MacBook Pro keeps crashing and restarting
Hi everyone,
Ive been having an issue with my 2010 MacBook Pro recently. It seems like every 5 mins it crashes and restarts. Does anyone know what the problem might be? My Etre report is pasted below.
Thanks
Hi everyone,
Ive been having an issue with my 2010 MacBook Pro recently. It seems like every 5 mins it crashes and restarts. Does anyone know what the problem might be? My Etre report is pasted below.
Thanks
A Troubleshooting Procedure that may Fix Problems with macOS El Capitan or Later
You should try each, one at a time, then test to see if the problem is fixed before going on to the next.
Be sure to backup your files before proceeding if possible.
1. Select Disk Utility from the Utility Menu and click on the Continue button.
2. When Disk Utility loads select the drive (out-dented entry) from the Device list.
3. Click on the Erase button in Disk Utility's toolbar. A panel will drop down.
4. Set the Format type to APFS (for SSDs only) or Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)
5. Click on the Apply button, then wait for the Done button to activate and click on it.
6. Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu.
7. Select Install OS X and click on the Continue button.
If you use EtreCheck, then carefully read the report before you post it here. It's not difficult to find potential problems. Most items in the report are explained in the help. However, EtreCheck does not examine crashes and then provide reasons for the crash. Was that a crash, freeze, panic, or spinning beachball?. Also, see How to Use the Mac Console App to Diagnose a Crash and If your Mac spontaneously restarts or displays a message that it restarted or shut down because of a problem - Apple Support.
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Please provide the rest of panic log below the last line of what was posted. The panic was caused by a GPU switch. I believe you have a model with dual video GPUs - one is in the CPU and one is discrete. I'm guessing the problem is the discrete chip which is a common problem in some 2010 models.
Here's are related threads: 2011 MacBook Pro and Discrete Graphics Card Discussion; GPU Kernel Panic in 15" mid-2010 MBP. A possible DIY fix; MBPMid2010_GPUFix is utility program to fix MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010).
Thanks,
Would it be more helpful if I post the apple problem report?
If you mean a Crash Report, then don't bother. They are meaningless without debugging hard- and software. If it's a kernel panic log, then do post it. I looked at what you did post and listed concerns in my previous post. Have you tried booting into Safe Mode, and, if so, what were the results?
Yes, I thought it might have been due to the dual GPU's.
I havent had it crash since I entered safe mode then went back to "normal" mode. If it does crash, I will post the rest of the panic log (I didn't save the last one)
It's the same thing - the GPU switch. You need to look at the links I sent because you have the Edsel of MBPs model. Only fix is to replace the motherboard. Of course, that's no longer possible because the Apple Stores have no inventory. Apple no longer produces the parts for your model. Even were they to replace the motherboard, there is no assurance that the replacement won't exhibit the same problem in time.
I was about to try it in safe mode. Yes, it is a kernel panic, I have attached a copy of it below
Ok, here is the panic report, it happened again :(
Thank you so much! I installed the patch and haven’t had any crashes in the last day!
MacBook Pro keeps crashing and restarting