Macbook pro GPU burn out.

[sinamun]

So are you claiming the Genius Bar engineer was wrong then? I think you are wrong because their are different regulations and laws and EU consumer law, also my computer was over the programme time span for repair but again I was told by an APPLE representative that under EU law they HAVE to repair my computer because it was faulty at point of sale.
Sorry but I would take Apple's word on this one, especially as they fixed my computer.

And to the OP, why are you so worried? Just get your computer fixed, if it breaks again get them to fix it again.
You don't need to intentionally break your computer just to try and get a free new one. And yes, Apple will run a test on your computer, like they did on mine, to determine if you are affected by the fault the repair programme covers.
Otherwise go down the fit for purpose router, speak with the Citizens Advice Bureau about it:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/c...s/what-is-meant-by-goods-not-fit-for-purpose/

I didn't fail the test even though my problems match EVERY single thing in the program.. And these will reoccur even after I replace them so why not get a brand new laptop not affected by this problem?

 

[steve1960]

I think there is one piece of information in the thread that may be incorrect. In other threads on this subject some people have said that the replacement logic boards Apple is fitting are not recycled boards with potentially the same issue later down the line.

There is a suggestion the issue has been fixed. I have not seen this verified but if after investigation it is true the OP's issues go away right? The modified logic board should be good way past February 2016.

 

[JTToft]

So are you claiming the Genius Bar engineer was wrong then?

- To the extent that he agreed to repair your machine that wasn't purchased from Apple and wasn't covered by Apple's own warranty and did so because of EU consumer protection legislation, then yes, he was.
Once again, any EU and UK consumer protection legislation has only to do with the seller of goods, not the manufacturer.

Otherwise go down the fit for purpose router, speak with the Citizens Advice Bureau about it:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/c...s/what-is-meant-by-goods-not-fit-for-purpose/

- That page is specifically about the obligations of the seller when he sells you something that's not fit for purpose. It makes no mention of any obligations on the part of the manufacturer, and since Apple wasn't the seller of the OP's machine he has no right to demand service from them under this legislation.