Macbook Pro circa 2008 black screen NVidea problem.

I have a Mac book Pro, the screen has ceased to light up when turned on. From what I can gather this is down to a graphics card defect (NVidea) with machines built around 2008.
This is a scarey scenario, I've had this machine for 3 years. No clues. Cheers Phil

Bring it for servicing. It is a known issue and Apple will repair/replace the card even if it is out of warranty. There is an Apple doc on it.



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Your video card is dead. Mine was replaced within Applecare and they told me I was lucky mine died during Applecare or it would have cost me $1000 to fix. Sorry Phil...you may want to try to replace it yourself or try a non-Apple store repair facility - will save you a few hundred bucks...

When life gives you dilemmas...make dilemmanade.

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It is a known issue. Free to fix no matter how old the computer. Happened to me. Freaked me out

Michael Horton
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No time limit on it? That must have been announced after I went in for mine over a year ago. GREAT NEWS FOR YOU PHIL!!

When life gives you dilemmas...make dilemmanade.

They've re-worded it. 4 years from original date of purchase. But you're still good on it.



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