will I get a second hand logic board from logic board replacement repair at AA?

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will I get a second hand logic board from logic board replacement repair at AA?

HI everyone , my MacBook pro logic board has been replaced by an AASP, I opened the lower case when I backed home, I found thatthe logic board look like older, n has a "2009 @Apple" label on the edge of the logic board, beside the USB port is not tight like it used to be(I can easily remove any USB device), n one of the USB port can't function for usb 2 device but function for usb 3 device(there has one message pop said" ...used too much power...has been disabled"), also apps like disk diag n ram cleaner app cant open,

My MacBook pro is 15 inch mid 2012, so why replace a 2009 yearn look like second hand of logic board to me?So I wondering if that is a second hand logic board with problem, how u guys think?

Note:the technician said can replace a other logic board for me, but this one should reach the AASP after one week but it reach about two day, so may be it really is a second hand in the store?

He also say the logic board is put in the apple store long time so look like old, but he never say it is new, n also his sound like "done something wrong" so I think he is not telling me the true...

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Apr 8, 2014 6:32 AM

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BobRz

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Apr 8, 2014 6:56 AM in response to JohnnyChin95

Click the Apple icon, then About this Mac, More info, System Report. Does the processor match what you paid for on your original order?

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JohnnyChin95 Author

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Apr 8, 2014 7:19 AM in response to BobRz

Hi bobrz, ya I check everything look fine but only odd is the USB problem, ram cleaning app can't open, n the logic board look old n labeled 2009 @ apple

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JohnnyChin95 Author

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Apr 8, 2014 7:31 AM in response to BobRz

Can I trust this AASP n what the technician said?

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BobRz

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Apr 8, 2014 7:32 AM in response to JohnnyChin95

I don't know why it's labeled 2009. You'd have to call Apple and ask about that. It probably is a refurbished board, that's very common with repairs. The USB problem shouldn't be though, let them change it again if need be.

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BobRz

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Apr 8, 2014 7:34 AM in response to JohnnyChin95

If it's got the same processor and USB 3, it's not a 2009 board. They didn't have USB 3 then, and the processor would have been different as well.

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andyBall_uk

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Apr 8, 2014 7:35 AM in response to JohnnyChin95

If a USB port is loose, you need to take it back in any case.

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JohnnyChin95 Author

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Apr 8, 2014 7:56 AM in response to andyBall_uk

Thanks for helping me, but will they use logic board 2009 but replace the CPU N GPU with the same as my MBP, I know this is silly question but I wanna know will they ever do like this?

So loose USB only way is replace athe logic board set?

But if the logic board is new how can the USB has problem n loose? Must be a refurbished huh? Why can't apple just give us a new set? Refurbished is use by people, I don't know how well the ex user care about the logic board since I every take care my mac well!!!!

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BobRz

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Apr 8, 2014 9:49 AM in response to JohnnyChin95

You can verify if it has the right CPU and GPU. I showed you how. And like I said, that logic board can't be from 2009. There was no USB 3 in 2009.

Your original logic board will be sent back to Apple. They'll test it and replace any defective parts, then it will be used when someone else needs a logic board replacement. That's how pretty much all electronics are handled for warranty repairs. It should be essentially new once they're done with it.

I don't know if your USB connector was loose on the board or damaged in assembly into your Mac somehow. I'd guess damaged in assembly.

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