AMD RADEON GPU IS PROBLEM Macbook Pro 2011

MACBOOK PRO 2011 17 'I7 GPU AMD RADEON has a problem. We heard all the forums that the MBP will be reset by Apple. I just found out, because I have been serving from 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020 the disease continues ... is there the best solution for us to be used normally again?

MacBook Pro 17", macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 19, 2020 12:19 AM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2020 9:08 AM

canggax wrote:

MACBOOK PRO 2011 17 'I7 GPU AMD RADEON has a problem. We heard all the forums that the MBP will be reset by Apple. I just found out, because I have been serving from 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020 the disease continues ... is there the best solution for us to be used normally again?



Are you try to switch over to the integrated GPU?


If your discreet GPU has failed —you can try best success with the combination of Steve Schow's version of gfxcardstatus and dosdude's gpudisable patch.


ref: Grant Bennet-Alder

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250228290?answerId=250429718022#250429718022



alternatively an external display relys on the discreet GPU and will not be a substitute.

Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support
 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177


Using 4K displays, 5K displays, and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac - Apple Support
 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587



Use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with your Mac or iPad Pro https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210205



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Apr 19, 2020 9:08 AM in response to canggax

canggax wrote:

MACBOOK PRO 2011 17 'I7 GPU AMD RADEON has a problem. We heard all the forums that the MBP will be reset by Apple. I just found out, because I have been serving from 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020 the disease continues ... is there the best solution for us to be used normally again?



Are you try to switch over to the integrated GPU?


If your discreet GPU has failed —you can try best success with the combination of Steve Schow's version of gfxcardstatus and dosdude's gpudisable patch.


ref: Grant Bennet-Alder

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250228290?answerId=250429718022#250429718022



alternatively an external display relys on the discreet GPU and will not be a substitute.

Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support
 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177


Using 4K displays, 5K displays, and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac - Apple Support
 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587



Use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with your Mac or iPad Pro https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210205



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