Deep Cleaning & Restoring this FILTHY MacBook Pro for $10!
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- čas přidán 21. 03. 2021
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I’ve had my mid 2012 since new. I’ve had 3 cars, graduated from 3 schools, and she’s still kicking strong. (Edit: I use it daily for everyday use I’ve upgraded to 16gb RAM, 500 SSD, and new thermal paste). I’m gonna use it till it dies at this point haha
Yup. Tanks. Same with old Airs.
still rocking a macbook pro intel core 2 duo from 2007........long live Snow Leopard
Same one. With a ssd it runs so smooth
picked up a 2011 17-inch on eBay for $350 and it’s an absolute beast. The MBPs from this era truly are the best
What cars?
So the MacBook was used by a kid who use to attend his online class in his garden while playing with sand...😂
hahaha. good one! I thought the same!
And eating cheetos😂
@@farzu_yusuf7184 Yeah! xD how can a laptop be so dirty until and unless it was found inside a garbage can
he was took it to the beach because he was bored of the sand and water
Indeed
This is my favorite type of content from you, Luke. Even though you're famous now and can afford to do fancy af videos, you're still taking your time for these. It feels so satisfying to watch. Thank you so much.
Ha ha same, these are my favorite
Bruh his views aren't close to a million once he got 1,000 views 🤣
@@ishaansamra282 this aged well
Good ol times, when everything was screwed in and no glue in sight.
There’s glue in the backlight and in some of the flat cables within the body.
There's still glue securing the glass to the LCD, but easily overcome with a hairdryer, some ifixit opening picks and a lot of patience.
Still better than being forced to use a corrosive solvent, just to get the battery out.
yeah, i today cleaned my thinkpad for the first time and i must say it's easier than i thought
yes! my daily driver laptop is a 15" unibody macbook pro running linux, and it's an awesome system. it's sad to say but my next laptop won't be from Apple even though i really like everything about them (build quality, nice displays, even the keyboard layout on Mac's is amazing), but i'm forced to as the new Mac's can't boot linux or easily upgraded/repaired...
dang your footage is so CLEAN I barely see any grain at all in the shots
Well... clean with the exception of the 2012 13" Macbook Pro on screen.
@@gznewman lol
a
I think he just switched from a Panasonic GH5 to a Sony A7Siii... or was that someone else..? I watch so many tech news...😁 EDIT: Never mind... it is still the GH5...
@@mikaelbiilmann6826 he did switch
Luke's videos are like ASMR videos for tech geeks :) Seeing an unloved macbook returned to its former glory is both ecological and a joy to see. Love it x
Can we appreciate how much Luke has grown in video production quality? Wow
yeah
It looks beautiful now. Those unibodies do be holding up despite it being 2021.
Yeah! Looks premium and better than many cheap windows laptop even today and those trackpads are also better than many trackpads found in windows laptops today
@Gaming York my late 2008 aluminum works pretty good to
@@oofingberg Under which OSX version?
My only problem with them is the weight, 4.5 pounds is HEAVY for a student
Yeah, except for the display. I can't handle 1280x800 and 1-inch bezels.
Bruh the things that laptop has seen 🤢🤢🤢
First
Ah the iPad dude!
@@anshlyk that’s him
I’m an Apple engineer Want to Talk?
I don't wanna know 🥶
Did this MacBook cause a mudslide lol why does it look like that 😂
HOW COULD ANYONE DO THAT TO A MACBOOK! 😡😡😡
I think it may have been involved in a mulch-based crime ring
@@lukemiani or maybe he was watching your video by eating his morning muffins every day since you bought it?
@@lukemiani Maybe it hit a pudding truck on the interstate. 😝
I think @luke miani might have added a bit extra drama touches, you know for the algorithm 😉
This Type of Video are ma favourite, excuse for my Bad english bug I’m italian
No non ti scuso, impara l'inglese lol
why are you italian 🤮
@@ps5hasnogames55 what the fuck is wrong with you. Italians are fine.
