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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- This video's a little rough because camera-pointed-at-screen but I thought I'd record this method for disabling a busted AMD GPU on a MacBook Pro. It's not the best work-around as I explain in the video, but if you GPU is toast and you need the laptop to work, it might just get you out of a pinch.
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You my friend... Are a bloody legend..!! Worked perfectly
Let's not exaggerate. It's just a little worm that lives inside the fruit. Minor drawbacks, I mean let's just ignore it... because the picture looked so "beautiful" lol.
Seriously though, thanks so much for sharing, young Graham, as I read your paragraph in the description and all the subscriber comments. All the best.
hey buddy! love the video so far! when booting into arch linux it is not recognizing the command nomodeset. am i doing something wrong? cheers!
Sir, thank you for the only clear and well pronounced explanation of this rather esoteric procedure anywhere on the net.
Question: "Find My Mac" is disabled claiming it's due to a "Missing Recover Partition". I have applied this EFI patch to a new install of Sierra to bandaid the AMD Video Card problem and was wondering if the patch produced this glitch of a missing recovery partition.
Again, thank you so very much!
Hi, very interesting subject, I could try that method to revive two MBP 2011 with bad AMD gpus. Could you give us the link to download the ISO file please. Thanks
Cheers! Probably the best solution out there as the screen of the MacBook Pro I fixed was unreadable when loading the desktop as it uses the dodgy AMD GPU over using the Intel video chip (used on boot) and if I tried to fix it via the Mac command line "csrutil" doesn't exist on Mountain Lion OS.
man, you have saved my mac; i hope to buy another one, but in meantime i can use it. thanks a lot
I'm trying to follow this video but when I get to 4:00, I dont have the same line showing on my screen, and if I inset NOMODESET, i press enter and nothing happens. Or if I press F10, it comes up with an error. GRRRRRRRRRRRR
After a few reboots the display stopped working.
I used it a couple times and upgraded the RAM.
Now no display. No chime. Just the fan, hdd and DVD spins up. The power LED glows and stays dim till I force shutdown. Tried using the old RAM still nothing.
I tried resetting the pram by holding cmd+option+p+r. Still no change.
Any idea ??
anyone know if I will be able to edit video properly after doing this? will I be able to run final cut x on the macbook?
Fantastic ToyZ, the hd 3000 is better in rendering, yes you can perfctly use final cut pro x with hd 3000 (integrated card)
@@alim5862 thanks a lot!
What does it mean when the GPU only fails when you try to use 3d applications e.g lfd2
it work on my macbook pro 2011 with amd gpu. but now external display not working after disabling gpu. is there another hack for display?
sorry, I am not an english speaker, so I can barely understand, I have a question: Does this process work in a macbook pro 15 retina early 2012? the discrete card is not working anymore, it s a Nvidia gforce GT650 M....
What version Archlinux is this because the new one ive downloaded in 2024 does not work.
Hi after editing the variables it works but when I shutdown the computer it goes bad again please what am I doing wrong
Hi "Adamant IT"... Is there a way to just disable the main graphics card of using the "built-in display", but continuing to use an external monitor? What means that I could still use my basic graphic card to the laptop screen and the "damaged other" to an other display... (for instance, i'm already with Catalina in a 2011 MBPro 17")
i got a 2011 macbook pro 13inch model a1278 for free. it doesnt have an amd gpu. it reads as intel. however it seems to be overheating and freezing up my machine. im assuming its the gpu because when it freezes the display gets funky. and ive replaced the thermal paste on the cpu. is there a bypass for my model/gpu?
Chattr stands for change attributes and it’s a Gnu utility. For the record only.
