Hello, I bought the Mac Book Pro 15 inch out of service coverage and i got GPU Panic. Will apple service center will fix this for free or with charge?
If yes how much and where i can go to fix it?
Thanks.
MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9)
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See > http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4088
This is a known issue, and Apple is repairing all affected MacBooks Pro for free if they were purchased less than 3 years ago, so make a backup of your files with Time Machine and take the Mac to an Apple Store or reseller.
If you purchased your MacBook Pro more than 3 years ago, I still recommend you to take it in. Some users have had their MacBooks Pro repaired for free even if they were purchased their MacBooks Pro more than 3 years ago.
Hi. I've got a macbook pro mid 2010, affected by this issue. After a long search, i thin i found a workaround to avoid pay a lot of money for an old laptop repair (no warranty).
This issue is avoid the mac to use the nvidia chip, yes i know, you lost this funcionallity, but u get one stable equipment.
As super user (sudo su -) go to /System/Library/Extensions
Move the files/directories named NV*.kext and GeForce*.kext to a new backup directory.
Reboot the system.
in my case me laptop doesn't reboot or GPU panic for 5 days.
I hope this help others.
Good luck frm Spain.
I just took mine in for repair for the GPU Panic, and Apple agreed as of Jan 5th to repair (replacing the logic board) for free. It's at the discretion of the apple store you go to. Just ask nicely. Mine is a MBP Mid-2010 - Defective GT330 GPU.
GPU Panic on Mac Book Pro 15 Inch Mid 2010 will apple fix this for free?
