Bad Apple (MBP15" Logic Board)

soft · #1 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 06:13 PM

My Macbook Pro suddenly decided not to start up and after bringing to the Apple Service Centre (Micro2000), was quoted $1,712.00 for changing the Logic Board.

I am really disappointed.

Anyone has alternative for saving my computer?

1tczx · #2 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 06:59 PM

woah thats a huge sum mod..i just got a MacBook hope mines dun end up like that? Can u explain wads wrong with the logicboard that needs to be changed?

soft · #3 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 07:19 PM

They simply say, "Logic board need to be replaced". So bad right? Cannot even tell me what is wrong with it. Haiz....

I got this in Apr 08. It was working all fine. Then the other morning, it just refuse to start up.

lester_music · #4 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 07:22 PM

wow...thats ex

that's why I just threw my iMac(minus mouse & keys) into the dustbin after using it for 5 years...heard about the high servicing cost...

how old is yours?

RolandLim · #5 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 07:22 PM

Hey James

U can try this Laptop Repair shop at SimLim Square Level 4 , in between VideoPro and Fuwell

I got quoted by eServe $700 + $138 Diagnostic fee to replace my 320Hdd and Reformat

Cost me $210 at the repair shop to fix it ( $160 for new HDD and $50 for labour, although they couldn't do data recovery.

goodluck , i feel the pain man ! my Macbook Pro dropped during jam .

Regards

Roland

Jem007 · #6 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 07:38 PM

try to google bro..lots of ppl have similar problem..apple will always say replace logic board for even small parts malfunction (FW port fried, replace logic board)..heard of ppl's MBPs coming to life after some troubleshooting..some did not even do anything just managed to start..

Chaserr · #7 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 07:39 PM

R&S dot com, sim lim square #04-31 also they are moving upstairs at #06-64

kongwee · #8 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 08:19 PM

Next time it is better to buy Applecare. My HD crash and I got a bigger HD replacement within 2 year.

xfigox · #9 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 09:58 PM

Same situation happened to me on my Dell Laptop 2months back, couldn't start up the next morning after I just used it the previous night. Its definitely a mobo problem, somehow I managed to get it to boot up just once by shaking it, but couldn't work the next morning again. Luckily its under warranty, like what jem has said, might be just a small problem but just couldn't work without it.

templar03 · #10 (**permalink**) 26-01-10, 10:06 PM

Careful about servicing at SLS. Later kuna cut carrot. Will leave a sour taste in your mouth.

I also doubt if you can get suitable replacement parts if you service third party.

If your Macbook Pro still falls under warranty by all means confirm can RMA.

If not i advise you to go back there and raise hell. :mrgreen: