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## macbook-pro-2011-defective-gpu-fix-v2.md

      
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    Works for macOS Sierra and High Sierra (Improved version)


Taken from StackExchange


Thanks to LangLangC

For temperature and other improvements see https://gist.github.com/cdleon/d16e7743e6f056fedbebc329333d79df
This method leaves brightness control enabled

Reset SMC


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                Macbook Pro 2011 GPU Defect fix macOS Sierra and High Sierra
              
          
    Works for macOS Sierra and High Sierra


Taken from 2011 Macbook Pro Graphics Card FIX 100% WORKING!!!

EDIT This method works! But there is an improved version for better thermal management and brightness keys functionality. See improved version -> https://gist.github.com/cdleon/d1eff7246a25193304284ecec40445b0
Enter Recovery Mode (text mode)


if you are on high sierra 10.13.6+ you might need to use Command + r instead

Boot up holding down Command + r + s