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Apple Initiates Repair Program for 2011-2013 MacBook Pros With Video Issues
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I'm pretty sure you put this into terminal:
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ioreg -lw0 | grep \"EDID\" | sed "/[^<]*</s///" | xxd -p -r | strings -6When I did it on my work iMac, however, it returned "Duet Display". I think the drivers for Duet Display (which allows you to run your iPad as an external display using a lightning cable) hijacked the string that is returned. BTW I do recommend that app. Not perfect but pretty freaking fantastic.
I also get the momentary static fuzz when waking from sleep. Although I think that's a Yosemite problem because I don't remember that happening with Mavericks.
This is amazing news. My Late 2011 just died on Sunday with GPU issues. I was super bummed out. Have an appointment tonight with the apple store to get the repair process started. I am beyond happy right now
Let us know how long the repair takes.
Unfortunately, that command only asked me to install Xcode (see attachment).
I've looked into that app and it looks amazing, but I heard it doesn't run so well on an iPad 3.
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A leader would act in a timeframe not measured in years. My early 2013 MBPR has been causing me to lose work for over a year.
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Effects? Seriously?
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I'm asked for my purchase date, which for a corporate laptop is impossible to get.
Does anyone know if Apple has fixed the faulty logic boards for this repair program or are these the same faulty replacement parts?
That's exactly what mine shows - not eligible for repair, yet my MBP has died and boots to a grey screen. I am in Florida. Planning to call them.
Just got off the phone with Apple, she told me it is covered. Off to the genius bar.
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Normally Im not a fan of class-action lawsuits, but Apple deserves this one!
I had to replace the logic board on a 2008 MBP myself at high cost, because Apple Canada did not acknowledge the GPU problem. Then again on a 2011 MBP just recently. I sent it to a professional UK GPU repair shop to replace the GPU for a brand new one with lead solder. I dont know if people realize that part of the problem with electronic components failing has been the stupid move to green circuit boards.
So maybe Apple should have given Greenpeace the finger, when they constantly downrated them with their phony environmental ratings.
Unless you have a damaged MBP sitting around and can carry it into an Apple store and get it repaired for free, or sent to and back for free, it might be a better idea to get it repaired the right way, which is re-balling with a new GPU. Unless they have logic boards with revised chips lead solder mounted, which I doubt.
I had to replace the logic board on a 2008 MBP myself at high cost, because Apple Canada did not acknowledge the GPU problem. Then again on a 2011 MBP just recently. I sent it to a professional UK GPU repair shop to replace the GPU for a brand new one with lead solder. I dont know if people realize that part of the problem with electronic components failing has been the stupid move to green circuit boards.
So maybe Apple should have given Greenpeace the finger, when they constantly downrated them with their phony environmental ratings.
Unless you have a damaged MBP sitting around and can carry it into an Apple store and get it repaired for free, or sent to and back for free, it might be a better idea to get it repaired the right way, which is re-balling with a new GPU. Unless they have logic boards with revised chips lead solder mounted, which I doubt.
Same here. My MBP died 3 weeks ago. Bought a 2014 rMBP. Decided to sell it for parts on ebay. After the first buyer failed to pay, a relist is in progress. I am in Florida.
My 2011 passed all the ASD tests instore, while displaying green horizontal lines and a colour shift. The genius nipped into the back of store to check with the senior tech staff, who he said advised that ASD only checks the Intel GPU.
Take it back, or find an ASP who know what they are doing.
Yes, you'll need to install Xcode to get the strings executable. Or install it via Homebrew.
Yes, this is what I want to know. I only have one laptop
It's swift. They sent my mid-2010 15" MBP to California from the East Coast and I got it in less than 5 days.
Since the Quality exchange program for my mid-2010 15" MBP ended in December of 2013. And, I only really figured out that my MBP was kernel panicking because of the "Latent Manufacturing Defect" in early 2014, I had to try twice before they mercifully replaced the logic board free of charge. By twice, I mean that I got an appointment with the Apple Genius Bar twice. The second time was a charm.
I'm glad that Apple are doing this for 2011 owners with Radeongate. Even, though, my MBP was the prior Generation (Nvidia GT330m), the video issues did make the notebook unusable.
I am not sure what is exactly wrong with the 2011 15" MBP's with the Radeon cards. And, I hope Apple will fix the root of the issue. I know I am hoping the same with my MBP and it's been 5 months or so now since it has had its logic board replaced and my MBP is doing great. No KP's like before. But, I am also a lot more cautious. Not sure if the mid-2010 MBP is heat related but I run a 180mm fan now on the bottom of my MBP just in case. I've modded it to run off of an AC adapter.
what is the fix
Does anyone know exactly what the fix is? Is it the logic board, the screen, both or replacement?
I have a 2012 rMBR that has had this issue, but intermittently. Screen goes all whacky colors, sometimes it just crashes, sometimes I get a grey screen crash and have to hard reset..
now, it doesn't happen TOO often, but I'm concerned getting it replaced. I love my Samsung screen (hated the LG one I had prior) and don't really want the screen replaced.
Does anyone know exactly what the fix is? Is it the logic board, the screen, both or replacement?
I have a 2012 rMBR that has had this issue, but intermittently. Screen goes all whacky colors, sometimes it just crashes, sometimes I get a grey screen crash and have to hard reset..
now, it doesn't happen TOO often, but I'm concerned getting it replaced. I love my Samsung screen (hated the LG one I had prior) and don't really want the screen replaced.
Good morning, Tim.
How is the electric go kart coming along?
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They recognized it four years ago.
Thank baby Jesus indeed. I hoped this would happen and thank you Apple for finally acknowledging this - even if it did take lawsuits to make it happen.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5300005?start=15&tstart=0
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5300005?start=15&tstart=0
Right there with you. I almost went with the retina, but I got the cMBP instead and have since upgraded to a 1TB 850 Pro SSD. That computer is still stupid fast, especially now with the SSD. I just wish they would have offered a retina display in that form factor as that's the only thing I wish it had. It's been a great machine just like my Late 2006 macbook pro it replaced.
It might be different for you as it was for me, but shortly after purchasing my 2012 rMBP I had a lot of screen hiccups including image ghosting. But only after a few months did I really start to notice how bad it was. At this time I don't think Apple knew how bad or how many MacBook's it affected. So I decided it was worth a shot to bring it in. The genius noticed the problem almost immediately and while filling everything out to send it out for repair, I asked him if there was anyway they could replace the LG display with a Samsung as I had read online that was the culprit. He said although he couldn't guarantee anything he could add it to the notes. Low and behold, when my MacBook was shipped back, it had a Samsung display. So no idea if it could work for you. But it probably wouldn't hurt to ask them.
I wonder if I should bring mine in. On the one hand, it's definitely had some of the listed issues. On the other hand, they only happened when I was plugged into 240V power in Berlin, not before or since.