I will say that I used this company to repair my GPU. They are great and will repair anything that's wrong on the motherboard. I damaged the sound card connection and they repaired it with no additional charge. It was a 7 day turn around but as soon as I paid for the repair they shipped the package out to me the same day. I received the package the next day. Great service! I would recommend.
@@PowerbookMedic hi I have that exact isssue now…I ordered and replaced a blank SSD - but install of high Sierra - will not go. I want to send it to you - now
Dude, really like the video but just a bit of advice! Roll the solder over the pads without touching the tip on them! This can cause deformed pads and I've seen it before when touching the tip on them! :)
Thanks for the advice. It is true that you can damage the pads, but I'm not adding that much pressure on the tip. Still a good reminder to be careful not to do that though.
I know nothing about tgis, but by watching the vid, thats what i was thinking too! "Wouldnt it be better if those things werent rubbed on?"🤔 ha! Thanks for the answer to my doubt!!
excellent video. my 2011 15" MBP just failed with what seems the obvious GPU problem. I get the Apple logo and the boot progress bar and then the screen goes gray. Just entered a work order and will be shipping out to you first of next week. This after Apple certified repair center told me that they no longer repair these because there aren't any more parts from Apple and that I should just scrap the unit. What a waste. I had upgraded to an SSD, 16 GB and a new battery and it was like a blazing fast new computer. Spending $350 to get my machine back is a LOT better than spending upwards of $12-1500 for a new (used) MBP.
It's quite unfortunate that AMD never actually fixed the defect with these Radeon HD 6xxx series chipsets, allowing these machines to be repaired properly and permanently. Because of this, any "new" GPU chipset you solder onto one of these 820-2915/2914 boards is simply going to fail again, and last no longer than the original GPU chipset that came on the board. As such, the only solution that is actually 100% permanent is to completely disable the dedicated GPU via a hardware modification to bypass the gMux IC (which handles the dynamic GPU switching on these systems). Doing this will get the system to a point where it does not detect the AMD GPU at all, and runs exclusively on the Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics. I've done this to dozens of machines now, and it, by far, is the best solution for this issue.
Yeah a bypass is the longest lasting solution for sure. We have done a few of these as well. However, some software will not run on the Intel graphics card and requires the faster Nvidia chipset. Thats the main problem with a bypass unfortunately.
All software should run just fine on the Intel HD Graphics... It's no different than a 13" MacBook Pro at that point, which don't have dedicated graphics to begin with. As long as you have full graphics acceleration in the OS, then all software should work no issues.
@@dosdude1 Might it last a bit longer if one somehow manages to use it with the bottom cover removed? In other words, is it only a heat issue that causes the 6750 to fail or will it fail anyway?
We're doing GPU bypasses instead of replacement due to GPU supply issues. More info can be found at : www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
Oh Man... I wish There was a guy like you back in Europe, maybe Iberia were I live.. I already gave so much money away to solve this problem to guys that told me they swap the gpu and even thought the prob came back. After I saw this video, I pretty sure they didn’t, since I doubt they had the equipment..
This is a great video! My 2011 MBP is having similar but not exactly the same issue. Since I can't get to the latest mac OS, I'm debating whether to just take any repair budget and put it towards a mac mini with the M1 chip instead. I used my 2011 MBP from 2011 until 2018 when I bought a 2017 MBP. Until then I had never ever had a laptop last that long in my life. It was till a backup computer for my wife and I until miid 2020 when the video started acting up.
Since they no longer are replacing the discrete AMD GPUs and are doing a bypass instead, you need to know that if your are dual-booting into Windows that Windows will no longer work, since it uses only the discrete GPU. You can, however, install Parallels and continue to run Windows using only the internal Intel GPU. This is not a plug for Parallels, just something to know.
I'm here 6 years after my GPU failed on my Early 2011 MacBook Pro 15" failed. Just dumped some money into a SSD, 16 GB of RAM and replaced the optical drive with a 2 TB HDD. Now I'm realizing that my MB Pro may just be a ticking time-bomb no matter what I do. Ironically, when the GPU first failed 5 years after I bought the MacBook, I took it in to Apple who repaired the issue, but it looks like they just replaced the logic board since it's still a AMD Radeon HD 6490M. How much would a GPU replacement cost in relation to replacing the logic board with a 2012 MB Pro 15"?
You can get more info on the logic board repair service here: www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67. A board repair is cheaper than replacing the board.
Curious how it’s going for you - I have the same issue - and did the SSD - BEFORE learning of this - lmk how much it cost to fix -maybe appriciate IT…tks !!!
If I were to do this and instead of doing thermal paste I used liquid metal... Would that potentially last longer. Right now I'm needing to do this every 3ish weeks
@@PowerbookMedic excelent tech support btw, you guys are great, in a late 2011 computer with this problem, how often will you have to change the thermal paste in order to avoid failure again?
@@MrOmarleblanc It really depends on what you are doing. Most people won't have a need to change the thermal paste. However if you're doing graphic intensive applications then you could change the paste but the frequency really depends on what you're doing and the paste you are using.
@@PowerbookMedic I just use the Mac for Video DJing, and just got Thermal grizzly kryonaut, to replace the krappy thermal paste Apple use on repairing, I was thinking on reparing booth and being careful from now on in overheating using gfxCardStatus to force the dedicated gpu and changing thermal every so often to make the GPU last longer if possible. Great Video, thinking on sending my MB to you just a little worried about customs fee when you return it.
Very interesting video. Thank you. I have a question. I have an early 2011 working ok. In case I get in trouble with GPU is it a solution if I find a working motherboard with working GPU from a same early 2011 MBP like mine, and replace it to my MBP early 2011 ?? Thank You.
Hey! I'm back! I used your service before and love the quality of service. I have a question... Can you guys check my power source on my motherboard on my MacBook? I notice a lot of buzzing noises coming from my Mac when I have the power adapter plugged in and heard through external speaker using a stereo cable splitted into a left and right 1/4" cable. Hopefully I explained this good enough for you to know what I'm talking about.
I'd recommend trying a different Apple Brand power adapter first off to see if the noise in the port is still there. If it's still there I'd recommend trying a different outlet and making sure you are using a grounded power cable. If it's still there we'd have to see the unit to see what's going on.
If your looking to get a few more years out of your 2011 Macbook Pro this is a good solution if your a light user on graphics but if your heavy user id strongly recommend either upgrading to 2012 Macbook Pro and not have this issue ever again or if your DIY person you can for almost same price buy used 2012 logic board and used screen off ebay and reuse the rest of the parts from your 2011 and have a better Apple Macbook Pro 2012 with USB 3.0 support even which what i ended up doing.
So the 2012 MBP doesn't have these graphic card issues? Is it manufacturer specific ie Do AMDs fail more than the ones with Nvidia GPU? I'm still using my late 2011 MBP 15" the AMD model and use gfxcardstatus to force the integrated graphics. Is it worth getting a 2012? I want to be able to swap out drives still (so no MPB after early 2012) and the 2012 has usb 3 vs usb 2 on the 2011 so faster data transfer and higher power output over usb.
@@jimjones3287 As far as i know it was only known with faulty AMD GPU and early 2012 non retina display Nvidia GPU where not affect in any way and depends the USB 3.0 upgrade was nice have. Im still using it today after 4 year of heavy use of video editing hasn't skip a beat.
Howdy. I have a 2011 17" MBP that has a bum GPU. I had the thing warrantied a few years back before apple was about to end the program. They actually replaced the mobo/gpu/screen and it was great for a while (switched from the original nvidia to AMD saying it would be fine and that the issue was with the nvidia GPUs). But sadly I've ran into a similar issue where the AMD GPU is failing. I've disabled the AMD GPU via software, which is great for every day use, but since I'm just running on the Intel GPU now, it's certainly not great at running anything that involves graphics. My question is, if I send my macbook into you guys to fix, do you do anything above and beyond replacing the GPU to ensure that the problem does not happen again? As I understand it, it's either a design flaw in the GPU itself or a cooling issue with the MBP causing these GPUs to fail. Thanks in advance.
