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decibel83

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Aug 1, 2015
6
0
Hi.
I own a MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) (model A1398).

When I work with several different programs (especially browsers with many opened windows and graphic design softwares like Photoshop) it suddenly hangs itself and I cannot do other than shutdown it with the power button, and when I power on it again it works.

When the MacBook hangs it seems that only the monitor freezes (I continue to see the screen but it's frozen), because I can continue to power on and power off the led on the capital case key on the keyboard and it works.

Another example is that yesterday I was using Skype and when the monitor froze I could continue the call with my headsets!

I discovered the MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues (https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues/) and I brought my MacBook to the Apple Store. They made the tests and it passed with no problems, so they where not able to replace my video card!

I phoned to the Apple support and they told me that they cannot do anything and I have to bring my MacBook to the Apple Store again.

Could you help me, please to find out where the problem could be? I cannot continue working like this :(

Thank you very much for your support!
Bye
 

T5BRICK

macrumors G3
Aug 3, 2006
8,313
2,387
Oregon
Could you help me, please to find out where the problem could be? I cannot continue working like this :(

Take your Mac back to the Apple store and describe the problem you're having. Let them look over the computer and diagnose the problem. You most likely need a new logic board, but maybe they'll run the diagnostic for the video issues again and it'll fail.
 

decibel83

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Aug 1, 2015
6
0
Take your Mac back to the Apple store and describe the problem you're having. Let them look over the computer and diagnose the problem. You most likely need a new logic board, but maybe they'll run the diagnostic for the video issues again and it'll fail.

Thank you so much!
I will do it!
Bye!
 
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