Mid 2010 MacBook Pro kernel panics

The problem with the batteries is there is no point at which they stop working completely, and there is no measurable way to declare them definitely dead.

They just continue to perform more and more poorly until they are not meeting your needs in such a strong way that you want to throw them.

I suggest you may NOT want to perform a calibration cycle. Lithium Batteries sold today are harmed by deep discharge, not helped.

Okay, so what do you suggest to do to optimalize battery life? Also: do you guys use FileVault, TrueCrypt, etc. to secure all data?

About Notebook Batteries

Encryption is an interesting subject all on its own, so I suggest you start a new thread with that as its title.

Maybe you guys can help me.

I had the same issue.

I went to the Apple Store in HK (I work in Bangkok, no Apple Store there) But i will be back in germany in a few months.

So my MLB got replaced but the display started to have some VERY weird green colour flickering now. Option: Pay 500$ for a new display.

I had the old MLB installed back again. The Display works fine, the crashs continue.

What would you advise me to do? Just use internal Graphic card and switch off bluetooth while playing?

Please help, I cannot get it fixed.

Greetings from Greece...

I have had the exact same issue. I sent my MBP (6.2 mid 2010 15'inch) to the official reseller of apple yesteray here in Greece (golden-i) and after an hour the technician told me that the official apple diagnostics application that they used failed, reporting a GPU problem! He said he will contact apple today and get back to me.

Today i was annaounced that my mbp has indeed a gpu problem but apple through the official reseller refused to cover it because i didn't passed the test. My problem (Symptoms and Error Reports) are identical to these you have here, which resulted in defective machines that in the end got replaced by apple. I also asked them if they did the VST test and the responce was yes. Guys please help me.

ps : this is my report from the crash -----

Tue Oct 8 22:21:11 2013

panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff7f88972fac): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff80a5d9c000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P2/4\n"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.4.12/src/AppleMuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127

Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address

0xffffff80a595b6c0 : 0xffffff8006622f69

0xffffff80a595b740 : 0xffffff7f88972fac

0xffffff80a595b810 : 0xffffff7f8701c53d

0xffffff80a595b8d0 : 0xffffff7f870e8d9e

0xffffff80a595b910 : 0xffffff7f870e8dfc

0xffffff80a595b980 : 0xffffff7f8736d5be

0xffffff80a595bab0 : 0xffffff7f8710cd41

0xffffff80a595bad0 : 0xffffff7f8702308d

0xffffff80a595bb80 : 0xffffff7f87020bae

0xffffff80a595bd80 : 0xffffff7f87021c19

0xffffff80a595be60 : 0xffffff7f86fcd1e2

0xffffff80a595beb0 : 0xffffff7f8894566c

0xffffff80a595bf00 : 0xffffff7f8894455e

0xffffff80a595bf20 : 0xffffff800664a15a

0xffffff80a595bfb0 : 0xffffff80066d6aa7

Kernel Extensions in backtrace:

com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.1.8)[0A1B6F41-168D-307A-BABD-162F3B3C2786]@0xffffff7f86fcb000->0xffffff7f8723afff

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff7f86cba000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.6)[86BA68C6-18DD-30A1-ABF6-54597AD6C277]@0xffffff7f86fbb000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.6)[38E388A5-92D6-3388-B799-F2498E582287]@0xffffff7f86f78000

com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla(8.1.8)[3666E0FC-87C7-3329-BD8C-2F1ADED100A4]@0xffffff7f87245000->0xffffff7f874f1fff

dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(8.1.8)[0A1B6F41-168D-307A-BABD-162F3B3C2786]@0xffffff7f86fcb000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff7f86cba000

com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.4.12)[A4934A66-0E30-36E9-984A-650481102449]@0xffffff7f88965000->0xffffff7f88977fff

dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.4.12)[661E3C87-5B97-3272-88FF-B9BA9B6E24ED]@0xffffff7f8895d000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[045D5D6F-AD1E-36DB-A249-A346E2B48E54]@0xffffff7f86f24000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff7f86cba000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.6)[38E388A5-92D6-3388-B799-F2498E582287]@0xffffff7f86f78000

dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.0.4)[E04639C5-D734-3AB3-A682-FE66694C6653]@0xffffff7f88960000

com.apple.driver.AGPM(100.14.11)[087FCB18-55FA-300E-9D22-DDE636C74BE1]@0xffffff7f88943000->0xffffff7f88954fff

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[447B4896-16FF-3616-95A2-1C516B2A1498]@0xffffff7f86cba000

dependency: com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginFamily(5.5.1d27)[C86803C1-60BC-386D-9C54-2E6D74CCEA74]@0xffffff7f879f7000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.6)[86BA68C6-18DD-30A1-ABF6-54597AD6C277]@0xffffff7f86fbb000

dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.6)[38E388A5-92D6-3388-B799-F2498E582287]@0xffffff7f86f78000

dependency: com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl(3.4.12)[C171C5AF-1BB6-385A-A4DB-3ED56267111E]@0xffffff7f8893d000

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task

Mac OS version:

13A598

Kernel version:

Darwin Kernel Version 13.0.0: Thu Sep 19 22:22:27 PDT 2013; root:xnu-2422.1.72~6/RELEASE_X86_64

Kernel UUID: 1D9369E3-D0A5-31B6-8D16-BFFBBB390393

Kernel slide: 0x0000000006400000

Kernel text base: 0xffffff8006600000

System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)

System uptime in nanoseconds: 2768433242604

last loaded kext at 246839349902: com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs 1.9 (addr 0xffffff7f88a75000, size 65536)

last unloaded kext at 342415661367: com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs 1.9 (addr 0xffffff7f88a75000, size 57344)

loaded kexts:

com.globaldelight.driver.BoomDevice 1.1

com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor 1.9.5d0

com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager 4.2.0f6

com.apple.filesystems.autofs 3.0

com.apple.driver.AGPM 100.14.11

com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver 124

com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.60

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com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X 7.0.0

