My A1398 has graphics glitches — is this the GPU failure everyone talks about?
Almost certainly yes. The AMD Radeon GPU on the A1398 has a known solder joint failure mode that produces exactly that symptom: lines across the screen, color corruption, kernel panics with GPU errors in the crash log. BGA reball is the standard repair. Bring it to us for a fast and accurate diagnosis to confirm before committing to repair.
What is "Staingate" and can you fix it on my MacBook Pro A1398?
Staingate is the peeling or clouding of the anti-reflective coating on the A1398 Retina display. Apple ran a free replacement program that ended in 2019. We fix it by replacing the full display assembly — the coating can't be reapplied. Bali's humidity noticeably accelerates the delamination process.
Is it worth repairing a MacBook Pro from 2013 or 2014 in Bali?
It depends on the repair. Battery, SSD, and keyboard repairs are almost always worth it — they're cheap relative to the machine's utility. GPU reball is borderline: if successful it extends the machine's life significantly, but success is not guaranteed. We'll give you an honest assessment and worst-case estimate before starting.
My A1398 trackpad is clicking by itself — is this a battery issue?
Likely yes. A swollen battery in the A1398 pushes up against the trackpad from below, causing phantom clicks and reduced trackpad travel. This is a safety issue — swollen batteries can rupture. We treat it urgently. Battery replacement typically resolves the trackpad issue immediately.
Can you upgrade the SSD in a MacBook Pro A1398 to get more storage in Bali?
Yes — we upgrade A1398 SSDs using compatible third-party blade SSDs in larger capacities. It's one of the best bang-for-buck improvements on this model. We can go up to 2TB in many cases. The process takes about one day and includes a clean macOS reinstall with your data migrated.
