List of known Apple MacBook Pro defects that have occurred on Manuel Mendozaʼs

MBP serial No. W8813DSYJY Version 10.5.8 Build 9L31a

Based on AppleDefects.comʼs MacBook Pro known defects list.

1.1.3 High Pitched Squeal

High Pitched Squeal
▪ A high frequency squeal emits from the left side of the computer, near the
keyboard. Disabling the second core of the processor or running a
program that prevents the processors from being idle will eliminate this
sound (like PhotoBooth). Apple acknowledges the issue in a recent KB
article.

1.1.4 Ticking/Clicking from underneath the delete key

Ticking/Clicking from underneath the delete key
▪ MBP Owners have noticed that fans are starting to go bad in the MBP. The
result is a ticking, or a clicking sound coming from underneath the Delete
key. In some cases, it sounds like the fan blades are hitting something.

1.1.5 Electric Shock from MBP while plugged in for charging

Electric Shock from MBP while plugged in for charging
▪ When my MBP is plugged in I get an electric vibration (mild shock) feeling.
Sometimes, when typing, I will get a painful shock from just above the disk
drive. This mild electric vibration occours simultaneously with the hissing
sound other users are hearing.

1.1.17.2 Big dot on LCD

Big dot on LCD
▪ Dot bigger than one pixel appear after few day of use, and this is very
annoying specially at this area, and this doesn't seem to be a dead pixel.
[NOTE: Seems to be internal LCD leakage. My MBP started with a 1-pixel "dark
dot" and, 1 month later, it covered 6 pixels in a 3-by-2 pixel rectangle] -Frosty
1.1.27 Corrosion on MBP Topcase
Corrosion on MBP Topcase
This issue is due to the material used in the casing. It has nothing to do with
electric shocks, but rather a chemical reaction between the skin and aluminum.
A small number (from my reading ~1.5%) of people have acids in their sweat that
eat away at aluminum. This is called "aluminum pitting."

1.1.22 Blown Speakers

Blown Speakers
▪ The speakers on the MacBook often sound like they are blown, particularly
the left speaker. The defect is quite noticeable if you reboot the machine
 with the volume turned all the way up. The Apple startup sound will cause
the speaker to pop and crack everytime.

1.1.23 Random Shutdown

Random Shutdown
▪ MacBook Pro users have reported random shutdowns. Users have
reported good success in getting these machines repaired or replaced. It is
thought that heat and/or a bad motherboard causes the problem.

1.1.24 Charged Battery, but MBP shuts down when unplugged

Charged Battery, but MBP shuts down when unplugged
▪ This just started happening to me a few hours ago. My original battery
wasn't keeping its charge, but had too many cycles to qualify for the
replacement program, so my current battery is new. OSXHints contains a
thread for this specific issue, so it would appear to be widespread (one
Apple CRT claims to have fixed dozens of these). The upshot: Take it to
your local Apple store or repair shop.

1.1.26 Poor Build Quality

1.1.30 Headphone Jack microswitch failure

Headphone Jack microswitch failure
▪ There appears to be an issue with the headphone jack thinking it has an
optical connector plugged in which causes speaker output to fail and the
digital red beam inside the jack stays lit. see http://discussions.apple.com/
thread.jspa?messageID=2117797&#2117797 for more details.

Source:
http://www.appledefects.com/wiki/index.php?title=MacBook_Pro