Kernel Panic

[Joey3537]

I'm using a MBPr 2012 i7 15"

Last week I went to turn on my computer and it booted up normally, however, when it came time to log in it would show the loading bar and go about half way then my computer screen would go black. So I restarted my computer and wait it did the same thing. I completely reset my computer and waited 10 seconds then when I turned it on it booted normally. Then I got a report that looks like the one below. This has become an ongoing issue and I am starting to become concerned. I want to see if this is something I can fix on my own before making an appointment. Please help me as much as you can, thanks!

Spoiler: KERNEL PANIC

Anonymous UUID: 4BE0D1C7-E50A-A7E8-3D2D-2DE9C712D82D

Thu Feb 8 21:43:12 2018

*** Panic Report ***
panic(cpu 4 caller 0xffffff7f91a449e9): "GPU Panic: mux-regs 2 0 a0 99 0 8 severity 3 WS-ready 1 switch-state 0 IG FBs 1 EG FBs 0:0 power-state 6 3D idle HDA idle : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00137310: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0xc0000000 0xffffff9203e3e000 0x0e7150a2, D3, P0/4\n"@/BuildRoot/Library/Caches/com.apple.xbs/Sources/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.16.21/src/AppleMuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:162
Backtrace (CPU 4), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff9200ce3110 : 0xffffff801024f606
0xffffff9200ce3160 : 0xffffff801037c654
0xffffff9200ce31a0 : 0xffffff801036e149
0xffffff9200ce3220 : 0xffffff8010201120
0xffffff9200ce3240 : 0xffffff801024f03c
0xffffff9200ce3370 : 0xffffff801024edbc
0xffffff9200ce33d0 : 0xffffff7f91a449e9
0xffffff9200ce3430 : 0xffffff7f90ee467e
0xffffff9200ce34f0 : 0xffffff7f90fb65be
0xffffff9200ce3550 : 0xffffff7f930502a3
0xffffff9200ce3580 : 0xffffff7f90f1b306
0xffffff9200ce3700 : 0xffffff7f930e4e2c
0xffffff9200ce37a0 : 0xffffff7f930e4c3d
0xffffff9200ce37c0 : 0xffffff7f90ee55c1
0xffffff9200ce3840 : 0xffffff7f90ee8743
0xffffff9200ce3a40 : 0xffffff7f90eea7a8
0xffffff9200ce3b30 : 0xffffff7f910c87a6
0xffffff9200ce3c30 : 0xffffff7f90e770d0
0xffffff9200ce3cc0 : 0xffffff7f90e59fff
0xffffff9200ce3d30 : 0xffffff7f90e5ccfc
0xffffff9200ce3d90 : 0xffffff7f90e5c873
0xffffff9200ce3e00 : 0xffffff7f90e0ea4e
0xffffff9200ce3e50 : 0xffffff7f90e0e7b6
0xffffff9200ce3e80 : 0xffffff7f90e14feb
0xffffff9200ce3ed0 : 0xffffff8010890925
0xffffff9200ce3f30 : 0xffffff801088f132
0xffffff9200ce3f70 : 0xffffff801088e76c
0xffffff9200ce3fa0 : 0xffffff80102004f7
Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(517.22)[2AEA02BF-2A38-3674-A187-E5F610FD65B7]@0xffffff7f90e04000->0xffffff7f90e4afff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[8E6C654E-4A8F-3C6B-BBFE-BA8A68C9C146]@0xffffff7f90a94000
com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(517.22)[5672A7EF-44E8-3897-90DE-DAF4C1488143]@0xffffff7f90e58000->0xffffff7f90e67fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(517.22)[2AEA02BF-2A38-3674-A187-E5F610FD65B7]@0xffffff7f90e04000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[8E6C654E-4A8F-3C6B-BBFE-BA8A68C9C146]@0xffffff7f90a94000
com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.16.21)[B4DB1D7A-D4DE-3965-94DC-05CE8B9F2802]@0xffffff7f91a36000->0xffffff7f91a48fff
dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.16.21)[2EB9A384-439B-3BDC-927C-34E390CB0E59]@0xffffff7f91a00000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[8794C760-FDD9-3664-ADED-4A9BBEC6E517]@0xffffff7f9157f000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[8E6C654E-4A8F-3C6B-BBFE-BA8A68C9C146]@0xffffff7f90a94000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(517.22)[2AEA02BF-2A38-3674-A187-E5F610FD65B7]@0xffffff7f90e04000
dependency: com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl(3.16.21)[F8503E88-24EF-3DBA-A4D6-FA1CE4C47427]@0xffffff7f90e68000
com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAResman(10.2.8)[39AC3832-2295-3B7B-85F6-F69D66D46EC7]@0xffffff7f90e75000->0xffffff7f9115afff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[8E6C654E-4A8F-3C6B-BBFE-BA8A68C9C146]@0xffffff7f90a94000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(517.22)[5672A7EF-44E8-3897-90DE-DAF4C1488143]@0xffffff7f90e58000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(517.22)[2AEA02BF-2A38-3674-A187-E5F610FD65B7]@0xffffff7f90e04000
dependency: com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl(3.16.21)[F8503E88-24EF-3DBA-A4D6-FA1CE4C47427]@0xffffff7f90e68000
com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAGK100Hal(10.2.8)[7064CB37-CB6D-34F7-974D-DD12944BD354]@0xffffff7f93015000->0xffffff7f931c7fff
dependency: com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAResman(10.2.8)[39AC3832-2295-3B7B-85F6-F69D66D46EC7]@0xffffff7f90e75000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[8E6C654E-4A8F-3C6B-BBFE-BA8A68C9C146]@0xffffff7f90a94000

