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I have a late model 2011 A1286 with a dead GPU. I’d like to replace the logic board but I’m nervous about installing the same logic board with the same GPU. Which logic board should I use to avoid another GPU failure. Thanks in advance.

The best board is to find a 2012 like one of these: MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Mid 2012) 2.3 GHz Logic Board Apple P/N 661-6491MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Mid 2012) 2.6 GHz Logic Board Apple P/N 661-6492MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Mid 2012) 2.7 GHz Logic Board Apple P/N 661-6493