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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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currterr

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Dec 3, 2013 3:16 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

so get it fixed and sell it fast on Craigslist

A hot potato

Laksk

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Dec 3, 2013 3:48 AM in response to Thorador

I don't know a lot about computer hardware so I will take your word for it. For now, the special tape solution seems to have worked - pointing to RAM moving around as the problem. Your take?

Dec 3, 2013 4:30 AM in response to currterr

Your SN seen on "About this Mac" must match with the back cover, also must match with the SN in the service papers... thats all

Csound1

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Dec 3, 2013 6:42 AM in response to currterr

Complaining here will achieve nothing, make your complaint to Apple.

Apple.com/feedback

Dec 3, 2013 6:42 AM in response to currterr

Apple should consult its legal department

(as I know I may do so).

That reads like a threat to me.

currterr

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Dec 3, 2013 6:46 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

That is not a threat. If a threat was made, it should be reported to the police.

And I would be the first to do so.

currterr

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Dec 4, 2013 2:35 AM in response to Anic264b

That is probably because Apples cannot read.

Apples have no eyes to see.

currterr

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Dec 4, 2013 12:19 PM in response to Anic264b

My apologies I phrased that incorrectly

Apples don't have eyes to see and thus they cannot read.

🙂

Keith Walsh Author

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Dec 4, 2013 12:35 PM in response to Keith Walsh

I'll add one more note.

Its been about 2 1/2 years since my logic board replacement and I've had zero issues since then. The rev 3 board has had no issues thus far.

Dec 5, 2013 6:15 AM in response to currterr

What is his email? I would like to discuss my Logic Board/ GPU kernel failures (mid 2010 MBP) and my screen issues on my 2010 imac. #apple #macbookpro #imac #rippoffreport #bbb

Dec 5, 2013 6:50 AM in response to currterr

please forward..thanks

Csound1

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Dec 5, 2013 6:55 AM in response to currterr

currterr wrote:

I am sure you can find out the email.

You are not very helpful are you.

Dec 7, 2013 2:02 PM in response to branstanka

Sorry, 2011 model!

Dec 19, 2013 1:03 PM in response to currterr

So I am not sure if the GPU was replaced

Since the GPU is soldered to the logic board, and the logic board has been replaced, the GPU has been replaced as well.

currterr

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Dec 20, 2013 8:04 AM in response to currterr

I meant 0.75 TB HD.

I should not try to be so fancy with that and just said

750 GB.

I wanted to correct that

now I may respond to this comparing apples to oranges issue

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