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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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Anic264b

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Mar 3, 2013 6:02 AM in response to Csound1

I already know that. My point is beyond if I will move to somewhere else; it's to tell about how rules are more strict here than several other places.

Csound1

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Mar 3, 2013 6:03 AM in response to Anic264b

That is your choice.

Anic264b

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Mar 3, 2013 6:28 AM in response to Csound1

Yes, my choice to talk about a fact.

Csound1

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Mar 3, 2013 6:38 AM in response to Anic264b

Anic264b wrote:

Yes, my choice to talk about a fact.

Then the issue is solved, take care to read the terms on 'other sites' in case you disagree with them as well.

Anic264b

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Mar 3, 2013 6:53 AM in response to Csound1

Don't you think a forum is better when there are no too much restrictions?

Anic264b

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Mar 3, 2013 7:16 AM in response to Csound1

Well, you don't get my point. I don't want “no“ restrictions, but it seems here anything that just displease Apple, even if fairly acceptable, is removed.

But thanks for the link.

Csound1

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Mar 3, 2013 7:35 AM in response to Anic264b

Anic264b wrote:

even if fairly acceptable,

Who decides what is "fairly acceptable" You?, Me? or .......

macssam

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Mar 4, 2013 12:59 AM in response to Csound1

we the users are apple

Thorador

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Mar 4, 2013 8:03 AM in response to macssam

macssam wrote:

if we stop complaining

products will not develope

Bingo! Also I though that Apple always claims that it is a user oriented company. Not destortion field dictatorship.

Thorador

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Mar 4, 2013 7:58 PM in response to Bear grabber

Acualy I was told by genius that use of these fan control utility may void the waranty. So they are full of it.

lenn5

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Mar 5, 2013 11:09 AM in response to poikkeus1

SInce I've gotten my logic board in my early 2008 MBP replaced I don't do anything like encoding video on it anymore. I use my 2006 iMacCore Duo for that stuff even though it's slower than my MBP.

Csound1

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Mar 5, 2013 5:31 PM in response to macssam

macssam wrote:

we the users are apple

😐

Csound1

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Mar 6, 2013 8:48 AM in response to Thorador

Nothing you state has happened to any of the Macs I own or manage, I can only assume that you are the unluckiest Mac owner of the day.

Csound1

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Mar 6, 2013 9:02 AM in response to Thorador

Thorador wrote:

I do not believe in luck. I believe in statistics. Out of 3 mac books 3 had heat and graphics issues.

That's 3 out of many millions ......

Statistics giving you a math issue?

Anic264b

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Mar 6, 2013 9:56 AM in response to Csound1

Why don't you count the other people who also complain? That makes a bunch more.

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