What does a MacBook Pro, Sony Puppy FIU-600, and a Dremel have in common? Put those three together, and you end up with Needless to say, this mod isn't for the faint of heart. Even the modder himself accidentally scuffed the casing of his MacBook. This obviously voids your warranty, so don't try this at home.
Step 1: Cut a hole in the case:
Step 2: Do technical stuff to make it all work:
Step 3: Check if the MacBook still works:
Step 4: MacBook, Meet Thumb Reader:
Not worth the effort!
Posted by Aziz on October 22, 2007
Yeeeaaaahhh... then when it doesn't work... how do explain to the Mac store why I was cutting a hole in my MacBook Pro??? Because I'm Wile E. Coyote and I got this kit from ACME???
Posted by Douglas on October 22, 2007
The guy who did this mod works as an Apple technician.
Posted by Masin on October 23, 2007
Ruins all. ACDT/ACPT
Posted by It sucks on November 01, 2007
I'd rather just have a Pro that works and has a waranty.
Posted by Feartec on December 01, 2007
I disagree. The fingerprint reader is a worthwhile feature, and one of the few black marks *against* a MBP when comparing against PC hardware.
"Not worth the effort?" Perhaps not, but Apple should include a fingerprint reader in the next gen MBP. (and a couple more USB ports)
"Not worth the effort?" Perhaps not, but Apple should include a fingerprint reader in the next gen MBP. (and a couple more USB ports)
Posted by jeffm on December 04, 2007
Not going to do that to my beloveth macbook
Posted by banter on December 23, 2007
I stopped doing this after my C64 era...
Posted by big joe on December 24, 2007
finger print readers are way to easy to fool why would you do this better to not lock your mack
Posted by fillip on January 09, 2008
keep trying...
Posted by theriantrope on February 21, 2008
Hi i am chris and i think you are very funny lindsay
Posted by Christian on April 02, 2008
hi i am i am fred and i agree with lindsay
Posted by me on April 04, 2008
You should have done this on a 17" Macbook Pro, it has wider grills.
Posted by B-RED on April 09, 2008
Waste of time, who needs een fingerprintreader when you can identify yourself using a password. It might be "cool" but its unnesessary. and thats probably why it's not build in already
Posted by Midge on May 06, 2008
good concept... but poorly implemented
Posted by Anonymous on May 07, 2008
i like u chris
Posted by lindsay on June 05, 2008
I think it could work but you would need a apple opener/wirer to do the connecting and who needs one biult in when you can get usb ones from most pc stores and one last thing who in the world has enough guts to do that with a R21,500 mackbook pro I definatly wouldn't
Posted by Chris on June 23, 2008
You know, some people take the web too seriously. Learn to laugh; learn to roll with it.
For the rest of you, I can only stare awkwardly.
And by the way, yeah, this mod isn't worth it, but it is so cool FTW!
For the rest of you, I can only stare awkwardly.
And by the way, yeah, this mod isn't worth it, but it is so cool FTW!
Posted by Nojathan on June 24, 2008
What's the point! Mac OS X won't recognise the fingerprint reader. So you end up typing in the password anyway me thinks.
Posted by Jason on August 08, 2008
Like it.. but not going to do it on a MacBook Pro.... -.-
Posted by Wesley on August 13, 2008
Well..
I dont know anything about computers :)
I dont know anything about computers :)
Posted by Kayli on August 13, 2008
i think that is totally wicked!!!!!
Posted by epic doom on September 14, 2008
useless mod... On many corporate computers (PC) we have to disable fingerprint readers since the often dont work with domain logon when having to change the domain password every 90th day.
Having this mod or feature on a Mac would have the same problem, it would have to be disabled do to problems with domain passwords and keyrings..
Otherwise on a personal Mac I wouldn't mind this feature..
Having this mod or feature on a Mac would have the same problem, it would have to be disabled do to problems with domain passwords and keyrings..
Otherwise on a personal Mac I wouldn't mind this feature..
Posted by Leon on September 28, 2008
honestly i think a retinal scanner would be more sufficient on a macbook using the isight....now that would be a kickass mod that i would do in a heartbeat
Posted by AJ on October 04, 2008
cant u buy a seperate thumb pad or w.e. and use that? im sure they make them for computers. Do they not??
Posted by Anonymous on December 01, 2008
hi, i have a macbook pro and a Lenovo T61... and i use the fingerprint just for strong passwords for admin my DNS or exchange server.
but the password you must have in the head.. if you scratch you finger...
but the password you must have in the head.. if you scratch you finger...
Posted by ID on December 04, 2008
Man, i had to remove a bunch of thumb readers of fujitsu's. That mod is pointless. Find a better mod, before you go and rip your laptop apart. The holes look horrible cut like that.
Posted by mark on January 04, 2009
Would you like to leave a comment?
Your Name:
HTML is not allowed.
Your Name:
HTML is not allowed.
|
MacBook's QWERTY Keyboard Converted to Dvorak Viewed 15,500 times. With 19 comments. |
|
Would You Like a Panda MacBook? Viewed 16,145 times. With 34 comments. |
|
See How Easily You Can Get Your Own Apple Logo Viewed 32,767 times. With 71 comments. |
|
5 Keyboard Mods for the Undecided MacBook Owner Viewed 32,767 times. With 53 comments. |
|
Do You Hate the Glossy Screen? Viewed 21,223 times. With 41 comments. |
|
Are You Upset Your Black MacBook Didn't Come with a Black Adapter? Viewed 8,870 times. With 23 comments. |
Macbook Boot Camp OSX-Vista
Sexy Black Macbook Demo
Black MacBook playing U2 Elevation
Black Macbook Running 50 Apps Smoothly
Fast OS Switching on the Black MacBook
Black MacBook: 3 Minute Tour
Parallels on the MacBook
Windows XP on MacBook Pro with Apple Boot Camp Beta
Russian Granny using a MacBook
Gizmodo: Macbook Tortured By Drywall Screws
View MacBook Videos
How do I transfer files from my mac book to another mac book?I have cat hair stuck in between the display on my macbook pro... help?Where is the power button on a macbook?Why do white macbooks get so filthy and lose their white colour around the keyboard and trackpad? How can I restore that beautiful white colour?Can I change the color of the Apple on a Macbook Pro?Can I change the color of the Apple on a MacBook?What is a screen casing and how do I get it off my mac and back on?How can I connect a PC projector to my Mac Book to display vacation pics to a crowd?Can you watch DVD's on your macbook?I have a bad battery on my 15" macbook, which batteries were on recall?Which key is the option key on a Macbook pro 15 inch?Are there any Dummies books for MacBook?How do you upload videos from a DV Camcorder?Wireless standard is also know as?Can you remove the keys on an Apple MacBook?How do I disassemble the Macbook adapter?How do I get the keys off my MacBook?How can I connect my Macbook to an LCD projector? what port should I use? what wire?Can I run windows vista on an Apple Macbook Pro?Does upgrading the RAM myself void the Applecare warranty? See All Questions
How do I get the keys off my MacBook?How do you upload videos from a DV Camcorder?My screen stays lit even after I close the macbook. Any suggestions on how to fix?Are there any Dummies books for MacBook?Does upgrading the RAM myself void the Applecare warranty?