Bugger! I have this board (820-2915 A) and I am been getting the same symptoms of the green lines. I have an early 2011 MBP Silver bezel (although it says late 2010 in about) that was having graphic issues a few years ago. Luckily I managed to get the M.Board replaced within the Apple recall program just before it ended. They fitted this board. It has been running fine until December when I started to get intermittent immediate power offs. Roll onto early Jan and I started to get a grey screen and eventually see the green lines appear upon start-up.. I was hoping that it was the capacitor for the frame buffer but upon further digging and seeing this video I have come to the conclusion that the problem is the GPU. I need to decide whether a GPU replacement with be worth it for me for a device this old.
I am facing this problem right now. Apple fixed it once in 2016 and now they refused, telling me no more parts available. Don't know what to do. If it can happen to me twice why can't it happen one more time.
Gavin James Fitness We only install the AMD Radeon 6750 GPUs. They have been the most reliable out of all the models of GPUs that this logic board will accept. The 6770s have had a much higher failure rate, so we have decided not to use them.
Hi It looks you are using the shuttle star sv550 I notice your profile on segment 4 the top heater goes to 280 degrees for almost 75 second and bottom is 250 degrees Does not burn the chip at this temperature?
We change the profile we use and temperature ranges based on many factors. It is not a set it and forget it profile. For this particular video the temperature had been raised and no, it did not burn the chip.
So if suddenly a blue screen of death (with black vertical lines) appears with failure to boot, that's an IGPU issue? How much would a replacement be for that, and how much to replace the whole logic board?
Etan Grant Yes, that is a GPU issue. The cost to replace the logic board depends on the processor speed. You can check out our refurbished ones on our website, www.powerbookmedic.com
Is the GPU an upgrade over what was there before in any way? Why did you remove the holders on the GPU ram if you didn't replace that ram? One reason I ask is because if someone were to do this to an older board, maybe they want a new GPU and more memory for it. That's one of the old backs for the older models, they have weaker GPUs and not much memory.
Karl Jay No, it’s not an upgraded GPU. I remove the edge bonding because heat makes it expand which makes the RAM chips move and messes up the solder joints.
I'm not sure I understand why you're actually replacing the GPU. In my experience, the GPU failure on those models has only been caused by the use of lead-free solder, which means that the only fix necessary was to reball the GPU. How can you tell the difference between the GPU just requiring a reflow or reball as opposed a replacement chip?
Most times the only option is the BGA replacement. We'll be happy to get it up and running for you. The link to send it in is: www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
Can I send you a video of what my 17" 2011 MacBook Pro is doing during start-up? My screen does not have the Apple logo or the lines through it. I took it into Apple 2 months ago, and they said it was probably the GPU, and where more concerned about selling me a new MacBook Pro. Thanks
I had my GPU replaced during the recall. Now the replacement GPU is causing my MacBook pro to freeze, crash and restart. I'm using an app called gfxcardstatus to force the computer to use the integrated GPU only. When i switch it to the radeon discreet only, it only takes a few seconds for the screen to wig out and freeze the computer.
How can you guarantee that the GPU's used by your store is not a old used and refurbished chip? (It is possible to fix those temporarily but they we run into the same problem after a while). If I followed correctly you were not willing to give any info about Your source. Prove me wrong but if my info is correct it is not possible to buy the CPUs which Originally purchased by Apple. I know that Apple had some remaining stocks left but as we all know it is not possible to get a hand on those. Do you provide any warranty for your repair? How long?
No sorry, I do not know of anyone in Australia. We charge $249.95 if you send in the Logic Board only and $344.95 if you send in the whole machine. You can find more information on our website, www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
I have a MacBook pro 2011 that recently had a gpu failure. I managed to disable the faulty gpu but I am left with less graphics performance. Could you have it replaced?
I guess it depends on how exactly you disabled it, but yes, we perform the GPU replacement. You can find more info on our send in service at www.powerbookmedic.com/mac-service.php
I have macbook pro 15” late 2011 it’s showing apple logo clear without lines but it won’t start in it just keep restarting. could this be a GPU problem or something else??
I have the opposite issue my my 15" late 2011, it currently starts fine (esp if I do a PRAM reset) works fine for 5 - 20 min. Then the display "crashes" in one of two ways, causing me to have to restart (and lose anything unsaved...) 1) I see full screen distortions with lines or other visual problems 2) The screen moves over and becomes split screen, the old right side of the screen on the left, a black bar center, and the old left side of the screen on the right. That's also GPU, right? I'm a little confused as to whether the logic board and GPU are distinct on these. Your website only speaks to fixing logic boards, but here your video speaks of GPU as if it's part of the logic board. Can you help me get clear on that? Might be sending in my logic board for you...
What you describe are also classic symptoms of a GPU problem. The GPU (Graphics processing unit) is part of the logic board and that is why it falls under our logic board repair service.
We generally use the AMD Radeon HD 6750M, which is also a GPU that Apple uses on a version of these 2011 boards. The 6750M GPU, with our experience, lasts longer and has a lot less problems with overheating.
@@jimjones3287 The AMD chips are on the boards that tend to fail - the 2011. The Nvidia chips are just not compatible with these boards. The 2012 boards didn’t have this kind of issue with the GPU’s.
@@PowerbookMedic Sorry but as Im reading your answers things come up to me, What is the difference between this one and AMD Radeon HD 6770M wich is the one mine has, sorry to bother you but I have 2 of this
Generally the turn around time is 3-5 days plus shipping time. Considering you are in Atlanta, most shipments will get to us from there in around 1-2 days. The holidays will add some time to the turnaround as we are getting into the end of the year, so that is also something to keep in mind.
Are the new chips you used a revised version? Will they still have the same problems as the old ones? EDIT: Also how could I do this myself without buying a 16,000$+ machine, what would you recommend?
SETH They are a newly manufactured chip. The machine is not made for high GPU usage. So if you use it like that, it will eventually fail again. Unfortunately, no you cannot do this repair without the machine.
Just GPU Bypass it. No need to to add insult to injury if the GPU will just fail again. Its not hard it can be done in 20 minutes or less once you get used to it and you can charge half of what you do for the gpu.
I don't know about the lines, but dec 2015, I had to ship my MBP to Apple as part of the recall. Everything on screen had a reddish violet hue. They gutted it. It was like new when I got it back. Exactly 2 years later it failed again - $550. I was livid ! I replaced the had that wouldn't boot - a year later. My service guy installed a 1 TB solid state hd works fine. But I'm getting an annoying 3 beeps at the same time as getting 3 flashes of the Led on the left side. What's all that about? The memory is not loose but I have to power off and restart each time this happens . Very aggravating! What's going on with that ?
Board only repair is $249.95. You can find more information on our logic board repair services at this link: www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
@@PowerbookMedic Is there more than one level of gpu failure? I had the vertical green lines, and did the work around. Fine for awhile, now it won't boot at all. No SMC or PRAM reset response, no chime. None of the startup key options work. Just some noise from the optical, fans, and led light is on. I had it running on a new SSD, but then 2 months later, I suddenly get a terminal screen with a scrolling message of it can't find Disk0s2. I shut it down, but the fans came on later and no screen. It was dead after that. Getting ready to replace the logic board as the only solution. Any other possibilities? Thanks.
We are located in Huntsville Alabama. The best option would be to send just the board to us rather than the entire machine since you are located internationally. You can find more information on our services here. www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
My 2011 MBP went a very strong 7 years of near constant use when the horizontal lines through the apple and then hang/fans spinning on a grey screen. I can get it to come up and be usable if I let it sit at greyscreen long enough with the fans running and then hard reboot a few times. Not sure if it's a gpu or mainboard issue but as it was still a very viable machine I hope to get it fixed. Do you have a full diagnostic to run or do you typically assume gpu problems with the vertical lines and replace that as a first step?
