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A logic board failure computer doesnt start, black screen is a very common failure of old macbook pros. Owners of early 2011 macbook pro reporting sporadic gpu. Permanent gpu fix 2011 macbook pro,early,late,a1286,a1297. It should retain its serial number or just report nothing. Do any of you know how much apple charges for a replacement. Lcd screen display replacement for macbook pro a1278 early 2011 mid 2012. Please send models of logic boards that are compatible. Macbook pro 17 replace logic board apple community. Both 2011 versions of the macbook pro have the same battery setup. Everything seemed to pass tests except for the logic board. I was ready to recycle my late 2011 15 macbook when i came across this. Jun 20, 20 i think i can answer most of these from mostly past experience.
In some cases, the component completely fails, requiring an expensive replacement of the logic board. Use this guide to replace your macbook pros logic board. Find great deals on ebay for macbook pro logic board 2011 and macbook pro 15 2011 logic board. I went to the apple store today and they said they can replace it for almost 500 bucks with an identical board, this got me thinking. Apple imac macbook pro macbook air repair liquid spill repair experts. To get more information about our macbook pro 17 inch logic board repair and replacement services or to get a free quote, make contact with our store in the city and county of. If you want to maximize the amount of sdram in your computer, install a 2 gb sodimm in one slot and a 1gb sodimm in the other. I want to upgrade my macbook pro inch mid 2009s logic board with a new quad core i7 and 2gb or more radeon graphics. Apple mac logic board repair replace logic board london uk. When all other solutions including reflow, chip or logic board replacement or temporary software workaround utilities fail, bring your 15 inch, 17 inch early 2011, late 2011 macbook pro for this great fix. Just got back from the apple store and had some diagnostics ran on my late 2011 macbook pro. Are macbook pro 15 inch and 17 inch boards compatible with inch. How to remove the logic board 17 inch macbook pro unibody. Apples 2011 macbook pro lineup suffering from sporadic gpu failures.
Apple or an apple authorized service provider will service eligible macbook, macbook air, and macbook pro keyboards, free of charge. The temperature sensor could not get a reading and that causes the fan to run at high speeds constantly, which makes the computer to become. Jun, 2015 macbook pro 17 late 2011 here, have not had any problems with my logic board since one time replacement due to boot problem going over two years now knowing of the heat issues and the board, i also installed two ssds at the time, one in the main bay and one in the cd bay 1. Macbook pro 2011 15 i7 thermal paste application tutorial mx4. Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the subwoofer.
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Macbook 2011 radeon gpu disable real radeongate solution. Apple macbook pro 15 a1286 8202915b 8202915 2011 logic board i7 2. Is the cost of a macbook pro logic board a good investment. If it doesnt have a retina display, can you live without it still. We do our best to be your one stop shop for macbook pro replacements parts, offering extensive, ontheshelf inventory of macbook pro logic boards.
The type of service will be determined after the keyboard is examined and may involve the replacement of one or more keys or the whole keyboard. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. The layout of the logic board shown in the second picture may look slightly different than your machine but the fan socket is the same. A quick tip to macbook pro 15 2010 2011 unibody logic board replacement. Apple had a replacement service for late 2011 15inch mbps which cured a mysterious fault which rendered it unusable. Asking about logic board replacement costs i have a 2011 mac book pro 15inch that needs a new logic board but i cant find anything on how much it would cost to replace online. Early 2011 macbook pro 17 logic board apple community. After the initial shock i rebooted to find no airport and the machine was running super hot when plugged in running off the mains.
Some of the readers whove been in touch have said that apple has replaced their 2011 macbook pro s logic board thanks to apple care, with some customers even claiming to have had their logic. With both new and used models, you can find the right logic board to meet your budget. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This is not the same serial number as the one from your about this mac. Jun 12, 2018 after user outcry over keyboard issues on the latest macbook pro laptops, apple has another problem on its hands. How to get macbook proearly 2011, inches logic board. This service is to repair the logic board motherboard of any mac laptop by. Finding someone with the skills and parts to replace them is the answer vs replacing the logic board. To cut a long story short a puff of smoke came out of the airport card. How to get macbook pro early 2011, inches logic board schematic. Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for your macbook pro. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011 logic board replacement. We can also repair damaged connectors on imac logic boards.
