i had success with mbp 15" late 2011 with amd gpu. Applied flux as you did, heated up till i saw flux boiling, let to cool and rinse with %99 isopropyl alcohol. it works. But i disable the gpu anyway.
Thanks for sharing hey, I think i need much heat on that, because it worked but it went back to that issue, in couple seconds, so I'm going to re heats it again.. thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video. I appreciate the temperature and timing advice. I think the solder paste bubbling was the key to knowing if you are heating things up enough. I used 350 degC for 5 minutes and then 450 degC for an additional 5 minutes at full air flow but my hot air station isn't as fancy as yours. Seems to have rectified the problem, at least for now. One problem is the 17" models UEFI boot isn't 100% compatible with modern operating systems. This model was prior to the UEFI standard being finalized and Apple was trying to make this laptop compatible with Windows 7 MBR booting in bootcamp. As a result some of the hardware, like the GPU and sound card have physical hardware addresses are not really UEFI compatible. Windows 10 and some versions of Linux when booting MBR seem to be compatible, but as soon as you go UEFI booting some devices will partially or completely fail. Even Open Core Legacy Patcher has problems with the latest versions of MacOS getting the hardware right. Software compatibility with operating systems, especially for browsers, has changed a great deal the last few years and I have to question the value of reviving these old models unless you are willing to go to Linux MBR or go through the long convoluted process of installing Windows 10-1903 from the DVD.
Hey dude, great video! I have a 2011 MacBook Pro, and upon startup, I get the horizontal lines on the screen (telltale sign of failed GPU), the status bar gets to about 50%, then the screen goes gray, and it power cycles. Seems like it will go on infinitely if I don’t force shut down. With a failed GPU, will the computer keep power cycling on its own? Is there any way to get it to boot up?
It varies. I have had reflows like this work for a week and I have also have an Imac with a similar chip that has so far lasted me about 3 years after a reflow.
i had success with mbp 15" late 2011 with amd gpu. Applied flux as you did, heated up till i saw flux boiling, let to cool and rinse with %99 isopropyl alcohol. it works. But i disable the gpu anyway.
Awesome, glad it worked for you!
Thanks for sharing hey, I think i need much heat on that, because it worked but it went back to that issue, in couple seconds, so I'm going to re heats it again.. thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video. I appreciate the temperature and timing advice. I think the solder paste bubbling was the key to knowing if you are heating things up enough.
I used 350 degC for 5 minutes and then 450 degC for an additional 5 minutes at full air flow but my hot air station isn't as fancy as yours. Seems to have rectified the problem, at least for now.
One problem is the 17" models UEFI boot isn't 100% compatible with modern operating systems. This model was prior to the UEFI standard being finalized and Apple was trying to make this laptop compatible with Windows 7 MBR booting in bootcamp. As a result some of the hardware, like the GPU and sound card have physical hardware addresses are not really UEFI compatible. Windows 10 and some versions of Linux when booting MBR seem to be compatible, but as soon as you go UEFI booting some devices will partially or completely fail. Even Open Core Legacy Patcher has problems with the latest versions of MacOS getting the hardware right.
Software compatibility with operating systems, especially for browsers, has changed a great deal the last few years and I have to question the value of reviving these old models unless you are willing to go to Linux MBR or go through the long convoluted process of installing Windows 10-1903 from the DVD.
Interesting comment! Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and I am glad the repair worked for you!
Nice! It worked for me! Thank You
I'm glad it worked for you. Have a nice day!
Hey dude, great video! I have a 2011 MacBook Pro, and upon startup, I get the horizontal lines on the screen (telltale sign of failed GPU), the status bar gets to about 50%, then the screen goes gray, and it power cycles. Seems like it will go on infinitely if I don’t force shut down. With a failed GPU, will the computer keep power cycling on its own? Is there any way to get it to boot up?
Joshua do you work on customers macbook pros? I have a 17 inch 2011 that needs the FPU fix.
I apologize, I do not offer a mail-in repair service.
Looking to get my 2011 MacBook Pro GPU fixed,, what do you recommend
If you are looking to have the GPU removed, reballed and resoldered, I would recommend sending your MacBook to Rossmann Repair Group Inc.
How long did it last? I'm guessing not long
It varies. I have had reflows like this work for a week and I have also have an Imac with a similar chip that has so far lasted me about 3 years after a reflow.
Hi, is it the same to repair the cpu?
No. For the CPU, I would recommend BGA rework. If you do not have the equipment, I would recommend sending the laptop to Rossmann Repair Group Inc.
Itnis prooven that solder fails between die and gpu board. Not between gpu assy and mainboard. Pointless
Could I send you my macbook to fix? 2011 17"
I apologize, I do not offer a mail-in repair service. Have a nice day!
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