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Q: 2011 MacBook Pro and Discrete Graphics Card

I have an early 2011 MacBook Pro (2.2 GHz Intel Core i7, 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 memory) running OS 10.8.2.  It has two graphics components: an AMD Radeon HD 6750M and a built-in Intel HD Graphics 3000. Since I've had the computer, the screen would get a blue tint when the computer switched between them.

 

However, as of two days ago, the problem has become substantially more severe.  The computer was working fine, when all of a suddent the screen when completely blue.  I had to force restart the computer.  Since then, the screen has gone awry on numerous occassions - each time necessitating a hard reset.

 

I installed gfxCardStatus, and have discovered that the computer runs fine using the integrated card, but as soon as I switch to the discrete card - the screen goes .

 

I am just wondering what my options are (any input on any of these would be appreciated!):

 

1) Replace the logic board.  Would this necessarily fix the issue?

 

2) Is there any way to "fix" the graphics card? 

 

3) Keep using gfxCardStatus and only use the integrated graphics card.  This is definitely the easiest/cheapest option, but to have such a computer and not be able to use the graphics card seems like a real shame.

 

4) Is there any other alternative?

 


MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7, 8 GB memory

Posted on Feb 1, 2013 4:45 PM

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  • by apple_power,

    apple_power apple_power Nov 14, 2013 9:22 AM in response to odarellmc
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    Nov 14, 2013 9:22 AM in response to odarellmc

    odarellmc wrote:

     

    Do we need to enter the actual gfs card model?  We do this for both AND and ATI..I did this ans it said the AND file couldn't be found..

    It is actually AMD.

    You just type the commands as they are: mv AMD*.* _temp

     

    Enjoy your 

  • by SpaceBacon,

    SpaceBacon SpaceBacon Nov 14, 2013 9:32 AM in response to apple_power
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    Nov 14, 2013 9:32 AM in response to apple_power

    After I moved the ATI files to the temp folder and rebooted both finder (new windows) and console would crash immediately on open.

     

    I rebooted into safe mode and moved the files from the _temp folder back to the extensions folder, but then got an error that they were not installed properly.

     

    I think I need to run disk repair but do not have my lion disk ... are there any other alternatives to fix the issue? Thanks in advance for any help.

     

     

    Edit: here is the crashlog for console

    http://pastebin.com/f1tZ8hZh

  • by apple_power,

    apple_power apple_power Nov 14, 2013 9:35 AM in response to SpaceBacon
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    Nov 14, 2013 9:35 AM in response to SpaceBacon

    If you have Mountain Lion or Mavericks intalled, you don't need to move the ATI files.

    After you moved the back the the ATI files from the _temp folder, you need to restart the Computer.

     

    Enjoy your 

  • by odarellmc,

    odarellmc odarellmc Nov 14, 2013 9:36 AM in response to apple_power
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    Nov 14, 2013 9:36 AM in response to apple_power

    Correct sir..thanks for the reply..so I did both AMD and ATI exactly as shown and I now I get the log on screen background but no logon screen text box..any ideas.in getting the log on screen working again?

  • by apple_power,

    apple_power apple_power Nov 14, 2013 9:39 AM in response to odarellmc
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    Nov 14, 2013 9:39 AM in response to odarellmc

    odarellmc wrote:

     

    Correct sir..thanks for the reply..so I did both AMD and ATI exactly as shown and I now I get the log on screen background but no logon screen text box..any ideas.in getting the log on screen working again?

     

    Have you a second monitor? What is your OS? Maverik?

     

    Enjoy your 

  • by nudoru,

    nudoru nudoru Nov 14, 2013 9:45 AM in response to abelliveau
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    iPhone
    Nov 14, 2013 9:45 AM in response to abelliveau

    FWIW - after an Apple Store Depot replacment of my late 2011 logic board, the SMC version is the same as it was before - 1.69f4. Still working fine.

  • by SpaceBacon,

    SpaceBacon SpaceBacon Nov 14, 2013 9:45 AM in response to apple_power
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    Nov 14, 2013 9:45 AM in response to apple_power

    Thanks ... I am using lion, and I restarted immediately after moving the files back ... but still have the error

     

     

    "the system extension "/System/Library/Extensions/ATI1600Controller.kext" was installed improperly and cannot be used. Please try reinstalling it or contact the products vendor for an update"

     

     

    This error happens when attempting to create a new user.

  • by odarellmc,

    odarellmc odarellmc Nov 14, 2013 9:46 AM in response to apple_power
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    Nov 14, 2013 9:46 AM in response to apple_power

    Ok the text box was invisible I was able to type in my password and log on. Now it.defaults to the AMD card can't use gfxcardstatus to switch to integrated...what now?

  • by SpaceBacon,

    SpaceBacon SpaceBacon Nov 14, 2013 9:52 AM in response to odarellmc
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    Nov 14, 2013 9:52 AM in response to odarellmc

    What error do you get with gfxcardstatus when you try to switch to integrated? I had a similar issue and am tweeting with the developer @codykrieger to figure it out ...

     

    my error was cannot switch due to external monitor dependency even though no monitor was plugged in (or any other device)

  • by p4t0,

    p4t0 p4t0 Nov 14, 2013 9:57 AM in response to nudoru
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    Nov 14, 2013 9:57 AM in response to nudoru

    nudoru wrote:

     

    FWIW - after an Apple Store Depot replacment of my late 2011 logic board, the SMC version is the same as it was before - 1.69f4. Still working fine.

     

    Weird, your firmware doesn't look right for the late 2011 model. This is the number for the early 15" 2011 model.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1237

  • by nudoru,

    nudoru nudoru Nov 14, 2013 10:01 AM in response to p4t0
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    iPhone
    Nov 14, 2013 10:01 AM in response to p4t0

    Weird, your firmware doesn't look right for the late 2011 model. This is the number for the early 15" 2011 model.

     

    Yep, noticed that before I had the board replaced. Not much I can do about it however - Just enjoyting the fact that it's working properly. I don' think the issue is related to software or firmware - just bad hardware.

  • by odarellmc,

    odarellmc odarellmc Nov 14, 2013 10:02 AM in response to SpaceBacon
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    Nov 14, 2013 10:02 AM in response to SpaceBacon

    Yep that's the same message I get..

  • by odarellmc,

    odarellmc odarellmc Nov 14, 2013 10:28 AM in response to apple_power
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    Nov 14, 2013 10:28 AM in response to apple_power

    No second monitor and I'm on lion..I can't get my logon screen back and when I blindly am able to get past the logon screen the.integrated card has been disabled it seems..should have left well enough.alone..

  • by odarellmc,

    odarellmc odarellmc Nov 14, 2013 10:33 AM in response to odarellmc
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    Nov 14, 2013 10:33 AM in response to odarellmc

    I also now can't keep the finder.window open....

  • by clintonfrombirmingham,

    clintonfrombirmingham clintonfrombirmingham Nov 14, 2013 10:36 AM in response to p4t0
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    Mac OS X
    Nov 14, 2013 10:36 AM in response to p4t0

    I've noticed, while following this thread, that I've SMC version 1.69f4, too, on my late 2011 (manufactured February 2012).

     

    And I've not had any problems...

     

    Clinton

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