Install gfxCardStatus ( ) and set it to 'i' (integrated graphics only). #Late 2011 macbook pro 13 logic board install# It will allow your MBP to run on integrated graphics only, bypassing the discrete GPU which has the issues. This may allow your MBP to run normally, although it will have reduced graphics performance when permforming demanding graphics tasks. The alternative is replacing the logic board, which is not cost effective on a machine that old, unless gfx does not resolve the issue and you really want to keep this MBP. There is an acknowledged bug in the current version of Cody Kreiger's Open-Source gfxcardstatus, and the developer has confessed he does not have time to fix it right now. There is a fork off the main build by steveschow available that seems to fix that problem for current versions of MacOS such as ElCapitan and Sierra.

app for direct download - you do not have to compile anything.Īlso note that if your Mac does not run long enough to allow gfxcardstatus to be added, this is not really practical. In addition, Steve Schow writes that he has abandoned further development - because there are better solutions available. This page and scroll down past the list to the blog: In particular, the use of ArchLinux bootable CD to gain access to and re-write the EFI on the drive, and permanently disable the discrete graphics chip. I used the second from MacRumors as it seemed easier. I have made the Arch Linux bootable CD on another Mac, and tried this approach. To replace your logic board, make sure you know the model of your existing board. I now have a perfectly-functioning MacBook Pro late 2011 15-in model with Discrete Graphics disabled.

#Late 2011 macbook pro 13 logic board install#ĭo NOT try to replace your Macbook logic board using the model number of your machine.

Macbook pro 13 logic board 2011