GPU Panic Issue - SATA error in Hardware Test - Possible GPU failure?
Hi there, been very dismayed with my MacBook Pro Non-Retina 15" Mid 2012 as of a day or so ago...
It started crashing with green / black graphics distortions all of a sudden while running Chrome. Thought the issue was related to video, but then it started similarly crashing when doing normal tasks and just having the computer on.
Progressively got worse- would run for about an hour, then crashed a few times in 15 min span. I was able to get a Time Machine backup updated (thankfully!) before it got to that point though. And it still boots, mostly.
Would give the RAM beep occasionally after crashing. I have a recording of that.
As a result, thought the issue was needing to reseat the RAM originally. Worked for a little while after that- but then it got worse.
When I put it into Hardware Test (I believe that's the name for that) I got this error code: -4hdd/11/40000000:sata(0,0)
When it recovered from a crash at one point it did give me a crash report. Rather long, but here it is:
So I just don't know how to proceed. I really need my machine for work. Went into work Friday and couldn't do much at all. Can't do my own personal work I do from home either.
If anyone could help... I have a friend who knows their stuff regarding Apple computers, but they're a bit far out. At this point I need to make a decision regarding buying a new MacBook Pro, however. If this machine (2012) may be salvageable (but a grueling task) than I may still spring for a new one. (Looking at 2015s right now online.) If it looks like it is dead/dying, then I definitely need a new one.
But if these errors/the report are showing signs of hope for at the least a quick enough fix- I may hold out. Lot of money.
Thank you for any help. Sorry for the bit of a ramble. If I can provide further information just ask.