New Graphics Card

[Sinan92]

Hey guys,

I have a 15" 2010 MPB with the following specs:
Processor 2,4 GHz Intel Core i5
Geheugen 8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
Videokaart NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 256 MB

The problem is that my display starts flickering since a few days, i think the graphics card is about to die..

So i was wondering, is it possible to change the graphics card? Or do i have to send apple my mbp for repair?

And is it possible that IF i send it to apple, to put a better graphics card in it then this one?

Thanks!

 

[njean777]

No you cannot upgrade your graphics card by yourself, and yes you will have to contact apple to fix it. Also no they won't be able to put a better graphics card in that model.

 

[Sinan92]

No you cannot upgrade your graphics card by yourself, and yes you will have to contact apple to fix it. Also no they won't be able to put a better graphics card in that model.

Any idea how much this would cost me?

 

[tninety]

Any idea how much this would cost me?

A ton since they'd have to replace the whole logic board if it is a GPU malfunction

Better hope you still have AppleCare

 

[njean777]

Any idea how much this would cost me?

A good amount if you don't have apple care, they have to replace the whole logic board since the chip is soldered on. It isn't like a desktop where you can swap out parts. Unless it is Ram or a HDD.