Common MacBook Problems & Solutions: Complete Troubleshooting Guide 2025

## Common MacBook Problems: Troubleshooting Guide

MacBooks are reliable machines, but issues can arise. This comprehensive guide covers the most common problems and their solutions.

### 1. MacBook Won't Turn On

**Possible Causes:**
- Battery completely drained
- Power adapter issue
- SMC needs reset
- Hardware failure

**DIY Solutions:**
1. Connect to power and wait 5 minutes
2. Try a different charger
3. Perform SMC reset (hold Shift+Control+Option+Power for 10 seconds)
4. Try NVRAM reset (hold Option+Command+P+R during startup)

**When to Seek Help:**
If none of these work, bring to Techfix for free diagnosis.

### 2. Slow Performance

**Possible Causes:**
- Insufficient RAM
- Storage nearly full
- Too many startup items
- Outdated macOS

**DIY Solutions:**
1. Check storage (keep 10%+ free)
2. Close unused applications
3. Reduce startup items
4. Update macOS

**Professional Solution:**
Consider RAM or SSD upgrade at Techfix.

### 3. Battery Draining Fast

**Possible Causes:**
- Background apps
- Display brightness
- Battery degradation
- Software bugs

**DIY Solutions:**
1. Check Activity Monitor for energy hogs
2. Reduce brightness
3. Enable battery percentage to monitor
4. Check battery health in System Preferences

**When to Replace:**
If battery health is below 80%, visit Techfix for replacement.

### 4. Overheating

**Possible Causes:**
- Blocked vents
- Dust buildup
- Intensive applications
- Fan malfunction

**DIY Solutions:**
1. Ensure proper ventilation
2. Use on hard, flat surfaces
3. Close resource-heavy applications
4. Check fan operation

**Professional Service:**
Techfix offers internal cleaning and thermal paste replacement.

### 5. Keyboard Issues

**Possible Causes:**
- Dust under keys
- Liquid damage
- Butterfly mechanism failure (2016-2019 models)

**DIY Solutions:**
1. Clean with compressed air
2. Gently clean with soft brush

**Professional Repair:**
Keyboard replacement at Techfix from RM 300.

### When to Visit Techfix

- DIY solutions don't resolve the issue
- Problem persists or worsens
- You're unsure about the cause
- Hardware repair is needed

**Free Diagnosis Available**

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