After having the logic board replaced, Time Machine will no longer backup my computer to the same backup files as before.

After having the logic board replaced due to bad NVidia chip, my Time Machine will no longer backup my computer to the current backup. Is there a way to reset something to get Time Machine to continue to use the same backup files as before for this laptop?

As far as TM is concerned you have a new computer, so it will make a new backup. If you don't have the space for both backups then erase your backup drive before backing up the computer.

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  • Missing serial number after Macbook Pro logic board replacement

    I just got my Macbook Pro replaced its motherboard due to the known issue http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2377
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  • New problem WITH the logic board replacement

    Hi Everyone,
    I sent my computer in recently to get a whirring fan noise repaired, but after receiving my macbook, I have developed the whine.
    They tell me they replaced the logic board, but I didn't even ask for one. Now I have a loud whine coming from the left side of my computer near the adaptor.
    I guess my question is, is it possible to develop the whine after the logic board has been replaced and why Apple replaced a logic board which had no whine.
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    You will not be able to order a logic board from Apple.  You can look at websites such as iFixit.com and Powerbookmedic.com where Apple MBP parts are available.  Costs will be shown there.  In additions there are instructions available if you prepared to install it yourself.
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    the ipod is likely to be on automatically syncing currently. plug the ipod into a different computer and it will warn you that if you choose to sync with the new computer, the songs will be erased. when this warning pops up, select no. after the ipod appears in itunes and has not updated, go to the ipod options and you can select manually organize songs.
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    Arlee wrote:
    My MBPro totally crashed and just got it back from Apple with a new hard drive, logic board, optical super drive, one new 1GB ram chip, and a new video display panel. My questions are two fold, first, have I had so much replaced on this machine that I need to use Migration Assistant instead of Time Machine to restore it?
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    snow leopard disk utility?? what exactly are you doing? disk utility is not involved in restoring from TM in any way.
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    Time Machine was working fine, until one day back up was failing due to being unable to delete the old backup. now it will no longer connect to the network drive although the external drive is accessible through the system.. any ideas?

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