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Most Mac users enjoy several years of trouble-free experience, but eventually, time will come when hardware problems arise. Although it rarely happens, problems can be caused by a motherboard issue, a failing hard drive, a GPU problem, or lack of memory space. Fortunately, Apple has a way to detect, prevent, and solve any hardware-related issue. Apple Hardware Test is the first step. You can use it to check if there are serious hardware issues to deal with. Don’t worry, because you can run the test yourself. We will teach you how below.

The USB hardware verifier aims at capturing hardware failures that occur in a device, port, hub, controller, or a combination of them. The USB hardware verifier can perform these tasks: Capture hardware events and display information in real time. Generate a trace file with information about all events. The media creation tool mentioned previously can also write a downloaded ISO file to a USB drive in one go, and so create a bootable USB – but it only works with Windows 10. There are, though, many freeware programs suitable for all operating systems (including Linux) that can take over the tasks of the otherwise manual device management. So to put it straight, Test your Android app is among the best apps to test hardware with versatile features and you can definitely give it a shot. Download Test Your Android Hardware (Free, Offers in-app purchases) 5. If you want to quickly test the hardware on an Android device then I would recommend Test My Device app.

What Mac Models Can Run Apple’s Internet-Based Hardware Test?

Not all Mac models can run the Internet-based Apple hardware test. Some MacBook models need to use a local version of the hardware test, which has to be installed on the hard drive or saved on OS X DVD. Other Macs manufactured after 2013 can use the latest version of the Apple hardware test, which is called the Apple Diagnostics test. Here’s a guide on how to use Apple Diagnostics test. As for the only Mac models that can use the web-based version of the Apple hardware test are as follows:

• 11-inch MacBook Air 3 (late 2010 through 2012)
• 13-inch MacBook Air 3 (late 2010 through 2012)
• 13-inch MacBook Pro 8 (early 2011 through 2012)
• 15-inch MacBook Pro 6 (mid-2010 through 2012)
• 17-inch MacBook Pro 6 (mid-2010 through 2012)
• MacBook 7 (mid-2010)
• Mac Mini 4 (mid-2010 through 2012)
• 21.5-inch iMac 11 (mid-2010 through 2012)
• 27-inch iMac 11 (mid-2010 through 2012)

It is important to note that the mid-2010 through early 2011 Mac models may require to update the EFI firmware before you can run the web-based Apple Hardware Test. If you are uncertain if you need to update the EFI firmware or not, you can do the following:

• Go to Apple menu and click About This Mac.
• A new window will open. Click the More Info button.
• If your Mac is running in OS X Lion or the later version, select System Report. Otherwise, proceed to step 4.
• Another window will open. Highlight Hardware in the left portion of the screen.
• On the opposite corner of the screen, take note of the boot ROM version number of your Mac and the SMC version number.
• Once you have these details, go to the EFI and SMC Firmware Update page on Apple’s website. Compare the versions you have with the latest available. If your Mac is running on an older version, you need to download the most recent version on the same web page.

How to Use the Internet-Based Apple Hardware Test

As soon as you have verified and confirmed that your Mac is capable of running the Internet-based Apple Hardware Test, you can start using it. Here’s how:

• Turn off your Mac first.
• If you are running a MacBook, connect it to an AC power source. Do not run the test with only your MacBook’s battery as the power source.
• Press the Power button while holding down the Option and D keys. Continue until the Starting Internet Recovery message pops up on your display.
• Wait for a few seconds. You will soon be prompted to select a network. Use the drop-down menu to choose from the list of available network connections.
• Select a wireless network and enter the password if asked. Press Return or Enter. You can also click the checkmark button on your display.
• As soon as you are connected to your chosen network, you will see a message on your screen that says, Starting Internet Recovery. This will take a while because the Apple Hardware Test will be downloaded to your Mac. Once it is completed, you will be prompted to select a language.
• To select a language to use, use the Up and Down arrow keys or the mouse cursor.
• The Apple Hardware Test will then continue to check what hardware is installed on your Mac. Again, this will take time.
• Before you proceed with the actual test, it’d be better if you verify first what hardware was found so you can ensure that all your Mac’s components are correct and accounted for. Check if the exact amount of memory is displayed, along with the graphics and CPU specs. If you suspect that something is wrong, verify your Mac’s configuration by going to Apple’s support site. If the displayed config does not match with what your Mac model’s configuration should be, your device might be failing. To verify your Mac’s hardware specs, navigate to the Hardware Profile tab.
• If all configuration details are correct, proceed with the testing by going to the Hardware Test tab.
• Note that the Apple Hardware Test can support two different types of testing; a standard test and an extended test. While the standard test is generally a good option, the extended test is highly recommended, especially if there is an issue with your Mac’s graphics card or RAM.
• To run the standard test, select the Standard Test option and click the Test button. At this point, the hardware test should start. It will take several minutes to complete, so just be patient. Do not worry if you hear your Mac’s fans rev up and down. That’s normal during the hardware testing process.
• Once the test is done, a list of potential issues or a No trouble found message will be displayed in the test results pane. If there is an error, check what it is about. We listed some of the most common error codes below alongside their meanings:
  • 4AIR – AirPort wireless card
  • 4ETH – Ethernet
  • 4HDD – Hard disk (includes SSD)
  • 4IRP – Logic board
  • 4MEM – Memory module (RAM)
  • 4MHD – External disk
  • 4MLB – Logic board controller
  • 4MOT – Fans
  • 4PRC – Processor
  • 4SNS – Failed sensor
  • 4YDC – Video/Graphics card

These error codes generated by the Apple Hardware Test seem to be cryptic, and in some cases, only certified Apple service technicians can understand them. But because most of these codes are recurring, they’ve become known.

