Simple instructions here: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...for-kernel-panic-of-macbook-pro-2010.2044304/
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MBP 1,1-10,2 GPU Kernel Panic in mid-2010; what's the best fix?
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Man I just signed up to say a big thank you! I've been struggling with these GPU panics for years and used gfxCardStatus as a temporary fix which failed several times. I recently found this thread and tried your solution. The panics seem to have vanished. It's been a day without any panic!
Thanks a ton!
Man I just signed up to say a big thank you! I've been struggling with these GPU panics for years and used gfxCardStatus as a temporary fix which failed several times. I recently found this thread and tried your solution. The panics seem to have vanished. It's been a day without any panic!
Thanks a ton!
I figured I'd toss this here for people that want a convenient link for the cap. https://mailin.repair/d3-c7771-c9560-1-piece.html
Hi, UK-based 2010 MacBook Pro rebooting-due-to-to-GPU-kernel-panic long-time sufferer here.. something I'm unable to avoid via any software tweaking as the machine is permanently connected up to an external monitor.. used to happen every so often though now seems to be happening several times per day.
Very interested in the replacement capacitor fix - can someone please confirm the precise recommended capacitor I need to buy? The following two Panasonic models recommended appear to be the most frequently recommended: EEFSX0E331ER and EEFLT0D331R, then there's also the EEFCX0D331R, EEFSX0E331XE and EEFSD0D331MR - what's the difference between these various options and, most importantly, which is optimum for this fix?!
Thanks.
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Hey bro, I got this one from UK ebay
Cap ebay
fabioroberto, one of the most important guys in this thread, who found the software fix, told me this is one of the good ones for the job. Plus, it has 2 positive lines, so it’s possible to use one of the lines without scraping the board, which I prefer. Haven’t installed mine yet, time, skills issues LOL.
Go for it, man.
Cap ebay
fabioroberto, one of the most important guys in this thread, who found the software fix, told me this is one of the good ones for the job. Plus, it has 2 positive lines, so it’s possible to use one of the lines without scraping the board, which I prefer. Haven’t installed mine yet, time, skills issues LOL.
Go for it, man.
Well, this is only possible if you use an hot air station to solder the capacitor.
If you use a soldering iron, you'll be unable to solder the central pad properly.
So you will have to scrape the board to solder the negative pad at the tip of the capacitor.
And if you use a soldering iron, I recommend to scrape also the positive pad of the motherboard by a few millimeters, it does help to solder the positive pole of the capacitor properly.
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Good to know, bro. Thanks for the advice.
Planning on get my MBP fixed, so I'll ask to a friend o'mine who has some good equipment and experience if he has the blower so I can fix it properly.
Thanks again.
This new video from L.Rossmann shows how the "large" size capacitors with two negative pads can replace the "small" tantalum capacitors, without having to scrape the board.
This fix if not for the 15" Mid-2010 Macbook Pro, but the capacitors used are the same.
Again, this only works if you use an hot air station to solder the capacitor.
If you use a soldering iron, scrape the board on both the positive and negative pads, and solder the new capacitor by using its ends, not the central pad.
This fix if not for the 15" Mid-2010 Macbook Pro, but the capacitors used are the same.
Again, this only works if you use an hot air station to solder the capacitor.
If you use a soldering iron, scrape the board on both the positive and negative pads, and solder the new capacitor by using its ends, not the central pad.
Just following up on this. Has anyone had issues with external monitors since the 'cap fix'? The mac will pick up the monitor within displays but not actually show anything on the monitors screen?
Apart from that the Macbook has been absolutely perfect.
Thanks, Matt
I have tested all the Macbooks I have repaired (9 so far) with a 1200x1920 external monitor, no issue.
(Eizo monitor, using a minidisplay to display port cable)
(Eizo monitor, using a minidisplay to display port cable)
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Thanks Bruno. Have tried 2 different displays with different adapters so far. Strange.
Mac definitely picks up the display model etc. Just doesn't seem to send the media.
I also had the cap replaced on mine and it works perfectly with a 1080 HDTV using a mini display port to hdmi adapter and separate hdmi cable.
Hello bueno are you from Germany ... I'm finding someone who could repair my MacBook in germany
Hi everyone, I got OS X 10.12.6 and the solution by poidevin don't work for me. what did I do wrong ? Can they help me?, pleaseYes
Is this the solution you tried: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...for-kernel-panic-of-macbook-pro-2010.2044304/ ?
You tried the patch with a fresh Sierra installation?
I had the patch working on 10.12.4 I believe. I don't know if it works onn releases after 10.12.4 because I had the capacitor replaced so I could use an external monitor and update the os without worrying about the patch.
Thanks so much, I think to replace the cap coming soon. While I will await an update
Hello,
why not, but you will need to do a very strong packaging, with a lot of damping material.
For information, the shipping cost to return the parcel from France to Germany would be 21,20 € (up to 5 Kg), plus 4 € for optional insurance, plus 1€ per 100€ of insured value.
Example for 500€ insured value : 21,20 + 4 + 5 = 30,20 €
I have successfully fixed 10 machines so far.
You can contact me via "Conversations" if you want.
why not, but you will need to do a very strong packaging, with a lot of damping material.
For information, the shipping cost to return the parcel from France to Germany would be 21,20 € (up to 5 Kg), plus 4 € for optional insurance, plus 1€ per 100€ of insured value.
Example for 500€ insured value : 21,20 + 4 + 5 = 30,20 €
I have successfully fixed 10 machines so far.
You can contact me via "Conversations" if you want.