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com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphics 8.1.8

com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport 4.2.0f6

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com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin 1.0.0

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com.apple.GeForceTesla 8.1.8

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com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCButtons 240.2

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com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard 240.2

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com.apple.nke.applicationfirewall 153

com.apple.security.quarantine 3

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com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla 8.1.8

com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla 8.1.8

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Model: MacBookPro6,2, BootROM MBP61.0057.B0F, 2 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.66 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.58f17

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Built-In, 288 MB

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, PCIe, 512 MB

Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x31364A53463235363634485A2D3147314631

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AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x93), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.22)

Bluetooth: Version 4.2.0f6 12982, 3 services, 15 devices, 1 incoming serial ports

Network Service: Wi-Fi, AirPort, en1

Serial ATA Device: Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB, 250.06 GB

Serial ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898

USB Device: Hub

USB Device: BRCM2070 Hub

USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller

USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad

USB Device: Internal Memory Card Reader

USB Device: Hub

USB Device: Built-in iSight

USB Device: IR Receiver

Thunderbolt Bus:

Thanks in advance.

That test is unique in the dramatic PASSED or FAILED screen that shows at the end of the test.

Ask them to show you running of the test.

So I totally forgot to update what happened to my Pro.

After the stuff I described in other replies, I went to Apple Store Amsterdam and handed in my Pro. They called me a week later to come pick and it up. Once they brought it, I immediately requested a new test. They tested it and the new motherboard failed as well. So again, I left it there to be replaced with, again, a brand new custom ordered motherboard straight from the factory. So I went there a week later to pick it up and asked for a test again, but the guy in charge said his people were to busy to test it and sent me home. Haven't had problems since, so I'm just going to guess there are no video problems with this MLB. I think I spent well between € 80 and € 100 just travelling to Amsterdam for this issue and I lost my laptop for over 3 weeks, so it wasn't really "free" after all.

A month ago my hard drive failed, after a painful load of trouble with the computer. I suspect the many kernel panics to have damaged parts of it, however it seems what they say is true in my case: Apple products are designed to last 3 years. Of course, Apple also thinks their computers shouldn't get older than 3 years either, since they offer a 3 year AppleCare program (and only 2 years for their mobile devices) 😉

However, I like to believe the mid 2k10 MacBook Pro is the worst Pro ever produced and other lines and models are less faulty to begin with 🙂

@Nikos

Otherwise, you could either call Apple Greece and see if you can resolve it with them (to come pick-up your Pro, replace the MLB and return it to you) or you should go to an Apple Store in Italy (make sure to call them first). Open this link and then select Italy as the region.

Γεια σου Νικο. Τελικα τι εγινε με την περιπτωση σου? Το μηχανημα το χες πανω απο 3 χρονια?

Yeah. My internal HD died after 3 years. Going to push it a few extra years with RAM and SSD replacement. Don't forget to re-enable TRIM support for your SSD drive after every major OS X upgrade (i.e. Mountian Lion > Mavericks).

Hello everyone, thanks for all the information, I unfortuently came to discover this thread, and the issues within, a little late.

I have a mid-2010 MBP, and I never experienced the kernal panic (as far as I can remember) until I upgraded to Logic X. When I did, this kernel panics started happening with such frequency that I can barely work on any projects. Today I have had 4 KPs, and it's 3pm. I did some research, found this thread, took it to my apple service centre, and was confirmed that I have the graphics card problem. Problem is, I am a couple months past the extended warranty. I am living in Vietnam, so there are no Apple stores here, but the official service centre said they cannot fix it because I am just past the limit. They were kind enough to mention thoughm that if I could convince Apple in my home country (Canada) that they should disregard the cutoff of the recall, then the Vietnamese centre will do the repairs.

What I am hoping is that some one here has had an experience where they have conviced Apple to fix it despite the 3 year boundry. I find it a little frustrating, and disapointing that Apple, who i've been a loyal customer of for 17 years, does not send out an email (they have all my information on file) to all the people who purchased mid-2010 MBP's informing them of the recall.

Anyways, sorry to complain, but has anyone convinced the authorities to bypass the time-limit of the extended warranty? And if not, is there any more tips or tricks to help relieve the kernel panics?

Thanks

Hi Aleos, I'm from Brazil and I'm having the same situation and frustations. I've just bought this MID 2010 MBP from a friend that used to use Snow Leopard without problems. But I need to install de Mountain Lion because the last XCode version requirements. So I'm now, tremendously frustrated because we don't have Apple Stores here in Brazil, and this MBP has passed the 3 years extended guarantee. I hope Apple solves this.

Regards.

If you have registered as a developer, (not necessarily by paying money) you can get a slightly older version of XCode from the developer site.

I think you have already seen everything Apple is willing to do about this issue.

Grant Bennet-Alder wrote:

If you have registered as a developer, (not necessarily by paying money) you can get a slightly older version of XCode from the developer site.

For sure I could use a slightly older version of XCode, but Apple forced all developers to migrate to new versions of XCode and consequently to new OX versions, unless you assume the risks of develop iOS software without testing and debugging it on iOS 7 devices.

I think you have already seen everything Apple is willing to do about this issue.

I don't know... wouldn't be fair that they just replace the defective (time bomb) hardware they had sold to us?

Sorry, but I've been an Apple fan from long time, and now this is so frustrating. And for us, brazilians, Apple hardware (as so many other electronics) are so expensive. Just to exemplify, a new MBP 15" starts from R$ 9,999.00 => U$ 4,236.00!!! And I bought my used one for U$ 1,271.00.