Macbook pro 3.1 monitor issue, graphic card died I think

The bad news the video card is dead. The good news is it is covered for 4 years from date of purchase. See trend are all 8600 gt owners screwed.

I have heard of instances where the GMA X3100 takes over when the dedicated GPU fails. Any chance you can try an external monitor? I agree with your diagnosis otherwise.

fisty said:

i tried an external monitor, nothing!

I did bring this laptop to apple store a few months ago, telling them about the 4 years thing etc..
as i found out on their website!!

they told me it wasnt that issue!

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take it back the fact that you can remote in means the logic board is good. except the video


Symptoms

In July 2008, NVIDIA publicly acknowledged a higher than normal failure rate for some of their graphics processors due to a packaging defect. At that same time, NVIDIA assured Apple that Mac computers with these graphics processors were not affected. However, after an Apple-led investigation, Apple has determined that some MacBook Pro computers with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor may be affected. If the NVIDIA graphics processor in your MacBook Pro has failed, or fails within four years of the original date of purchase, a repair will be done free of charge, even if your MacBook Pro is out of warranty.

What to look for:

* Distorted or scrambled video on the computer screen
* No video on the computer screen (or external display) even though the computer is on

Specific products affected:

* MacBook Pro 15-inch and 17-inch models with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processors
o MacBook Pro (17-Inch, 2.4GHz)
o MacBook Pro (15-Inch, 2.4/2.2GHz)
o MacBook Pro (Early 2008)
* These computers were manufactured between approximately May 2007 and September 2008

Products Affected

MacBook Pro, models with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processors
Resolution

If your MacBook Pro is exhibiting any of the symptoms listed above, please take it to an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) for evaluation, or call your nearest Apple Contact Center. Before visiting the Genius Bar at the Apple Retail Store, please make a reservation (available in some countries only).

Apple is issuing refunds to customers who may have paid for repairs related to this issue. Please contact Apple for details on the refund process.

Note: If your MacBook Pro is not experiencing any of these symptoms, you do not need to contact Apple.

Apple will continue to evaluate the repair data and will provide further repair extensions as needed.