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MacBook Pro Logic Board Failure

I was using my computer just fine (2007 MBP core 2 duo) all day. Put it to sleep came back after 30 minutes and tried to wake it and it's dead. I held down the power key to shut it down then tried to restart no luck. No start up chime, no screen, keyboard seems dead as well (caps lock light does not light up), HD does not start up. The only signs of life are the white light on the screen latch that is now on, the fans are spinning and the DVD drive seems to work.

Reset the power management module and zapped the PRAM, no luck.

MBP 2007 Core 2 duo 2.2, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Dec 7, 2010 7:47 AM

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dmd25

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Posted on Jul 23, 2012 9:44 AM

Sorry! Don't know why the link didn't work.

I think your plan is exactly right. Go get a diagnosis and then take it to Apple and see what you can do to get it fixed. Again, thebhoydave1888's information was very helpful to me (though I ended up not needing anything but the encouragement to try.

This is the page to which I was trying to link:

MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues

Products Affected

MacBook Pro, models with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processors

Symptoms

In July 2008, NVIDIA publicly acknowledged a higher than normal failure rate for some of their graphics processors due to a packaging defect. At that same time, NVIDIA assured Apple that Mac computers with these graphics processors were not affected. However, after an Apple-led investigation, Apple has determined that some MacBook Pro computers with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor may be affected. If the NVIDIA graphics processor in your MacBook Pro has failed, or fails within four years of the original date of purchase, a repair will be done free of charge, even if your MacBook Pro is out of warranty.

What to look for:

Distorted or scrambled video on the computer screen
No video on the computer screen (or external display) even though the computer is on

Specific products affected:

MacBook Pro 15-inch and 17-inch models with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processors
- MacBook Pro (17-Inch, 2.4GHz)
- MacBook Pro (15-Inch, 2.4/2.2GHz)
- MacBook Pro (Early 2008)
These computers were manufactured between approximately May 2007 and September 2008

Resolution

If your MacBook Pro is exhibiting any of the symptoms listed above, please take it to an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) for evaluation, or call your nearest Apple Contact Center. Before visiting the Genius Bar at the Apple Retail Store, please make a reservation (available in some countries only).

Apple is issuing refunds to customers who may have paid for repairs related to this issue. Please contact Apple for details on the refund process.

Note: If your MacBook Pro is not experiencing any of these symptoms, you do not need to contact Apple.

Apple will continue to evaluate the repair data and will provide further repair extensions as needed.

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y2kiddo

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Nov 4, 2011 2:16 PM in response to Keith Walsh

Keith, I can't see the new discussion either. Don't know what that's all about.

Keith Walsh Author

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Nov 4, 2011 2:21 PM in response to y2kiddo

Yes very strange. Must be a bug of some kind.

natere2

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Nov 4, 2011 6:10 PM in response to Keith Walsh

Sorry Keith I think I might have branched this as I replied to y2kiddo not sure how this works but I hope to get the repaired based on MY Apple techs LOL

Cheers,

Nate

y2kiddo

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Nov 4, 2011 6:47 PM in response to natere2

nate, i don't think it's your fault for replying.

and I hope YOUR techs will be great as mine were.

Nov 14, 2011 8:27 AM in response to Jmiddlebrook

I was several weeks past the 1 year mark and Apple replaced my logicboard and thermal assembly FoC. Don't give up! I think if you reference ALL the entries here you'll be successful, best of luck.

Dec 1, 2011 9:17 AM in response to Keith Walsh

Same deal here. I just back from the Apple store. If they can't run the diagnostic and get a code they will not cover it. Not a happy camper.

natere2

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Jan 21, 2012 9:14 AM in response to jose darimatea

Hey I want some parts for mine if interested will you sell me your broken MBP?
thanks and sorry for the solicitation.

Chers,

Nate

natere2

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Jan 21, 2012 9:15 AM in response to barboursam

casue PCs are not Macs LOL

Jan 30, 2012 7:10 AM in response to noondaywitch

I understand this is purely user-to-user. But voicing frustrations is cathartic in its own right--or at least it is for me.

Feb 5, 2012 6:47 PM in response to natere2

well, how much you offer?

pabrew

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Feb 16, 2012 12:35 AM in response to pabrew

P.S.

since this Thread has over 46 thousand views, may we assume that this problem affects at least 40,000 customers?

😠

Mar 4, 2012 1:43 PM in response to barboursam

If you don't mind me asking which brand Windows laptop did you buy?

Mar 4, 2012 2:54 PM in response to deborah16

Macbook Pro silver 15" with Snow Leopard OS.

Mar 9, 2012 11:17 AM in response to macssam

That's so frustrating that the nearest Apple Store is so far away! After Apple do a repair there is 90 days of warranty so it should still be covered. Good luck!

Mar 11, 2012 6:03 AM in response to Shootist007

Hiya

I live in the UK and I posted my letter last week telling apple to repair/replace my Mac under the Sale of Goods Act 1979. I will let you know their response.

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