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iPhone bricked error 53

Many users are experiencing error 53 on iPhone 6 & 6S iPhones. This appears to have been caused by a 3rd party repair or damage to the fingerprint/home button. There is no cure yet and Apple suggest you buy a new iPhone.

Apple’s recent response: “This is a security feature to protect their clients – We protect fingerprint data using a secure enclave, which is uniquely paired to the Touch ID sensor. When iPhone is serviced by an authorised Apple service provider or Apple retail store for changes that affect the Touch ID sensor, the pairing is re-validated. This check ensures the device and the iOS features related to Touch ID remain secure. Without this unique pairing, a malicious Touch ID sensor could be substituted, thereby gaining access to the secure enclave. When iOS detects that the pairing fails, Touch ID, including Apple Pay, is disabled so the device remains secure.”

Appel have not been replacing or removing Touch ID button on iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, in the knowledge that problems can ensue. We can only suggest that anyone with an error 53 contact an AppleStore with their fingers crossed.







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Testimonials

Can’t believe such service still existed, Mac Mini down and out on Monday 24th at 12 mid-day, contacted Appel, through a friend, now 12.30, half hour drive to Telford. Computer diagnosed on arrival, faulty board found, removed and replaced with new board, in stock. Full test and tidy up time now 1.30. Now that’s what I call service. Many thanks

BJ, Crosshouses, Shropshire

I had an iPad screen replaced and a little damage to the case repaired. The work was done on time and at a reasonable price. I was very happy with Appel’s service. iPad 3 repair new glass digitiser

Derek, Albrighton, Shropshire

Over several years, and at least 3 refurbished Macs books as well as a major repair on my pre-Intel desktop dinosaur, I have been very happy with Keith’s technical skill; dedication to trouble shooting; availability for managing all kinds of technical crises and his sense of humour. I’ll probably have to send computers to you from France, asI doubt I’ll be able to find anyone close to your ability there.

Supplied MacBook Pro 13” refurbished

 

Erica, London

Top job on my quad core i7 iMac when the hard drive packed up. Keith fitted a new replacement and saved a lot of my vital data, fast service and good prices. Many thanks, you are my first call from now on.

iMac 27” replaced faulty hard disk & data recovery.

Phil, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

The new video card for my iMac is running very well, so I am a happy customer.
iMac new video card sourced and fitted.

Martin, Telford, Shropshire

Keith takes the time and trouble to get to the real cause of your problem and is very reasonably priced

Paul, Telford

Thanks for the new battery fitted with the ‘while you wait’ service the other day to my laptop. All fine and dandy! MacBook 13″ battery replaced

Paul, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Appel came highly recommended and deservedly too. Even though Keith was clearly busy when I arrived, he made time to sort my Macbook Pro problems promptly. This was my first experience of Appel and as a result I won’t be going elsewhere – delighted.

Set up new MacBook Pro and recover data & transfer from old Mac.

Andy, Cressage, Shropshire

Keith managed to get me a late 2008 MacBook Pro component at very short notice, which was extremely helpful.

Supplied LHS fan for 15” MacBook Pro Ali

Mark Oswestry, Shropshire

Just wanted to let you know how happy I am with your back-up service and help with the G4 etc. I have recommended Appel to a relative looking for a Mac laptop – and bored countless other friends with tales of your exceptional customer service! Many thanks again – I am delighted that a friend suggested I contact you in the first place.

David, Welshpool

Faults and Solutions

24″ iMac to be upgraded to Mac OSX 10.9. Had to upgrade RAM to 8GB, upgrade to 10.6.8 then upgrade software so that all data could be updated ready to transfer to 10.9. Successfully installed 10.9 & migrated all data.

13″ MacBook Pro Retina repair. Cracked LED screen replaced with complete screen assembly. All done in an hour.

iPad 3 broken glass and client fancies a change. New white bezel glass & home button installed replacing the old black one.

iPad Mini smashed glass. Removed broken glass & installed new glass/digitiser.

