Ein echter finanzieller Schlag, der uns trifft
Within two weeks, two of our MacBook Pro-type laptops failed us. Having them repaired is extremely expensive, according to the Apple Service Center.
As I said above, there are days when nothing goes well. You will tell me that “that’s life”. To which I answer you, “yes, indeed, I agree with you…”. But hey, I will try not to say bad words, but this is really “a financial obstacle” for the rest of our work and actions in the field.
I will tell you what happened and, for transparency, what we had to do to continue working. But above all, it’s incredible how much we depend on our computers, our IT tools. Having spent a few days without my laptop, I can say that in the 21st century, working without a computer tool, without a computer that you take everywhere with you, is just impossible. Is it not?
The history of the MacBook pro 13” of 2019
A little over six months ago, we had to change the battery. It cost us CHF.450.-. Previously, we had to change its motherboard. It cost us CHF.830.-.
Three weeks ago, the 2019 MacBook Pro 13” purchased in Switzerland, which Kawan Ayu uses for his excellent communication and reporting work and field actions, broke down. Suddenly the screen went blank. We have all tried to restore the situation, but it seems to be a hardware problem. So we brought this computer to the nearest Apple service, and the diagnosis is as follows: The screen must be completely changed.
Repair costs: IDR.12,000,000.-, or nearly CHF. 800.-
The chosen solution: It’s starting to do a lot, and we’re a little tired of these breakages. Therefore, we have acquired a new 13” MacBook Pro from the latest generation. This cost us IDR.25’999’000.- or CHF.1’667.-.
The history of the MacBook pro 16” of 2021
This computer is the work tool of Kawan Alex (me), the foundation that acquired it in 2021. I cannot do without it. He is the one who essentially manages the foundation and tells you what we are doing in the field. As part of my work, this computer follows me everywhere. I use it for activity reports, control of actions, feasibility studies of a project, and establishment of accounts of my visits to villages and families. But here’s what happened while I was in East Sumba, working in the field:
I took it out of my backpack, I wanted to turn it on, and a small dull explosion, accompanied by small flames, came out of the vents and various ventilation present… Then, absolutely nothing, total nothingness. As soon as we returned to Denpasar base camp, I also brought it to Apple service, and the diagnosis was just amazing: You have to change the motherboard and the screen.
This is the report from the iBox Service Center, received by mail and WhatsApp, about the MacBook Pro 16” 2021.
From Apple Service: -We opened the device and run a micro inspection: Found debris, found a burn mark on both fans, no LCI triggered, and no unauthorised modification was found. We run a deep cleaning. Run minimum start-up configuration: The issues persist! As per diagnostic results, the unit needs to replace Logic Board, Touch ID Board, and Fans part. Since the storage is built into the logic board and the central unit needs to replace the logic board part, all data will be lost.
Total repair: Motherboard Rp.13,600,000 + Touch ID Rp.1,600,000 + Left and right fan Rp.1,300,000 + Labor costs Rp.280,000.
If we add the 16” display and the speakers, which were also affected, that makes a total of nearly Rp. 40,000,000, or $2,600.-
The Apple service Center also said, quote “- From the results of an internal check, the possibility of this happening is because the dust in the internal part inhibits the fan’s rotation so that the unit becomes overheated and a short circuit occurs…”
And also: “The monitor must also be changed, and the two speakers which have been affected must be replaced. The cost of repairing the unit has exceeded the price of a new unit (Beyond Economical Repair). Therefore, it is not logical or economical to repair this 16” MacBook Pro that is less than two years old!”
UPDATE: On October 28, we received an email from Apple Service informing us that this computer could not be repaired. See the picture bellow.
The chosen solution: The urgency is to provide Alex with a work tool because without a computer, roughly speaking, he cannot work. Alex is most often in the field. Therefore, buying a new MacBook Pro is not the solution, as the risk is too significant. Indeed, the conditions on site are such (heat, dust, humidity, shocks, etc.) that the foundation does not wish to buy a new MacBook Pro. From then on, we acquired a simple iMac for his office at the foundation’s headquarters in Rumah Baik. This cost us IDR.29’999’000.- or CHF.1,923.-.