@@Maavs174Classic.. she was deeply in Love, but he was Not 😁 That little adventure in her holiday in Italy ended with tears all the way back home 😜
These restoration videos are my all time favorite on your channel. I enjoy seeing the attention to detail that you employ...especially in the cleanup process. Thank you for bringing them back. I was beginning to wonder if the dawn of fully integrated Apple silicon Macs was the death knell of the old restoration/upgrade content. Outstanding all around video production, and looking forward to this year on the channel.
Great restoration! Love the content
This was just a big teaser for your upcoming video and we are all biting it! Can't wait!
Aww. This was adorable. Lil MacBook just needed someone to care a little and it found you. Very chill. Glad to be able to be able to hangout while you give this tech tool another chance.
Can we just appreciate the machining on the frame? These cutouts for the keys are super satisfying to look at. Ugh, I love it.
i LOVE the videos where you restore Macs!
"part of a larger project"
...he's not putting an M1 MacBook into this shell, is he?
watch until the end, he says its about recycling centres.
Oh yeah, EXCELLENT job Luke!
More of these kind of videos please! It's so satisfying to watch
PLEAAAASE make more restoration videos like from today! I really like it!
Agreed!
Love my mid 2012!
Even i love mine
My mid 2012 15" MBP was such a trusty beast for 4-5 years and it held a good amount of its original value when I moved it on. Really enjoy the restoration videos - wish I had the time. patience and skill to do this stuff.
Great job! I had to clean a MBA used by a heavy smoker some years ago. It took some time, but the machine was rescued!
The pre retina unibody series was really nice to work on. No glue!
Fantastic restoration job Luke. Looking forward to the future video. Unfortunately I would think most electronics sent to recycling centres just end up getting shredded and melted down to extract the valuable materials from them. It's a massive shame really when machines like the Macbook in this video can often easily be fixed up and used for several more years but they generally get scrapped as they are considered to be too old to be worth fixing.
Seeing you caress that laptop with 70s pron music is the icing on the cake.
Stumbled onto your channel and loving it. Also just bought my ifixit kit!!
Great work as always Luke. Very satisfying to watch
i absolutely love cleaning computers or phones, or any type of electronics. it’s SO SATISFYINGGGG
It is wayy too satisfying sometimes..
@@anshlyk woah
@@Terminal_Apotos uhhhh?
Great video, Luke! Probably one of the most “satisfying” restoration I ever saw! How is the former “BioHazard” Mac doing after the process?
Great job, Luke! New life for this Mac!
i cant express how much i love this type of videos
You did a great job with the restoration. Looking at it before made me hurt on a deep level. Poor MBP
I love these types of videos because 30 years ago I worked for Compaq Computer Corp in Manufacturing and service, brings back good memories.❓✅👍
Looks great, Luke. Good work.
This is so pleasing. Great video
Psivewri approves this video!
I see a Big Sur install vid coming with one of those 2012's.
I installed Bensova Patcher on my Retina 15" Late-2012 and it runs great, a1278 being metal-capable, should do fine as well!
Yes, Luke, I enjoyed watching you bring this old trooper back for more use. Did you replace the thermal paste? Keep saving old Macs! 🙏
Great job Luke. Keep up the good work. I love the older MacBook videos, keep em coming. I also love the old school jazzy music.🥰
0:14 You sure you don't need a biohazard suit?
My 2013 MBP is immaculate. I paid for it with my own money and so took good care of it.
There’s a feel good about this video. Very nice work, you rejuvenated an excellent Mac and gave it a second life. Congrats !
Incredible Restoration and Upgrade. You CRUSHED it!!
Any reason why you’re not using compressed air or a datavac?
Came here to find this comment. I have a feeling that some compressed air could have brought out a lot more dirt, especially in the switches of the keyboard.
I love projects like this one~ ^_^
About 1.5 years ago now, I bought a Macbook Air (11") for ~110$CAD, with a 'stain' on the lid and 'trackpad issues', as well as some cosmetic marks and grime. A little elbow grease, alcohol wipes, and reseating/cleaning the trackpad, and no more stains, no more marks, no dirt, and its in perfect working condition! Someone offloaded it 'for parts' because they didn't know how to fix it.. it took me about 5-10 mins, because I knew what to do (its not difficult). One of these days I'll upgrade the SSD to something a little bigger capacity (64gb right now..)
