My Macbook Pro crashes(Grey Screen) when i unplug my 3G USB Dongle

Not sure if this has happened to anyone else, but just after I installed Yosemite my 3G USB dongle Huawei K4305 Vodafone is not working anymore and when I unplug the dongle my macbook Crashes.
I have installed the latest firmware and software for the dongle.
I have done the hardware diagnostic on the Macbook, everything is working and the dongle is working fine as I tested it another Macbook with Mavericks and it works.
I tried to reinstall Yosemite but my machine just hangs on black screen and won't reboot.
MacBook Pro 13" 16GB Memory, i7 2.9Ghz 750GB HDD

HI vojtabe,
What I did was, I uninstalled the Vodafone software completely first, then restarted the mac, then installed the Huawei driver and connected up the USB dongle and did not select to install the software and i just pushed the eject icon in finder and unplugged it, and it never crashed my machine after this.
Don't install the software as currently the Vodafone software only goes up to Mavericks.

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0xffffff81cd22fd00 : 0xffffff800e72fe41
0xffffff81cd22fd80 : 0xffffff800e7431d8
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      Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
         com.apple.driver.AirPort.Brcm4331(800.20.24)[E165F0B8-6138-39E4-938D-C10DA7C658 42]@0xffffff7f90196000->0xffffff7f90388fff
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BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
14C109
Kernel version:
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Kernel text base: 0xffffff800e600000
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There was also very weird behaviour of my mac, i have captures the video. I have uploaded it to the youtube, here is the link, please see it:
http://youtu.be/ossDHVRl7DE     -on the video you can see slitted screen and white lines all along the screen.
The thing is that i am now studying abroad, in Denmark, and any computer repair there is extremely expensive. And I dont have warranty anymore. Could you please help me and say how serious it is and what it might be? :/

I thought these strips are caused by PCIe , second video card, but then I launched virtual machine (just to make computer switch to the second video adapter to see it something will change). Now virtual machine is working in the background, Mac is working on the second video adapter - nothing bad happens.(just as before)... But then suddenly, out of nowhere it ether gets freezed or strips appears on the screen(as on photo above)
Video how it freezes
http://youtu.be/uTrWuvphNQs
I was just continue "working" with that and then happen this:( please see video attached)
http://youtu.be/QM7oCRlzt9M it lasted for ~20 second and I was pressing some random keys on the keyboard... And then it got back to normal.. :///

MacBook Pro goes grey screen, then shuts down randomly

My MacBook Pro (just purchased 3 months ago, not retina) shuts down unexpectedly. The screen goes grey, then it just shuts down after a few minutes. Anyone else have this problem? Any ideas how to fix?

You need to reset the SMC on your Macbook.
* Shutdown your MacBook Pro
* Connect the power adapter to your Mac
* On the MacBook's keyboard, hold down the Shift+Control+Option keys and the Power button at the same time
* Release all keys and the power button at the same time
* Boot your Mac as usual

My MacBook Pro Immediately Shuts Down When I Unplug It.

Whenever I unplug my MacBook Pro from its power source, it shuts down. No warning or anything. It just shuts down. Is this something that requires a big fix-it type of thing?

Hi Nozebra,
Check your battery. When your computer is plugged in, click on the blue apple, and then About this Mac. When you see the box, check More Info... This brings up Apple Profiler. Click on Power (on the left). This will tell you how much battery power you have.
This happened to me, and it turned out that my battery (which was not under the recall program) would no longer hold a charge. I called AppleCare, and they sent me out a new battery, which I received 24 hours later.
Amy

2012 13 inch MacBook Pro crashes (black screen) on Windows 7

Hi, I am running Windows 7 (bootcamp obviously) and out of the blue my screen went black, my only option was to make a hard reset. I can then run Windows on Safe Mode, and I found out that if I turn off the graphics card (HD 4000) then Windows will run OK in "normal" mode.
That happened a month ago, and the only thing I could think of was re-installing Windows via Bootcamp. Windows ran flawless until a couple of days ago where the black screen appeared again and the only way I managed to get into Windows again was either on Safe Mode or in normal mode (with the graphics drivers unabled).
Please help me, I really need to run Windows for work and this is really bothering me.

OK, Mid 2012:
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_13%22_Unibody_Mid_2012
Try reseating RAM that can often cause a display problem.
Reset PRAM:
How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
"Don't think it's the inverter since that helps turn on the backlight on."
Actually the inverter bumps the 5 V. ? from the logic board and bumps it up to high voltage to drive the back light.
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/51132/MacBook+inverter+board...how+to+test
Checks you could try would be to check the input voltage to the inverter board. Check the inverter cable for shorts. These are easily seen on close inspection. If there is a short it could have taken out the tiny fuse that's on the logic board. Or the inverter board itself could be bad. Sub board repairs would require known good replacements. I have identified that fuse but on an earlier model and repaired it after replacing the inverter cable but no tech would go that far.

HT201236 MY MACBOOK PRO SHOW BLUE SCREEN WHEN I SET UP OS.....

when i try to set up mac os in my probook,its show blue screen.how can i solve it?

Maybe:
OS X Mavericks: If you see a blue screen at startup
Yes even though you have Yosemite
http://macs.about.com/od/MacTroubleshootingTips/qt/Troubleshooting-Mac-Startup-P roblems-Stuck-At-The-Blue-Screen.htm

Grey screen when startup

My macbook pro shows grey screen when I start the computer after I heard the sound of start. What's wrong?

