Cost of replacing graphics card on mbp

how much does it cost to replace (by apple), the graphics card on a 15 inch, early 2011 mbp?


Mine is starting to fail. Has anyone experienced this issue?


I think there was some kind of recall, but the extended warranty expired Dec 31, 2016.


Thanks

MacBook Pro, macOS Sierra (10.12.3), 15 inch, early 2011

Posted on Jan 31, 2017 7:35 AM

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Jan 31, 2017 5:50 PM in response to Courcoul

Thanks very much,


I took your advice and bought a new MBP 13 inch today. I bought the smaller one to save a few dollars, and still spent $2993.00; however, at the apple store they told me that because it was older than 5 years, they could not touch it.


They told me to take it to a third party, and estimated the cost around $700.


As you said, it would not prevent it from recurring, and it would have probably been wasted money.


Thanks for your reply and advice.

Jan 31, 2017 7:59 AM in response to alvarez007

The cost of replacing the GPU is really the cost of replacing the CPU.


https://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php is a good place for parts.


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test—make an informed decision after you get a quote from them.


Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

on-line https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action

check warranty https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

Jan 31, 2017 7:45 AM in response to alvarez007

Nowadays, the cost is that of a more recent unit, new or refurbished.


As you correctly state, the recall expired with last year, but giving Apple a call might get you a surprise, just don't keep your hopes up.


Maybe places like IFixIt.com have logic boards to sell, but in the end they all have the same issue and will eventually fail again. I had my Late 2011 MBP fixed just in time, but know it will not last forever. So it is best to start investing in more recent hardware.

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