It's weird how some people have artefact issues before the chip dies and some don't. I've had two fail and neither had any artefacting whatsoever in OS X or Windows before they died. They just stopped working with no warning.
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Apple says some MacBook Pros affected by faulty Nvidia chips
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It's weird how some people have artefact issues before the chip dies and some don't. I've had two fail and neither had any artefacting whatsoever in OS X or Windows before they died. They just stopped working with no warning.
So my MacBook Pro just bit the dust. It starts and I can hear sounds but the screen is pitch black. I tried removing all connected cables and mutliple restarts but nothing is working.
I assume that my GPU has failed as the computer is using this problematic chip. Tomorrow I will take it in to service, which I understand should be free.
Can anyone whom has experienced this problem tell me do they replace the faulty GPU with another one from the same troubled line? Or do they replace it with a different one that isn't prone to failure. Also how long is the turn around on the repair been?
I assume that my GPU has failed as the computer is using this problematic chip. Tomorrow I will take it in to service, which I understand should be free.
Can anyone whom has experienced this problem tell me do they replace the faulty GPU with another one from the same troubled line? Or do they replace it with a different one that isn't prone to failure. Also how long is the turn around on the repair been?
My brand new (Dec. 4) MacBook Pro just started exhibiting symptoms... slow scrolling, screen artifacts, macro-blocking, system slowness... with both the 9400M and the 9600M GT.
I just called Apple and they want to repair it. I was happy. THIS is a replacement system for an Early 2008 (August) that had all sorts of hardware problems. I'm not shipping it in- I need it for school. I live <100 mi from an Apple Store or an Authorized Repair Center.
I'm going to try Best Buy. Apple said it might work... and the Geek Squad said they could look at it if I brought in proof of warranty.
Sigh.... what happened to Apple's QC?!?!
I just called Apple and they want to repair it. I was happy. THIS is a replacement system for an Early 2008 (August) that had all sorts of hardware problems. I'm not shipping it in- I need it for school. I live <100 mi from an Apple Store or an Authorized Repair Center.
I'm going to try Best Buy. Apple said it might work... and the Geek Squad said they could look at it if I brought in proof of warranty.
Sigh.... what happened to Apple's QC?!?!
Same EXACT thing happened to me. I received a Unibody replacement on Dec. 4... and now I'm having graphics problems! argh!
I havent posted in this thread for a while.
My 2.2GHz 128MB 8600 is still pretty good. I am constantly playing games or editing in Aperture and its still chugging. Hopefully I can keep this baby going. Has Apple been giving people Unibodys for first repair for 8600 failure? I see lots of people getting replacements.
My 2.2GHz 128MB 8600 is still pretty good. I am constantly playing games or editing in Aperture and its still chugging. Hopefully I can keep this baby going. Has Apple been giving people Unibodys for first repair for 8600 failure? I see lots of people getting replacements.
wondering if i should gaming on my mbp..I get a feeling if the gpu dies it'll be 1 day after warranty runs out, how much is it to replace the logic board after warranty?
Dude...you are covered an additional 2 years by Apple.
All GPUs are prone to failure, it's just a matter of when. Anyway, considering people have had their boards replaced multiple times, same ones I'd assume.
Sort of - I had distorted text and flashes during Flash video playback, mousing over iPhoto events, browsing ITMS etc.
Also a separate gradient issue with the display.
They swapped the display and the logic board, although by that point they'd actually ruled out the nVidia issue.
The new display was faulty, so back it went, and I used all my blagging charm, also mentioning the fact that the lid was far from perfect, and that there was also the slightest hint that some pitting was about to start again.
They argued that 'they're all a bit like that'.
I argued (politely!) that that was unacceptable for top end product from company that prides itself in high standards.
They agree to swap my late 07 MBP with a new unibody MBP.
Although it too is suffering from the distorted text and flashes during Flash video playback, mousing over iPhoto events, browsing ITMS etc.
