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  1. AppleMacFinder

    MBP 1,1-10,2 Force 2011 MacBook Pro 8,2 with failed AMD GPU to ALWAYS use Intel integrated GPU (EFI variable fix)

    If you don't have time to read my story (which also describes some interesting technical approaches) just scroll down this thread until a "100% WORKING SOLUTION" text Discrete AMD GPU of my 2011 MacBook Pro 8,2 has finally failed because of the reasons mentioned here (...
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    Resolved Disable a failed AMD GPU on a 2011 MacBook Pro [GRUB solution]

    Installing GRUB Follow the steps described in this guide: https://gist.github.com/blackgate/17ac402e35d2f7e0f1c9708db3dc7a44 Installing the attached kext to prevent the GPU from waking up from sleep (optional) WARNING: This kext should only be used with the GRUB solution in place, otherwise...