Recent content by TexpertLLC

I have the password for the encrypted SSD that's no problem. I am browsing these both SSDs with HS 10.13.6. I don't think I have any other compatible SSDs that fit these MBA models. So I may be stuck with backup reformat and reinstall just narrow it down.

Another (identical) MacBook Air I have in for repair (with what is similar issue, just won't boot in OS, but can be browsed externally no problem), connected via USB shows this in Disk Utility: "USB External Physical Volume". Neither of these are aftermarket SSDs. They are both the OEM SSD...

When connected to another Mac via USB adapter, Disk Utility shows it as "CoreStorage Logical Volume".

The SSD is not recognized in Disk Utility but I can browse it no problem from an external adapter connected to a different machine. How can I get the SSD updated to High Sierra to fix firmware issue if I can't get it mounted?

Thanks John, just weird how the issue came up after resolder of the U8900 but then again it could have been damaged during removal of the logic board for the solder work.

Okay so after resoldering the U8900 machine no longer randomly shuts off but now the trackpad/pointer is intermittently erratic. This was not the case before that I could tell, but it might have been, or maybe the cable for the trackpad was stressed during removal of the logic board. Any ideas?

Apple MacBook Air "Core i5" 1.6 13" (Early 2015) - Folder Question Mark Apple MacBook Air "Core i5" 1.6 13" (Early 2015) - Folder Question Mark. Removed SSD and connected it to another machine via USB enclosure allowing me to mount and browse no files no problem. Are these known for any issue...

When doing U8900 resolder what solder iron/tip is recommended. Does using a chisel tip make the work easier?

Thank you very much

Can someone inform me on what is the smallest, most precise soldering tip for the Weller WXMP handpiece?

Thanks Duke

MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.3 15" Retina 2012 - Random loss of display and keyboard backlight. I just got this machine in. I am not a proficient board repair tech. That being said can one of you guide me on this. The machine's display goes dark randomly, I thought it was losing power but the...

Well it's going in and out of even recognizing the new PCI-E SSD. Is there likely a logic board issue?

Okay got a new SSD and now the computer boots into recovery utility, and recognizes the new SSD but cannot format the new SSD.

is than anyway to test SSD without a similar or exact model MBA?