My GPU is gone also...but ive disable it and its on the integrated one...works perfectly...but i play dota 2 on low settings now :D I wonder how long would a new gpu last ??
salut. ma intereseaza si pe mine problema asta. am un 2011 si in caz de necaz cum pot sa rezolv la fel ca la tine. nu ai incercat sa gasesti o placa de baza de la un model identic ?Multumesc.
@@sfetcucristian2949 sunt la 1200 ron, dar ideea e ca gpu e defect. Mai bine cauti cine inlocuieste gpu nou. Eu tot dau reflow la a meu ultima data a tinut aproape 2 ani. Si gpu e anulat din linii de program. Cine stie cat a tzine :)
@@ovidiupop7832 Eu mi-am propus sa folosesc BMP doar pentru browsing, editare si management de fisiere, majoritatea fotografii din colectia foarte mare pe care o am. Procesare foto doar mici retusuri poate in PS .Toate astea ma intereseaza daca le pot face bine fara accelerator. Am pus si W10 pe el si merge foarte bine pe langa faptul ca displayul este remarcabil. Sa-ti spun cinstit imi pare tare rau de MBP pe care l-am cumparat chiar de la Chicago in 2011 cu 2800USD. O suma mare. Eu sunt utilizator de W10 si nu este necesar sa lucrez pe MBP. Sunt din Bucuresti. Multumesc pentru raspuns. Numai bine.
@@sfetcucristian2949 Super. Eu am cumparat laptopul pt ca e ultimul in care Steve Jobs si-a bagat nasul si se vede :) In rest eu il folosesc doar interactiv.
What is the price to fix this currently using Linux and back door into the computer using Linux recovery image which automatically by passes the AMD chip and uses the Intel chip. I still want to get it fixed though. Thanks
Silly question: would it be feasible to replace that AMD chip with the NVIDIA from a 2010 MacBook Pro? Or even the GPU from a 2012 MacBook Pro? I'm asking because everywhere I read that even replacing this chip with another AMD the new one will ultimately die as well so replacing it with a different chip sounds like a better fix to me - as long as it's doable which I don't know if it is… But if it is doable it'll definitely make a great video!! :D
Yea I ordered a new logic board from someone and they claimed the board had a newer chip AMD 1717 and well after 24 hours of working it also failed! My system boots with checkered pixles and then just shuts off! The one company keeps telling me that I cant fit a 2012 board inside the 2011 body. ifix it claims you can! I wonder what makes this one company ( not your company ) keep claiming it cant be done when so many folks say it can!
Here in the UK we are told by Mac that there is no fix for the GPU on a Macbook Pro A1286 logic board as there are no replacement chips. Do you have a working chip which will give same or better performance and will you repair something from the UK? Thanx in advance.
Solon Mag If it’s just one vertical strip it’s likely to be just a bad LCD. Especially if the computer is still working fine and the LCD just has the vertical line.
Solon Mag If it’s just one vertical strip it’s likely to be just a bad LCD. Especially if the computer is still working fine and the LCD just has the vertical line.
Powerbook Medic do you mean that it will eventually come back even with the replacement GPU you install ? I do a lot of photo video and sometimes 3D renders. Edit : just read other comments and got my answer yes it will fail again especially with my use of it.
Board only would be $249.95 each. For bulk pricing you would need to sign up as a reseller to receive volume pricing. You can click here for more information on reseller pricing. www.powerbookmedic.com/Dealer-Discounts-p-36.html
We do have a send-in repair service if you aren't up to the task yourself. You can find more info at : www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
I'm in Australia. My Macbook Pro (2011) 15" committed suicide the other day on 06/12/2018. Diagnosis was a Faulty graphics chip that isn't replaceable/can't be fixed. My understanding is it has both an Intel HD 3000 512MB and also an AMD Radeon HD 677cm 1GB. If I recall correctly, at time of purchase (early 2012) I bought one of these as an extra 'cause I needed more power for multimedia editing. It's worth mentioning I got a repair done in Cambodia by an approved (or recommended) Apple Repairer in June 2018. Except for PhotoBooth video recording/playback which had already stopped streaming smoothly months previous, the repair worked okay for 5 months. At the time of repair they told me in 'Khmernglish' that they "Replaced VGA" but had to source a non-original chip so I don't know if that applies to one of the two aforementioned chips. What should I do? Is it worth sending you the board from AU? /
Most likely you need a proper BGA replacement, but it gets difficult to diagnose when other people have worked on a board previously. We've seen some pretty crazy things people have tried on boards. As for if it's worth it, that's entirely a personal call based on budget and if you want to upgrade to a newer system or not. One thing you have to factor into your cost equation is the shipping to us from Australia. If you sent in just the board, that would substantially reduce the shipping cost and is what most of our international customers opt to do.
where in the world are you ? I did a big mistake of trusting a company on eBay. They took the GPU out replaced it found out it did not work and sent the MBP back with the old GPU left out. So no GPU on the logic board. Same symptoms as you just have shown. Can you help? I am in England
We aren't currently replacing the GPU due to supply issues.. We have switched to a GPU bypass method for the time being. www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
I just Turned off my graphics card Power draw, nvram fa4ce28d-b62f-4c99-9cc3-6815686e30f9:gpu-power-prefs=%01%00%00%00 then installed additional code to replicate repeatable commands on boot. Although if you use Macos patcher all you have to do is turn off the graphics card the patcher will do the rest. The computer is extremely annoying when using Google Chrome but just waiting for the 16 inch m1x, I have waited about eight years, What's another 4 months? Although the fans have annoyed me for the last 10 years. I might just get it fixed for nostalgia .
Apparently my gpu is gone,. It failed in October of last year, the second gpu replaced by Apple (4 years later) . My screen shows the line but also it flickers and the Apple logo doesn’t shop up clearly but rather in 3 pieces. Could it be more than the gpu? It also keeps rebooting. I would rather spend on a gpu, sell it and buy a new MacBook Pro. Do you sell this gpu part? Or can I send it to to you have it fixed?
We warranty the repair for 6 months. Generally, if the machine doesn't have issues in the first 6 months after the repair you likely won't have issues beyond that. However there is no way to say exactly how long the repair will last as it depends mostly on how the machine is being used and the environment. If the machine is left to do video processing on bed sheets for example, the life will be significantly less than someone who uses the machine for casual browsing at a desk. If someone is doing video editing 24 hours a day, the life will be less than someone who is just using the machine casually a few hours a day.
And one last, the major GPU failure would be i'm guessing the vertical pink lines and then black screen after load up prior to shutting down. Thanks in advance.
I heard that the fix is temporary fix. is it true? I owned a 2011 15" MacBook Pro with lines on the screen. how much is the fix, how long take and what for how long is the warranty on the repairs? im interested in fixing it. thank you
We warranty the repair for 6 months. Generally, if the machine doesn't have issues in the first 6 months after the repair you likely won't have issues beyond that. However there is no way to say exactly how long the repair will last as it depends mostly on how the machine is being used and the environment. If the machine is left to do video processing on bed sheets for example, the life will be significantly less than someone who uses the machine for casual browsing at a desk. If someone is doing video editing 24 hours a day, the life will be less than someone who is just using the machine casually a few hours a day.
From my understanding even if you find a good batch of gpus its still going to fail because AMD never released a good revision of the gpu. Correct me if im wrong. Which is why i just do the hardware bypass and inform the customer the pros and cons.
@@gmorb666 It is true, they didn't release an updated revision of the GPU. However, we install newer manufactured ones. We put them through vigorous GPU stress tests and offer a 6 month warranty. We have replaced hundreds of these GPU's and the majority of our customers have never contacted us back saying they were experiencing problems with it.