So much for what we call “lack of luck”! We owe you these few lines of explanation. We are sad, and I believe also a little shocked by the unreliability of Apple computers in recent years. They are not strong, not resistant and in any case, not made for work in difficult conditions, such as those we encounter every day here in East Sumba.
But like all of you, working without a computer is impossible. We depend on these tools. And when they break down, it’s an absolute disaster for us because we’re not rich.
It is with pleasure that you would like to help us repair these two units. Finding a good soul who would agree to do so will allow us to use them in the field within the framework of our Rumah Kambera Medizinsoziales Basiskamp.
Alexandre Wettstein, Rumah Kambera, October 24, 2022
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Date of Photos: 2022 | The work of Fair Future in a few images
2.224 SolarBuddy Lampen wurden von Surabaya bis Sumba installiert, um die Stromversorgung und die Bildung in 24 Dörfern sicherzustellen.
Eine humanitäre Mission aus Australien Rumah Kambera verwandelt Logistik in eine nachhaltige Wirkung auf die Gesundheit.
Nach Monaten der Vorbereitung und Koordination, 2.224 SolarBuddy Lampen haben erreicht Ihr Ziel ist East Sumba. Von der Hafenstadt Surabaya bis zu dem neuen Lagerplatz in Rumah Kambera, Diese Operation markiert einen Wendepunkt in Die Logistik von Fair Future und Ausweitungsmöglichkeiten. Es handelt sich nicht nur um Lampen, sondern um Instrumente Prävention, Bildung, und Gemeinschaft Resilienz.
Frei von Steuern gemäß einer historischen humanitären Ausnahmeregelungn, die Lampen sind dank der unerschütterlichen Unterstützung von SolarBuddy Australien und Rotary International. Nach der Ankunft in Denpasar dokumentierte unser Team jeden Lampenkollektor präzise, packte ihn wieder an und stellte ihn so, dass er sicher über Land und Meer transportiert werden konnte. Freiwillige verfrachten sorgfältig jede einzelne Schachtel in Truck n’Load und Partnerfahrzeuge für die Reise nach Osten.
In Rumah Kambera, ein Dedizierte Speicherplätze Die Einrichtung war bereit, die Lieferung erhalten. Die hellgelben, ordentlich gestapelten Kästen füllen nun den neuen Bereich des Fundaments. Lagerhaus, bereit für Einsatz 26 ultra-ländliche Dörfer und Dutzende von off-grid-Schulen. Die SolarBuddy Tracker-App, entwickelt in-house, wird sicherstellen, dass jede Lampe registriert, nachverfolgbar und mit ihrem Empfänger verknüpft ist.
Diese Lampen sind mehr als solarbetriebene Geräte.. Sie verringern die Risiken von Verbrennungen und Atmungsbeschwerden von Kerosin, Gleichzeitig ermöglichen sie Kindern, nachts sicher zu lernen, und Familien, ohne Angst in der Dunkelheit zu kochen und zu gehen. Licht wird zu einem Instrument zur Verletzungprävention und zur sozialen Gerechtigkeit in Gebieten, in denen der Zugang zu Gesundheitsversorgung minimal ist.
Jeder Schritt—von der Zollabfertigung bis zur lokalen Koordination—Erforderliche Präzision, Dokumentation und unermüdliche Hingabe. Hinter jeder Lampe stehen Namen, Hände und Kilometer zurückgelegte Wege. Diese Verteilung Es ist Teil einer langfristigen Verpflichtung zur Verbesserung der Lebensbedingungen durch nachhaltige, von der Gemeinschaft getragene Lösungen.
Die Lampen Die Mission geht voran. Was heute eintrifft, ist Licht, Würde, Schutz, und Zukunft Möglichkeit.
Wir laden alle herzlich ein verzaubert durch dieses Geschichte um unsere Welt zu erkunden Fotogalerie, Zeuge dieses außerordentliche Anstrengung, und engagieren uns weiter mit unseren Mission durch uns Instagram-Konto.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Stiftung Medizinsoziales Camp in Ost-Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – 13. Juni 2025
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