MacBook Graphics Repair for Intel and M‑Series Models
In Hamburg. And Nationwide.

Recognizing Graphics Problems in Classic and Modern MacBooks

Graphics Errors in MacBook Pro 15" 17" 2009–2015

Models like the MacBook Pro 15" from 2009 to 2015 (e.g. A1286, A1398, A1297 2010 2011) are particularly often affected by dGPU defects. Typical symptoms are flickering screens, colorful stripes or no image. In many cases, GPU replacement is necessary. The 2009 model also frequently has problems with capacitors in the graphics area. The MacBook Pro 17" from 2011 (A1297) also often has dGPU problems and usually needs a complete GPU replacement.

Graphics Errors in MacBook Pro 2016–2019 Intel 15" & 16"

The Touchbar models like A1707, A1990 or the 16" MacBook Pro A2141 with Radeon Pro or Vega graphics chips often show pixel errors, crashes or boot loops. Here too, GPU chip replacement can permanently solve the problem. For the A1707 model, a complete logic board replacement is usually the more economical solution, as we have refurbished boards in stock. For A1990 and A2141 – especially variants with larger GPUs – we offer targeted dGPU replacement, including configurations with extended VRAM.

New Problems with MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon M-Series (from 2020)

Even with MacBooks with Apple Silicon M-series (e.g. M1, M2), image disturbances occur, which are mostly software-based or triggered by defective display connections. Hardware defects are rarer, but possible – these include problems in the image signal line, a damaged display connector on the main board, other components in this circuit or in rare cases an incorrectly programmed display ROM.

MacBook Air and Pro 13 Inch: rare graphics damage, but possible

Since MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 inch do not have dedicated graphics chips, they are less often affected. With image errors, the cause is often the display itself or the SSD/board.

Causes of Graphics Errors in Apple MacBooks

Overheating due to poor heat conduction

A common reason is heat exposure. The GPU chips detach minimally from the logic board due to repeated heat cycles and cause image errors or total failures.

Faulty production series

Some Apple series had systematically faulty chipsets (e.g. AMD Radeon 2011, Vega 2019) that fail particularly often. We repair these by replacing them with stable successor chips.

Power supply errors

Defective capacitors or power ICs (A1398 2012, A1297 2009) on the board can make the GPU unstable. Our board-level repair specifically replaces these elements.