@@PowerbookMedic Hey could there be something apart from the GPU or logic board from over heating...I have the same problem! I bought my Macbook direct from Apple and it had lasted for years then the gpu issues showed up, Apple replaced the logic board under the recall program. This lasted for a few years then it happened again...So I ordered a new logic board with a so called updated chip ( AMD 1717 same chip as on the other failed board just newer date)..The company told me and swore these chips never fail..but my system failed yet again! They claimed it was something wrong with my cooling system. but I cant tell if anything is wrong with my fans. They both had seemed to work normally. Now this will be 3 logic boards this system has seen..I would like to send the system to you guys to check everything just as power rails and everything to make sure there are no short to grounds or power issues.I find it hard to believe that I keep having this same issue! I have another Macbook of the same Spec that was bought here where I am in the philippines ( this was bought while the broke one was being fixed by apple. ) This one also eventually suffered the same darn issue but Apple also fixed that one! That one has lasted untill now..but the other one..well this is the one I need to send to you! I have noticed that over the years it did have some issues with keeping cool the temps would always rise ..I thought it was the battery...no matter what this system would ways show a temp of 70-90 vs my system that now is working ( even using an external display all the time ) and my temps are like 65 all the time! Anyways let me know!
Triniti Coclough Yes, it is more than likely a GPU problem. It depends on the programs you run, how quickly it fails. Graphic intensive applications generate a lot of heat. We would be more than happy to take a look at it though to diagnosis the problem.
@@MyZhiyuan - Right now we have the 1717 chips. I’m not sure I can give a completely accurate answer... but I would imagine we have used them before with good results
I'd pay 20 bucks just for your opinion on a 2011 Late 13" MBP that has an intermittent pixelating three beeps failure that I think I've been able to whittle down to either a bad SODIMM slot or a bad CPU memory controller. I've taken everything apart, cleaned, got video of the failure, booted with alternate ram ports loaded, bought new ram, tested without batt, HD and variations of that - about to try a raw boot from a USB of a diff OSX to see if it affects it. How can you get a bad CPU Memory controller? Logic board was replaced in 2016 already, so it's dead as a do-do but I really want to know what the error is (Appreciate fairly impossible to pinpoint without testing rails etc). Still will to pay for opinion though, I hate throwing away good kit.
3 Beeps is a ram failure. If you've tried new ram and you're sure it's good, try one chip at a time in each slot. If it works in one slot and not the other then you have a bad ram bay and likely need to replace the logic board.
I have had my 17 inch 2011 mbp repaired under Apple’s repair program and it has died again 2 years later. Won’t boot and pretty obvious to me that it is the gpu again. Is there anything different about your repair process that might extend the longevity of the repair over the process that Apple employed? Put another way, is it worth putting another $300 into the machine again or will the gpu simply fail again eventually?
I believe Apple's process isn’t to replace the GPU but to replace the board and re-serialize it. We do use newer manufactured GPUs. However, I wouldn’t say that under heavy GPU usage it will last forever. These boards / GPU’s were recalled through Apple because of it being a flaw in design. They generate too much heat. With heavy GPU usage, it’s possible to eventually fail again.
I will say that I used this company to repair my GPU. They are great and will repair anything that's wrong on the motherboard. I damaged the sound card connection and they repaired it with no additional charge. It was a 7 day turn around but as soon as I paid for the repair they shipped the package out to me the same day. I received the package the next day. Great service! I would recommend.
Dajuan Hayes Thank you for the great review!
Thanks that’s what I need to do exactly what they did here - will get their estimate thanks for the vote
@@PowerbookMedic hi I have that exact isssue now…I ordered and replaced a blank SSD - but install of high Sierra - will not go. I want to send it to you - now
You know that you are the luckiest duck.. when in 2019 you are commenting on this video from your macbook pro 15'' 2011.
10 Amazing Facts Yeah, that is pretty awesome!
omg I am, but in March, this issue happened. It's September and im planning on upgrading the sssd and ram.
I am not so lucky, but I can bypass the gpu fail by deleting some kext. Ok I am lucky one :D
A Samsung Evo SSD and 16gb of ram with a gb4 in mc of 9279 and still no GPU issues but I know where to go when or if I ever do.
@@EldiasMahdiSastra How is that done? Did it work for you?
Very well done, videos don't get any better than this.
Mike S Thanks for the support!
Dude, really like the video but just a bit of advice! Roll the solder over the pads without touching the tip on them! This can cause deformed pads and I've seen it before when touching the tip on them! :)
Thanks for the advice. It is true that you can damage the pads, but I'm not adding that much pressure on the tip. Still a good reminder to be careful not to do that though.
I know nothing about tgis, but by watching the vid, thats what i was thinking too! "Wouldnt it be better if those things werent rubbed on?"🤔 ha! Thanks for the answer to my doubt!!
Extremely PRO presentation- wow - impressed ⭐️💫…less land fill now …if it’s an affordable fix ✅
excellent video. my 2011 15" MBP just failed with what seems the obvious GPU problem. I get the Apple logo and the boot progress bar and then the screen goes gray. Just entered a work order and will be shipping out to you first of next week. This after Apple certified repair center told me that they no longer repair these because there aren't any more parts from Apple and that I should just scrap the unit. What a waste. I had upgraded to an SSD, 16 GB and a new battery and it was like a blazing fast new computer. Spending $350 to get my machine back is a LOT better than spending upwards of $12-1500 for a new (used) MBP.
Jesse Brown Thanks for the business! Look forward to helping you out.
Hi, can you please, tell me how much it will cost me to do the exact same job of replacing the GPU chip in my 2011 Mac Book please? Thank you
youre honestly better off with getting a new motherboard
Just look up 'dosdude1'
Disable AMD GPU
It's quite unfortunate that AMD never actually fixed the defect with these Radeon HD 6xxx series chipsets, allowing these machines to be repaired properly and permanently. Because of this, any "new" GPU chipset you solder onto one of these 820-2915/2914 boards is simply going to fail again, and last no longer than the original GPU chipset that came on the board. As such, the only solution that is actually 100% permanent is to completely disable the dedicated GPU via a hardware modification to bypass the gMux IC (which handles the dynamic GPU switching on these systems). Doing this will get the system to a point where it does not detect the AMD GPU at all, and runs exclusively on the Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics. I've done this to dozens of machines now, and it, by far, is the best solution for this issue.
Yeah a bypass is the longest lasting solution for sure. We have done a few of these as well. However, some software will not run on the Intel graphics card and requires the faster Nvidia chipset. Thats the main problem with a bypass unfortunately.
All software should run just fine on the Intel HD Graphics... It's no different than a 13" MacBook Pro at that point, which don't have dedicated graphics to begin with. As long as you have full graphics acceleration in the OS, then all software should work no issues.
@@dosdude1 Might it last a bit longer if one somehow manages to use it with the bottom cover removed? In other words, is it only a heat issue that causes the 6750 to fail or will it fail anyway?
@@mhzgwnsntip3435 That may help a little, but it will definitely still fail at some point.
@@PowerbookMedic Interesting, is doing the bypass a service you are willing to offer without GPU replacement, and how much would you charge for that?
Very cool, very detailed, great video! I might have to send mines in to get that GPU replaced as well.
Hi. Are you still doing these repairs? Where are you located? How much for this repair? Ty
We're doing GPU bypasses instead of replacement due to GPU supply issues. More info can be found at : www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
I fixed mine with Ubuntu, which is a fix for any Mac, regardless of whether or not the discrete GPU is faulty. ;)
Oh Man... I wish There was a guy like you back in Europe, maybe Iberia were I live.. I already gave so much money away to solve this problem to guys that told me they swap the gpu and even thought the prob came back. After I saw this video, I pretty sure they didn’t, since I doubt they had the equipment..
can't wait for this service to be available again
Do you happen to know how much this service costs? Ty
This is a great video! My 2011 MBP is having similar but not exactly the same issue. Since I can't get to the latest mac OS, I'm debating whether to just take any repair budget and put it towards a mac mini with the M1 chip instead. I used my 2011 MBP from 2011 until 2018 when I bought a 2017 MBP. Until then I had never ever had a laptop last that long in my life. It was till a backup computer for my wife and I until miid 2020 when the video started acting up.