Not sure how long it'll be symptom free after rebooting yet, and I think I'm up on the deal, so am pretty happy as things currently stand.
NVidia Video
I had my MacBook Pro checked out last Tuesday, and it was verified to have the faulty chip. Crashes had been taking me down to my knees. To the point of a total drive wipe, and a loading of Leopard. NO FIX. So, after much frustration, I took it to the Apple store for a second visit. The Genius, put it on a special testing device, and got the message we were looking for. NVidia is replacing my motherboard as I write. This is great news for me! It will be like a new machine all over again.
Cheers. Hope this helps.
Spookytooth
http://www.bsbtv.net
I had my MacBook Pro checked out last Tuesday, and it was verified to have the faulty chip. Crashes had been taking me down to my knees. To the point of a total drive wipe, and a loading of Leopard. NO FIX. So, after much frustration, I took it to the Apple store for a second visit. The Genius, put it on a special testing device, and got the message we were looking for. NVidia is replacing my motherboard as I write. This is great news for me! It will be like a new machine all over again.
Cheers. Hope this helps.
Spookytooth
http://www.bsbtv.net
sudden changes
my 2007 june mbp has suddenly exhibited horizontal lines at least once per week, a higher than usual fan usage and sometimes really really slow dock and expose movement. it is sudden and i guess i may suffer a bit: which is too bad as i need this computer for work. i am sitting, knocking and praying on wood in the meantime
my 2007 june mbp has suddenly exhibited horizontal lines at least once per week, a higher than usual fan usage and sometimes really really slow dock and expose movement. it is sudden and i guess i may suffer a bit: which is too bad as i need this computer for work. i am sitting, knocking and praying on wood in the meantime
Not sure where you're located, but I had the mlb replaced and it was only a few days from when I dropped it off to when it was delivered at the house. It was actually quite a bit faster than I expected it to be.
Successfully replaced MBP 2.2 with Unibody.
I first posted my experience back in October. This is my update.
https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=6437028#post6437028 Apple did replace the logic board and it worked fine until about Dec 29th. I started having intermittent problems again starting with image tiling, then seemingly random freezes, followed by small horizontal colored stripes going across the screen. It all built up to this past Saturday. I went to the Apple Store in SLC and managed to get the same Genius at the bar as last time. I showed them my screen shots from the first time i was in back in October and then the screen shots i took this past week. They checked my new board and saw it was a rev2 and then decided to run the graphics test for bad boards. It passed the graphics test with no problem. They then decided they wanted to look at something else, so they rebooted my machine and after about 3 seconds on the grey page with the spinney thing, my screen went black. It was all downhill from there. The tech walked away, came back after speaking to a manager and said "I'm guessing you don't want to wait for another repair, so this is the other option". He then placed a base level unibody MBP on the table. He told me Applecare will basically allow them to treat it like an exchange. So, i essentially exchanged a late Model 2007 2.2 for a brand spanking new MBP unibody. I'm a happy camper.
My only gripes are:
1) I have to buy a new applecare warranty in the next year. Ok- i don't have to but given this experience I will.
2) I can't get my darn Express 34 eSata card to work in Vista. I got it working in OSX and from what i've read i'm one of the lucky few.
3) Time machine can be a pain when it comes to apps and the supporting libraries.
Regardless, I'm lucky and grateful that Apple took care of me.
I first posted my experience back in October. This is my update.
https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=6437028#post6437028 Apple did replace the logic board and it worked fine until about Dec 29th. I started having intermittent problems again starting with image tiling, then seemingly random freezes, followed by small horizontal colored stripes going across the screen. It all built up to this past Saturday. I went to the Apple Store in SLC and managed to get the same Genius at the bar as last time. I showed them my screen shots from the first time i was in back in October and then the screen shots i took this past week. They checked my new board and saw it was a rev2 and then decided to run the graphics test for bad boards. It passed the graphics test with no problem. They then decided they wanted to look at something else, so they rebooted my machine and after about 3 seconds on the grey page with the spinney thing, my screen went black. It was all downhill from there. The tech walked away, came back after speaking to a manager and said "I'm guessing you don't want to wait for another repair, so this is the other option". He then placed a base level unibody MBP on the table. He told me Applecare will basically allow them to treat it like an exchange. So, i essentially exchanged a late Model 2007 2.2 for a brand spanking new MBP unibody. I'm a happy camper.
