Always replacing parts, always on iFixit first

Mon problème

Charger would act sporadically. Sometimes charging and sometimes not, sometimes depending on position of the cable. Laptop would heat up above the "esc" key (approximately where the I/O board is). Battery life was non-existent.

Ma solution

So I replaced the I/O and battery and before that the top case. Real easy. Use screwdriver, unplug, rinse and repeat. iFixit's website could coach a 10 year old through it.

Mon conseil

My Advice: Always use IFIXIT!* (Especially for batteries)

I've been dealing with computers for over 15 years and would rank iFixit as top 20 tech companies I have had a great experience dealing with. Up there with Amazon and Google. Would've spent thousands at the Apple store on many occasion, but instead I give my business to iFixit in exchange for their knowledge, support, and great parts.

*except screws everything else they are kings... have purchased 3 batteries from various places and iFixit had the best one.