After a certain time of the test proceeding, Mac shuts down. The GpuTest_GUI («donut») diagnoses the problem. Sometimes black screen is followed by Mac reboot, freeze-up or shutdown. Screen picture disappears, the Mac continues to work, the fans keep on turning, backlight is on and sound is adjustable. Initially the screen picture disappears during high workload, with high heat output, when Mac utilizes the discrete GF 650 graphic processor. Most often the problem develops gradually. MacBookPro Model ID10,1 – Retina with discrete graphics GeForce 650M, 1st-2nd lines on the table above. This fail occurred in the MacBook Pro Retina A1398 in the middle of 2012 and the beginning of 2013. The problem with black screen of A1398 (temporary or total), year of production 2012-2013 The repair is reliable and does not cause the BGA chip change.
The program ended at the end of 2016.įortunately, we know how to fix these typical failures. In 2012 Apple acknowledged A1398 fail officially and extended the warranty period up to 4 years. Unfortunately all models have typical (generic) fails. MacBook Pro Retina 15 "A1398 modifications Since 2012, five A1398 platforms and a dozen of versions have been released.
These retina screens are still very popular and up-to-date in performance. The display, compact size, low weight and effective operation system made it uncompetitive. He was the world's first laptop with retina screen. MacBook Pro Retina A1398 appeared in mid-2012. Back in April, Apple announced a recall of travel kit and wall plug adapters used in three countries.«» Typical Fails of MacBook Pro Retina 15" A1398: black screen, turn-offs during work process
On the support page, you can check your eligibility and learn how to schedule a free replacement. Note that the support page doesn’t yet appear to be live for everyone, but it should go up soon.
If you have “MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015),” enter your computer’s serial number on the program page to see if it is eligible for a battery replacement. To confirm which model you have, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu () in the upper-left corner of your screen. Here’s how to check if you have a MacBook Pro that falls into that window: “The recall does not affect any other 15-inch MacBook Pro units or other Mac notebooks,” Apple says.Īpple has launched a new support page where users can go to check their MacBook Pro serial number to see if it is affected. The units were sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017 and can be identified by their product serial number.Īpple notes that the recall only affects 15-inch MacBook Pro units sold between September 2015 and February 2017. Affected customers can have their battery replaced by Apple free of charge.Īpple today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units which contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk. In some instances, the battery used in these MacBook Pro units may overheat and pose a safety risk, Apple says. The company says that select 15-inch MacBook Pro units sold between September 2015 and February 2017 contain a battery that may overheat and pose safety risks. Apple today said that it is launching a voluntary recall and replacement program for the 15-inch MacBook Pro.