Macbook Pro screen glitches, 3 beeps, NOT THE RAM

My Macbook pro has been having screen glitches randomly with lines appearing on the screen and then it suddenly shuts down. Sometimes It beeps 3 times (what everyone claims is a ram issue) and sometimes it does not beep and will just start right back up again. I'm currently using it right now and it seems to be okay but this is always the case. It works fine and then all the sudden it glitches and shuts down. I


I have had the Ram replaced TWICE and have had the ram readjusted in case it has fallen out of place. my computer has passed every hardware test imaginable. Sometimes when I scroll on safari, chrome or anywhere (when its working) the screen glitches and lags really bad. MY computer is literally unusable. I am in nursing school and my computer is vital PLEASE someone help me!!!!


Here is just some details and extra info about what I've tried and researched:

I am currently using it in "safe boot" mode and I turned the SMS (sudden motion sensor) off.

I have done so much research on this issue here is what I have found thus far, obviously the ram issue, A GPU issue, A logic board issue (lets pray its not), a battery issue or a issue with Mavericks. Could it be something I downloaded?


Mac details:

13 Inch MacBook Pro Mid 2012

Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5

Memory: 4GB 1600 MHz DDR3

Version: 10.9.1

Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB


This is what it says under SYSTEM INFORMATION Hardware>Memory.Memory Slots:


ECC: Disabled

BANK 0 / DIMM0

Size:2GB

Type:DDR3

Speed:1600MHz

Status:OK

Manufacturer: 0X02FE

Part Number:0x45424A3230554638424455302D474E2D4620


then it has BANK 1/DIMM0 and basically says the same thing

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1), SOMEONE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP

Posted on Aug 5, 2014 3:32 PM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2017 8:38 AM

I had the same problem (3 beeps, horizontal colored lines) with my 13" MacBook Pro (A1278 mid-2012) and it manifested itself a few minutes, sometimes an hour, after the computer was turned on. Then, after it happened once, it would restart, and then happen again right away.


I tried replacing the RAM, I tried switching the RAM around in the different slots in various combinations. Then, it came down to me replacing the logic board. I ordered the right part online (661-6159), I followed all the instructions step-by-step (MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 Logic Board Replacement - iFixit). Meanwhile, I noticed a ton of dust in the fan vent and under the logic board, so I cleaned all of that up. Also, I noticed that on the original part, there was basically no thermal paste left between the copper heat sink and the processor. When I tried to turn on the MacBook, nothing happened. I think the part was DOA, so I am sending that back for a refund now. Then, it occurred to me that the issue might actually be due to the MacBook overheating. I cleaned up all the crusted thermal paste, removed all the caked-on dust from underneath the logic board, in the fan and in the heat sink venting slots. I put everything back together with a fresh layer of thermal paste, closed everything up, and.... like magic, everything works now.User uploaded file

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