2010 macbook pro startup code

[Gifford300]

Hello,
I have a 2010 macbook pro running el Capitan. For about a year now I have been experiencing the "black screen" crash. The computer will be running fine and then suddenly restart for no reason. The restart screen has the small gray text in a few languages saying to hit any key to continue blah blah blah. Now it will not start up at all! It has power and when it begins to come on, a bunch of "code" covers the screen and then it shuts down. The code makes no sense and is too long to add to this forum. Can anyone please help???
Thanks

 

[Audit13]

This is a 15" MacBook Pro?

 

[Gifford300]

Yes. It is a 2010 15" MacBook pro. I did did research and I think it's some kind of "Panic" code or error. It goes so fast I can tell. I may need a new logic board. I am researching that too. Everything on my laptop is in VERY GOOD condition even though it is so old. If I can figure this out, I'll just keep it.

 

[Audit13]

It sounds like it could have a failed capacitor: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/gpu-kernel-panic-in-mid-2010-whats-the-best-fix.1890097/

 

[Gifford300]

A failed capacitor sounds like a hardware issue. Is this something a can replace? Would it require soldering? If it can't be fixed, can I dump the HD on an external HD (usb external HD)?

 

[Audit13]

Yes, the capacitor can be replaced. Once this is done, the GPU kernel panics will stop. I had the same problem with a 15" 2010 and had a local repair shop replace it. It's been fine for years.

Yes, the internal HD is a standard 2.5" SATA drive. It can be placed into a USB case and used as a regular external drive.

 

[Gifford300]

I'll give it a try. Thanks Audit13!