Graphics card dead?

So I think it was time for my 8600M GT to die as well...

I restarted my 2007 MBP and no display came up on my monitor (connected to MBP). So, I restarted and tried again...no display. I proceeded with unplugging my monitor and restarting to see if anything came up on my MBP display; it remained black. I tried resetting PRAM three times and still, no display came up. I have lost my display before, but not after this many attempts on trying to "revive" it.

I guess I need to take it in to have the graphics card replaced as well as the Superdrive as it is spitting all CDs and DVDs out (mind you, they worked perfectly on another MBP). I have a password at the log-in screen. That shouldn't be a problem for the guys repairing my MBP, will it?

 

If it`s the faulty Nvidia GPU thing, apple has a 3 year warranty extension for it, you need to take it to an apple store to get it checked out, and if it is it will be fixed for free.

 

Yep, I know that. I just wanted to make sure it was really dead before I brought it. Last thing I want to happen is have the display magically work when I show them. I'm more concerned about my passwords as I cannot change it without a display!

 

Have you tried removing the battery when disconnected from the mains and then hold the power button down for 30 seconds, this sometimes works.

 

Okay I tried that, didn't work...BUT now my fans are running at max speed for no reason and won't slow down...Why exactly did you want me to do that?!

 

It is supposed to drain all power from the notebook and allow it to boot up correctly , it has worked for me a few times and is often mentioned on NBR, strange it has affected your fans?

 

I'm not sure, but I could imagine that they'll erase your hard drive, so the password won't be an issue.The Apple service center I used in Denmark did this standard and I had to pay extra (out of warranty) for them to hold on to the hd data. But as I say I don't know if that's standard practice.

 

They shouldn't need to erase my HDD. They should be only replacing my graphics card and Superdrive. The only thing I can see them needing my password for is for diagnostics, but even that is possible without logging into an account. I believe there are diagnostic discs they can boot up from to run their tests...but I'm not completely sure.

 

I understand that. My issue was not software or hard drive either, yet at this apple repair center it was standard practice to erase the hard drive. I would simply make sure before sending it off.

 

You are correct, knp.

 

What problem did you have with your MBP?

 

I think it's pretty obvious your graphics chip is dead, no need to post a message here. Just go to your local Apple store and let the geniuses deal with it. Most likely you'll either get your logic board replaced in a couple days, or you'll walk out with a brand new system on the spot.
I'm not sure exactly what it is you're looking for by posting this message here, you seem to know what's wrong already.

 

youll either need to give them your password or have them erase your hard drive.

they will need to be able to launch your machine in a normal way to guarantee that it is working before they give it back to you.

 

Actually the main reason for this thread was to figure out whether they needed my password to run diagnostics before and after the repair.

And I actually had this issue earlier this month, but it started to work again.