Take each of these steps that you haven't already tried. Stop when the problem is resolved.
To restart an unresponsive computer, press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the power shuts off, then release, wait a few more seconds, and press it again briefly.
Step 1
The first step in dealing with a startup failure is to secure the data. If you want to preserve the contents of the startup drive, and you don't already have at least one current backup, you must try to back up now, before you do anything else. It may or may not be possible. If you don't care about the data that has changed since the last backup, you can skip this step.
There are several ways to back up a Mac that is unable to start. You need an external hard drive to hold the backup data.
a. Start up from the Recovery partition, or from a local Time Machine backup volume (option key at startup.) When the OS X Utilities screen appears, launch Disk Utility and follow the instructions in this support article, under “Instructions for backing up to an external hard disk via Disk Utility.” The article refers to starting up from a DVD, but the procedure in Recovery mode is the same. You don't need a DVD if you're running OS X 10.7 or later.
b. If Step 1a fails because of disk errors, and no other Mac is available, then you may be able to salvage some of your files by copying them in the Finder. If you already have an external drive with OS X installed, start up from it. Otherwise, if you have Internet access, follow the instructions on this page to prepare the external drive and install OS X on it. You'll use the Recovery installer, rather than downloading it from the App Store.
c. If you have access to a working Mac, and both it and the non-working Mac have FireWire or Thunderbolt ports, start the non-working Mac in target disk mode. Use the working Mac to copy the data to another drive. This technique won't work with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
d. If the internal drive of the non-working Mac is user-replaceable, remove it and mount it in an external enclosure or drive dock. Use another Mac to copy the data.
Step 2
If the startup process stops at a blank gray screen with no Apple logo or spinning "daisy wheel," then the startup volume may be full. If you had previously seen warnings of low disk space, this is almost certainly the case. You might be able to start up in safe mode even though you can't start up normally. Otherwise, start up from an external drive, or else use the technique in Step 1b, 1c, or 1d to mount the internal drive and delete some files. According to Apple documentation, you need at least 9 GB of available space on the startup volume (as shown in the Finder Info window) for normal operation.
Step 3
Sometimes a startup failure can be resolved by resetting the NVRAM.
Step 4
If a desktop Mac hangs at a plain gray screen with a movable cursor, the keyboard may not be recognized. Press and hold the button on the side of an Apple wireless keyboard to make it discoverable. If need be, replace or recharge the batteries. If you're using a USB keyboard connected to a hub, connect it to a built-in port.
Step 5
If there's a built-in optical drive, a disc may be stuck in it. Follow these instructions to eject it.
Step 6
Press and hold the power button until the power shuts off. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed to start up, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Use a different keyboard and/or mouse, if those devices are wired. If you can start up now, one of the devices you disconnected, or a combination of them, is causing the problem. Finding out which one is a process of elimination.
Step 7
If you've started from an external storage device, make sure that the internal startup volume is selected in the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences.
Start up in safe mode. Note: If FileVault is enabled in OS X 10.9 or earlier, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Post for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know the login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
When you start up in safe mode, it's normal to see a dark gray progress bar on a light gray background. If the progress bar gets stuck for more than a few minutes, or if the system shuts down automatically while the progress bar is displayed, the startup volume is corrupt and the drive is probably malfunctioning. In that case, go to Step 11. If you ever have another problem with the drive, replace it immediately.
If you can start and log in in safe mode, empty the Trash, and then open the Finder Info window on the startup volume ("Macintosh HD," unless you gave it a different name.) Check that you have at least 9 GB of available space, as shown in the window. If you don't, copy as many files as necessary to another volume (not another folder on the same volume) and delete the originals. Deletion isn't complete until you empty the Trash again. Do this until the available space is more than 9 GB. Then restart as usual (i.e., not in safe mode.)
If the startup process hangs again, the problem is likely caused by a third-party system modification that you installed. Post for further instructions.
Step 8
Launch Disk Utility in Recovery mode (see Step 1.) Select the startup volume, then run Repair Disk. If any problems are found, repeat until clear. If Disk Utility reports that the volume can't be repaired, the drive has malfunctioned and should be replaced. You might choose to tolerate one such malfunction in the life of the drive. In that case, erase the volume and restore from a backup. If the same thing ever happens again, replace the drive immediately.
This is one of the rare situations in which you should also run Repair Permissions, ignoring the false warnings it may produce. Look for the line "Permissions repair complete" at the end of the output. Then restart as usual.
Step 9
If the startup device is an aftermarket SSD, it may need a firmware update and/or a forced "garbage collection." Instructions for doing this with a Crucial-branded SSD were posted here. Some of those instructions may apply to other brands of SSD, but you should check with the vendor's tech support.
Step 10
Reinstall the OS. If the Mac was upgraded from an older version of OS X, you’ll need the Apple ID and password you used to upgrade.
Step 11
Do as in Step 9, but this time erase the startup volume in Disk Utility before installing. The system should automatically restart into the Setup Assistant. Follow the prompts to transfer the data from a Time Machine or other backup.
Step 12
This step applies only to models that have a logic-board ("PRAM") battery: all Mac Pro's and some others (not current models.) Both desktop and portable Macs used to have such a battery. The logic-board battery, if there is one, is separate from the main battery of a portable. A dead logic-board battery can cause a startup failure. Typically the failure will be preceded by loss of the settings for the startup disk and system clock. See the user manual for replacement instructions. You may have to take the machine to a service provider to have the battery replaced.
Step 13
If you get this far, you're probably dealing with a hardware fault. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider.

Why is my MacBook Pro **crashing** changing to a blue screen with lines or distorted screen when I open logic or Ableton Live

Why is my MacBook Pro **crashing** changing to a blue screen with lines or distorted screen when I open logic or Ableton Live. Then I have to restart by long pressing the power button. Can somebody plz help me

What you describe sounds like a hardware issue. Unfortunately, you'll need to get that checked out by Apple. If you have an Apple Store near you, make an appointment with the Genius Bar and take the machine in for evaluation.

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