Does the air vents in the MacBook Pro Retina take in air or blow out air or do both?

I was using my MacBook when I saw a dust ball going near my air vents & and disappeared.
So i was wondering if the air vents could have taken in the dust ball

forum and support for notebooks look here:
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro

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Has anyone else had the screws fall out of the bottom of 2012 2013 Macbook Pro Retina?

Apple tried to repair my Macbook Pro Retina when I first got it. They took the back off, replaced the motherboard (which was not the problem), and returned it to me the next day (via FedEx). When I got the machine back, half of the screws on the back shell were falling out... and one was in crooked. Apple told me to take my machine to the authorized computer repair place to have the screws tightened. The screws were tightened and now, they are falling out again! I've read about needed some sort of locktight product to put the screws back in. I don't understand why an authorized repair place would not do this the first time! Can you tell me what the process should be on replacing the screws in the bottom (shell) of the Macbook Pro Retina? I've heard that the shell should be replaced when the new screws are put in. Is this true? (I have AppleCare and will take my machine in next week for repair.... again!) Thanks!

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HT2477 which key is the Option key on a MacBook Pro (Retina)?

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The Logic Board of my MacBook Pro Retina Display stopped working.

I purchased my MacBook Pro Retina Display 13 months ago. Barring a few errors the computer functioned beautifully, and I maintained it with the care it deserved. On Wednesday, last week, the laptop ceased to work completely. It wouldn't start, or charge. On submitting it for repair, I was informed that the logic board failed. Since its warranty lapsed a month ago, $1050 is required for its replacement. That outrageous amount is more than half of what I paid initially for the laptop. The service provider would not agree to any concession, or plea.
For an Apple enthusiast, it is very disheartening to learn that its foremost product stops operating in this manner. I am a high school senior, who has accustomed himself to his computer, and cannot at this time purchase a new laptop, let alone a Windows laptop. With college admission deadlines fast approaching, I solicit your help and suggestions, very desparately.

As much as it will suck to hear this answer, there really is no solution. Because the computer is now out of warranty, you have to pay the full $1050 to get the logic board replaced. I know this is a large sum of money, but you have to remember that the logic board includes the CPU, Graphics Card and RAM, all soldered onto the board. You're paying to replace all of the most expensive components of your computer, even if only one of them failed.
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I wouldn't bother. The case is a tough, metal shell.
Putting any sort of covering over that is just going to attract dirt, dust and possibly interfere with cooling.

Where are the Dual Microphones on 15" MacBook Pro Retina Late 2013?

I have just bought a 15inch macbook pro retina late 2013. on the site it mentiones that on the side there are dual microphones but no matter how hard and close i look at the side where the two thunderbolts, headphone jack, USB and Magsafe are i can not see them!!!
any one else have this issue, have i missed something???? have apple decided to cover these two little holes?

There might be some confusion about the dual array microphone:
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/12/03/13-inch-macbook-pro-retina-review-late-2 013/
"For video chats Apple includes a dual array microphone, with both microphones sitting on the left side of the notebook."
That's those two tiny black dots on the left side. Must be some kind of phased array to track multiple people talking like for FaceBook.
However there is a stereo microphone input:
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/record-through-your-macbooks-headphone-jack/
It's actually the headphone jack, which is stereo and can be flipped as a stereo input (didn't know that).
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For multiple sources.

With the new purchase of my MacBook Pro retina, the Mac AppStore think that I've purchased iLife, therefor I can't update iLife apps, it asks me to sign in with the Apple ID that it thinks I purchased it with.

I have recently purchased the new Macbook pro retina and while updating the preinstalled (free) iPhoto & iMovie, a message shows saying: To update this application, sign in to the account you used to purchase it. And obviously i haven't purchased them. Tried everything I know, not sure what els to do.

I responded to your here > https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4420415?tstart=0
Please do not start duplicate topics... thanks!

Scratch on the Edge of the Aluminium cover on my Macbook Pro Retina 13"

I have a Macbook Pro Retina 13" just bought it in October 2013. I found there is a scratch on the edge of the aluminium cover. I am not asking for any replacement. But, is there any way to remove the scratch since it scratch my hand and it's possible my child will get hurt from this scratch.

