The May 28th, 2009 news page had posts on First Feedback on MacBook Pro SMC firmware update 1.3 (w/Tips) and the MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.3. Settlement now over) which was not Apple specific (included any brand/model that shipped with an affected GPU - It originally had a brand/model check page when I posted back then, but isn't online as of fall 2011.)Īnd if you missed the front page news on May 28th 2009, Apple released SMC firmware update v1.3 for the affected range of MBP models to modify fan speeds in high load conditions (per their doc "This SMC Firmware update adjusts the fan behavior in MacBook Pro systems (15-inch and 17-inch) when running under high workload conditions.") - although some have regretted applying the firmware update (not everyone had a problem however, but what else is new with updates - frustrating). And still has the note (bottom of page, Emphasis mine) "Apple will continue to evaluate the repair data and will provide further repair extensions as needed.")īTW: In Oct 2010 at the main news page I linked to a class action/settlement page - The NVIDIA GPU Litigation - (Claims Phase closed on March 14, 2011. ( FYI: The Apple doc was revised several times since then, again on Sbut still lists 4 years from purchase date. Was 2 years originally, then 3 years in May 2009 doc update, then 4 years. 10th, 2008) on the flawed Nvidia 8600M's and affected MacBook Pro production ranges ( MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues) was revised (again) to increase the GPU related warranty extension to 4 years from date of purchase. ( June 10th, 2010 Update/FYI) On July 10th, 2010 Support Doc (originally posted Oct. ( Earlier info and reader's repair reports follow, from before the repair program ended) (If it were up to me, any MBP with one of these GPUs would have gotten a motherboard replacement.) Not sure if Apple Customer Relations would be of any help, but the article has a Contact Apple link with phone numbers by country. I wish I had better advice other than what is already posted below here over the years. There was also a separate (not computer brand specific) class action (noted below back then) but that was settled in 2010.I have gotten mails on MBP/8600M failures since the program was ended on refused repairs that may be due to end of program but some appeared to be for the same reasons noted below at times - claimed logic board failure (not GPU)/inability to run the USB drive GPU qualifying test, etc. I take that sentence to mean few would have a purchase date that is still less than 4 years ago. MacBook Pro (Nvidia 8600M) GPU/Video Failures (and Apple Repair Reports)įailure/Repair Reports last updated: August 27, 2012įYI on END of Repair Program: (Dec 7th, 2012) The Apple article on the MBP/8600M GT issues was revised to note: "The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor repair extension program ended on December 7, 2012." As of the Apdate, its also has this note: "This program provided extended repair coverage for a period of four years from the date of purchase, and as of Dec 7th 2012, it is unlikely products qualify for this extended repair coverage."
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