So far, the standard repair procedure was implying the exchange of both the heatsink and the logic board. Well, it is not the case anymore, as Apple has sent a new revised procedure to the certified Apple centers (Thanks Michael):
MacBook Intermittent Shutdown Issue: Revised Part Order and Repair InstructionsSo unlucky users should have their MacBook repaired much faster.
Applies to Technical News
For MacBooks exhibiting intermittent shutdown, previously released documentation directed Apple service providers to replace the main logic board (MLB) and heatsink. After further investigation, Apple has determined that only the heatsink needs to be replaced in MacBooks exhibiting intermittent shutdown.
To support service providers in updating repairs affected by the revised part instructions, and effective immediately, Apple will review and update (as necessary) all repairs in which a MacBook logic board/heatsink combo part is on backorder. See complete details about order review below.
Apple will only be reviewing and updating (as necessary) those MacBook repairs placed prior to the publication of this message. As a reminder for all future repairs, it is critical that notes clearly describing a product's issue(s) be entered into the GSX 'Notes' field for every repair.
See the Knowledge Base document MacBook: Shuts down intermittently for more details about the issue.
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