MBP15-inch, Late 2011 startup problem

[hasek3139]

SO im able to boot and get to the login screen, but the loading bar sits at 3/4 lead and then does nothing. Ive left it for hours and it sits there, and then sometimes it goes to an all blue screen with vertical black lines then restarts, any thoughts? I attached a picture of the specs!

 

[Audit13]

The problem could be related to a failed GPU chip.

 

[hasek3139]

The problem could be related to a failed GPU chip.

so anything I can do for it? or do I just sell it for parts

 

[Audit13]

You can try and force it to use only the integrated graphics card: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...fi-variable-fix.2037591/page-78#post-26364298

I recommend looking for a replacement even if you get your current MacBook to boot.

You can sell it for parts but I don't think you'll get much for it.

 

[hasek3139]

You can try and force it to use only the integrated graphics card: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...fi-variable-fix.2037591/page-78#post-26364298

I recommend looking for a replacement even if you get your current MacBook to boot.

You can sell it for parts but I don't think you'll get much for it.

is there a way I can sip the hard drive?

 

[Audit13]

You can easily re-use the hard drive, charger, and possibly the ram.

 

[hasek3139]

You can easily re-use the hard drive, charger, and possibly the ram.

this is my old laptop so I would just wanna wipe it to sell, I have a 2015 MBPr

 

[Audit13]

You'll have to remove it and use a usb enclosure to wipe it. You could also keep it to use for backup purposes.