Macbook pro 2011 Graphics Issue

Hi to all.
As all owners of 2011 macbook pro know, there is a common graphics card issue.
As there is no program to replace the logic board and i was not under warranty all i had to do is get it replaced from my pocket.
My question is: Is the new logic board revised regarding this problem or is the replacement still being carried out with this failure?
Regards.

" He said that some of boards that were made had bad thermal paste in them that over time (usually after the warrantee has run out) hardens/loses its gooeyness. "
From macman.gg:
" the original paste was hard and very spread out, unusual for Apple, will keep you informed"
and to Franzdm - This is a very simple fix and something that someone in your area should be able to do. At least in Florence. (Wished I was there right now!):
So it would appear that the base cause of this could be the thermal paste.
Bad thermal past could cause low heat transfer to the heat sink. Bad thermal paste is not unknown in the electronics industry.
This would cause the graphics chip to run hot causing video anomalies and eventually ball grid array failure which is catastrophic.
So everyone with these symptoms should check out their thermal paste or have it checked out.

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