You can get Catalina for this model
That is exactly me it happened in 2020 - looks like it was times =
Great Video. The skills and tools look a bit too advanced for my heat gun and microsoldering combination I have in my shed though!!!!
Thanks for this video! I’m definitely sending mine in to you guys soon!
I had you guys replace my 2014 GPU and a job well done. Can you guys replace a SSD in a 2019 MacBook Pro?
Do you have similar fix for the 2011 mbp 17"?
Do you have any data on how long will this repair last on average? I have read where this type of repair will fail in a short amount of time.
R. A. It all depends on what programs you are running. We offer a 6 month warranty and our return rate is very low.
Since they no longer are replacing the discrete AMD GPUs and are doing a bypass instead, you need to know that if your are dual-booting into Windows that Windows will no longer work, since it uses only the discrete GPU. You can, however, install Parallels and continue to run Windows using only the internal Intel GPU. This is not a plug for Parallels, just something to know.
What happens if we remove the AMD GPU and don't add a new one? Will it work only with the intel graphics or is it going not to work at all?
Philosophia Entis If you remove the chip, it won’t work at all.
what happened if we dissoldering the chip and left it without chip , will it work?
I'm here 6 years after my GPU failed on my Early 2011 MacBook Pro 15" failed. Just dumped some money into a SSD, 16 GB of RAM and replaced the optical drive with a 2 TB HDD. Now I'm realizing that my MB Pro may just be a ticking time-bomb no matter what I do. Ironically, when the GPU first failed 5 years after I bought the MacBook, I took it in to Apple who repaired the issue, but it looks like they just replaced the logic board since it's still a AMD Radeon HD 6490M. How much would a GPU replacement cost in relation to replacing the logic board with a 2012 MB Pro 15"?
You can get more info on the logic board repair service here: www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67. A board repair is cheaper than replacing the board.
Curious how it’s going for you - I have the same issue - and did the SSD - BEFORE learning of this - lmk how much it cost to fix -maybe appriciate IT…tks !!!
If I were to do this and instead of doing thermal paste I used liquid metal... Would that potentially last longer. Right now I'm needing to do this every 3ish weeks
You should not have to apply thermal paste every 3 weeks, so if that's what you are doing then I would highly recommend a GPU replacement.
@@PowerbookMedic excelent tech support btw, you guys are great, in a late 2011 computer with this problem, how often will you have to change the thermal paste in order to avoid failure again?
@@MrOmarleblanc It really depends on what you are doing. Most people won't have a need to change the thermal paste. However if you're doing graphic intensive applications then you could change the paste but the frequency really depends on what you're doing and the paste you are using.
@@PowerbookMedic I just use the Mac for Video DJing, and just got Thermal grizzly kryonaut, to replace the krappy thermal paste Apple use on repairing, I was thinking on reparing booth and being careful from now on in overheating using gfxCardStatus to force the dedicated gpu and changing thermal every so often to make the GPU last longer if possible. Great Video, thinking on sending my MB to you just a little worried about customs fee when you return it.
Very interesting video. Thank you. I have a question. I have an early 2011 working ok. In case I get in trouble with GPU is it a solution if I find a working motherboard with working GPU from a same early 2011 MBP like mine, and replace it to my MBP early 2011 ?? Thank You.
Hey! I'm back! I used your service before and love the quality of service.
I have a question... Can you guys check my power source on my motherboard on my MacBook?
I notice a lot of buzzing noises coming from my Mac when I have the power adapter plugged in and heard through external speaker using a stereo cable splitted into a left and right 1/4" cable. Hopefully I explained this good enough for you to know what I'm talking about.
I'd recommend trying a different Apple Brand power adapter first off to see if the noise in the port is still there. If it's still there I'd recommend trying a different outlet and making sure you are using a grounded power cable. If it's still there we'd have to see the unit to see what's going on.
If your looking to get a few more years out of your 2011 Macbook Pro this is a good solution if your a light user on graphics but if your heavy user id strongly recommend either upgrading to 2012 Macbook Pro and not have this issue ever again or if your DIY person you can for almost same price buy used 2012 logic board and used screen off ebay and reuse the rest of the parts from your 2011 and have a better Apple Macbook Pro 2012 with USB 3.0 support even which what i ended up doing.
Im not a light user :(
yeah, but if you have a 17" there is no 2011 to 2012 option is there?
So the 2012 MBP doesn't have these graphic card issues? Is it manufacturer specific ie Do AMDs fail more than the ones with Nvidia GPU? I'm still using my late 2011 MBP 15" the AMD model and use gfxcardstatus to force the integrated graphics. Is it worth getting a 2012? I want to be able to swap out drives still (so no MPB after early 2012) and the 2012 has usb 3 vs usb 2 on the 2011 so faster data transfer and higher power output over usb.
@@jimjones3287 As far as i know it was only known with faulty AMD GPU and early 2012 non retina display Nvidia GPU where not affect in any way and depends the USB 3.0 upgrade was nice have. Im still using it today after 4 year of heavy use of video editing hasn't skip a beat.
@@jimjones3287 All 2012 model went to USB 3.0
Howdy. I have a 2011 17" MBP that has a bum GPU. I had the thing warrantied a few years back before apple was about to end the program. They actually replaced the mobo/gpu/screen and it was great for a while (switched from the original nvidia to AMD saying it would be fine and that the issue was with the nvidia GPUs). But sadly I've ran into a similar issue where the AMD GPU is failing. I've disabled the AMD GPU via software, which is great for every day use, but since I'm just running on the Intel GPU now, it's certainly not great at running anything that involves graphics. My question is, if I send my macbook into you guys to fix, do you do anything above and beyond replacing the GPU to ensure that the problem does not happen again? As I understand it, it's either a design flaw in the GPU itself or a cooling issue with the MBP causing these GPUs to fail. Thanks in advance.
Can I upgrade the graphics card on MacBook 2011 and late 2012 ?? And use it for 4 K video editing Because it has 16gm rM and 1TB ssd already
christopher sanctus No, unfortunately that is not compatible with this model.
woow! I love the geekiness of this! Subscribing!
Bugger! I have this board (820-2915 A) and I am been getting the same symptoms of the green lines. I have an early 2011 MBP Silver bezel (although it says late 2010 in about) that was having graphic issues a few years ago. Luckily I managed to get the M.Board replaced within the Apple recall program just before it ended. They fitted this board.
It has been running fine until December when I started to get intermittent immediate power offs. Roll onto early Jan and I started to get a grey screen and eventually see the green lines appear upon start-up.. I was hoping that it was the capacitor for the frame buffer but upon further digging and seeing this video I have come to the conclusion that the problem is the GPU. I need to decide whether a GPU replacement with be worth it for me for a device this old.
I did the software fix (disable GPU) which at least allows me to use my MacBook again until I replace it with a laptop.
@@tautegu You said replace it with a laptop as if the Macbook is not a laptop!
I am facing this problem right now. Apple fixed it once in 2016 and now they refused, telling me no more parts available. Don't know what to do. If it can happen to me twice why can't it happen one more time.
You can force it to use intel gpu only by doing some tweak, it is not so hard to do. Only need several code on terminal.
@@EldiasMahdiSastra how do you do that? would you mind sharing?
Can we choose an upgraded GPU for you to install? or does it have to be the same crap 6770M?
Gavin James Fitness We only install the AMD Radeon 6750 GPUs. They have been the most reliable out of all the models of GPUs that this logic board will accept. The 6770s have had a much higher failure rate, so we have decided not to use them.
I'm a 2011 MacBook Pro13 inch early i5 dual core, can I upgrade to i7 4 cores?
Great video. Can you replace the dual RAM sockets on an 820-2915 or very similar logic board? If yes at what cost?
Mh Zgwns Ntip No, those are not replaceable unfortunately.
Hi
It looks you are using the shuttle star sv550
I notice your profile on segment 4 the top heater goes to 280 degrees for almost 75 second and bottom is 250 degrees
Does not burn the chip at this temperature?