Sorted Flash install with error “not enough permissions on disk”. Mac software repair achieved by deleting all flash instals and updater files, then installed a new copy from here https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Hope my client has the same luck I did

MacBook repair sent to us from Hertfordshire. Main hard drive has physical damage and needs to go to laboratory for clean room recovery. New drive fitted with OS & software. Ready to ship back to client.

15″ MacBook Pro Unibody i7 upgrade RAM & replace failing HD. Permanent errors on hard drive but managed to repair temporarily and recover all data. 2 x 4G RAM fitted, new drive & data recovery completed. NB we have software to test integrity of drives in more detail than Apple’s Disk Utility. Sometimes a pass in Disk Utility does not mean the disk is OK as experienced by this client. Symptoms are slow performance and poor data transfer speeds.

13″ MacBook Air water damaged, liquid inside casing. Stripped all down and dried out carefully over 2 days. Cleaned any oxidation from components. Rebuilt and all good. Also increased RAM from 4 to 8GB & repaired broken keys on keyboard. MacBook Air like new again & all working.

13″ MacBook Pro repair – please speed up my MacBook Pro. Installed new RAM to 8GB, replaced HD with SSD, updated OS to Yosemite and cleared all junk & 3rd party utilities before migrating client data across. Running like an express train said the client.

Difficulty setting up wireless printer was resolved by completing the setup using a fixed USB connection to install all drivers & updates. Then removed cables & finished wireless setup. All good.

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Testimonials

Excellent service and a very rapid diagnosis of the fault coupled with a friendly no nonsense approach to sourcing and fitting the new part. Great set-up of the machine after repair and new software added, all included in the price. Would not hesitate to recommend to other Mac users. iMac Intel 24″ failed video card assembly replaced.

Vinnie, Telford, Shropshire
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Just a quick note to thank you for your advice and help sourcing my new iMac. It’s much faster than expected, with a stunning display and almost silent.

Glyn, Montgomery, Powys
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iPad 4 fitted new charging port and reset main board. Works & charges now

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I have used Keith for a number of years now and he has always provided great service and sorted out problems big and small with a range of different Mac’s.  Always a quick and efficient service and with reasonable prices. MacBook Pro fan replaced and reseated hinges.

Robin, London & Shropshire
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27″ iMac (new super slim model)  extended repair time because faulty logic board had 2 faulty RAM sticks as well. All fixed under warranty.

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“A fantastic service! My Computer, wireless system and hard drive went down all at the same time!  I was losing a lot of business,  but after a panic stricken phone call to Appel, they came round, sorted everything out and I was up and running again within hours! I cannot praise them highly enough. Thanks for saving my bacon Appel!” iMac G5 and Zyxel router fixed loss of internet connection.

Telford, Shropshire Artist
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Thank you so much for your patience with my ‘mucky’ computer on Friday. Now I am back home things are all settled and all three (iPhone, iPad  & Mac) are working well and feeling a lot better.

Kay, Preston, Lancs
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I was very happy that you managed to breathe more life into my powerbook & also make it look pretty again!

Andrew, Designer, Telford, Shropshire
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The repair to my son’s Mac that you did was so quick, it was really good customer service, especially meeting me at your offices out of hours to collect and deliver the Mac. Any Mac problems and I’ll be calling you without hesitation, an excellent service at a very fair price, thank you.  Black MacBook faulty HD and memory issues

Phil, Telford, Shropshire
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“If you thinks its expensive hiring a professional, wait until you try an amateur!” Rings true with a couple of recent jobs:

iMac 27” brought in after somebody offered the client a cheap HD replacement…. my cost to diagnose & fix was over £400 to replace the logic board that was shorted as a result of not working in a static protected environment.

An iPad came in a few weeks ago, not working after having a new screen fitted at a pc repair shop locally. Having paid them for the repair that failed…

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