MacBook Pro 15" Intel Core Duo - BROKEN GRAPHICS CHIP LOGIC BOARD REPAIR

The story (from start to finish) of how my MacBook Pro 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo went from fully functional to having corrupted video (in a checkerboard pattern) and back again to fully functional, with the steps of how I made the repaired happen at home with only:

- The appropriate screw drivers
- Aluminum foil
- Heat Gun
- A few different links on the Internet

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• macbook
• pro
• intel
• core
• duo
• corrupt
• video
• checkerboard
• checker
• board
• broken
• logic
• graphics
• card
• problem
• heat
• gun
• reflow
• troubleshoot
• solution
• fix
• repair
• diy
• do
• it
• yourself
• at
• home
• 15
• inch
• logicboard

[dvidguyme]

I just repaired a 17" MBP i bought for $200 because it was "unrepairable"n using this technique w/ slight variation.. incandescent desk light positioned a half inch from nvidia chip. Works perfectly now!! THANKS!

[Semicarbazide]

@dvidguyme Interesting variation! Great that it worked!

[sparki313]

It was fun to fix a mac. Hope it will last. i'v seen from the comments that some lasted like 3 months. i added a fan speed control program to boost the fans a bit. so hope it lasts longer. thanx ! cheers !

[Semicarbazide]

@sparki313 Glad it worked out for you as well!

That Fan Control is a good idea, you could try SMC Fan Control if it's an older MacBook Pro (not sure if they have any newer versions out). Try running the fans on Full (or as high as you can stand for the noise), just to avoid high temperatures.

Good luck!

[Snubby54]

hahah great video, music was on point! My mbp just started doing this 2days ago! ill probably attempt this over the weekend as Ill have allday to mess with it. Is it still working?

[Semicarbazide]

@Snubby54 Thanks for noticing the music timing :-D

It lasted just over 3 months, but I haven't tried fixing it again yet...

[dcmychaluk]

Wooo posting from my fixed MBP!!!

[thepatv100]

Great video. I have done this for several HPs. Can you tell me, do you know if that Mac is still working? Does it get much use?

[YoLninYo]

the 2,2 series is UTTER SHIT! apple quality my arse! :(((

[dvidguyme]

still going strong

[mariorainy]

@Semicarbazide HOW LONG YOUR MACBOOK PRO LIVED After your work ? Thanks

[mariorainy]

HOW LONG YOUR MACBOOK PRO WORKED AFTER YOUR WORK ? Thanks

[Usethebanana]

Kid Koala FTW!!!! Sounds like "Your mom's favorite DJ" mixtape :o) ?

[Adamj1664]

Right, the fault was probably the same as the fault in the consoles the temperature goes to high, to be fair, well done, but if anyone reading this, remember to use flux, it is very important, and then use a good thermal paste, try mx-4 inexpensive and works a treat.

[damasit]

hello,

i did what you show us on video, but new problem i found - no video

keyboard light and sound volume working but never i saw video output

i click on f1 and f2 - not working

any idea please????

[Laruku3094]

I do the same of you and dont resolves my problem :( when i start up the mbp the screen is divided on 4 parts please help me

[chieftech100]

nice work!