Apple Releases Graphics Firmware Update for 17" Unibody MacBook Pro
Apple today released MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 for all users of the new unibody 17" MacBook Pro released in January.
Numerous users have reported in Apple's discussion forums and elsewhere problems with lines and distortion on the new models, and this update appears to be intended to address these issues.
This firmware update is recommended for all 17-inch MacBook Pro (Early 2009) users and addresses the appearance of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the notebook display.
Apple's support document provides instructions on how to install the update and determine whether it successfully installs. The download weighs in at 770 KB.Numerous users have reported in Apple's discussion forums and elsewhere problems with lines and distortion on the new models, and this update appears to be intended to address these issues.
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38 months ago
Now if we can get a similar firmware update to fix the 'lines' issue that's occuring with some of the rev. b MacBook Airs ... that would be terrific!
38 months ago
Now if we can get a similar firmware update to fix the 'lines' issue that's occuring with some of the rev. b MacBook Airs ... that would be terrific!
And the flickering and horizontal lines problems with the Unibody MacBook and 15" MBP..
38 months ago
I will jump in and get a 17" non-glossy SSD 2.93 GHz version if it resolves this issue. It's the only thing holding me back.
38 months ago
I was really glad to see Apple responding, but unfortunately it hasn't solved my flickering pixel noise problem when I hook up my 17" Unibody to a 30" ACD with the new Mini DisplayPort to Dual DVI adapter. I truly hope they address that next--it's bad. Here's a pic of what I mean: http://www.repeatpattern.com/snow.jpg
38 months ago
Never buy first-gen hardware folks. You always pay for that premium with kinks and bugs.
38 months ago
Never buy first-gen hardware folks. You always pay for that premium with kinks and bugs.
I don't have any issue with my 13.3" Unibody Macbook! Best purchase ever made...
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