Known symptoms of a graphics card issue could include:ġ. So what happens if your computer has still not been fixed? The deadline of Dec 31st, 2016 has come and gone. All you had to do was visit an authorized dealer or technician, or a nearby Apple store, and the system would be fixed for free. This issue made the malfunctioning computers show the same symptoms namely, distorted videos or no video showing at all, or an unexpected system restart or reboot.Īpple mitigated this issue by offering to repair all systems free of charge until Dec 31st 2016. It affected almost all computers sold between Feb 2011 and Dec 2013. Read more about that below.2011 saw a well-documented and widely criticized graphics card failure on the MacBook Pro.

Please contact Apple Support and speak with an Advisor if you would like to arrange paid service for any additional issue.Īnother service program that Apple updated last month was for the butterfly keyboards on a range of MacBook and MacBook Pro models from 2015-2019. This program is for battery replacement only. More information about the MacBook Pro battery recall program: Apple says that no other MacBook models are affected besides Mid 2015 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro notebooks. Keep in mind if you need your battery replaced, it may take up to two weeks and will be sent out for service in all cases.

If your machine is affected, Apple says to stop using it and reach out for support.

Head to Apple’s MacBook Pro battery recall page.

Copy your Mac’s serial number (also  → About This Mac).

If you’re not sure, confirm you have a 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro from Mid 2015 ( → About This Mac).

How to check if your MacBook Pro is affected by the battery recall Affected units were sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017 and product eligibility is determined by the product serial number. Specifically, it’s the Mid-2015 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro that was sold between 2015-2017.Īpple has determined that, in a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. Do you have a 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro? Follow along for how to check if your MacBook Pro is affected by the battery recall that Apple just announced.Īpple shared that some of its MacBook Pro batteries suffer from a fire safety risk.

Macbook pro early 2011 battery recall