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Looks like there is issue with vc AMD with Macbook pro 15 Inc late 2011 I don’t need keep replace my logic board which cost me $800, there is away swap logic board by 2013 logic board? Or any solution? UPDATE Apple is now offering an extended warranty repair for such video issues. Please review this Apple document if you have a similar problem: MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues
We have quite a few of the ‘10 & ‘11 15" models (approx. 200) all have been quite reliable. The only issue we have had is controlling (force) which graphics services to use per a given app. So the built-in Intel graphics can be over-ridden using instead the AMD Radeon HD 6750M. Apple’s desire to be auto-magic is a bit flawed here, as it is expecting people to need the same thing. In truth our needs are sometimes opposite to their design goal (needing the better GPU). I can’t fault Apple for trying to make a dual GPU system work based on power Vs users needs, as the general public most likely doesn’t understand the ramifications of using a given GPU unit. I suspect that is why Apples newer systems are moving away from the dual GPU setup (at least the built-in GPU’s are much better in todays models). Here’s a good write up on how to do some control while it’s not perfect it does help: Unibody MacBook Pro Q&A - Updated July 27, 2012
No - logic boards swap well in the same model year (e.g. if you have a base or slow board you can swap and upgrade to a faster board as they are just variations of the same board) but you can’t swap between most years, and certainly not to a Retina model you’re display wouldn’t work. If this answer is acceptable please remember to return and mark it.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/for… if the external gpu have gone bad there is a software fix to force the computer to use the integrated gpu all the time Answer in the first post, scroll down for “100% working solution” -get an usb stick -install archlinux -write 10 lines of code, and thats it.
