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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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May 18, 2014 6:05 PM in response to Anic264b

Anic264b wrote:

But you still don't answer to questions I asked to you. It also suffices to what I need to know.

You haven't asked a question

Anic264b

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May 19, 2014 12:40 AM in response to Csound1

I did. Please re-read.

Anyway, you say others are wrong but you don't give arguments you're right; there's no reason to trust you more than me.

Csound1

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May 19, 2014 2:15 AM in response to Anic264b

Anic264b wrote:

I did. Please re-read.

Post a link, it's easy to do, and you know where the question is already.

Anic264b

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May 19, 2014 2:39 AM in response to Csound1

Why should I help you in reading?

Csound1

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May 19, 2014 2:51 AM in response to Anic264b

As I expected.

Done with you.

Anic264b

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May 19, 2014 3:11 AM in response to Csound1

It's always you who start discrediting me with no valid reasons; I don't need that.

njhoorn

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May 19, 2014 7:55 AM in response to poikkeus1

Link goes to site agreement for this discussion...

May 26, 2014 12:26 AM in response to Flora82

Best of luck to you!

Sounds as if the repair guy knows what he's talking about, too - a very good sign.

Clinton

Csound1

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Jun 10, 2014 7:23 AM in response to mpender

What do you plan on using instead, back to Windows?

Jun 10, 2014 8:58 AM in response to mpender

That your computer died is lamentable.

A completely portable computer that pleased you and did everything you wanted for six years, and you refer to that as a "bad experience" ??

Jun 10, 2014 12:19 PM in response to Biouche

After 3 years of moderate use my Macbook Pro, early 2011 crashed. The tech said it was logic board problem common to apple early 2011 machines. The repair bill is $949.00 No more apple for me..

Jun 10, 2014 12:25 PM in response to danielnegron

danielnegron,

Is that $949 US dollars? If so, that's outrageous. Look for a good reballing shop in your area... where are you located?

Clinton

Anic264b

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Jun 11, 2014 1:54 AM in response to TBMC

TBMC wrote:

what have you got to lose, the logic board is otherwise junk anyway!

I'd answer “health”, because backing it may produce “toxic” smoke, some say.

PalmerWi

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Jul 25, 2014 1:28 PM in response to Keith Walsh

I just had my early 2011 mbp 15 to apple 3 months after warrantee expired bad logic board.

$310 + tax and repaired.

Jan 13, 2015 1:54 PM in response to Roxydee17

https://www.change.org/p/timothy-d-cook-replace-or-fix-all-2011-macbook-pro-with -graphics-failure/sponsors/new

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