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How to replace logic board on mid-2010 MacBook Pro

I have a mid-2010 13-inch MacBook Pro. About once a week, the monitors (the one that's part of the notebook and an external one) will just turn gray and freeze. When I power off the computer, it takes me back to the login screen (I'm running 10.11.5), but I'm unable to move the pointer (either with my trackpad or Apple Wireless Mouse) to select my login icon. After a few reboots, the computer will load to the password reset function. And that that point, I can reuse the mouse, select to restart the machine, and I'm back on my way.


Both the Apple Genius and I suspect the issue is with the logic board. Alas, Apple no longer has the parts for a mid-2010 MacBook Pro. I contacted a few certified Apple service centers that the genus gave me; none of them can help either.


Any suggestions for how I an fix this issue? Thanks!

MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Jun 20, 2016 12:43 PM

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User profile for user: K Shaffer
K Shaffer
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Jun 21, 2016 1:56 PM in response to The Zach

You could contact a specialist to see what their requirement is for you to send the

entire computer in for a proper diagnostic; a specialist is one who can do all the

work in-house and could actually repair the logic board that the Mac came with.


I know of a few who do this; they don't charge any more than a parts swap outfit.

You can see what a company such as wegenermedia can do. Or see what the

iFixit guide for Mac repair (for your specific model) says and look to see which

part numbers are involved in replacement of like-kind in refurbished or tested

OK used parts, from such sources as powerbookmedic.com or other sources.


The logic board may not be an issue; could be a part on the board or one that

attaches to there, such as the graphic processor. These older models are not

so hard for an expert specialist to fix. While the Mac is in for this, is a good time

for them to provide expert labor to swap out upgrade replacement other parts.


They can test the entire device and should provide some guarantee for the job.

Some of these repair companies also offer restored older computers they fixed.


Good luck & happy computing! 🙂

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