I thought it stood for Chatroulette
Plz help when i select the flash the keys stop working everytime
Thank you very much putting this video on UA-cam your instruction works I am struggling for two months finding solution and you gave it thanks again
Hi, great video, thanks for putting this out there. I have a mid 2014 15" retina with Nvidia GT750, The gfx card works fine but I only get 1.5 hours on battery so I wanted to disable it in EFI. You mentioned that the macbook you were working on in this video would consume more battery after the editing of the gpu-prefs, would that apply to my situation? I was hoping it would mean my fans would not need to blast on all the time and I could just use the integrated GPU for longer battery life. Thanks again for the great walkthrough.
I was unable to locate the GPU-power-prefs EFI variable in my list. Any ideas? I have a A1286 macbook pro. This is the closest ive come to fixing this apple forsaken paperweight. Please let me know.
@@Adamant_IT Thank you very much that worked for me. Yes GPU-power-prefs EFI is not on my list as well, did as you suggested and move straight to writing the new power pref file.
This is the only video that work for me! Is perfect, thanks a lot man! Es fantastico
WHat OSX?
Do I need to have macOS installed ? I got a computer with the issue that avoid to computer to boot to even the installer so, there is just windows on it.
My friend, you saved my Mac! Thank you so much! Congratulation for the great tutorial!!!! You are the best!
Good morning... do you do this on what OSx version... I have capitan and worjed for me 1 year ago.. work on catalina
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J Sudios Hi, I did on High Sierra, it’s working perfectly!
THIS WORKED! Thanks so much for all your help. You just earned another subscriber!
Is your mac still ok??
Thanks for the video! Would you also know how to re-enable the GPU? (for example when a new motherboard is placed)
Thank you so much! Your video safe my money, give my mother smile (she get my second MacBook pro ;) and finally I'm Hackintosh user because I was really upset for Apple politics for Polish consumers. Best Regards!
Foi muito útil a sua instrução após adicionar o comando nomodeset, F10 e o processo da instalação do sistema operativo avançou como eu desejava que fosse. Muito grato!
That's a nice fix.
Do you have a similar solution for Macbooks with Nvidia GPU?
This is a great video, you can use this on a Mac mini 2011 with Amd Radeon HD 6630m, the power consumption isn't the problem and in my use case as server, the graphics performance aren't a big problem either. So I can pick one of those failed Mac mini's up for a bargain 😄
I have a problem when I want to write the file with printf, it gives me printf write error invalid argument and I wrote correctly the string, The serious question could you upload that file and I copy it from linux? gpu-power-prefs...
thanks
Same problem here, I can create the "gpu-power-prefs..." file, but I cannot write anything into it and neither chatr, nor chmod help with that...
What is a solutions?
after the fix, brightness slider is not showing and brightness keys not working.
Hi thanks it worked, but in countrary when i shut down the laptop and then turn it on it happens again, theres any solution for this?
Does this work without mac os ?? I have running Windows 10 on basic display adapter cause amd fucks up ... I'm trying to disable permanently from gmux hardware hack .
how can i get software can you send me the link
hello, I have 2010 macbook pro. I had installed windows on it for 3 years and now it cannot run anything. I installed mac os on it but it is sooooooooooooooo slow like going to death. I think it's graphic card is damaged. what can I do
does someone got a blackscreen after removing the resistor and doing this?
This worked but when I restarted my laptop , the problem appeared again. Is there any fix for that
Did you find a fix?
@@davidemaccarrone8206 Download DOSDUDE GPU disabler after that than it will be permanent
@UC36mvkyX0v5QeDsHzfxh08w Download DOSDUDE GPU disabler after that than it will be permanent
Could you provide me the link to DOSDUDE GPU disabler?
Hi, I did the OS X method (removing AMD drivers and command line mode method.), and still the same ( freezing screen during start up) I think my HHD is damaged after too many critical shuting down. I don't have a clone of my HHD. before I try this method .....any suggestions? Thanks
I was given one but my screen is just black. Only way to use it is through an external monitor via mini display port.
I feel that you could probably write a efi script for the titan ridge card flashed for a Mac Pro so that it boots the right way the first time and doesn't need a soft boot.
If i only known some years a go things that i learned today. Thanks!
