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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 6, 2013 10:15 AM in response to Csound1

The only thing I said is you're responding to Thorador as if he was the only one affected by the problem, just because that problem hasn't hurt you. That's also a fantasy.

Anic264b

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Mar 6, 2013 10:28 AM in response to Csound1

And it makes you smiling… Weird behaviour to like not relying on someone. I don't know how you can consider just reading this forum an uninformed source of information.

Anic264b

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Mar 6, 2013 11:13 AM in response to Csound1

And I said I was just telling what I read in the forums. You may trust whatever you want, it won't change much.

poikkeus1

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Mar 10, 2013 12:18 PM in response to TYDYsails

Oops.

macssam

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Mar 11, 2013 3:35 AM in response to Shootist007

and it runs faster - no overheating

you can install on your computer what ever you want

no matter where and how you got it

macssam

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Mar 11, 2013 3:39 AM in response to TYDYsails

the longer the repression

the harder the awakening

Mtd111

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Mar 19, 2013 11:19 PM in response to LillyC

Hi LillyC,

I'm in a similar position and am curious what information you sited to get them to eventually agree?

Thanks!

lenn5

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Mar 24, 2013 11:12 AM in response to LillyC

Congrats Lilly on getting your MBP fixed!

Dr_Jezz

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Mar 28, 2013 3:22 AM in response to Dino1956

I hear you - absolutely spot on 😠 This is sooo near the quarter million views mark now. Can't remember how many on the other identically-themed thread. Absurd.

Mar 28, 2013 9:00 AM in response to Dino1956

Dino1956, I wonder if LillyC may have beeen accomoated by requirements of Canada law? I don't know just thossing this out.

Sorry about the logic board issue. Must be very frustrating.

chusto

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Apr 3, 2013 8:10 AM in response to Keith Walsh

Thanks for the advice, but the issue is that I don't live anywhere close to an Apple Store.

Csound1

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Apr 3, 2013 8:13 AM in response to chusto

It's your decision,

Apr 3, 2013 9:21 AM in response to chusto

Take it to the Apple Store before it's too late. It will only get worst if it is indeed the logic board.

macssam

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Apr 3, 2013 4:52 PM in response to iwidesign

Tim Cook's apology to Apple's Chinese customers

why is nothing done here

Csound1

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Apr 4, 2013 7:37 AM in response to macssam

macssam wrote:

Tim Cook's apology to Apple's Chinese customers

why is nothing done here

Link please.

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