My Mac keeps restarting at random times and I can't figure out why. I did a full factory reset and upgraded to Mac OS Higher Sierra. I have a 15" MacBook Pro from 2010. I also opened up the device and cleared out some dust.
This is the error code that appears:
MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.13
discreet GPU is a known failure, if you can force the GPU to the integrated card only, you may get some more life out of your 2010 model:
gfxCardStatus to solve the MBP kernel panic problem as the issue is better solved on 2010 models with the nVidia GPU by the following: https://github.com/julian-poidevin/MBPMid2010_GPUFix
for more ref: Grant Bennet-Alder
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250228290?answerId=250429718022#250429718022
It looks like it may be a graphics problem but try these steps first:
If your Mac restarted because of a problem - Apple Support
Mac keeps restarting