We change the profile we use and temperature ranges based on many factors. It is not a set it and forget it profile. For this particular video the temperature had been raised and no, it did not burn the chip.
So if suddenly a blue screen of death (with black vertical lines) appears with failure to boot, that's an IGPU issue? How much would a replacement be for that, and how much to replace the whole logic board?
Etan Grant Yes, that is a GPU issue. The cost to replace the logic board depends on the processor speed. You can check out our refurbished ones on our website, www.powerbookmedic.com
Hello, would you be able to repair Macbook pro 2010? I has the same GPU problem. Thanks
macbook A1708 ppvccgt-s0g line caps are showing shorts on how we can repair this? kindly
Is the GPU an upgrade over what was there before in any way? Why did you remove the holders on the GPU ram if you didn't replace that ram? One reason I ask is because if someone were to do this to an older board, maybe they want a new GPU and more memory for it. That's one of the old backs for the older models, they have weaker GPUs and not much memory.
Karl Jay No, it’s not an upgraded GPU. I remove the edge bonding because heat makes it expand which makes the RAM chips move and messes up the solder joints.
I'm not sure I understand why you're actually replacing the GPU. In my experience, the GPU failure on those models has only been caused by the use of lead-free solder, which means that the only fix necessary was to reball the GPU. How can you tell the difference between the GPU just requiring a reflow or reball as opposed a replacement chip?
yup . i also fixed 2 of those by a reflow. still working now after 2 years
We used to reflow them ourselves but had a high return rate on them. We found the problem to be with the GPU itself.
Tried everything myself, replaced the thermal paste etc. no luck... I’m sending it to u guys
Most times the only option is the BGA replacement. We'll be happy to get it up and running for you. The link to send it in is: www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
how much cost ?
i hope less than change the mother bord
Can I send you a video of what my 17" 2011 MacBook Pro is doing during start-up? My screen does not have the Apple logo or the lines through it. I took it into Apple 2 months ago, and they said it was probably the GPU, and where more concerned about selling me a new MacBook Pro. Thanks
bradhoule It sounds like it is a logic board problem. I would have to see it in person to accurately diagnosis it.
I had my GPU replaced during the recall. Now the replacement GPU is causing my MacBook pro to freeze, crash and restart. I'm using an app called gfxcardstatus to force the computer to use the integrated GPU only. When i switch it to the radeon discreet only, it only takes a few seconds for the screen to wig out and freeze the computer.
What’s the information on this process. Thank you and Please.
How can you guarantee that the GPU's used by your store is not a old used and refurbished chip? (It is possible to fix those temporarily but they we run into the same problem after a while).
If I followed correctly you were not willing to give any info about Your source. Prove me wrong but if my info is correct it is not possible to buy the CPUs which Originally purchased by Apple.
I know that Apple had some remaining stocks left but as we all know it is not possible to get a hand on those.
Do you provide any warranty for your repair? How long?
We offer a 6 month warranty on the repair.
Do you know of anyone in Australia who can do this?? And what's the cost in the states?
No sorry, I do not know of anyone in Australia. We charge $249.95 if you send in the Logic Board only and $344.95 if you send in the whole machine. You can find more information on our website, www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
Is it possible to replace the thunderbolt 2 port with a thunderbolt 3 and get the same speed as a normal thunderbolt 3?
No. This board will not run thunderbolt 3.
I have a MacBook pro 2011 that recently had a gpu failure. I managed to disable the faulty gpu but I am left with less graphics performance. Could you have it replaced?
I guess it depends on how exactly you disabled it, but yes, we perform the GPU replacement. You can find more info on our send in service at www.powerbookmedic.com/mac-service.php
How much would the average cost of getting a new gpu added be and is it worth it?
You can find more info on our repair services at this link: www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
cost more to fix it than it's worth.
Is there a way to put a better graphics card than the original one? like a new one?
No there is not.
I have macbook pro 15” late 2011 it’s showing apple logo clear without lines but it won’t start in it just keep restarting. could this be a GPU problem or something else??
It most likely is a GPU issue if it just keeps restarting.
I have the opposite issue my my 15" late 2011, it currently starts fine (esp if I do a PRAM reset) works fine for 5 - 20 min. Then the display "crashes" in one of two ways, causing me to have to restart (and lose anything unsaved...) 1) I see full screen distortions with lines or other visual problems 2) The screen moves over and becomes split screen, the old right side of the screen on the left, a black bar center, and the old left side of the screen on the right. That's also GPU, right? I'm a little confused as to whether the logic board and GPU are distinct on these. Your website only speaks to fixing logic boards, but here your video speaks of GPU as if it's part of the logic board. Can you help me get clear on that? Might be sending in my logic board for you...
What you describe are also classic symptoms of a GPU problem. The GPU (Graphics processing unit) is part of the logic board and that is why it falls under our logic board repair service.
Is the GPU chip any different from the one Apple uses? And if so, how is it different?
I have a Macbook Pro 17" Late 2011 w/ AMD 6770M
We generally use the AMD Radeon HD 6750M, which is also a GPU that Apple uses on a version of these 2011 boards. The 6750M GPU, with our experience, lasts longer and has a lot less problems with overheating.
@@PowerbookMedic So the AMD chips are better than the Nvidia chips? Also is this problem on 2012 boards or just the 2011? Thanks.
@@jimjones3287 The AMD chips are on the boards that tend to fail - the 2011. The Nvidia chips are just not compatible with these boards. The 2012 boards didn’t have this kind of issue with the GPU’s.
@@PowerbookMedic Thanks. This helps me tremendously!
@@PowerbookMedic Sorry but as Im reading your answers things come up to me, What is the difference between this one and AMD Radeon HD 6770M wich is the one mine has, sorry to bother you but I have 2 of this
Hey guys! Want to send my board to you from Atlanta. How long does the process take to get it back? Thanks!
Generally the turn around time is 3-5 days plus shipping time. Considering you are in Atlanta, most shipments will get to us from there in around 1-2 days. The holidays will add some time to the turnaround as we are getting into the end of the year, so that is also something to keep in mind.
Powerbook Medic Thanks! Logic board on the way!
@@419Models Sounds good! Our techs will be in touch when it gets here!
Hi, is it possible for you to provide to me the recall details? Thank you. By the way, exceptional video.
The recall info is no longer on the Apple site as the recall has expired. You can google it though to find more info.
How much it cost to replace the gpu..
The GPU on my 2011 Macbook pro just failed :(
Are the new chips you used a revised version? Will they still have the same problems as the old ones?
EDIT: Also how could I do this myself without buying a 16,000$+ machine, what would you recommend?
SETH They are a newly manufactured chip. The machine is not made for high GPU usage. So if you use it like that, it will eventually fail again.
Unfortunately, no you cannot do this repair without the machine.
@@PowerbookMedic Ok thanks
Just GPU Bypass it. No need to to add insult to injury if the GPU will just fail again. Its not hard it can be done in 20 minutes or less once you get used to it and you can charge half of what you do for the gpu.
Is there a similar repair for the 2011 Mac Mini with the same AMD GPU problem?
Not that I am aware of.
What GPU do you use to replace the faulty AMD one?
The same AMD chip with a later build date.
I don't know about the lines, but dec 2015, I had to ship my MBP to Apple as part of the recall. Everything on screen had a reddish violet hue. They gutted it. It was like new when I got it back. Exactly 2 years later it failed again - $550.
I was livid !
I replaced the had that wouldn't boot - a year later. My service guy installed a 1 TB solid state hd works fine.
But I'm getting an annoying 3 beeps at the same time as getting 3 flashes of the Led on the left side. What's all that about? The memory is not loose but I have to power off and restart each time this happens . Very aggravating!
What's going on with that ?
Larry Fulmer That issue is normally either a bad GPU, or if the RAM chips themselves aren’t bad, the RAM slot can go bad as well.
that machine is so cool
Awesome!
i have a 2010 and 2012 15 inch mcbook pro with the same issue how much would it cost?