Does this work with High Sierra? I’ve been doing this many times, but when I turn off my Mac and restart it gets stuck on the start up screen.
Sam craig I had the exact same problem. I think the gpu working in the background is the reason for this. Follow this tutorial it solved it for me.
gist.github.com/cdleon/ae1542279598fe80f527400cc354a956
Hi thanks for sharing this with us..
Unfortunately after I type nomodeset I am getting this message “ERROR no UMS support in Radeon Module!”
Can you help?
Thanks
Thanks for your reply.
The gpu is still working to a certain extend because I can work on the computer for an hour before it crashes.
This is the full text:
:: running early hook (udev) starting version 239
.. . . running early hook [archiso_pxe_nbd] .. . . running hook (udev) .. . . Triggering uevents... E 5.7201721 [drm:radeon_init [radeon]] *ERROR* No UMS support in radeon module! . . . running hook [memdisk] . . . . running hook [archiso] . .. . . running hook [archiso]_loop_mnt] .. . . running hook [archiso_pxe_common] . . running hook [archiso_pxe_nbd] • .
running hook [archiso_pxe_http] running hook [archiso_pxe_nfs]
:: Mounting '/dev/disk/by-label/ARCH2018121 to I/run/archiso/bootmnt' Waiting 30 seconds for device /deu/disk/by-label/ARCH_201812 ERROR: 1/dev/disk/by-label/ARCH_2018121 device did not show up after 30 seconds... Falling back to interactive prompt You can try to fix the problem manually, log out when you are finished sh: can't access tty; job control turned off [rootfs ]#
Having the same issue here, no clue why..
It’s working for me, but when I shut down my laptop it freezes. After the force shut down, the grey lines are on the screen again and I have to re-do all the steps. Any ideas?
hello friend if the gpu does not active ? what can i do for that ?
Hey mate I have late 2013 retina 15inch and I don't know what's wrong with but it boots superslow and it has killed few SSD drives until now sometimes when it boots is gonna work until I log in and then will eventually crash or freezes other times when booted from external drive will both half way and fans will get loud and it will shut down it self without any explanation under Verbose mode it says igpu is failed to switch back and waiting for another 60 seconds and few times the same explains slow boot .. I cant diagnose what is wrong with it and if you have any idea let me know where to look soni can get it fix...
@@Adamant_IT alright thx for the info and for hope. .👍
@@Adamant_IT Maybe if can give me place where I can look schematics for this Mux chip. OR just on what side of the Board it as where on the CPU GPU side or on the other side where is more free and it's only the ram chips and GPU power rails..
When creating the new gnu-pref file, would the same printf command line work for 2011 iMac AMD GPU's that have failure issues as well or is that \x00\x00 line specific to MacBook Pro GPU's? Thanks for the video.
Great video, mate. Thanks from Australia.
Adamant IT: Hi. Could you please give us a link to written instructions? Specially the commands. Thsn you 😎
Hi, i’m getting chattr not found but i do have gpu power prefs on ls. Any ideas?
Could I keep a copy of EFI folder and use it again? Or would I need to do the fix again? After a software update I mean?
what is the reason for increased battery consumption? I assume amd gpu still runs and just wastes power without doing anything? If so, can the tool like gSwitch be used to turn it off ?
Hi sir
Is this will work for a 2011 imac 27".
here is a qyestion; I have one of theese macs with amd gpu, its working fine so far, and I want to keep it that way for as long as possible. What are the best advice for that? I use Gswitch tool all the time, so dedicated gpu is never used. I also keep the cpu under 60C basicallz always. Is that even helpful, is there something else I can be doing to prevent or prolong the failure? THanks
I’m getting this error, no UMS support in Radeon module. Any idea what to do now?
Hi, thanks for the video. I have a problem, when list with, LS I have not file gpu-power... I had read your answer to Bennett Freitag when said to move straight to write the new file. I can not write, I don't know why but the message is: zsh: invalid argument, please help me. Thanks.
