Mid-2010 Macbook Pro - Sudden Issues everywhere

First and foremost, back things up.

Next, try this: keep the temperature of your machine under 160F at all times, and around 100F on average. Note if something happens (if anything). Do this for about an hour.

Now, note your temperature using Steam or other temperature-intensive applications or games. An hour of this, and write down the results.

When you're done with this test, post back here with your results.

The mid 2010 MBP has a history of logic board isuuses, I have one that the LB has been replaced twice.(Acually 3, if you count the first machine I returned) Apple extended the warranty to 3 years on all of them. You may want to have them check that, and replace it, ask about the flat rate repair.

Here is a bit about it, and it addresses the screen going black, but there is a host of problems that crop up. Video issues were not the problem on any of mine, everything else was.

This is what this sounds like, as you have replaced the drive and OSX, and had instant problems.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4088

Good luck

sanjampet,

That's exactly what I was thinking. With logic/graphics board problems, the symptoms are variable, but they seem to happen all at once, seemingly without logic. Words like "2010 Macbook Pro" and "15 inch monitor" are closely associated with logic/graphics board problems.

The temperature test I suggested would be strong evidence of a logic board problem.

Once you're done with the test, EwenGrant should consistently keep all your temperatures under 160F, to preserve your machine.

poikkeus1,

After getting a "properly" functioning LB, the temps are much lower than that, even when beating onit doing live recording. idle 25-30 degrees max, beating it with a "pile of inputs" recording 65-70

The first machine i spent over 4 hours with a senior engineer doing an ARA, it was like someone took a shotgun and blasted the data all over the place.

I switched machines (after 30 days, which would say they knew they had an issue)

Second time temps off the map, and unexplainable "bizzare" behavior. (random)

second time same deal, all over the place.

Now everything seems happy, for months now. (I hope I just did not jinx myself)

It sure seems that would be the place to look, hence you should ask for the flat rate repair.

Best

This document explains the logic/graphics board problem, and how it happens:

http://logicboardmac.blogspot.com

Since many logic board issues stem from the use of lead-free solder, keeping your computer temperature low is a good way of staving off some logic board issues.

You should go in to Apple Gennius armed with this info, as well as what I mentioned, and see if they will replace the LB at the "Flat rate" which is $310, and they fix what ever they find wrong. Be polite but firm, ask to speak with the manager if you need to escalate the issue.

Most of these folks are pretty cool about these kind of things. Your machine is still supported, and not yet considered "vintage"

try to get it replaced, i'll bet that is the problem.