Apple Releases Graphics Firmware Update for 17" Unibody MacBook Pro

MacRumors · Mar 25, 2009, 05:10 PM

Apple today released MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 for all users of the new unibody 17" MacBook Pro released in January.

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This firmware update is recommended for all 17-inch MacBook Pro (Early 2009) users and addresses the appearance of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the notebook display.

Apple's support document provides instructions on how to install the update and determine whether it successfully installs. The download weighs in at 770 KB.

Numerous users have reported in Apple's discussion forums and elsewhere problems with lines and distortion on the new models, and this update appears to be intended to address these issues.

Article Link: Apple Releases Graphics Firmware Update for 17" Unibody MacBook Pro

healthyfatboy · Mar 25, 2009, 05:11 PM

Good to see some of the issues solved.

lilstewart · Mar 25, 2009, 05:13 PM

Downloading & installing now.

robeddie · Mar 25, 2009, 05:18 PM

Now if we can get a similar firmware update to fix the 'lines' issue that's occuring with some of the rev. b MacBook Airs ... that would be terrific!

NasserAE · Mar 25, 2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by robeddie

Now if we can get a similar firmware update to fix the 'lines' issue that's occuring with some of the rev. b MacBook Airs ... that would be terrific!

And the flickering and horizontal lines problems with the Unibody MacBook and 15" MBP..

dmmcintyre3 · Mar 25, 2009, 05:24 PM

Did it fix it?

angemon89 · Mar 25, 2009, 05:31 PM

Say NO to rev A kids.

robindahlia789 · Mar 25, 2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by angemon89

Say NO to rev A kids.

amen, sir

AidenShaw · 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by angemon89

Say NO to rev A kids.

How do you make a rev B kid?

(without a rev A kid first, obviously)

The Red Wolf · Mar 25, 2009, 05:32 PM

I will jump in and get a 17" non-glossy SSD 2.93 GHz version if it resolves this issue. It's the only thing holding me back.

Thylacine · Mar 25, 2009, 05:36 PM

I was really glad to see Apple responding, but unfortunately it hasn't solved my flickering pixel noise problem when I hook up my 17" Unibody to a 30" ACD with the new Mini DisplayPort to Dual DVI adapter. I truly hope they address that next--it's bad. Here's a pic of what I mean: http://www.repeatpattern.com/snow.jpg

juniesco · 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NasserAE

And the flickering and horizontal lines problems with the Unibody MacBook and 15" MBP..

I don't have that problem with my mbp. Then again I've only had mines for a few weeks. I hope this doesn't happen to mines

Bubba Satori · Mar 25, 2009, 06:58 PM

The graphics fiascos with Macbooks and iMacs has become SOP over the last couple of years. So much for the argument about the reason Apple offering so few cards video cards is because Macs "just work". It's to the point where most people expect and accept it. Most amazing example of brand loyalty I've ever seen.

bartzilla · Mar 25, 2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba Satori

The graphics fiascos with Macbooks and iMacs has become SOP over the last couple of years. So much for the argument about the reason Apple offering so few cards video cards is because Macs "just work". It's to the point where most people expect and accept it. Most amazing example of brand loyalty I've ever seen.

Indeed. People who have this problem should return the product and insist on a full refund if it is not fixed.

So far so good on my 15" MBP though.

Goona · Mar 25, 2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba Satori

The graphics fiascos with Macbooks and iMacs has become SOP over the last couple of years. So much for the argument about the reason Apple offering so few cards video cards is because Macs "just work". It's to the point where most people expect and accept it. Most amazing example of brand loyalty I've ever seen.

Or maybe the whole issue is overblown, I guess all people buying Apple products have drank kool aid and following the cult.

chadder007 · Mar 25, 2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba Satori

The graphics fiascos with Macbooks and iMacs has become SOP over the last couple of years. So much for the argument about the reason Apple offering so few cards video cards is because Macs "just work". It's to the point where most people expect and accept it. Most amazing example of brand loyalty I've ever seen.

