2008 MacBook Pro 17" eats airport cards

I have a 2008 MacBook Pro which was under AppleCare support and had it's AirPort card replaced several times. A few weeks after the support expired, again the last card Apple put in started to fail and soon became unusable. The local apple store refused to help despite the long history them having to replace the card over and over. I bought one on eBay and it was fine for four months and then it too failed.
This is very strange but it seems this unit is somehow burning it's AirPort card. I installed a temperature monitor software and the temps looked fine to me. Could it be overvoltage supplied to the card? I've search online and not found any reports of similar issues with this model.
Symptoms:
1: Networking over AirPort stops working. Turning AirPort off and then back on results in it staying off...will not come back on. Hard restart helps but it fails same way a short time later.
2: The system totally freezes. Cursor stops moving, last sound in progress loops. Game graphics (World of Warcraft) sort of keeps going with animations but the UI is non responsive.
Depsite the temps looking ok to me, my feelign is I have not monitored it to much and do not know what is a valid max temp so, maybe it's cooking them. It did seem like letting it cool off helps though, maybe it is just letting it sit for awhile because sometimes just quick restart helped for a while (minutes).
Makes sense? Should I push Apple to get this fixed? They knew it kept destroying AirPort cards and they never fixed that issue.
Note Apple also replaced the motherboard at one point due to NVIDIA GPU issue. Also they replaced the battery as it was swelling so bad it stopped the trackpad button from working.

I suspect a loose cable in the display connection, try cleaning the ports and reconnect the cables.
you can take this to a shop,
or
if you want to DIY, read this guid carefully.
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_17%22_Models_A1151_A1212_A1229_and_A126 1
good luck.

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    Took it to the Apple Store, they determined it's my screen that's messed up (they connected to another monitor, and since the lines didn't mirror onto the monitor it couldn't have been my GPU making the lines but rather the screen itself), so not connected to my wifi issue or a potential logic board issue, so I'm going to get my screen, wifi card, and trackpad (it's been failing too but that wasn't urgent at all) replaced for $330 using their flat-rate repair service which is much better than I imagined in terms of price.

  • I am using an early 2008 MacBook Pro and am having issues with it deleting text on its own (in word, emails, etc.). As I am typing it all of a sudden starts deleting and I can't stop it. What can I do?

    I am using an early 2008 MacBook Pro and am having issues with it deleting text on its own (in word, emails, etc.). As I am typing it all of a sudden starts deleting and I can't stop it. This happened once before and it was due to a buldging battery pressing on the track pad. I checked the battery and it appears to be fine. What can I do?

    Please read this whole message before doing anything.
    This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
    Step 1
    The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
    Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up guest users” (without the quotes) in the search box. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
    While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
    Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
    After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
    *Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
    Step 2
    The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.
    Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
    Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
    When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
    If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.
    Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.  The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
    The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
    *Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t boot in safe mode.
    Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
    After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

  • HDMI input options into early 2008 Macbook Pro

    I have an early 2008 macbook pro. I'm looking to connect it to a casio digital video camera with hdmi output. What are my options for input into my macbook? Ideally, I would be able to capture live video from the camera into a golf video analysis program. I've read that the dvi port provides the highest quality video transfer. What kind of dvi cable do I need for the early 2008 port, if it allows for input at all? Would firewire or USB be a decent option? Do I need some sort of conversion card for video intake? Thanks for any advice...

    Yes, if I understand you correctly, You can certainly transfer footage from a video camera to your MacBook Pro and view it there: you just can't have, for instance, a live video feed.
    There are a number of ways to transfer data from a video camera - iLink (Firewire) was once an option, and may still be on some cameras, USB, etc.
    Good luck,
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  • Early 2008 MacBook Pro has no chime/keyboard/USB/video

    Since I can no longer view the relevant Apple TS for the famous NVIDIA GPU problem, I'm not sure what the cause of the problem is with my early 2008 MacBook Pro running Mavericks.
    I was using it last night to watch a recorded news show while getting ready for dinner and the news show seemed to stop early. Didn't think anything of it at the time because it was time to eat, however I noticed that the browser was still open and the screen was still on, as would have been expected.
    After eating, I went to wake up the computer and, while it seemed to be sleeping, which usually happens after about 15 minutes, it wouldn't respond to the keyboard or trackpad. Before long I realized that it also had no USB power. I also can't connect via FireWire or Ethernet.
    Since it will not respond to the keyboard, there are a number of options which are not available to me (like resetting NVRAM or starting in Target Disk Mode, etc.).
    Since there is a CD inconveniently already in the SuperDrive, I can't start up from the system disc.
    I have removed/replaced the RAM, tried resetting the SMC numerous times, and I've quadruple-checked that the keyboard/trackpad ribbon is attached to the logic board. Not sure what other options are available to me.
    The main reason that I think it is not the NVIDIA problem is because it seemed in those cases that the keyboard would light, at least the Caps Lock key, and I have nothing except the sleep indicator by the latch and the sound of the optical drive spinning up and then eventually spinning down, oh, and the fans seem to be working.
    Any suggestions? Relevant details left out?

