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In my Dell XPS 9550, I have noticed that two of my 6 heatsink screws hold-downs are out from the motherboard, causing the heatsink part near to the GPU loose, accordingly, less contact with the GPU and less heat dissipation.

I need to know how to fix these screws hold-ups again to the motherboard with a kind of glue that can withstand the high temperature generated by the GPU during load time.

I have found over the internet that it is a common issue for XPS 9550. This is a link of the picture that might give a better understanding of my issue., which I found over the internet as well.

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Thanks for wonderful resource

Hope you're well

I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case

Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and two so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.

Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread

Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:

• If yes then how was putting it back
• If no then how did you resolve

If I have ruined the thread what are my options?

I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?

If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!

[F]YI I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine - probably the most difficult repair - so not scared of getting my hands dirty

Lastly, can anyone confirm which torx bit correctly fits this screw?

Keep up great work!

Yours hopefully

I have the same problem. The trackpad adjustment screw is a Torx T6. So far, I’ve only found one reseller of track that adjustment screws, and they ship from China. They’re on eBay

MacBook Pro Unibody (Mid 2009-Mid 2012) Trackpad Mounting Screws

I sourced mine off Amazon, but it’s the same as the one iFixit sells.

Baically, the trackpad adjustment screw for 2009-2012 13” and 15” Macbook Pros

I am trying to replace the standoffs on the bottom casing of my 2017 Macbook Pro as they have become stripped and can no longer support a screw. Any idea of the correct size of the standoff that I should purchase? I cannot find the Apple specs anywhere. TIA for your help.

https://imgur.com/a/uhRfPqp

https://imgur.com/a/oBELIfQ

Here is the bottom of the casing,

Thanks!

I am trying to replace the standoffs on the bottom casing of my 2017 Macbook Pro as they have become stripped and can no longer support a screw. Any idea of the correct size of the standoff that I should purchase? I cannot find the Apple specs anywhere. TIA for your help.

https://imgur.com/a/uhRfPqp

https://imgur.com/a/oBELIfQ

Here is the bottom of the casing,

Thanks!

Whenever I try to charge my phone, it won't take a charge. What should I do?

Hi all,

I am trying to upgrade my Mid-2012 Macbook Pro so I started by erasing my hard drive.

I am a noob so I messed up and didn't realize it would delete my OS also. I was on Mojave. 

Now, when I do CMD+R at startup, it only offers for me to reinstall LION.

Does anyone have any advice? 

I really would like to be on Mojave because it is much better and faster….., right?

I'm planning on putting in a new battery, a Samsung 860 EVO SSD, and 2x8GB of Corsair RAM after that.

Does anyone have any good advice they can offer in this situation? Thank

Hi all,

I am trying to upgrade my Mid-2012 Macbook Pro so I started by erasing my hard drive.

I am a noob so I messed up and didn't realize it would delete my OS also. I was on Mojave. 

Now, when I do CMD+R at startup, it only offers for me to reinstall LION.

Does anyone have any advice? 

I really would like to be on Mojave because it is much better and faster….., right?

I'm planning on putting in a new battery, a Samsung 860 EVO SSD, and 2x8GB of Corsair RAM after that.

Does anyone have any good advice they can offer in this situation? Thank