I'm having problems with my MacBook Pro Crashing.

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I am having problems with my MacBook Pro crashing. It does is every time I use it. I will be using the internet or Photoshop and it will crash and turn back on. It does it about every 45 min - 1 hr when I&#x27;m using it. When it restarts there is the problem report that pops up (I&#x27;ve copy and pasted it below as well as my computer info). If someone could please tell me if this is serious problem or if there is something I can do to fix it.My computer info: MacBook Pro 15-inch, Mid 2010Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7Memory: 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 512 MBProblem Report:Anonymous UUID:       1EEA4AE8-8244-B053-2CBC-B503439D11FFWed Apr 27 19:47:46 2016*** Panic Report ***panic(cpu 1 caller 0xffffff7f9b266c1b): "GPU Panic: [&lt;None&gt;] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff80c158d000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P3/4
"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.10.25/src/Appl eMuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127Backtrace (CPU 1), Frame : Return Address0xffffff80ae212e40 : 0xffffff801852ad21 0xffffff80ae212ec0 : 0xffffff7f9b266c1b 0xffffff80ae212fa0 : 0xffffff7f990c2b9f 0xffffff80ae213060 : 0xffffff7f9918c18e 0xffffff80ae2130a0 : 0xffffff7f9918c1fe 0xffffff80ae213110 : 0xffffff7f9940b056 0xffffff80ae213240 : 0xffffff7f991af82d 0xffffff80ae213260 : 0xffffff7f990c95f1 0xffffff80ae213310 : 0xffffff7f990c70fc 0xffffff80ae213510 : 0xffffff7f990c8a4b 0xffffff80ae2135e0 : 0xffffff7f9a79cb37 0xffffff80ae2136b0 : 0xffffff7f9a7c87de 0xffffff80ae213740 : 0xffffff7f9a7b0547 0xffffff80ae2137a0 : 0xffffff7f9a7b0e53 0xffffff80ae2137f0 : 0xffffff7f9a7b11c0 0xffffff80ae213860 : 0xffffff7f9a7b1a11 0xffffff80ae2138a0 : 0xffffff7f9a77d0f5 0xffffff80ae213a20 : 0xffffff7f9a7ae3c1 0xffffff80ae213ae0 : 0xffffff7f9a77bc15 0xffffff80ae213b30 : 0xffffff8018afff36 0xffffff80ae213b60 : 0xffffff8018b0165b 0xffffff80ae213bc0 : 0xffffff8018afede3 0xffffff80ae213d00 : 0xffffff80185e1307 0xffffff80ae213e10 : 0xffffff801852ef8c 0xffffff80ae213e40 : 0xffffff80185139f3 0xffffff80ae213e90 : 0xffffff801852429d 0xffffff80ae213f10 : 0xffffff801860231a 0xffffff80ae213fb0 : 0xffffff80186344c6       Kernel Extensions in backtrace:         com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.10.25)[752C63EA-73E8-39BC-8225-3A97D0C403BF] @0xffffff7f9b258000-&gt;0xffffff7f9b26bfff            dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.10.25)[3DC2F93F-5197-3B16-8975-0142E7A0 474B]@0xffffff7f9b250000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[70E2B65E-A91A-3522-A1A0-79FD63EABB4C]@0xfffff f7f98fa9000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[05578B0B-C99C-3A87-9F3E-B4746D19CEF4]@0xffffff 7f98d24000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[8922721D-5517-3883-BD3A-57422D0244A0]@0 xffffff7f9901b000            dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.1.0)[65E3187E-949B-36E9-BA33-1B13ABB058 1A]@0xffffff7f9b253000         com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(10.0)[796AE430-39FB-3255-8161-D52AFA28 EE2B]@0xffffff7f99072000-&gt;0xffffff7f992dbfff            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[05578B0B-C99C-3A87-9F3E-B4746D19CEF4]@0xffffff 7f98d24000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[7372D580-6DDE-3457-B043-49B8447FC9D2]@0xff ffff7f99062000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[8922721D-5517-3883-BD3A-57422D0244A0]@0 xffffff7f9901b000         com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla(10.0)[7FE40648-F15F-3E18-91E2-FDDDF4C DA355]@0xffffff7f992e6000-&gt;0xffffff7f9958ffff            dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(10.0.0)[796AE430-39FB-3255-8161-D52AFA 28EE2B]@0xffffff7f99072000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[05578B0B-C99C-3A87-9F3E-B4746D19CEF4]@0xffffff 7f98d24000         com.apple.GeForceTesla(10.0)[3F62D0FC-F01D-3776-AFEC-67C9215C1C1E]@0xffffff7f9a 769000-&gt;0xffffff7f9a836fff            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[05578B0B-C99C-3A87-9F3E-B4746D19CEF4]@0xffffff 7f98d24000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[7372D580-6DDE-3457-B043-49B8447FC9D2]@0xff ffff7f99062000            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[8922721D-5517-3883-BD3A-57422D0244A0]@0 xffffff7f9901b000            dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(10.0.0)[796AE430-39FB-3255-8161-D52AFA 28EE2B]@0xffffff7f99072000BSD process name corresponding to current thread: WindowServerMac OS version:14F1021Kernel version:Darwin Kernel Version 14.5.0: Tue Sep  1 21:23:09 PDT 2015; root:xnu-2782.50.1~1/RELEASE_X86_64Kernel UUID: 06D286E3-A8A1-3BE7-A7EB-EAC6E0C69758Kernel slide:     0x0000000018200000Kernel text base: 0xffffff8018400000__HIB  text base: 0xffffff8018300000System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)System uptime in nanoseconds: 2104055321398last loaded kext at 731091034490: com.apple.filesystems.smbfs 3.0.2 (addr 0xffffff7f9b350000, size 389120)last unloaded kext at 124312972673: com.apple.driver.AppleUSBUHCI 656.4.1 (addr 0xffffff7f998fe000, size 65536)loModel: MacBookPro6,2, BootROM MBP61.0057.B11, 2 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.58f17Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics, Built-InGraphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M, PCIe, 512 MBMemory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384A53463235363634485A2D314731443120Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x802C, 0x384A53463235363634485A2D314731443120AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x93), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.24)Bluetooth: Version 4.3.6f3 16238, 3 services, 27 devices, 1 incoming serial portsNetwork Service: Wi-Fi, AirPort, en1Serial ATA Device: Samsung SSD 840 Series, 500.11 GBSerial ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-898USB Device: HubUSB Device: BRCM2070 HubUSB Device: Bluetooth USB Host ControllerUSB Device: Internal Memory Card ReaderUSB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / TrackpadUSB Device: HubUSB Device: IR ReceiverUSB Device: Built-in iSightThunderbolt Bus:

Linc Davis · Answer

You have the MacBookPro6,2—the Edsel of Macs. It may have the logic-board defect that was covered by a recall program that has now ended.The model was discontinued in February 2011. It&#x27;s now classified by Apple as a "vintage product." That means Apple will most likely refuse to fix it (but see the exceptions on the linked page.) In that case, you would have to go to an independent service provider. The part may no longer be available, or the repair may not be cost-effective.Often the problems start after an OS upgrade. If the upgrade was recent, and you have backups, then you can revert to a previous OS X version.Otherwise, make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider, to have the machine tested. The testing will be free at an Apple Store—unless Apple refuses even to look at the unit, which it might. The routine hardware diagnostics used by service providers do not detect the fault. There is a specific test for this issue called "VST" (for "Video System Test.") Ask for it. A "Failed" result means that the fault is present.If you do decide to go to an independent service provider, be aware that the replacement part may also be defective. Some owners reported that they went through as many as three replacement boards before getting one that worked. Don&#x27;t expect any help from Apple if you&#x27;re charged several hundred dollars for another bad logic board and the provider won&#x27;t replace it again.If you don&#x27;t want to take that risk, or if you don&#x27;t like the price you&#x27;re quoted, you may (or may not) be able to work around the problem by disabling automatic graphics switching. To use the discrete graphics processor, you&#x27;ll need a third-party utility to switch to it manually.