Always preferable to fix and re-purpose (if possible) IMO~ ;P
It's still going strong and is great as a backup/portable laptop. Just wish the RAM wasn't soldered on ;'D
so satisfying to see that. you are give the amazing help for that poor macbook. absolutely amazing work
Amazing work Luke!
The previous owner abused the hell out of it.
This is a great ASMR video.
Well not really an ASMR, but great nonetheless!
@@MaxingOutTech yup
Appreciate you hard work man , this was not an easy video in any manner
Videos like this makes you appreciate old macs!
01:33 "It's super easy..." my mind automatically added "barely an inconvenience", youtube, what did you do to me ...
Oh, really??
Mac restore videos are TIGHT!
@@MultiStormywaters 😂
I wish I could do something like that, I'm sure I would forget where everything goes!!
Follow the ifixit guides! I have repaired at least a dozen of these and still i follow the guide to make sure i don't miss something
I usually take a picture before cleaning
Very satisfying. Witnesses it coming back to life
You are a rescue hero!
How come you didn’t repaste the cpu. For nearly a ten year old MacBook it is probably running kind of hot under loads. My 6 year old MacBook Air needs to be repasted and it has been treated very well so I’d think that this would need it?
I have a theory. Maybe he did it off camera, and didn’t mention it at all, so the comments wouldn’t be filled with “oh you did the thermal paste wrong” or something like that
@@halami2149 Maybe, yeah, that’s likely.
It’s like you are replacing and reassembling parts of WALL-E. You’re like Eva. Such a romance you have with computers😂
Undoubtedly an amazing job and result. A pleasure to watch as well
What an amazing transformation. It was great to see it rescued - these MacBooks last for a loooong time if you look after them.
Hey Luke as a clean freak myself, what’s the best solution to clean the keyboard and screen?
Screen, Windex, Keyboard, WD-40! just make sure to use a damp cloth instead of spraying it directly
Eucliptus. Oil.........
Should have replaced the thermal paste while you were in there.
I was thinking the same thing ... Kind of an abomination not to after all THAT cleaning ....
Your patience & persistence amazes me in many of your videos Luke. Thank you. 😎✌️From Wales 🏴.
Luke this was awesome!
Geez, I would have worn a HazMat suit. That was someone not taking care of their tech!
Good bro
Very satisfying to watch!!!
You actually did a wonderful job... I’m amazed!
pov: u give ur laptop to ur 6 year old cousin
I admire the dedication. Well done.
I like this type of videos! Soon I'll buy the new MBP 14 replacing my MBP 2012 Mid so After watching your video I want to try clean mine and also make a video. Keep up your work!!
I love this Restorations please more of them!
Great job Luke!
Great job bro, we need more videos like this
Bravo sir! That was satisfying to watch
I really like your macbook/Apple-stuff repair/clean videos. Keep it up👍
Outstanding job, and very entertaining!
Music selection is great for this video. Nice job on this restoration!
I find these MacBook cleaning videos therapeutic. I love a clean laptop.
another great video, thanks buddy!
Your work is so good
Good Job, Luke!
Typing this message on the same model as the one in the video - one of the best MacBook Pro's ever made. I love mine and won't be ditching it anytime soon! Nice video!
Great job Luke, I know these videos take a lot of time to produce.
Great job enjoyed every minute of the video
I was hoping you would give this machine upgrades and you did. So very satisfying.
I wish I had the skills you have to be able to do a restoration like this. 💙
This was so satisfying to watch
Great video, as usual. My levels of anxiety dropped to zero 😌 Thank you!
Absolutely love these restoration videos 😍 The state of that poor Macbook at the start!
Man Luke, you are the man, I wish I had the skills replace and upgrade my old Macs
You are the go to source for restoration of old Macs!
It’s this type of video that made me subscribe to you about 18-24 months ago. Keep doing these!
Super restoration! I like your fast forward work style :-)
This is so satisfying to watch
Mr Miani, Nice work on the Macbook. Keep up the good content.
Amazing Work 👍
Thanks for the help man. My macbook pro broke today and i gave it to apple they said come back in 1 to 2 days and i got my mid 2012 macbook cleaned and good with your help.
I love it when I find people that give life back to electronics.
GREAT vid as always 😉👍