Board only repair is $249.95. You can find more information on our logic board repair services at this link: www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
How much to replace the GPU
Are you still doing these repairs? Is the replacement chip still available? Thanks.
We do a chip bypass now, not a replacement, as the chips are no longer available.
@@PowerbookMedic Is there more than one level of gpu failure? I had the vertical green lines, and did the work around. Fine for awhile, now it won't boot at all. No SMC or PRAM reset response, no chime. None of the startup key options work. Just some noise from the optical, fans, and led light is on. I had it running on a new SSD, but then 2 months later, I suddenly get a terminal screen with a scrolling message of it can't find Disk0s2. I shut it down, but the fans came on later and no screen. It was dead after that. Getting ready to replace the logic board as the only solution. Any other possibilities? Thanks.
How much does it cost to get this fixed?
Hi I'm from Mumbai, India. Where are you located and what are the possibilities of me sending you my 2011 MacBook? Cause I just love that machine... 😊
We are located in Huntsville Alabama. The best option would be to send just the board to us rather than the entire machine since you are located internationally. You can find more information on our services here. www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
My 2011 MBP went a very strong 7 years of near constant use when the horizontal lines through the apple and then hang/fans spinning on a grey screen. I can get it to come up and be usable if I let it sit at greyscreen long enough with the fans running and then hard reboot a few times. Not sure if it's a gpu or mainboard issue but as it was still a very viable machine I hope to get it fixed. Do you have a full diagnostic to run or do you typically assume gpu problems with the vertical lines and replace that as a first step?
We of course run diagnostics, but 999 times out of 1000 it's the GPU on these.
My GPU is gone also...but ive disable it and its on the integrated one...works perfectly...but i play dota 2 on low settings now :D I wonder how long would a new gpu last ??
Ovidiu Pop Any graphic intensive programs will shorten the life of this GPU.
salut. ma intereseaza si pe mine problema asta. am un 2011 si in caz de necaz cum pot sa rezolv la fel ca la tine. nu ai incercat sa gasesti o placa de baza de la un model identic ?Multumesc.
@@sfetcucristian2949 sunt la 1200 ron, dar ideea e ca gpu e defect. Mai bine cauti cine inlocuieste gpu nou. Eu tot dau reflow la a meu ultima data a tinut aproape 2 ani. Si gpu e anulat din linii de program. Cine stie cat a tzine :)
@@ovidiupop7832 Eu mi-am propus sa folosesc BMP doar pentru browsing, editare si management de fisiere, majoritatea fotografii din colectia foarte mare pe care o am. Procesare foto doar mici retusuri poate in PS .Toate astea ma intereseaza daca le pot face bine fara accelerator. Am pus si W10 pe el si merge foarte bine pe langa faptul ca displayul este remarcabil. Sa-ti spun cinstit imi pare tare rau de MBP pe care l-am cumparat chiar de la Chicago in 2011 cu 2800USD. O suma mare. Eu sunt utilizator de W10 si nu este necesar sa lucrez pe MBP. Sunt din Bucuresti. Multumesc pentru raspuns. Numai bine.
@@sfetcucristian2949 Super. Eu am cumparat laptopul pt ca e ultimul in care Steve Jobs si-a bagat nasul si se vede :) In rest eu il folosesc doar interactiv.
What is the price to fix this currently using Linux and back door into the computer using Linux recovery image which automatically by passes the AMD chip and uses the Intel chip. I still want to get it fixed though. Thanks
Chris Norwood You can check out all our pricing on our website, www.powerbookmedic.com
Silly question: would it be feasible to replace that AMD chip with the NVIDIA from a 2010 MacBook Pro? Or even the GPU from a 2012 MacBook Pro?
I'm asking because everywhere I read that even replacing this chip with another AMD the new one will ultimately die as well so replacing it with a different chip sounds like a better fix to me - as long as it's doable which I don't know if it is…
But if it is doable it'll definitely make a great video!! :D
No, that's not possible.
Yea I ordered a new logic board from someone and they claimed the board had a newer chip AMD 1717 and well after 24 hours of working it also failed! My system boots with checkered pixles and then just shuts off! The one company keeps telling me that I cant fit a 2012 board inside the 2011 body. ifix it claims you can! I wonder what makes this one company ( not your company ) keep claiming it cant be done when so many folks say it can!
Here in the UK we are told by Mac that there is no fix for the GPU on a Macbook Pro A1286 logic board as there are no replacement chips. Do you have a working chip which will give same or better performance and will you repair something from the UK? Thanx in advance.
gedertonfc What year in your MacBook Pro? Yes, we do international repairs.
Do you still repair the gpu on a 2011 MacBook Pro.
im my screen theres a vertical strip in the right side, maybe i need to fix same way you did ?
Solon Mag If it’s just one vertical strip it’s likely to be just a bad LCD. Especially if the computer is still working fine and the LCD just has the vertical line.
Solon Mag If it’s just one vertical strip it’s likely to be just a bad LCD. Especially if the computer is still working fine and the LCD just has the vertical line.
any easy way to disable the graphic chip?
Will the problem come back as its common with this year of macbook pro?
DNA Gecko Depending on what you run on it, it will probably come back.
Powerbook Medic do you mean that it will eventually come back even with the replacement GPU you install ? I do a lot of photo video and sometimes 3D renders. Edit : just read other comments and got my answer yes it will fail again especially with my use of it.
Can you guys do a 2010 15” or is this just for the 2011 models
We do fix them but it is a different process. We show how we do it in this video, czcams.com/video/NfY6vTQthiE/video.html
Hey guys! Want to send my board to you and have you replace it or fix it. I have a 17 inch 2011 Macbook Pro. Is this service still available?
Yes, we still offer this service. You can find more info on our website at : www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
I have 4 of these i7's 2 2.0 a 2.2 and a 2.5.How much for all 4 repair all have same issue.?
Board only would be $249.95 each. For bulk pricing you would need to sign up as a reseller to receive volume pricing. You can click here for more information on reseller pricing. www.powerbookmedic.com/Dealer-Discounts-p-36.html
So much enjoying to watch this. But I just can't do it mine.
We do have a send-in repair service if you aren't up to the task yourself. You can find more info at : www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
@@PowerbookMedic Ok, cool. Thanks for the info
I'm in Australia. My Macbook Pro (2011) 15" committed suicide the other day on 06/12/2018. Diagnosis was a Faulty graphics chip that isn't replaceable/can't be fixed. My understanding is it has both an Intel HD 3000 512MB and also an AMD Radeon HD 677cm 1GB. If I recall correctly, at time of purchase (early 2012) I bought one of these as an extra 'cause I needed more power for multimedia editing.
It's worth mentioning I got a repair done in Cambodia by an approved (or recommended) Apple Repairer in June 2018. Except for PhotoBooth video recording/playback which had already stopped streaming smoothly months previous, the repair worked okay for 5 months. At the time of repair they told me in 'Khmernglish' that they "Replaced VGA" but had to source a non-original chip so I don't know if that applies to one of the two aforementioned chips. What should I do? Is it worth sending you the board from AU?
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Most likely you need a proper BGA replacement, but it gets difficult to diagnose when other people have worked on a board previously. We've seen some pretty crazy things people have tried on boards. As for if it's worth it, that's entirely a personal call based on budget and if you want to upgrade to a newer system or not. One thing you have to factor into your cost equation is the shipping to us from Australia. If you sent in just the board, that would substantially reduce the shipping cost and is what most of our international customers opt to do.
where in the world are you ? I did a big mistake of trusting a company on eBay. They took the GPU out replaced it found out it did not work and sent the MBP back with the old GPU left out. So no GPU on the logic board. Same symptoms as you just have shown. Can you help? I am in England
Gary Bridger We are located in Huntsville, AL USA. You can find out more information about sending it to us on out website, www.powerbookmedic.com
Do you still do these repairs? I need one and will ship to you
We aren't currently replacing the GPU due to supply issues.. We have switched to a GPU bypass method for the time being. www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/pages.php?pageid=67
Can this bump GPU on early 2011 macbook pro 15 inch to be compatible for mojave and connect to external display
Gattu Vinay No, the specs on the GPU remain the same.
