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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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Aug 30, 2012 6:58 AM in response to macssam

$500? They're asking me $310 for the mbp replacement w/ a 90 day warranty, which doesn't sound very assuring.

caseyctg

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Aug 30, 2012 11:15 AM in response to macssam

It's overheating because of the logic board issue. Mine was doing the same before it completely failed. Take it to an apple store and have them do a nvidia test on it.

Dr_Jezz

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Aug 30, 2012 1:20 PM in response to macssam

Mine lives permenantly on a cooling stand now - not too noisy and I can always unplug briefly if I need silence - it's a worthwhile investment, because, yes, these things get hot.

Dr_Jezz

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Aug 30, 2012 1:21 PM in response to caseyctg

It's hot because of the design, not because of the logic board

Dr_Jezz

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Aug 31, 2012 6:54 AM in response to prafulh

Yours is not one of the MBPs effected - if you read through the thread you'll see there's a specific batch from a few years back. This thread is specific for those MBPs.

dalstott

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Aug 31, 2012 12:34 PM in response to rbaldwin26

No matter what one purchases there is a principle that is carved in stone.

A business exists to make a profit and to incidentally render a service.

macssam

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Aug 31, 2012 2:07 PM in response to rbaldwin26

all these issues have to be posted on neutral web sites

I would have not bought a MBP

unfortunately all product reviews are fake

apple has no backbone

their silence results from low profile management

macssam

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Aug 31, 2012 2:10 PM in response to Lexter

apple operates these web sites

so frustrated customers can let off steam (anger)

imagine a genius bar employee gets attacked one of these days

wcone

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Sep 13, 2012 10:46 AM in response to gggtraveller

Thanks gggtraveller, Apple is censoring me. I had a screenshot of the original message.

Sep 13, 2012 12:22 PM in response to kimptoc

they are starting to delete my posts now lol. thanks apple....:D

edgart

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Sep 13, 2012 12:47 PM in response to StinkyOldC

They deleted mine too!!!!! hehehehehehehe in other words they are saying, shut up!

edgart

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Sep 13, 2012 1:17 PM in response to edgart

*****

edgart

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Sep 13, 2012 2:06 PM in response to edgart

I guess we all be doing this in the near future!!!

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Sep 14, 2012 11:05 AM in response to Artfulodin

Can you elaborate on the "bake method" and "heat gun method?"

At this point, I'm willing to try about anything.

macssam

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Sep 17, 2012 10:26 AM in response to bthornhill1

if these people would finally stop doing what they are doing

they would find out who they really are ...

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