I have tried 10 times at least. It is no possible make a mistake so many times. XD My screen is full of littles green lines, but I have write carefully. Anyway, I thank you for your answer. I think I will make reballing and then disable graphic card on OS. You are very kind.
You were right, this simbol ">" it was the same in two keys of the keyboard, anyway I don't know why It wasn't the same. Thank you one more time. Great job my friend!
When booting arch its says *ERROR* No UMS support in radeon module! Then when doing the efivars commands there is no gpu-power line. What is wrong with my computer? The computer got fucked after updating osx way back.
is it working also for a defect Nvidia chip?
What file should I download?? It’s so many archlinux files
Thank you very much on teaching how to turn off graphic cards! You saved my computer!!!!
Hello there! I fix laptops here in Brasil and got one of these macbook. It cames with no video so i had to do the chip reflow before doing your Magic, witch means that my video was no colourful. So, how can I know that it worked? If I open 'about this mac' the graphics show AMD Radeon.... it is right or he update something and I have to do it again?
Thank you!
Adamant IT I will do it, thank you very much!
Greetings am a DJ please which macbook will I buy that doesn't get so hot just give me the year and the number
How I love thee... let me count the ways! Anytime I accidentally let my Mac die, I come to this vid! THANKS!!!!!!
Thanks, worked flawlessly. The only thing I would have included (you may have a video elsewhere) is the creation of the Arch Linux bootable USB. Easy for some, but not for a lot of people.
Thank you. When i type nomodset screen goes blank and does not show anything even after an hour. I was able to load the os with the built it gfx. Now trying to disable the AMD
Got it : nomodset shoud be radeon.modeset=0
Hi, do the temperatures go down with GPU disabled? I know high temperatures of cpu are common problem of these machines.
With this method will the Thunderbolt for Egpu works ? And installing Windows will be possible still?
Thanks for this. Im able to use my MacBook again. However, I have some strange charging issues ever since I did this. Any graphical intense application causes the MacBook to stop charging (orange led changes to green) & the battery gradually discharges. Any ideas?
Do reset SMC
you mention board 820-2915 but mine is an older 2009 (although it's a MacBook Pro 15 that lists AMD Radeon in the System Profiler) -- what is different about the AMD in the 2915 board? Also, are there any specific symptoms that differentiate a failed/failing capacitor (330µF) vs failing/failed AMD chip? Thanks. p.s. I've seen both your vids on this problem (the other the cap replacement ala Louis R.'s method) and I'm just trying to decide which way to go -- if replacing the cap won't help, then no point in going that route.
Thanks for your reply. System Profiler: AMD Radeon HD 6750M, 512MB VRAM, Revision ID 0x0000; ROM revision 113-C0170L-573; gMux version 1.9.23, EFI driver version 01.00.573.
Logic board ID: 820-2565-A, 2009. Unibody type MacBook Pro 15".
I'm using the original Lion OS ('book given to me because person couldn't boot it up). After much trial, found that moving 3 files (kext) related to the AMD allowed what appears to be "normal" operation -- what comes across as cutting the AMD out of the loop. This is NOT the same thing as the capacitor repair you and Louis did that brings back the utility of the AMD chip (desirable). This kext removal/move just appears to disable the AMD (though not sure how to test that theory out).
In Mac OS 10.7 (higher versions probably differ): used Terminal:
sudo mkdir /amd_kexts/ (new directory -- didn't realize until much latter that this directory is at the Finder level!)
ls /system/library/extensions - shows list of extensions including kexts
.... partial list follows but these are the items that I focused on
ATIRadeonX1000.kext
ATIRadeonX1000GA.plugin
ATIRadeonX1000GLDriver.bundle
ATIRadeonX1000VADriver.bundle
ATIRadeonX2000.kext
ATIRadeonX2000GA.plugin
ATIRadeonX2000GLDriver.bundle
ATIRadeonX2000VADriver.bundle
ATIRadeonX3000.kext
ATIRadeonX3000GA.plugin
ATIRadeonX3000GLDriver.bundle
ATIRadeonX3000VADriver.bundle
new command ...
sudo mv /system/library/extensions/ATIRadeonX1000.kext /amd_kexts -- moves this kext out of the original location into this folder/directory "amd_kexts" (at Finder level)
... if perform another "ls command" as above, the ATIRadeonX1000.kext file is no longer present.