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task

Mac OS version:
17D47

Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 17.4.0: Sun Dec 17 09:19:54 PST 2017; root:xnu-4570.41.2~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: 18D901F1-4A03-3FF1-AE34-C26B2732F13C
Kernel slide: 0x000000000fe00000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff8010000000
__HIB text base: 0xffffff800ff00000
System model name: MacBookPro10,1 (Mac-C3EC7CD22292981F)

System uptime in nanoseconds: 388819271604
last loaded kext at 244181399455: com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs 1.10 (addr 0xffffff7f91752000, size 69632)
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EOF
Model: MacBookPro10,1, BootROM MBP101.00F2.B00, 4 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.3 GHz, 16 GB, SMC 2.3f36
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Built-In
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, PCIe, 1 GB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 8 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D5434314753364D465238432D50422020
Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 8 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D5434314753364D465238432D50422020
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0xEF), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (7.21.190.16.1a2)
Bluetooth: Version 6.0.2f2, 3 services, 27 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Wi-Fi, AirPort, en0
Serial ATA Device: OWC Aura Pro rMBP, 240.06 GB
USB Device: USB 2.0 Bus
USB Device: Hub
USB Device: FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
USB Device: USB 2.0 Bus
USB Device: Hub
USB Device: Hub
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
USB Device: BRCM20702 Hub
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller
USB Device: USB 3.0 Bus
Thunderbolt Bus: MacBook Pro, Apple Inc., 23.4

 

[leman]

Yeah, your GPU is failing. Time to retire this puppy, I'm afraid as repair doesn't make much sense financially.

 

[chscag]

Yes, the graphics chipset is failing and that causes the kernel panic. If you can find someone who will do a reflow repair for you, you may be able to use the machine for another year or so. Otherwise you would need a new logic board. Another option is to turn off the nvidia chipset (which is failing) and only use the Intel HD graphics. You can try doing that with the free "gfxCardStatus" app.

 

[Joey3537]

Well shoot.... Alright, well if I was to look for a replacement what exactly do I want to search for?

 

[treekram]

There's a poster who had a similar kernel panic report just over a week ago.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/black-screen-computer-still-running-gpu-panic.2103875

If you want a logic board replacement from a non-Apple authorized source (eBay, etc.), search for "logic board" with your computer model. You can use the year code, the model number or model ID. You can use everymac.com to find out what this is for your specific MBP.
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/...-i7-2.3-15-mid-2012-retina-display-specs.html

 

[Joey3537]

So I thought I would update everyone on this topic. I had taken it in to a specialist and as you all suspected, the GPU was the issue here. Also though, the technician had pointed out that the CPU was on it's last leg and would be needing replacement soon as well. Personally, I remain a bit skeptical about the CPU. Nonetheless, I had the logic board replaced and I'm up and running like new. Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[treekram]

After I made my post (#5), there were a couple of other people who developed similar issues. I'm doing this off the top of my head, but I think two never came back after the initial exchange of posts.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/worth-replacing-logic-board-2012-mp-15.2108531/#post-25867011

This is an interested thread. The last post from the OP was that the MBP was reverted back to Sierra and thus far (after about a week), there have been no further posts. Maybe no news is good news? We'll see. Notice that the OP in this thread was also told, by Apple, that a logic board replacement was needed.

In this thread, the last post (#11) is from rossman, who is able to find relatively minor fixes for what otherwise would require a logic board replacement.

Difficult to say if either of these fixes would have worked for you. You've done what you've done and it's best to just move forward from here. Thanks for the update.

 

[l.a.rossmann]

Not the GPU! 650m never dies unless you've spent five years mining litecoin on it. It's the chip powering the GPU. If you were to solder multimeter wires to the board and graph it you would see drops to 0.3-0.6v of GPU vcore each time it crashes or blackscreens on you!