problem with my macbook pro

[mag1cac3]

My MacBook is the same as yours, with the same problem just starting today. I am wondering of you know how they fixed it? Or if anyone knows how to fix this?!? Any advice is good, thanks.

[aeugaeug]

@mag1cac3 just take it to your nearest Apple Store, i think they will fix it for you for free if you got the same display chips problem like me. :)

[djcorruptedfx3]

YOU NEED A NEW LCD

[sjonnicool]

i'm SO UNLUCKY ITS HAPPEND TO ME AND THERES NO APPLE STORE IN MY COUNTRY

[ajwadsabano]

This is a very old model!! even the keyboard keys aren't seperated!! so you must buy a new one

[dragosfoto]

Hey, I have almost the same problem with my macbook pro from 2009. It happens that it won't start some times. I don't have an apple store in my country. I'm a PC user but I bought this mac and I have it for some time. I like it more than any PC I had desktop or laptop. But this problem is worrying me. It just started recently.

[Inteligentus1]

hey thanks i have dis unloking hahahahaha jupi my mac book is on and the black screen is away

[SDCA90]

i see your poblem. it doesnt want to start up

[gelei3]

wow my macbook pro was in a car accident (no seatbelt) and is now litterally cutting-edge (the front is split open) but it still works fine :-)

[chicojacomo]

My macbook 3.1 with the nvidia card had already 4 logic board replacements in 1.5 years old he had, works fine for a few months and then fails again :(

[zzsql]

I have the same problem. Hope a new video card works!

[hypernaio]

Same problem with mine and since I don't have an Apple Store in my country, I took it to best buy (geek squad) with a paper copy of the online article in Apple's web. They replaced the graphic card free of charge!!! and it only took like 5 days!!! My memory is intact!!

[bamcameback]

same prob i just gave to the apple store ppl and i read on a forum that they fix it for free

[relaxer12]

Hey man, I am having this same problem. How long did they take to fix your computer and give it back to you? Did you lose any data? Thanks!

[aeugaeug]

@relaxer12 Hi, it just took no more a week and I didn't lose any data. You should contact your nearest apple store to get help.

[dadogranata1]

This is the problem of logic and a chip of nvidia geforce 8600m gt. Go to apple center...

[djkaotek]

what did they do to fix it?

[cinepravda]

espero les sirva de algo esta informacion, MI MAC BOOK PRO TUVO EL MISMO PROBLEMA Y MAC RESPONDIO afortunadamente. jejejej, bye

[cinepravda]

What to look for: * Distorted or scrambled video on the computer screen * No video on the computer screen (or external display) even though the computer is on

Specific products affected: * MacBook Pro 15-inch and 17-inch models with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processors o MacBook Pro (17-Inch, 2.4GHz) o MacBook Pro (15-Inch, 2.4/2.2GHz) o MacBook Pro (Early 2008)

[cinepravda]

MacBook Pro has failed, or fails within three years of the original date of purchase, a repair will be done free of charge, even if your MacBook Pro is out of warranty.

[cinepravda]

HOLA AMIGOS In July 2008, NVIDIA publicly acknowledged a higher than normal failure rate for some of their graphics processors due to a packaging defect. At that same time, NVIDIA assured Apple that Mac computers with these graphics processors were not affected. However, after an Apple-led investigation, Apple has determined that some MacBook Pro computers with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor may be affected. If the NVIDIA graphics processor in your

[phuongSii]

How long did it took them to fix it? a day? a week? a month?

[KingofComputing]

this happened to mine today, with the x1600. Did you get it done for free with AppleCare, or not? cus i don't have applecare and don't want it to be expensive. What was the problem?

[C1RiddelFilm]

just take your mac to the apple store if the problem is the logic board they will fixed for free. i have the same problem with mine.

[jimlui12]

Hi i have the same problem with a macbook 13 inch aluminium but when i turn on the macbook i can't hear the booting sound. Do u know anything i can do

[flash3dmaxcad]

the same for my macbook pro

it was form the logic board

i have changed

[stilettoes]

Have you solved your problem? Since yesterday i have the same issue, damn, but good NEWS, it seems that apple's become aware of this situation... check the article TS2377 on the apple's support page. please reply

[aeugaeug]

yeah, I've check the article and bring the machine to Manchester Apple Store in October. The genius bar refused to repair it in free of charge. They told me to pay £600 for repair cost. I am going to try other apple store in UK then.

[DoubleO88]

Thank youuuuuuu TS2377 saved my mac lol

[stilettoes]

I'm glad I helped you to save some money mate.

[aeugaeug]

yes i hv solved the problem, free repair from apple store.

[lednious]

i took it to manchester arndale apple store and they said they would not fix it for free because it wasnt the nvidia problem!!! did you take it to another apple store?? thanks

[aeugaeug]

yes,, i tried both in Arndale and Trafford Center. But just got fixed from Arndale.

[sockpeople]

i have the same bloody problem

[mexiking5]

did this work by any chance with any one??

[SoorlandRobi]

hold down cmd+alt+p+r at once

start the pro

and hold down the keys until you hear the startup sound two times, then release it.

Maybe it will or maybe it won't

[pixeltierra]

hi your not alone check out the apple forums on blank sceen or black screen i am at the dealer now backuping up via another apple he said the video card has issues and i am 8 days away from my warrenty expiring so trying to make that in time this really sucks but get to authorised dealer its a hardware problem and many mac book pros have been hit over the last 3 months good luck

[01239abcywz]

just take it to a apple

[houndhou]

死ねクソ

[firestormcomputers]

can you run on an external monitor? maybe the LCD died i dunno

APPLE warranty time im thinking

[BOys1926]

take it to apple