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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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Csound1

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Jan 9, 2014 6:45 AM in response to currterr

When it's fixed you can use it to complain some more

Csound1

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Jan 9, 2014 6:46 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

Personally I would advocate for a separate 'martyrs' forum.

Tchap84

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Jan 14, 2014 12:14 AM in response to Andy-J-D

I just sent mine in last Thursday and it also costed me $310+tax. Stupid apple logic board.

poikkeus1

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Jan 14, 2014 9:20 AM in response to Tchap84

$310 is high, but at least you didn't have to pay the $600 repair bill that some had. It's still a lot.

What's the model/display of the machine? It seems that certain runs were affected.

Andy-J-D

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Mar 14, 2014 11:11 AM in response to pinkmohawk

What year/model MBP do you have?

For Mid-2010/Early 2011 15" MBP, the Genius Bar at the Apple Store offers a repair-center Main Logic Board replacement for a few hundred - I was quoted $310.

Mar 25, 2014 5:14 PM in response to branstanka

Now they are editing my posts

Mar 25, 2014 6:08 PM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

Thanks clinton.

Yeah, I figured the link was a problem for the forum. I took off the www. and .html so that I could post it.

Mar 25, 2014 6:13 PM in response to branstanka

Still doesn't work - just brings up a blank page...

Clinton

Mar 25, 2014 6:31 PM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2012/08/class-action-filed-against-a pple-for-defective-macbook-logic-boards.html

Mar 25, 2014 6:35 PM in response to branstanka

Unfortunately, that's a very old case and does not apply to the 2011 models.

Clinton

LowLuster

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Mar 27, 2014 5:18 AM in response to Keith Walsh

Just a heads up for Canadian users. NVidia has been ordered to make a settlement.

http://www.canadiannvidiasettlement.com/

Mar 27, 2014 5:27 AM in response to LowLuster

LowLuster,

That's all well and good for owners of 2007-2008 machines but doesn't address the 2011 problems (which just seem to continue to pile up).

Clinton

rmassuda

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Mar 31, 2014 5:39 PM in response to carl wolf

This is the U.S. price. I bought my mac wen I was living in U.S. Now I´m living in Brazil (the prices here are higher).

rmassuda

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Apr 2, 2014 11:26 AM in response to Keith Walsh

And let me ask annother question, do you think that board failure there is something to do with the Mavericks?

Anic264b

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Apr 12, 2014 12:12 AM in response to branstanka

You've been lucky; I'm glad for you about it, but I don't expect it to work that way everytime.

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