Someone at Apple must be getting paid off to keep making the poor choice of going with NVidia over and over again for graphics here lately....

InkMaster · Mar 25, 2009, 06:59 PM

Now if only they would release an update patch so all of us 17" MBP users get a free upgrade to the unibody model

lukerv4 · Mar 25, 2009, 07:23 PM

Now when the hell am i going to get my iMac graphics fixed apple

chickenninja · Mar 26, 2009, 04:38 AM

in the modern age of graphics an issue with lines on the screen is barbaric. Quality assurance should be ashamed and banished to the far end of the infinite loop.

branjosef · Mar 26, 2009, 10:28 AM

I'm so happy with the unibody macbook pros. You know I am a unibody. Been that way since birth.

Mar 25, 2009, 05:13 PM	#3
lilstewart macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Illinois	Downloading & installing now. __________________ macbookpro 17" unibody antiglare Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart? St. Gerard Majella

Mar 25, 2009, 05:18 PM	#4
robeddie macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta	Now if we can get a similar firmware update to fix the 'lines' issue that's occuring with some of the rev. b MacBook Airs ... that would be terrific! __________________ If you can't get out of it... get into it!

Mar 25, 2009, 05:24 PM	#6
dmmcintyre3 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: header('HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden');	Did it fix it? __________________ Come on, MBP 13. Get to my house! These "Post Your x" threads are insane. What's next? Post your car crash? Fix the MR header in Firefox _______. .

Mar 25, 2009, 05:31 PM	#7
angemon89 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The place where Apple designs stuff	Say NO to rev A kids. __________________ iMac, MacBook, iPhone 3GS Assembled in China

Mar 25, 2009, 05:32 PM	#10
The Red Wolf macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Occi Dens Pacifica	Success? I will jump in and get a 17" non-glossy SSD 2.93 GHz version if it resolves this issue. It's the only thing holding me back. __________________ Grimorium_000.0 - 2.33 GHz 15" MacBook Pro System_000.0 - 2.26 GHz 3X GT120 + 1 X 4870 MacPro Demeter_000.0 - 8GB iPhone

Mar 25, 2009, 05:11 PM	#2
healthyfatboy macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2008	Good to see some of the issues solved.

Mar 25, 2009, 05:36 PM	#11
Thylacine macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2009	Hasn't fixed the pixel noise problem when using an external display I was really glad to see Apple responding, but unfortunately it hasn't solved my flickering pixel noise problem when I hook up my 17" Unibody to a 30" ACD with the new Mini DisplayPort to Dual DVI adapter. I truly hope they address that next--it's bad. Here's a pic of what I mean: http://www.repeatpattern.com/snow.jpg

Mar 25, 2009, 06:58 PM	#13
Bubba Satori macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B'ham	The graphics fiascos with Macbooks and iMacs has become SOP over the last couple of years. So much for the argument about the reason Apple offering so few cards video cards is because Macs "just work". It's to the point where most people expect and accept it. Most amazing example of brand loyalty I've ever seen.

Mar 25, 2009, 06:59 PM	#17
InkMaster macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nagoya, Japan	Now if only they would release an update patch so all of us 17" MBP users get a free upgrade to the unibody model __________________  MichaelFlux.com 

Mar 25, 2009, 07:23 PM	#18
lukerv4 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2007	iMac Now when the hell am i going to get my iMac graphics fixed apple

Mar 26, 2009, 04:38 AM	#19
chickenninja macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: inside my skull	better than plad? in the modern age of graphics an issue with lines on the screen is barbaric. Quality assurance should be ashamed and banished to the far end of the infinite loop. __________________ Be kind

Mar 26, 2009, 10:28 AM	#20
branjosef macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In safety town	I'm so happy with the unibody macbook pros. You know I am a unibody. Been that way since birth. __________________ My grandma DID get run over by a reindeer!!! ...And she WAS on her way to our house Christmas Eve

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