I just Turned off my graphics card Power draw, nvram fa4ce28d-b62f-4c99-9cc3-6815686e30f9:gpu-power-prefs=%01%00%00%00 then installed additional code to replicate repeatable commands on boot. Although if you use Macos patcher all you have to do is turn off the graphics card the patcher will do the rest. The computer is extremely annoying when using Google Chrome but just waiting for the 16 inch m1x, I have waited about eight years, What's another 4 months? Although the fans have annoyed me for the last 10 years. I might just get it fixed for nostalgia .
same! seems to be working good enough with the integrated graphics.
I’d like to send in my Logic board for this type of repair pls. I believe i have the same issue.
popitn2nd Ok, just check out our website for instructions on how to do it. www.powerbookmedic.com
Apparently my gpu is gone,. It failed in October of last year, the second gpu replaced by Apple (4 years later) . My screen shows the line but also it flickers and the Apple logo doesn’t shop up clearly but rather in 3 pieces. Could it be more than the gpu? It also keeps rebooting. I would rather spend on a gpu, sell it and buy a new MacBook Pro. Do you sell this gpu part? Or can I send it to to you have it fixed?
Gregorio Rivera Yes, it sounds like the GPU. You can send it into us, just visit our website www.powerbookmedic.com to schedule the repair.
How long does this typically last?
We warranty the repair for 6 months. Generally, if the machine doesn't have issues in the first 6 months after the repair you likely won't have issues beyond that. However there is no way to say exactly how long the repair will last as it depends mostly on how the machine is being used and the environment. If the machine is left to do video processing on bed sheets for example, the life will be significantly less than someone who uses the machine for casual browsing at a desk. If someone is doing video editing 24 hours a day, the life will be less than someone who is just using the machine casually a few hours a day.
Is this the same for Mid 2012, It looks like it?
Thanks in advance.
And one last, the major GPU failure would be i'm guessing the vertical pink lines and then black screen after load up prior to shutting down. Thanks in advance.
No, it is not the same GPU for the 2012. Yes, those symptoms would indicate a GPU failure.
I heard that the fix is temporary fix. is it true? I owned a 2011 15" MacBook Pro with lines on the screen. how much is the fix, how long take and what for how long is the warranty on the repairs? im interested in fixing it. thank you
We warranty the repair for 6 months. Generally, if the machine doesn't have issues in the first 6 months after the repair you likely won't have issues beyond that. However there is no way to say exactly how long the repair will last as it depends mostly on how the machine is being used and the environment. If the machine is left to do video processing on bed sheets for example, the life will be significantly less than someone who uses the machine for casual browsing at a desk. If someone is doing video editing 24 hours a day, the life will be less than someone who is just using the machine casually a few hours a day.
From my understanding even if you find a good batch of gpus its still going to fail because AMD never released a good revision of the gpu. Correct me if im wrong. Which is why i just do the hardware bypass and inform the customer the pros and cons.
@@gmorb666 It is true, they didn't release an updated revision of the GPU. However, we install newer manufactured ones. We put them through vigorous GPU stress tests and offer a 6 month warranty. We have replaced hundreds of these GPU's and the majority of our customers have never contacted us back saying they were experiencing problems with it.
@@PowerbookMedic Hey could there be something apart from the GPU or logic board from over heating...I have the same problem! I bought my Macbook direct from Apple and it had lasted for years then the gpu issues showed up, Apple replaced the logic board under the recall program. This lasted for a few years then it happened again...So I ordered a new logic board with a so called updated chip ( AMD 1717 same chip as on the other failed board just newer date)..The company told me and swore these chips never fail..but my system failed yet again! They claimed it was something wrong with my cooling system. but I cant tell if anything is wrong with my fans. They both had seemed to work normally. Now this will be 3 logic boards this system has seen..I would like to send the system to you guys to check everything just as power rails and everything to make sure there are no short to grounds or power issues.I find it hard to believe that I keep having this same issue!
I have another Macbook of the same Spec that was bought here where I am in the philippines ( this was bought while the broke one was being fixed by apple. )
This one also eventually suffered the same darn issue but Apple also fixed that one! That one has lasted untill now..but the other one..well this is the one I need to send to you! I have noticed that over the years it did have some issues with keeping cool the temps would always rise ..I thought it was the battery...no matter what this system would ways show a temp of 70-90 vs my system that now is working ( even using an external display all the time ) and my temps are like 65 all the time! Anyways let me know!
Triniti Coclough Yes, it is more than likely a GPU problem. It depends on the programs you run, how quickly it fails. Graphic intensive applications generate a lot of heat. We would be more than happy to take a look at it though to diagnosis the problem.
What’s the difference of AMD 1717 VS AMD 1652? Does that represent the manufacture date of the chips?
Yes, that's the manufacture date.
Powerbook Medic do you have any issue with the 1652 chipset?
@@MyZhiyuan - Right now we have the 1717 chips. I’m not sure I can give a completely accurate answer... but I would imagine we have used them before with good results
I'd pay 20 bucks just for your opinion on a 2011 Late 13" MBP that has an intermittent pixelating three beeps failure that I think I've been able to whittle down to either a bad SODIMM slot or a bad CPU memory controller. I've taken everything apart, cleaned, got video of the failure, booted with alternate ram ports loaded, bought new ram, tested without batt, HD and variations of that - about to try a raw boot from a USB of a diff OSX to see if it affects it. How can you get a bad CPU Memory controller? Logic board was replaced in 2016 already, so it's dead as a do-do but I really want to know what the error is (Appreciate fairly impossible to pinpoint without testing rails etc). Still will to pay for opinion though, I hate throwing away good kit.
3 Beeps is a ram failure. If you've tried new ram and you're sure it's good, try one chip at a time in each slot. If it works in one slot and not the other then you have a bad ram bay and likely need to replace the logic board.
Do you do this for late 2011 boards too? Where can I contact you?
Yes. You can find more info on our repair services at www.powerbookmedic.com/mac-service.php
I have had my 17 inch 2011 mbp repaired under Apple’s repair program and it has died again 2 years later. Won’t boot and pretty obvious to me that it is the gpu again. Is there anything different about your repair process that might extend the longevity of the repair over the process that Apple employed? Put another way, is it worth putting another $300 into the machine again or will the gpu simply fail again eventually?
I believe Apple's process isn’t to replace the GPU but to replace the board and re-serialize it. We do use newer manufactured GPUs. However, I wouldn’t say that under heavy GPU usage it will last forever. These boards / GPU’s were recalled through Apple because of it being a flaw in design. They generate too much heat. With heavy GPU usage, it’s possible to eventually fail again.
Powerbook Medic
Thank you. Is there any type of repair warranty? Would would happen if the GPU failed again within 12 months?
All of our board repairs have a 6 month warranty.
Is there a means to add cooling such as a heatsink or low profile cooling system? Would there be enough space?
I guess anything is possible, but in my opinion there really isn't enough space.
You have the chip part number listed, do you sell them on your site?
No, we do not sell them.
@@PowerbookMedic any insight as to a trustworthy source? This seems like a fun project!
Can you fix the late 2011 version of macbook pro?
Yes. It's the same process.
@@PowerbookMedic, what is this BGA soldering station that you use?
@@TheAMN83 We use a ShuttleStar.
@@PowerbookMedic what model?
i wanted to make this done but i cant find anyone here in slovakia who would do this.. i can get the chip for 20€, just need the replacement
Sending soon
Glad to know this is fixable, the youtube software fixes aren't working for me.
My question is: you replace the GPU for another one same type or you could replace it for one better version ?
Miguel Angel Altamirano We replace it with a newly manufactured GPU.