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macOS - Notebook Hardware
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<blockquote data-quote="Juan Largo" data-source="post: 769760" data-attributes="member: 47345"><p>Your problem most certainly is due to an overheating GPU, which could be caused by and improper SMC fan control setting. Doesn't SMC let you see what your fans are doing and control them? Instead of replacing the logic board, try ramping up the cooling to the maximum possible setting. If that works, then you could ramp it back down a little. I'm very surprised the Apple "expert" didn't think of that. Another less expensive option is to install an auxiliary heat sink under your notebook.</p><p></p><p>You said your notebook is getting "old." There could be dust/lint or other debris blocking your cooling ports. Take the cover off and thoroughly clean the insides.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juan Largo, post: 769760, member: 47345"] Your problem most certainly is due to an overheating GPU, which could be caused by and improper SMC fan control setting. Doesn't SMC let you see what your fans are doing and control them? Instead of replacing the logic board, try ramping up the cooling to the maximum possible setting. If that works, then you could ramp it back down a little. I'm very surprised the Apple "expert" didn't think of that. Another less expensive option is to install an auxiliary heat sink under your notebook. You said your notebook is getting "old." There could be dust/lint or other debris blocking your cooling ports. Take the cover off and thoroughly clean the insides. [/QUOTE]
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