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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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Nov 10, 2012 5:07 AM in response to Keith Walsh

Another one bites the dust. Same exact issue. Was told by Apple its the Logic board. Have a case number will call today again and see what can be done.

lenn5

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Nov 18, 2012 8:03 PM in response to Daveduck

Dave,

Like Chris said my MBP and many others won't even power up so running tests or even the Nvidia GPU test that the Apple store has won't work.

lenn

Daveduck

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Nov 18, 2012 8:12 PM in response to Chris Torrence

Huh. Okay. Guess I was "lucky" in that the diagnostics still worked, though the machine would not boot up, read a CD/DVD etc.

Cheers.

Nov 24, 2012 10:20 PM in response to sharon239

I believe the guy I heard being interviewed on the Charlie Rose show. You're just someone else with an opinion. No better or worse than mine, simply different. And by all means, laugh.

macssam

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Nov 25, 2012 12:34 AM in response to Tom Herman

should we start crying and collecting for apple now

the stock market high salaries and bonuses destroys any corporation

Anic264b

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Nov 25, 2012 2:13 PM in response to noondaywitch

noondaywitch wrote:

No use ranting in here, bbrinkert.

These forums are user-to-user.

That does not mean no one at Apple reads the forum, even at home.

lenn5

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Nov 28, 2012 7:00 PM in response to Tom Herman

Tom,

Sounds like you almost have a new computer 😉

lenn

lenn5

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Nov 30, 2012 7:56 PM in response to StinkyOldC

StinkyOldC,

Do you know what your GPU temp is when your watching a dvd or something else that taxes the GPU?

dan

macssam

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Dec 2, 2012 2:44 AM in response to lenn5

you can't use TDK

only products wich apple is in bed with

lenn5

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Dec 4, 2012 11:26 AM in response to Anic264b

Good luck Anic. Let us know how it turns out.

lenn

Dec 5, 2012 11:45 AM in response to Artfulodin

You are 101 right... you can fry eggs if you decide to play advanced games - you need a cooler

MACBOOK PRO - XBOX RROD - 1stGen Playstation 3

Good luck

PS I have already paid once about $700

Keith Walsh Author

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Dec 11, 2012 5:55 AM in response to Keith Walsh

Hum Macworld has an article you all might "enjoy"

http://www.macworld.com/article/2018853/when-good-macs-go-bad-steps-to-take-when -your-mac-wont-start-up.html

Dec 17, 2012 6:20 AM in response to Poikkeus

Two of the five dated incidents specifically mention 2007-2008 models. One doesn't say at all what model it is but based on the text, one can infer that it was of the same vintage.

Shootist007

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Dec 21, 2012 4:39 AM in response to Nathan Fish

This type of thing just goes to show you that Apple computers, or any of their products, are no better built then any other.

For that $2000 you could of bought one heck of a Windows PC.

lenn5

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Dec 23, 2012 3:35 PM in response to Video_guy

Call Apple Customer Relations.

lenn

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