Possible problem with a logic board component cause crash.
Hello,
For a few months now I am having crashes, the screen goes black and only a hard reset is needed to get it working again until it goes again.
I have read a lot about this problem after a while I also went to apple authorized reseller after talking to a senior advisor at the apple US support. We thought it was this problem that apple recognizes in these 2010 models.
At the Apple reseller they have told me they have ran the tests to check if this indeed is the problem and found no problem.
I went home and contacted Apple again, after some engineers from Apple us went over my crash reports, they have said I have a problem with the Logic Board.
I have decided to open my Macbook and take a look if I see anything out of the ordinary, and I found what I think can cause the problem. As in the photo, the component seem to be black, almost burnt like.
(sorry for it being out of focus, taken with an iPhone 3gs)
My question Are, what is this component?
Can this be the cause of the cashes?
Can this be fixed since a new logic board cost like a new laptop?
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the note Machead3 and oldturkey03.
Added some new better quality images.
This was after I have cleaned the component with an ear cleaner and some 70% alcohol
From the other side I have atached an image from ifixit page and marked where I think the component is located.
Is this a good question?
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A more clear shot of the component/area that's burned. I can't identify it though.
by originalmachead
There are a few components in that particular area. In order to get a proper answer you'll have to either get better images, or get some images from the ifixit device page and mark the images. Right now it is almost impossible to give you an accurate answer. Also, give us the last three digits of your serial number. This will help us to properly identify your logicboard.
by oldturkey03
Thanks for the help, I have added more images of the component.
by Oded
Hi guys,
just to update you on the progress.
The technicians I have gave the mac to have replaced the components but the problem still exists. The mac seem to work fine or even better (i'm not sure if it is just the move back from my old macbook) until it crushes again.
They said it might be the multi chip (or something like that, I can'r really remember) and that replacing this has a danger of killing the logic board all together. if they replace it and it fixes the problem than it would be about 250USD.
Now I am facing with the dilemma of what to do.
buying a new logic board.
trying to fix this one.
or selling my macbook for parts and buying a new one
Still can't believe that replacing these components did not fix it.
Regards
by Oded
My father often said "It's the tightwad that ends up spending the most money" In other words forget dropping the money on the questionable fix and either buy a replacement (you can upgrade to the fastest one of that model year) or part out the machine.
by originalmachead
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