No, not possible
If it "hurts your hand" its not really a scratch but a gouge or a BUR
removing a bur or a gouge is easy enough, the problem is youll be left with a nasty shiney spot, .....are you prepared to do that?
youd mask off the area with painter tape and take a thumbnail size of ultra-fine sandpaper and remove the bur or gouge just enough to not make it sharp
however this will make the spot look much larger and much worse
Having polished metal for many many years, I can tell you matte aluminum is extremely hard to buff out
Remove the scratch? EASY
matte aluminum, very very hard
1. remove scratch
blend it
raise it
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lower the whole blended area
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Not getting the advertised battery life on Macbook Pro Retina Late 2013

Hello world, This is my first time on the forum and I finally have a question to post lol.
So I just got Macbook Pro Retina and its only like 1 month old and Ive been getting really crappy battery life.
Im only getting about 4 hours and 35 mins on a full charge not the advertised 9 hours like Apple says.
What should I do to bring it to that?

Depends on what you are using.
Read here:
Mac notebooks: All about batteries

Help with choosing the right specifications for a Macbook Pro Retina?

Opinions needed....
So I'm new to Macs, but I know what I want to achieve and I feel this is the right route to choose. I'm looking at delving into the world of music production, using Logic pro 9 and garageband, but I also enjoy watching High definition Movies and televison so I know that the Retina display is definatley the right choice for me. However, I'm unsure on the amount of RAM & Which processer I should choose. I have read a fair bit on forums and online about the new retina macbooks being 'locked' from upgrading, so the 16GB of RAM is an immediate choice for logetivity.
The choice of processor is when I start to become clouded in my choice. As forementioned, I'm looking at running logic pro, as well as high def movies. There is also a possibilty at looking into photo and video editing, Whether that be in final cut pro or photoshop... But I want to leave my options open.
I think the choice of 16GB of RAM, 2.6Ghz processor, with a 256GB hard drive ( as i have 1.5TB external space) would be a good choice. Once I've added on applecare that comes out at around £2350, Which is a significant investment, but one that I think will help me immensely for the future. I am interested in other peoples opinions on my possible choice because, as I said before, I'm new to the world of Macs and making the right choice is essential. As a side note, the choice of upgrades also ensures a reasonable resale value, which is a bonus.
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Why do the fans on my new Macbook Pro Retina always turn on?

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Is this normal? Should I exchange it? Any advice?
Thanks,
Steven
System Specs:
Processor 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB
Software OS X 10.8.2 (12C3103)

You are not the first to report such a situation with a retina MBP. I would exchange it for a new one if I were in your position. You could try a SMC reset, but I'm not sure it will cure the problem.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Ciao.

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It takes about 21 seconds to start up. I watched a demo on youtube and the demo showed it should take about 12 seconds to start up.
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You could try calling AppleCare but I don't know that you'll get anywhere with them considering that it's been more than a year.
-Eric

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My touchpad works fine in all other applications, and scrolls the Aperture browser fine, but as soon as I am in the viewer or viewing in full screen it becomes totally eratic.
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Let it dry, it will come around. You just chilled it a little most likely, unless the cloth was very damp....
Next time use rubbing alcohol.
It removes the oils and grease and dries fast too.
So your have appy to the cloth, wipe, flip the cloth and wipe up the dirt and grime, then start the process with a new clean section of cloth, else you place the grime back on.

Macbook pro retina display SECOND SCREEN pixel failure, out of warranty will apple fix it?

I bought my macbook pro when it first came out, had to have a screen replaced due to pixel failure 7 months later. Now again im having one fail, then another, and now a cluster has failed. My mac is out of warranty but IM ******, I bought a $2700 Laptop to have to change the screen once a year?! this is BS

Maybe you should of bought the Applecare extended warranty. You had all of the first year to buy that.
Now all you can do is go to an Apple store and Ask if it will be changed free of charge and if not you will have to pay for it.

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