MacBooks and NVIDIA GPU Failure
Similar to Dell and HP Apple has released a tech notice about NVIDIA’s acknowledgement of a “higher than normal failure rate” of some of their GPUs. Apple is providing free repairs for 2 yrs from the date of purchase regardless of warranty status. MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues
October 13th, 2008 by Darrin
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Need a New Laptop – Update
Macbook:1, ThinkPad:1 Looks like I will get my DELL XPS 1300 fixed, DELL is shipping a new motherboard. I spent some time researching this issue since this is the 2nd motherboard replacement in 1yr timeframe. I should clarify I love the XPS 1300 and that it is not a DELL part that is failing. It appears the issue is with the NVIDIA GPU and it is a systemic problem that goes beyond Dell. It seems...
October 5th, 2008 by Darrin
Need a New Laptop, Suggestions?
My Dell XPS M1330 Laptop is having issues, again. It seems that the NVIDIA GPU is having some issues with overheating. I have had the motherboard replaced once already and now it is acting up again. Dell’s current solution is a BIOS update that will basically run the fan non-stop. But that is a not a real fix. I might replace the MB once more and that will be it. I loved the machine but...
October 4th, 2008 by Darrin





