Date: 18 August 2026
A Small Milestone: Featured Twice in The Star Newspaper!
Every day at our shop, our main focus is straightforward: repairing logic boards, swapping parts on the spot, and saving our clients data.
While we spend most of our time under microscopes and soldering stations, it is always a pleasant surprise when national media outlets take notice of our hands on experience.
We are quietly proud to share that The Star, Malaysia premier English daily newspaper, has featured our team twice in their official Tech section!
Rather than standard corporate press releases, journalists reached out to our team for authentic, practical advice that everyday computer and smartphone owners can use to protect their devices.
Our Features in The Star
If you would like to read the original published features or grab a few practical maintenance tips for your own devices, here are the direct links to both articles:
Protecting Devices from Pet Accidents
The Star: Not ‘fur’ fun – How to protect your gadgets from pet mayhem
What We Covered: From cats knocking over water glasses onto open MacBook keyboards to pet fur clogging internal cooling fans and causing logic board overheating, we shared practical steps to keep your devices safe around your furry family members.
Digital & Physical Hardware Decluttering
The Star: Step into the Lunar New Year with a clean slate – The importance of digital decluttering
What We Covered: We discussed the importance of clearing out digital storage bloat, setting up proper data backups, and performing regular internal thermal cleaning to ensure your laptop runs smoothly and quietly year-round.
Everyday Experience That Speaks for Itself
We see these media mentions not as a reason to boast, but as a reassuring sign that authentic technical knowledge matters. When journalists look for real insights on hardware longevity, thermal maintenance, and device protection, they turn to technicians who work on physical motherboards every single day.
Whether you are trying to pet proof your setup or simply need to give an older machine a fresh lease on life, our team in Subang SS15 is always here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can pet hair inside my MacBook cause long term hardware damage?
Yes. Pet hair and dust enter through your MacBook’s cooling vents and cling to internal fans and logic board components. Over time, this restricts airflow, causes thermal throttling, and traps moisture, which can eventually lead to static shorts or micro corrosion on motherboard power lines.
How often should I bring my MacBook in for internal dusting and thermal maintenance?
For normal office environments, an internal cleaning every 12 to 18 months is ideal. However, if you have shed prone pets at home or work in dust heavy environments, we recommend having your internal fans cleaned and thermal paste refreshed once a year to maintain peak performance.
Where is Orange Fix located if I want to consult your team directly?
Our main technical facility is based in Subang Jaya SS15 (No.22 – 1 First Floor, Jalan SS 15/8, SS 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor), right near the SS15 LRT Station. Walk in for diagnostic checks and advice are always welcome.
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About The Author
This article is written with input from Kevin, who has 18 years of hands on experience in MacBook repair, logic board inspection and Apple device care. Kevin and the OrangeFix team are also daily Apple product users, so every guide is written from real repair experience and practical user understanding.
Featured Twice in The Star newspaper Tech section
We have ben sharing practical hardware maintenance advice with the Malaysian public:
Pet Accidents & Hardware Safety: Tips on protecting MacBooks from liquid spills, pet fur, and internal fan clogs in The Star: Not ‘fur’ fun – How to protect your gadgets from pet mayhem.
Hardware Longevity & Maintenance: Insights on digital decluttering, storage care, and internal thermal servicing in The Star: Step into the Lunar New Year with a clean slate.
YouTube Radio Interview
The team also have also shared our repair knowledge through a CityPlus FM radio interview on YouTube which you can watch bellow.
OrangeFix is an independent repair centre in SS15, Subang Jaya.