Your MacBook’s been acting like a moody teenager lately—shutting down unexpectedly, draining faster than a bathtub with the plug out, or showing that dreaded “Service Recommended” message? As Auckland’s go-to MacBook repair experts at SMASHED IT, we’ve seen every battery drama imaginable, from Ponsonby professionals whose MacBooks die mid-Zoom call to Parnell students whose devices […]
Your trusty MacBook from 2013-2016 starting to feel like it’s moving through golden syrup? You’re not alone, mate. Thousands of Aucklanders are discovering that their once-speedy MacBooks have become frustratingly sluggish over the years. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to fork out $3,000+ for a new MacBook when a simple NVMe SSD […]
Kia ora, MacBook users! Praveen here from SMASHED IT. After fixing thousands of MacBooks across Auckland—from Ponsonby cafés to Parnell offices—I’ve seen every battery issue imaginable. Let me share the insider tricks that actually work. Why Your MacBook Battery is Draining Faster Than a Kiwi Summer Before we dive into solutions, let’s talk straight: your […]
G’day! Praveen here from SMASHED IT, and if you’re reading this, chances are your MacBook’s been acting like it’s stuck in Auckland traffic during rush hour. Whether you’re a busy professional in central Auckland, a creative in Ponsonby, or a student at UoA, a sluggish MacBook can seriously cramp your style. After years of fixing […]
iPad 11 A16, officially called as A16 got announced in march 2025. Not very different from its predecessor but comes with some little changes in hardware and software. It’s called A16 after the bionic chip used in it as its processor. It has 6GB RAM on chip, base storage is 128GB , also available […]
When it comes to MacBook screen repair in Auckland, the price can fluctuate depending on various factors, such as the specific MacBook model, the size of the screen, and the extent of the damage. With Apple offering a wide range of MacBook models, each with its unique screen specifications, the MacBook screen repair cost can […]
When your MacBook is dead or not turning on for unknown reasons, it can be quite a frustrating experience. When you are a new Apple user and have yet to learn of the cause, you won’t be able to fix it alone. Several factors, such as power cord, software glitches, or hardware issues, can cause […]
Making calls on a broken-down iPhone can be a challenge. The breakdown of the iPhone can affect your daily activities. You have to make an urgent call, but your device is not allowing you to do so. No matter which model of iPhone you own, you need to look for the best repair service shop. […]
While replacing LCD Screen on the new Macbooks, Lid Angle Sensor needs to be either re-calibrated or a small chip transferred to the new LAS flex through micro-soldering in Macbook Air and Macbook Pro. Lid Angle Sensor has this chip called Hall Sensor which determines if the Lid is open or closed. This chip needs […]
M1 and M2, both are systems on Chip(SOC) processors by Apple. M2 was Launched in 2022, And is an evolution to M1. There are currently four versions of the M1 (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra) and only three versions of the M2 (M2, M2 Pro, and M2 Max).