... performed similar command (mv) for the 2000 and 3000 kext files
sudo mv /system/library/extensions/ATIRadeonX2000.kext /amd_kexts
Phil:~ ed$ sudo mv /system/library/extensions/ATIRadeonX3000.kext /amd_kexts
exit -- command to logout
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then rebooted - no glitches booting up (prior to this time the ONLY way I had of booting up was using CMD-S at startup, using the "NVRAM FACE28D-....F9:GPU-POWER-PREFS=%01/%00%00%00 - REBOOT, and there were still problems for certain programs that tried to use the AMD chip and at that point everything froze) and then ran a number of "problem programs" (that froze previously using the NVRAM "fix") and everything worked EXCEPT for some reason, won't recognize (unlock) my iPhone 5s so that I can transfer pics via Image Capture.
'book seems to run fine, doesn't appear to be slow (actually quite fast), doesn't seem overly warm (after several minutes, booting up several programs, several restarts to test things) IR (infrared) temps over "1" and "2" keys about 100F. Some programs transiently increase temp but then things settle back down.
I have contacted dosdude1 re his "fix" but this also cuts out the AMD chip (does not allow it to be used, unlike the capacitor fix you and Louis did). If this simple fix of mine continues to work on this 'book (again, using old OS but several programs I have won't work anyway w/ upgraded OS) doubt I'll risk taking that bad 300µF cap off and replacing it. I'll stick w/ the "KISS" approach!
Also, tried some approaches (such as the Arch-linux) but never was able to get that to work. Could be (?) because of my older OS?
forgot to remove this -- it's the "header" for each line from terminal and got left in by mistake when pasting:
Phil:~ ed$
should read just:
sudo mv /system/library/extensions/ATIRadeonX3000.kext /amd_kexts
8/8 Just got a note from dos lab (the dosdude1 site) and his reply was:
Demux is only for 2011 MBP that have the defective gpu. The 2009 issue is the capacitor as you state and should not need Demux.
So, eventually I MAY get up the courage to try the capacitor fix thus getting back my GPU!!! (though currently can't really complain since the integrated GPU is doing fine enough for the things I'm asking it to do -- at least so far)
Hi mister, I tried everything, even I used dosdude1 codes but nothing :(, my problem is I can’t finish installing high sierra, the loading bar gets stuck in the last step, it’s a MBP 2011 with Gpu problem, is this a solution for it? Please help me.
New edit: I finally can install MacOS 😃
@@SoulPowerxD How you did it?
@@arierong Si hablas español, enviame inbox
@@SoulPowerxD te mandaré correo, muchas gracias
Is there any one can help me out? My computer don’t came with a AMD GPU, but NVIDIA GPU. So does this work the same as well?
should be x zero 7 - not XO7. Also I needed to remove AMD Kexts otherwise it wouldn't boot.
i need it , because my macbook is freeze onthe boot screen
Worked Perfectly!!! Thank you sir! Love from india! :)
what OSX
@@jsudios6181 i have macOS High Sierra and it worked for me
Should it revert back to using the AMD card when shut off and turned back on again generally after this procedure or is it just my macbook doing that?
HERE same story
Diy you need to start on Linux or Will it work the same if you start your Mac on Single User Mode (Command + S) ?
When i launch archlinux with nomodeset it restarts the laptop, any ideas?
Thanks a lot for your help. I solved my issue on AMD GPU.
hi, do you know how make it on windows? in macosx is perfect but in windows no
Thank you very very very much! You saved my MacBook Pro!!!
WHat OSX?
