MacBook Pro Repair - Possible?

[d88co88]

I saw an ad on craigslist for a MacBook pro 15 inch that says it works but it needs a new video card. Does that mean it needs a new logic board? I'm sorry if it's a noob question, I haven't studied macbooks at all because I have a PowerBook. It's for a low price, should I get it?

 

[AlphaDogg]

I saw an ad on craigslist for a MacBook pro 15 inch that says it works but it needs a new video card. Does that mean it needs a new logic board? I'm sorry if it's a noob question, I haven't studied macbooks at all because I have a PowerBook. It's for a low price, should I get it?

It means that it needs a new motherboard. IF it is for under $250, I would think it is a good deal. But, I would recommend saving up for a new one, because this MBP might be a lost cause.

 

[djasterix]

Just be careful, because it's risky, but if its cheap you might consider betting on it

 

[DanMacApple]

Apple parts can be quite expensive, so unless you can get real cheap I would pass

 

[wordoflife]

If it's got one of those videocards that are faulty and tend to fail (I forgot the series, but was it the nVidia 8600 or something like that, please correct me if I'm wrong) then Apple should replace it for free.

 

[DMC-12]

If it's got one of those videocards that are faulty and tend to fail (I forgot the series, but was it the nVidia 8600 or something like that, please correct me if I'm wrong) then Apple should replace it for free.

The 8600m GT. Yes, Apple should replace this for free, assuming that there isn't obvious physical damage to the MBP. This is also assuming that the computer hasn't been reported to be stolen or something.

 

[Rithem]

Apple parts can be quite expensive, so unless you can get real cheap I would pass

This. Logic boards run 500+ I believe.

 

[Mac7]

I would skip it, unless it was the said 8600