![]() ![]() For more information you can click on the link below or visit our 2011 Macbook Pro gpu fix page. This will disable GPU switching and force the MacBook Pro to use the higher powered discrete graphics card rather than the integrated GPU. ![]() So what to do then? Our permanent fix for 2011 graphics card is the only fix that is not temporary. 3 hours ago &0183 &32 Click on the 'Program Settings' tab and select the program you want to choose a graphics card for from the drop down list. Because all the boards have the same defect, they will also fail at some point. All the boards in the market are used boards or pulled boards. Apple dos not make new boards for these machines anymore. The next one is replacing the logic board with a new one or with another old board. The result of replacing the chip is the same as reballing of the existing chip. ![]() Replacing the chip is similar to reballing. In any case because heat is applied to the chip during installation, this can work for both but again, it is just temporary fix. The reason is, it may not be clear if the chip solders are broken or the issue is due to the known issue. Due to the nature of the problem, it is hard to tell if reballing will be the proper solution for this issue, although the solution is purely temporary. In this process, new solder balls are installed on the failed chip and then it is installed on the board. The next temporary fix for this video card is called reballing. The bad news is, it will fail sooner than later. This temporarily brings the machine back to life if heat is applied properly. Different people use different techniques for heating. Let’s talk about these temporary solutions one by one. We offer a permanent graphics card fix for this issue. Outside Apple, there are several temporary solutions. ![]() Want more consumer news? Visit our parent organization, Consumer Reports, for the latest on scams, recalls, and other consumer issues.2011 Macbook Pro both 15 and 17 inch have known issue due to a third party part. MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues Users are only to bring in their computer if it has a graphics failure: bringing it in before anything goes wrong, or for any issue that doesn’t involve the graphics, won’t be covered by this repair program. Here are the models that Apple will cover as part of the official repair program, which were sold from 2011 to 2013. The graphics issue involves a failure of machines’ discrete graphics card, which is only used when performing graphics-intensive tasks like watching or editing videos. The repair program begins today, and extends repair coverage for affected MacBook Pro models for this specific issue only. Apple has now announced a repair program in response to users’ complaints, and perhaps also in response to their class action lawsuit. These pink and white stripes are not pretty.Back in October, we shared some MacBook Pro owners’ complaints about their computers, which had what can broadly be described as “video problems” that often rendered the computers unusable. ![]()
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