• If no problem was found, you could continue running the extended test. It can detect graphics and memory problems better than the standard test. To do the extended test, select the Perform Extended Testing option and click the Test button.
• If by any chance, you’d like to stop the test, just click the Stop Testing button.
• Once you are done using the Apple Hardware Test, end it by clicking the Shut Down or Restart button.

If no error was found after the test and your Mac is still experiencing problems, then you can check your system. It might be loaded with files you don’t need, or your RAM is taken up by unnecessary programs and apps. To fix the problem, download third-party tools like Tweakbit MacRepair.

I love product testing!

Not only do you get free stuff, but you also get to voice your opinion and actually help shape the future of the product you are testing.

I have talked about product testing items for free for a few big companies before, mainly Nike and Under Armour.

But I have been getting emails from a few of our readers who are interested in becoming a product tester for the tech giant, Apple.

Getting a free Apple watch just for testing it sounds great!

But are there actually Apple product testing jobs available?

Yes, there are!

I did some digging and found out Apple normally has two different product testing opportunities:

1. Apple hardware product testing
2. Apple software product testing

1. Apple Hardware Product Testing

Apple hardware includes the physical products many of us love and spend a lot of our hard-earned money on.

Things like:

• Apple watch
• iPhone
• iPad
• etc.

So can you get an Apple product, say an Apple iPhone, for free as a tester?

Yes, you can!

But…

That YOU is normally an Apple employee, or (according to a thread on Apple forum) people living within the Cupertino area (Apple’s headquarters).

So, if you don’t belong to any of these two groups, it seems like you are out of luck when it comes to testing any physical Apple devices, at least for now.

2. Apple Software Product Testing (Apple Seed)

The good news is that Apple’s software testing program is open to all.

The program is known as the Apple Seed.

Obviously, we are talking about software, so you won’t be getting any physical product.

You will be testing pre-release software products on your devices, like the software used in your iPhone.

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Requirements

There are a few requirements for joining the Apple Seed program.

Here are the requirements according to the company:

Complete a profile

In order to select the right people to become testers, the company needs some background info about you, your interests, and your computing environment. So you’ll have to complete your profile. Simple easy video editing software.

Customer Seed and Confidentiality Agreement

Since pre-release software is considered Apple confidential property, as a participant you have to view and acknowledge the agreement in order to be considered.

Be selected

Based on your profile info and “the needs of the product engineering team” they will select participants. The company doesn’t guarantee that everyone who applies will be accepted.

Provide Apple with your feedback

Once you are in, you will have to provide feedback on every single product you are given to test. You’ll be asked to “complete engineering questionnaires, fill out bug reports, enhancement requests, and participate in online discussion.”

The application for Apple Product Testing

The application process is actually very easy and quick.

Here’s what you need to do:

• Step 1: Visit https://appleseed.apple.com/sp/welcome and sign up to join the Apple Seed program.
• Step 2: Sign up with your AppleID.
• Step 3: Wait to hear back from the company.

Keep in mind that signing up doesn’t mean you are in. This only gets you into the door where you MIGHT be considered for the actual testing. If they want you, they will send you an invitation.

If you are selected, you will be given more information, instruction and what to expect.

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Apple Seed invitation

While researching for this post, I noticed a lot of people were asking whether or not they can do anything to increase their chances of being invited to the program.

I did some research, but it seems like there isn’t much you can do. It’s not clear how the company chooses who to invite.

That said, based on the comments and reviews I read on Apple’s official form, you MIGHT increase your chances of being invited by being an active and helpful member of the forum itself.

Beyond that, there isn’t much you can do to get invited.

Apple Beta Software Program

Now, the company has another program known as the Apple Beta Software Program.

According to the company:

“Help make the next releases of iOS, macOS, and tvOS our best yet. As a member of the Apple Beta Software Program, you can take part in shaping Apple software by test-driving pre-release versions and letting us know what you think.”

To sign up, visit https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/welcome and sign in with your ID.

Other product testing opportunities

If you are not selected, don’t worry about it. There are plenty of other companies that let you test products and keep ’em for free.

Here are a few to get you started:

• Become a shoe product tester (7 companies)
• Get free makeup as a beauty product tester (22 companies)

Your turn

I would love to hear your thoughts.

Are you going to sign up?

Or are you already a participant of the Apple Seed program?

Let us know about your experience as an Apple product tester (especially about the kind products you got to keep for free) in the comments below.