MacBook Pro 2015 Logic Board Replacement

[qsch1]

Hi today my loved mid 2015 MacBook Pro Retina 15” (Serial C02QN3CMG8WP) struggled booting up. I took it to the Apple Store and after two hours there and several tests they said that it needed a logic board and they didn’t think it worthwhile as it would likely cost 400-500 GBP to replace and they would need to source the part from a third party supplier given that it’s a ten year old machine. I did a quick check and seeing some of these boards for sale for less than 100 pounds. Checking for any recommendations and the exact board I need if anyone can point me in the right right direction. Also any recommendations on who in London could change it or shall I do it myself? The machine is in great condition and it was capable of doing everything I wanted. I don’t mind spending a few hundred pounds to keep it going.

 

[ibarnett]

You can get here:

https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-mid-2015-MacBook-Pro-Retina-15%E2%80%9D-logic-board.html

Instructions here:

MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2015 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

2.2 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz), 2.5 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.7 GHz), or 2.8 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4.0 GHz) quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 6 MB shared L3 cache and an optional AMD Radeon R9 M370X dGPU.

www.ifixit.com

I purchased from there & installed for my A1278 MacBook Pro.
Worked a treat, but not for the faint hearted, took 2 hours to take old out & another 2 hours to put the replacement in.
No-one was more surprised than me when it booted up OK.

 

[nigelbb]

For the hassle involved I wouldn't bother replacing the system board as a complete running 2015 15” MacBook Pro is dirt cheap used. You don't need one with a big (or any) SSD as you can use the one in your existing MBP. This one is just £180 with free shipping https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/317397543779

 

[FreakinEurekan]

I agree with @nigelbb, replace it with a used Mac. Unless you're fairly experienced, doing a DIY MLB swap is far from a guaranteed success. Significant chance of damaging something in the process, and wasting hundreds of £/$. Intel Macs are readily available and cheap.

 

[Fishrrman]

OP:

I had a 2015 MBP and it was a fine Mac, but...
... it's now 10 years old.

Unless you're dirt-poor, have you considered something new (or at least, "newER")...?