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My ATI videocard has been overheated. I reballed it 2 times. it’s life was extended by year and a half. Now it’s mulfunctioned again. I think the 3rd reball would not solve a problem. May be I need logic board replacement. What options do I have. Is it possible to upgrade with a newer one?
Here’s the IFIXIT guide you’ll need to follow: MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 Logic Board Replacement. You basically have three choices: MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Early 2011) 2.2 GHz Logic BoardMacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Early 2011) 2.3 GHz Logic BoardMacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Late 2011) 2.4 GHz Logic Board The 2012 modes can also be used but the video cable need to be replaced as the connector is slightly different. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Mid 2012) 2.3 GHz Logic BoardMacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Mid 2012) 2.6 GHz Logic BoardMacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Mid 2012) 2.7 GHz Logic Board