@@jsudios6181 Sierra
Hi! If I do this procedure, is it reversible? (in case I want to send it to repair)
Also, is the command the same for Macbook Pro 17" late-2011?
would like to know that too.,
Do I have to have a mac of installed on the machine?cos I really just want to boot into windows partition
Theoretically this should work with windows installed. But if you want windows, buy a windows laptop, is my advice. This workaround is designed for data recovery reasons - laptops with this fault are end-of-life.
in mine it does't show the gpu preference after typing ls
me too
So, what are the chances of this working on a 2015 Macbook Pro with an Nvidia card running Big Sur?
Warrenty man
I’ve done everything as in the video but the laptop didn’t work still. The thing is that everything looks normal and there are no lines on the gray screen or Apple logo or anything. It’s just when I put my password, my laptop fans go crazy and the laptop just shuts down or restart. I try to use the the recovery mode to get to the desk partition but I get a blue screen with vertical purple lines in it. Does that mean I’m still having a GPU issue? What are your thoughts on that?
Adamant IT Adamant IT lol thanks man! I thought so and damn Apple! Ironically, I don’t get the wavy colours and lines across the screen that most people have as you’ve shown on your video. After I login, the fans work full on and my laptop either shuts down or restarts. Will contact Apple and see what happens
Is it possible to do that directly on recovery ?
I have the latest High Sierra os and 'invalid argument' comes up with rm command. Have followed your video instructions, any ideas?
Adamant IT Thank you I did have typo; however, i screwed something else up badly and now have unreadable screen when booting, holding down option key displays unusable screen. Any work around?
Adamant IT Resetting NVRAM cleared the problem, booted successfully using intel graphics. Thanks very much.
Have you posted any videos addressing very slow booting problem?
Thanks man, you save my money...😂
If i play a game will it work?
In archlinux I do NOT get a “red root”. Mine says “running early hook”. How do I fix this?
Did you find a resolve?
quick question, if I do this mod, will the issue comeback if you remove the HD? (I'm assuming yes) therefore can you do this mod on an external HD or another HD and pop it into the Macbook that is having the issue, thanks!
That's an interesting idea... It is drive specific, yes.
thanks a lot saved my life
Hello, how can i install windows after that mod? I need to dual boot my mac.
I tried installing via numerous methods but in vain... Can you help?
not possible
Not working for Macbook pro 15" 2011 it still red any ideas?
work.. try again. but no booting usb .. booting with cd
Hello, there is no GPU in my list. How did you write the new one?
Thank you so much! My gpu wasn’t in the list so I skipped to writing the new one. When I reboot it froze 2 times on the apple logo with loading bar, reboot and loaded fine right to login menu! You made my life better.
Hello, there is no GPU in my list. How did you write the new one?
Will this work with a early 2011 15'' inch? can I follow thus totiral?
@@Adamant_IT Great I think the issue I have now is the battery as Apple replaced my logic baord a few years back but I will try this temproary fix as I dont need discrete graphics anyways
@@Adamant_IT What if I get another hard drive? DO I need to do this stuff again or can i isntall Mac Os again with these same settigns applied to the graphics card?
Is thunderbolt (video out) working with this method?
Hey Can I install only windows On my MBP Late 2011. cause my AmD gpu is dead. As I want to run windows 10 only on Intel HD 3k .Anybody help he how I do this ????
you cant do that, Intel gpu wont work in win os
@@ademiravdic i just successfully do a Intel hd 3k Work on my windows.
@@vectormadmak108 how
I did chatty -I gnu-power-prefs and tab after click tab its showing not found
I also did not have the gpu-power-prefs file listed (or the other gpu file). I did the printf command, and it failed. I tried it again but in lower case (unlike the text printed on the video) and it seemed to take that time. Performed the chattr and that worked. Now, I get to about half way on the loading bar and it froze, rebooted, got to the loading bar again and made it half way and will not do anything from there. The artifacts are gone which is a small victory I guess. Any suggestions?