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    Just add me to the tally of people who have had nvidia graphics cards die.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by masterchef341, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    Macbook Pro 15" Nvidia Graphics card died about two days ago. Getting the chip replaced at the apple store tomorrow.
     
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    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    What exactly happened to it?

    I don't mean to hijack your thread, but I tried attaching an external monitor to my MBP the other day, but nothing showed up on it. Am I missing a step in the process or is it defective?
     
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    macbook pros with the 8600 GPU have been deemed faulty...if they go out it is a free repair.
     
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    Added. When did you buy yours? During the back to school sale?
     
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    Just to answer the question, if you can still see the screen on the MBP, the card is still good. Probably just need to configure the external display in the Displays preference tab.

    But yea, chef I feel your pain, mine died in the spring. Might have to wait a bit for them to order in a replacement board, but it should be a pain-free process.

    Other then time machine that is, and just make sure when you get it back your case is tightly put back together.
     
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    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    Are you still in warranty/Apple Care?
     
    cdnalsi, Oct 11, 2008
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