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Apple says some MacBook Pros affected by faulty Nvidia chips
AppleInsider —
... are failing in the field at higher than normal rates." When contacted by AppleInsider shortly after the filing, officials for Nvidia refused to confirm or deny whether Apple was among the notebook manufacturers affected by the issue, citing "confidentiality obligations" to its customers that prevent it from discussing the matter. For its part, Apple also contacted Nvidia in July and was assured "that Mac computers with these graphics processors were not affected," it revealed in a support document for the first time this week. "However, after an Apple-led investigation, ...
Apple Confirms Failing Nvidia Graphics Cards in MacBook Pros, Offers Free Repairs and Refunds [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... . Nvidia assured Apple that MacBook Pros were totally cool. Turns out, they were lying! After doing their own investigation, Apple "has determined that some MacBook Pro computers... may be affected." ...
Apple blame NVIDIA for MacBook Pro video failures
SlashGear —
... Apple has publicly blamed NVIDIA for graphics hardware failures in some MacBook Pro models, after initially customers were informed that their computers would not be affected. The news is the latest blow to NVIDIA, whose ...
Apple Points Fingers at NVIDIA for Notebook Defect
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... In a bulletin posted Thursday,
Apple said MacBooK Pros affected include those manufactured between May
2007 and September 2008. To spell it out more clearly -- that would be
the current generation of MacBook Pros and the generation preceding
it. ...
Apple says some MacBook Pros hit by faulty NVIDIA chips
Engadget —
... It's pretty far behind the likes of Dell and HP in getting to the bottom of the whole defective NVIDIA GPU situation, but Apple has now finally come out and confirmed that some of its MacBook Pros are indeed affected by the problem. According to a just ...
PSA: MacBook Pro’s with Nvidia graphics chips may be faulty
CrunchGear —
Anyone experiencing distorted or scrambled video on their Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT equipped MacBook Pro?
In July 2008, NVIDIA publicly acknowledged a higher than normal failure rate for some of their graphics processors due to a packaging defect. At that same time, NVIDIA assured Apple that Mac computers with these graphics processors were not affected. However, after an Apple-led investigation, Apple has determined that some MacBook Pro computers with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor may be affected. If the NVIDIA graphics ...
Apple to fix Macbook Pro computers that have a faulty NVIDIA chip
Ubergizmo —
... At that same time, NVIDIA assured Apple that Mac computers with these graphics processors were not affected. However, after an Apple-led investigation, Apple has determined that some MacBook Pro computers with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor may be affected. (link and more info) ...
Apple warns MacBook Pro user of bad Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT GPU
D' Technology Weblog —
... Apple informed users that the symptoms of faulty Nvidia graphics processors include “distorted video or no video”, and also offered users an extended warranty and free repairs on the affected PCs. In a support document posted on its website, Apple claimed it had been assured by Nvidia in July 2008, that MacBook Pro computers with the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor may be affected by the “higher than normal failure rate” that has plagued some of Nvidia’s processors. ...
Your Apple MacBook Pro might be affected by faulty NVIDIA Chips
I4U News —
... . Apple's investigation shows now that there are some MacBook Pro notebooks out there that have issues stemming from faulty GeForce 8600M GT graphics processors. If you see distorted or scrambled video on the computer screen or no video on the screen than you should bring your MacBook Pro to the Apple store for evaluation. Apple will repair your MacBook Pro for free if it has these issues. More details in this Apple Support message . Via ...
Apple acknowledges some faulty NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics problems with MacBook Pro systms
Krunker —
... Despite assurances from NVIDIA that Apple MacBook Pro systems were not affected by the packaging defect problems of the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics, Apple has determined that some systems may in fact “be affected.” ...
Apple extends old MacBook Pro graphics warranty to three years
AppleInsider —
... Published: 11:45 AM EST Illustrating the scope of a flaw in older NVIDIA graphics chipsets, Apple has extended its special warranty on the GeForce 8600M GT in certain MacBook Pros from two to three years. Those visiting Apple's support page for the video corruption and failure issues suffered by this portable generation have noticed that Apple has quietly added an extra year to its coverage, giving owners of the affected MacBook Pros free replacements as late as September 2011 depending on the date of purchase. Apple hasn't explained why it's granting the ...
Apple Extends Free Graphics-Related Repair Offer For Older MacBook Pros [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... their free repair offer on those laptops from two to three years after the date of purchase. From the support article: ...
Apple extend GeForce 8600M GT warranty for overheating MacBook Pros
SlashGear —
... , who have announced they will be extending warranty support for those MacBook Pro owners affected. The issue, in which overheating of the GPU causes display distortion or failure, can only be addressed by replacing the notebook’s logic board. ...
Apple to NVIDIA: I’m so breaking up with you
CrunchGear —
... Just when we thought the two companies had found true love, it turns out there’s some turmoil beneath the surface. After NVIDIA’s acknowledgment of mobile GPU breakdown (and denial that the faulty GPUs were in Apple products), Apple determined that many video failures in MacBooks were in fact NVIDIA’s fault. Okay, they worked through that. But it seems NVIDIA has been taking Apple for granted, and displaying “arrogance” in its proposals for continuing a partnership. NVIDIA arrogant? Well blow me down! ...
Apple Nixes Nvidia?
I4U News —
... Remember back when a bunch of Nvidia chips failed in MacBooks due to a really simple packaging error? Well apparently that was the straw that broke the back of the relationship between Apple and Nvidia. ...
