You want to make a full test of your Macbook Pro graphics card to see if it is in good condition or still powerful enough? Of green lines or alternatively green squares appear on your screen? Theécran of your Macbook Pro flashes? This is because there is a problem with the Graphic card from your Apple device. The Graphic card is one of main components from your Mac. According to the different models, it can be soldered to the motherboard. This component is necessary to read the graphics broadcast in the programs and texts that you enter to then transmit them to the screen. You should know that your Apple device will not allow you to test the card. In any case, nothing specific. On the other hand, there are other alternatives in order to test the power and thus be able to make comparisons. You will find in this article the different alternatives available to you if you wish test or repair the graphics card of your Macbook Pro device.
How to identify the graphics card of your Macbook device?
It is important to arrive at identifier la Graphic card of his Macbook computer in order to obtain informations on the model of the card and its maker. To do so, here are the steps to follow:
- Go to the menu Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), from your Mac
- Click on the tab About This Mac
- Select now System Information and More information
- You can now click on Hardware then Monitors / Video Cards
You then have access to all the information about your Mac's graphics card.
How do I know if my graphics card is having problems?
If black dots, zones to green squares or alternatively flashing lines appear on theécran of your Macbook in 3D view, that the screen jumped upis that be your écran from Mac, be your Graphic card is damaged. The videos may then refuse to be displayed. In order to identify any possible problem with the graphics card of your Macbook computer, you must first exclude the screen from the maneuver en isolating the displays of the two different components (you have two possibilities: connect a second screen at the computer or change graphics card).
Plugging in a second display is the easiest way to find problems with your Mac graphics card. Connect this second display to your Macbook device and see if the problems persist. If so, it means that the graphics card of your device is damaged ou defective. If you no longer see an issue after plugging in the second display, then the issue is with your Macbook's display.
Test your Mac's graphics card using CineBench software
The software Cinebench will give you the opportunity to make a Performance Test your Macbook Pro computer (under Mac OS X). This test will extend both to the level of Graphic card only processor. Thanks to this test carried out by CineBench, you will be able to compare results with others processors et graphics cards similar.
How to fix the graphics card of a Macbook device?
It may first be that the problem comes from the software. Indeed, the fact of not update un pilot graphics card may affect the functionality of the graphics card, and therefore of your Macbook device. So first make sure you have updated all drivers. Before performing an update operation, make sure that your Macbook Pro computer does not encounter any charging difficulty. Then connect your computer to the mains. Here are the steps to follow in order to update your operating system:
- Go to the menu Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), from your Mac
- Click on About This Mac
- Select now Software updates
If the tab software update is grayed out, it means that the operating system is up to date and that the problem is not a driver update of your graphics card.
If the problem comes from a faulty graphics card, then the replace. As the disassembly of Macbook devices is a delicate operation, it is strongly recommended to go to a graphics card repair professional. If you are familiar with it and have the skills to troubleshoot a failing graphics card, you can proceed with the teardown from home, making sure you have ordered the correct component first. We advise you to bring a Graphic card identical to the original one.