I called apple to request the battery be replaced the price on there website for this model states 199. It will intermittently freeze, not boot up, not recognize ram, and once did the 3beep ram failure signal obviously, have tried swapping the ram, even got a new battery. With touch id on your macbook pro, you can quickly unlock your mac and make purchases using your apple id and apple payall with your fingerprint. Macbook pro 17inch logic board repair creative it usa. I have a 2011 mac book pro 15inch that needs a new logic board but i cant find anything on how much it would cost to replace online. For those of you that brought your 2011 macbook pro in for the repair extension program for video issues, i am curious to know which logic board serial number you got back. Logic board replacement options ars technica openforum. Class action lawsuit filed against apple over 2011 macbook. Apple technician guide macbook pro 17inch, mid 2010 tim. Macbook pro 2010 2011 logic board replacement youtube. About 79% of these are motherboards, 0% are mobile phone flex cables, and 0% are keyboards.
Apple macbook pro unibody logic board 15 17 models repair. Zhuo mao zmr6200c for macbook pro logic board repair, 2011 gpu issue 820. Apple macintosh instruction manuals user guides as per reader requests, direct links to official apple macintosh instruction manuals in pdf format hosted by apples own support site are provided below as well as on the specs page for each g3 and newer mac. One was released in early 2011 and one was released in late 2011.
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This service is to repair the logic board motherboard of any mac laptop by using microsoldering techniques and analysis to replace specific damaged components this is a repair service, not a logic board replacement service. Apple macbook air, macbook pro 15 17 unibody logic. A wide variety of macbook pro logic board options are available to you, such as memory type, hard drive interface, and application. Mac laptop logic board repair service no fix, no fee.
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Be careful not to break the plastic fan socket off the logic board as you use your spudger to lift the fan connector straight up and out of its socket. This time, the issue affects the laptops logic board and the solidstate drive. Macbook pro 17 late 2011 here, have not had any problems with my logic board since one time replacement due to boot problem going over two years now knowing of the heat issues and the board, i also installed two ssds at the time, one in the main bay and one in the cd bay 1. I recently sent it off to a specialist repair shop, it runs perfectly again. Depends on how you use it and how you like yours now. So you, like many others, have a 2011 macbook pro with video issues. The temperature sensor could not get a reading and that causes the fan to run at high speeds constantly, which makes the computer to become extremely laggy. A guide on removing the logic board, fans, and magsafe board in a 17 inch macbook pro unibody model.
Macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 logic board replacement. The apple macbook pro, 2011 release has two versions. The 16inch macbook pro has a retina display with an adjustable refresh rate. At the moment i need schematic of macbook pro logic board to study the circuit and fix it. I will say that this product has extended the useful life of my lovely 2011 17 inch macbook pro, and given the low cost of this. This is normally lines on screen, stripes on screen, sometimes even black screen or blank screen. Apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2011 logic board motherboard. Keyboard service program for macbook, macbook air, and. Make offer macbook pro late 2011 a1278 6616159 i72640m logic board for replacement frequently asked questions about 2011 apple macbook pro logic boards sometimes a hardware problem with a mac turns out to be a faulty component on the logic board that cant be replaced. However, i do not assume any responsibility if something goes wrong using this guide. Your 2011 macbook pro logic board will be repaired permanently. The macbook pro 17inch, mid 2010 computer features a 2. Macbook logic board replacement cost is determined by the macbook model, year of manufacture, onboard. Macbook pro logic board repair the mac response centre.
For over 15 years, powerbook medic has been providing parts, repair, and service for a variety of gadgets. Dec 03, 2015 a quick tip to macbook pro 15 2010 2011 unibody logic board replacement. Macbook air, macbook pro 15 17 unibody motherboard repair service. The logic board in my 2010 macbook pro has failed and i need to replace it. Owners of early 2011 15 inch and 17 inch macbook pros are reporting issues with the amd gpus in their computers. Mar, 2012 a friend has a macbook pro mid 2009, a1286, 3. Find a quality replacement to your macbook pro 17 logic board. Macbook pro logic board logic board replacements ittech. October 15, 2019 my macbook pro 17 2011 went down last year to dreaded logic board fault. Was running like a dream until i tried to add a second drive with an optibay. The macbook pro laptop is a computer designed by apple inc. Oem apple replacement logic board for macbook pro unibody 15. I dont know about your specific service provider, but every time i had an apple notebook head to texas for a logic board replacement, the board either had the old number burned onto it, or was left blank.
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