My only gripes are:
1) I have to buy a new applecare warranty in the next year. Ok- i don't have to but given this experience I will.
2) I can't get my darn Express 34 eSata card to work in Vista. I got it working in OSX and from what i've read i'm one of the lucky few.
3) Time machine can be a pain when it comes to apps and the supporting libraries.
Regardless, I'm lucky and grateful that Apple took care of me.
8600's from 07 to Sept 08
I just got a 15" MBP 2.5ghz Penryn with 512vram with a build date in the 3rd week of November 2008. Should this laptop be okay since it was made after September 2008? According to Chipmunk International it's only 2 months old? I thought they started making the new unibodies in October? Where they still making the older bodies too?
I just got a 15" MBP 2.5ghz Penryn with 512vram with a build date in the 3rd week of November 2008. Should this laptop be okay since it was made after September 2008? According to Chipmunk International it's only 2 months old? I thought they started making the new unibodies in October? Where they still making the older bodies too?
Here's the date link
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
Put your serial number into the search bar and hit enter - example- copy and paste your serial here #- GSG033H5U35
***hit enter/show information*** WELLAH!!! This is what comes out-
aantalip: 2
Serial number: GSG033H5U35 (cleaned up from 'GSG033H5U35 ')
Name: Mac mini (Early 2006)
Model: Mxxxx Mac mini Intel Core solo 1.5GHz
Bus speed: 667MHz
Family name: A1176
Memory - number of slots: 2
Factory: GS Please tell us where this machine is manufactured.
URL: Technical specifications by apple-history.com code_to_number: 3H5 - QT234076LP4
Model introduced: 2006
Production year: 2010
Production week: 03 (January)
Production number: 4051 (within this week)
Uitbreidingen: Uitbreidingsmogelijkheden van dit apparaat
Here's a link to obtain and explain how to determine your serial number and computer DOB -
http://www.tuaw.com/2005/04/14/when-was-your-mac-born/
courtesy of byusfear (original poster)
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
Put your serial number into the search bar and hit enter - example- copy and paste your serial here #- GSG033H5U35
***hit enter/show information*** WELLAH!!! This is what comes out-
aantalip: 2
Serial number: GSG033H5U35 (cleaned up from 'GSG033H5U35 ')
Name: Mac mini (Early 2006)
Model: Mxxxx Mac mini Intel Core solo 1.5GHz
Bus speed: 667MHz
Family name: A1176
Memory - number of slots: 2
Factory: GS Please tell us where this machine is manufactured.
URL: Technical specifications by apple-history.com code_to_number: 3H5 - QT234076LP4
Model introduced: 2006
Production year: 2010
Production week: 03 (January)
Production number: 4051 (within this week)
Uitbreidingen: Uitbreidingsmogelijkheden van dit apparaat
Here's a link to obtain and explain how to determine your serial number and computer DOB -
http://www.tuaw.com/2005/04/14/when-was-your-mac-born/
courtesy of byusfear (original poster)
I had this exact same issue -- took it into the local Apple Store and they told me it was a faulty 8600 GT. They replaced the logic board with a "rev. 2"...but unfortunately the GPU is still 8600 GT... I'd be very surprised if anyone got a replacement that was not the same card (short of having their machine swapped for a new unibody MBP).
Add me to the list of failures. My Penryn MBP was manufactured in the last week of September, and after two months started having graphics problems. I sent it away for a new logic board and got it back Monday. So far it is fine.
How do I tell if I got a Rev. 2 board put in? My invoice didn't mention anything about it.
How do I tell if I got a Rev. 2 board put in? My invoice didn't mention anything about it.