    No chime means your Mac has not passed it's startup diagnostics.
    Take your Mac in for service >  Apple - Find Locations

  • 2008 macbook pro 15" (Santa Rosa) weird display color and vertical lines

    I have the 2008 macbook pro 15" (Santa Rosa). After my upgrade to mac os x lion (10.8.2), I noticed that periodically the screen either turns to weird display color and have horizontal lines on screen. This happens mostly during start up and lasts for about a min or two. Does this happen because of a faulty graphics card? I have NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256 MB card on this macbook pro. Please advice

    Nope - it sounds as if you've GPU issues and the discrete GPU is soldered onto the logic board. take your new machine into your local Apple Store for a replacement. Don't wait too long!
    Clinton

  • Just updated from a late 2008 Macbook Pro and I am getting a blink on my external screen

    I just upgraded from a late 2008 Macbook Pro with a  AMD Radeon HD 6770M 1024 MB graphics card and I am now getting a blink (black screen) every few seconds.
    Anyone know a fix.
    Thanks

    You could always give it a shot - the only problem that you might run into is that the the early 2011 might not boot when the hard drive is swapped from the 2008 hard drive. Some versions of OS X are simply not compatible between different models.
    But it's worth a try...
    Clinton

  • Firewire ExpressCard unuseable on late 2008 Macbook Pro!?

    I bought a Texas Instrument bases ExpressCard for Firewire 400 in order to make my RME Fireface work on the late 2008 Macbook Pro (MBP), since the onboard LSI/Agere chip doesn't like the Fireface 400.
    Result:
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    2. It is not possible to install it on bootcamped Vista at all.
    3. And it leads to upto 30% performance loss on XP.
    I did some web search and found a post of someone who tried six (6!) different ExpressCards on Vista and all showed the same "No free resources" error when using Bootcamp. I found no way to solve that and it's likely a problem of the "BIOS".
    Also the card (or likely the MBP) made OS X freeze several times and behaves erratic the other times: like not being detected, being detected as new second ExpressCard Firewire Network eventhough it is already in the list. I suspect this to be an electrical problem. To my astonishment the card can be pulled out easily when it should be fixed inside the slot without pushing on it first to unlock it. This always leads to freezing (who wonders)!
    Hot plugging the ExpressCard itself on Windows XP is not possible, the driver will shot "Not enough free Resources" just like on Vista until you restart Windows/the MBP.
    Hot Plugging cables on my Firewire ExpressCard does not work properly on OS X or Windows XP. On OS X it only recognizes the Fireface to unplug/replug on the ExpressCard if I plug/unplug the Firewire Repeater on the buildin FW800 port. That may be a Fireface driver issue though. On XP it only seems to work by turning off the MBP before plugging the Fireface to the ExpressCard (simply Restart does not seem to work).
    ExpressCard on late 2008 MBPs seems to be a mess, but I lack comparison with other cards. Maybe some other people with working ExpressCards can give some feedback?
    Fortunately the Fireface is useable via some Fireface Repeaters: external HD, HUB, or in my case a simple Lindy Repeater Cable (aka cable with inbuild repeater).

    Now this is a bit shocking:
    Having only inserted the ExpressCard leads to 10-20% CPU load (pure system load, not produced by any process) on XP as long as the ExpressCard driver is active (standard Windows TI Firewire driver).
    The extra system load completely vanishes once you load the CPU to maximum, but when using Ableton Live even over the inbuild FW800 port performance is at least 30% lower as long as the ExpressCard driver is active.
    Even more disturbing the performance loss is happening because the actual CPU load of Live itself is alot higher with the very same load compared to not having the ExpressCard active! :-O
    To underline the most curious fact about the latter: It also happens when the ExpressCard isn't even used, it's just inserted alongside the other FW port.
    I would like to get some feedback from other late 2008 Macbook Pro users about their own experience with ExpressCards. For me ExpressCard Firewire seems to be out of question under these circumstances. Fortunately the hub/repeater solution works with the inbuild LSI/Agere FW800 port.

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