Logic board, heat sink, GPU, or simple issue?
My MacBook won't charge a new battery, and won't make it past the loading startup screen once I log on, without a battery.
I recently needed to replace the battery and have tried 3. I started without a battery once, accidentally (didn't connect it) and it worked. I'm guessing it's the logic board.
Could it be anything else?
I replaced the MagSafe charger but not the internal connection to the logic board. Because it gives a green light and begins turning on, I figured that part was fine.
My question is do you think it's the logic board? The book has been running hot so the heat sink could have caused damage but I couldn't tell.
Update (10/06/2016)
Ok, guys. I thought I'd follow up. I bought the product above and it arrived today. I bought the proper year. And it didn't resolve anything. Same issues. I made a small video of what's happening but not sure if I can post it somewhere here. Any other ideas on what this could be, or do you think the logic board is toast?
Update (10/12/2016)
Ok so I took it to a shop and they said it was hard drive failure.
crwdns2934109:0crwdne2934109:0
crwdns2944067:05crwdne2944067:0
What is the emc and model number? That way we can identify your machine. (Hey @mayer I sound like you! Lol)
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Gigabit87898 crwdne2934271:0
@gigabit87898 You're getting there ;-) Now give them the link to where they can plug in their serial number to get that info.
If he tells you it's a 2011 or 2012, are you going to tell him about the repair extension program? Do you need to know how far the loading progress bar has gone to help determine where the problem may be? Do you need to know about beach balls running or possible screen anomalies?
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 mayer crwdne2934271:0
It's an early 2011 unibody 15" MacBook Pro, not Retina display. 75% of progress bar before it dies. No beach balls. Warranty etc is expired.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 awlancej crwdne2934271:0
Happy to here is was the drive! Basically, what was happening was as I described below but unlike most drive which just stop working yours was on the edge neither working or failing hard. A rarity of a condition! Sometimes when the SATA cable degrades it messes up the drive too.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0
@dan Actually, I had the drive replaced but it still doesn't function properly. I've ordered a new charger and a new battery. Although, I don't think that's the issue. I'm afraid it's the logic board as I still can't get the computer to run on the battery or charge it. It does get hot so it could be a heat sink issue, I've ordered so thermal glue.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 awlancej crwdne2934271:0