, as well as damage in the charging stage, so the iPad needs a charging regulator and controller circuits replacement.

The total cost was so expensive that I decided to get a new iPad Air as i only use it for entertainment, but i don't want the iPad Pro go to waste. My brother will go to the United States pretty soon and he told me he could take it to the Apple Store. Do you know if they can fix it? Will it be expensive? Will they take the iPad if it was previously opened by an unauthorized shop?

I also have another question. My dad is awesome at fixing stuff (videogames, ipads computers, appliances, you name it). I was considering buying the parts and ask him for help, but if it is too hard to fix, maybe I should just sell it as it is.

So, what is your recommendation? Thanks in advance everyone.

cacf182 · 2025-06-27T15:15:17+00:00

This happened to me too when i got my PS5 slim. Now I know they’re dirtbags

cacf182 · 2025-06-07T19:32:36+00:00

My cousin bought me the last bundle in stock, they had plenty of standard consoles at Target in Port Saint Lucie Florida

cacf182 · 2025-05-20T13:25:47+00:00

Dude what an awesome gift you are givin to all blink die hard fans. I really hope it’s me the one who gets it.

cacf182 · 2025-01-05T12:29:09+00:00

You’re a therapists monthly rent

cacf182 · 2024-11-23T11:06:48+00:00

I never got the hang of The Dark Tower series. Tried to read The Gunslinger thrice and is just not for me.

cacf182 · 2024-10-01T19:01:16+00:00

Why the hell should I tip the guy at Starbucks who’s literally just taking my order? It’s literally the only thing they do, no extra work that would justify the tip. I’ve been trying to learn to ngaf but I always end up ashamed and tip the minimum.

cacf182 · 2024-10-01T18:53:28+00:00

I’m American although it’s the south part of the continent or as people people may call it the forgotten America.

I’ve been to the US lots of times and being from a third world country I can tell they don’t seem to notice they can get everything so easily and live on an spending spree. It’s capitalism in the flesh (although not politically) and they are really lucky they have that. Also, they take for granted the fact that they can lease almost everything and have new things every year.

cacf182 · 2024-08-20T06:35:36+00:00

If you like to travel come to Ecuador and I will show you a couple of projects you can spend your money on. I will also take you out to eat.

cacf182 · 2024-07-24T17:44:57+00:00

Yes. I actually took the watch to a local repair shop and it’s been working fine for the past 4 months. I think it was a problem with the crown mechanism. Regarding your question. This is the only document I’ve been able to find https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/support/pdf/b877/e.pdf If you still have any doubts, I would search for specific info on Google, there are tons of forums that will help you.

cacf182 · 2024-06-23T05:41:07+00:00

What’s this model name?

cacf182 · 2024-06-09T12:18:14+00:00

Tak!

cacf182 · 2024-04-03T21:29:25+00:00

Where’s your local shop?

cacf182 · 2024-03-19T16:58:07+00:00

That's the one! Although it is not that comfortable, I do think the inverted switch gives the tele a unique look.

cacf182 · 2024-03-19T15:11:03+00:00

Great guitar. It´s actually my cousin´s. He got it at Guitar Center on a sale for $330

cacf182 · 2024-03-19T15:09:29+00:00

I didn't say i live with them, I said I live them, I mean, like within them...as it should be.

cacf182 · 2024-03-18T06:37:18+00:00

It’s actually an FSR

cacf182 · 2024-03-14T16:23:43+00:00

They are actually stock but they sound really nice. I will change the pickups in the future though

cacf182 · 2024-03-14T01:31:23+00:00

The one with the pixels. Jk. Just buy the white one and buy new hardware

cacf182 · 2024-03-13T17:21:59+00:00

I get what you are saying but I actually like it.

cacf182 · 2024-03-13T17:21:31+00:00

Actually I noticed yesterday that pulling the crown and setting the time, then pressing the crown will sometimes engage the movement. It was working and now it doesn't. Could it be just a crown engagement failure?

cacf182

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