Intermittent MacBook fault

[Gaz.]

Screen is going blank after 10 or so seconds. I can load OS up, but it goes blank after getting to the desktop. I can also see the screen after waking it up from having the lid closed.

I'm going to try a fresh install (can get all my data off it through the mac mini)

Any other ideas?

 

[.Simon]

How old is it?

 

[Gaz.]

3 years old I think. Way out of Apple warranty, didn't pay for extra cover.

 

[Christopher]

Can you still hear things going on? If it's the panel/backlight it'll be a cheaper fix than the GPU. Lol.

 

[Gaz.]

The screen works, just goes black after a while. I cant try a fresh OS install, as the mac won't output to my TV whilst trying to get disk utility up from the install disc to format the HDD.

 

[Gaz.]

Did some digging, and the GPU fault tends to be a MBP issue.
I've removed, cleaned and refitted the battery and for the time being it's fine. If it dies again, it'll have to go to a store and see what they think.
Might have to dig deep and buy a new one.

It's only 26months old too according to Coconut battery.

 

[Christopher]

Not good.

 

[Gaz.]

It's still doing it. Unless I get a (unlikely) free fix, I'm stuck using the mini on my tv, or my iPhone. Both are poor options really. A new MBP is probably a bit too expensive ATM too.

Disappointing really, I expected better life than just over 2 years.

 

[Gaz.]

Took it to Apple, they tried a new inverter thingy in the hinge, wasn't that. Needed a new LCD screen. So, they replaced my covers FOC and I sent it off to get a screen fitted by Sliced Apple IT services in Sheffield for £135, £65 cheaper than apple. All is well now

 

[jenic]

Good result

Buy applecare next time though

 

[Gaz.]

Yeah if I buy another I'll get the 3 year care.