Hi everyone. I have a late 2013 macbook pro. It has worked great, but it won’t let me upgrade to OS Sierra. I currently have el capitan. When I run diagnostics it says it won’t let me upgrade because of code PPM002. This means I have a memory stick problem, but it doesn’t seem right. If that is the case then why can I install the OS mavericks that came with the computer with no problem, and I can install El Capitan from my time machine backup with no problems.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be happening? Do I truly have a memory problem. My computer seems to run flawlessly, but once in a while I do have an occasional webpage that doesn’t seem to run, but I click again and then it runs fine. This barely ever happens, but it is the only thing that might support the memory problem. I would appreciate any suggestions.
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013),
iOS 10.1.1
Posted on Feb 28, 2017 9:38 PM
I’m on High Sierra, MacBook Pro, 2017. For some reason it wouldn’t finish logging me in and turn the laptop off today’s morning.
What I’ve tried so far:
First aid says everything is OK, while giving error «ppm002» in diagnostics. I’m trying to upgrade to Mojave in hopes that it will fix it. While choosing a disk to install on and after typing the password — the disk disappears from the choice menu, and I can’t proceed with installation.
Any ideas? I’d be glad if there is a way to save information from the ssd.
asked Mar 21, 2019 at 10:06
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Error PPM002 points to a memory (RAM) issue. See Apple Diagnostics: Reference codes for more info.
Edit #1: I’ll expand a bit — I had a 2014-era iMac in for repair early last year because it wouldn’t update to High Sierra from a seemingly working Sierra, and in the end it turned out to be faulty memory. Whether this was due to a specific way that macOS accessed the RAM during an install, I don’t know. What I do know is that it was faulty RAM and replacing it solved the problem. There was a PPM error, though I don’t recall the exact number.
Your MacBook Pro (assuming Mid 2017 model) has soldered RAM, which means if it is faulty, then it’s going to involve an Apple repair or replacement. Unfortunately it’s not possible to just pop the RAM out and replace it.
Some things to try:
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run Apple Hardware Test to do a full check of your RAM. Any Apple authorised technician will run this as part of their tests, so it’s useful to get something concrete.
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use another Mac to make a bootable High Sierra (not Mojave) USB stick, take a full backup of the drive using Disk Utility. The bootable installer (which doesn’t actually require you install anything to the hard drive) is more lightweight on RAM use, so you have a good chance of getting your data backed up. If you’re using Time Machine and it’s up-to-date, disconnect that for now so you know you have a relatively safe backup if your MacBook does need to be repaired/replaced.
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My Macbook Pro’s Apple Diagnostics currently reports PPM002, PPM003 and PPM004 error codes, which are associated with the on-board memory.
Apple’s page on this topic is not illuminating.
Is there a technician’s or engineering manual somewhere that documents these?
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You can try to reflow DDR chips for test; be aware, no more than 180-200 degree, no need to melt the balls.
Did you try Windows, or Linux Live USB?
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If still the same, try full known good working BIOS; clean ME, of course.
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PPVCC_S0_CPU
PPVCORE_S0_GPU
on your good board? I dont have one to test.
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PPVCORE_S0_GPU — 0.001 (2.3 ohm)
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Both boards have the same GPU type and VRAM size?
If yes, this could be sign of bad GPU, or VRAM chip.
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You’ve forgot UA000…
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