Hi!
I have an MacBook Pro Early 2011, and since last week, when I use all software that need the use of the ATI GPU, in the darkest zones of the images, there are full of flashing green dots.
Since that I have been read a ton of articles about a GPU issues in this MacBook's, but all of them seems to be more complicated them mine - the performance of my Mac remais the same as before this thread, only the screen image has the flashing green dots when its in use the ATI GPU, like when I use anyone of my Adobe apps, or the Skype, or even the Photos app.
To resolve this problem, or in an attempt to reduce the range of chances, I did the following actions:
.: reset the SMC
.: reset NVRAM
.: I had formatted the disc, and installed the most actual OS to this MacBook Pro, the High Sierra
.: I had clean inside my mac, but it's already clean because I had some caution with this point
And finally, I tested use a secondary display, and the image is perfect on the secondary screen, but at the same time, the MB screen continue with the flashing green spots!
My question is: if the secondary display image it's ok, this means that my GPU it's ok, and maybe it's a fail between the GPU and the screen? This make's any sense?... because this fail only happens when ATI GPU is in use.
Anyone have experienced any similar problem?... because COVID-19, here in Portugal all repair stores are closed, and isn't a good idea try to go to any kind of public space!
Note: sorry for my English, isn't the best...
I have an MacBook Pro Early 2011, and since last week, when I use all software that need the use of the ATI GPU, in the darkest zones of the images, there are full of flashing green dots.
Since that I have been read a ton of articles about a GPU issues in this MacBook's, but all of them seems to be more complicated them mine - the performance of my Mac remais the same as before this thread, only the screen image has the flashing green dots when its in use the ATI GPU, like when I use anyone of my Adobe apps, or the Skype, or even the Photos app.
To resolve this problem, or in an attempt to reduce the range of chances, I did the following actions:
.: reset the SMC
.: reset NVRAM
.: I had formatted the disc, and installed the most actual OS to this MacBook Pro, the High Sierra
.: I had clean inside my mac, but it's already clean because I had some caution with this point
And finally, I tested use a secondary display, and the image is perfect on the secondary screen, but at the same time, the MB screen continue with the flashing green spots!
My question is: if the secondary display image it's ok, this means that my GPU it's ok, and maybe it's a fail between the GPU and the screen? This make's any sense?... because this fail only happens when ATI GPU is in use.
Anyone have experienced any similar problem?... because COVID-19, here in Portugal all repair stores are closed, and isn't a good idea try to go to any kind of public space!
Note: sorry for my English, isn't the best...
