Ive recently found a factory refurbished logic board from a macbook unibody 5. Macbook pro 15 a1286 manual mac repair guides for apple. Replace the motherboard in your macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and. Congratulations, you and your macbook pro were made for each. Macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 take apart screw location diagrams 231 20100615 top case to display. Apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2008 user manual, page. The inch macbook pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact. You are about to replace a macbook air inch, late 2010 logic board.
Macbook aluminum unibody, late 2008 logic board repair a1278. I stated that i had a early 2011 macbook pro logic board failure and i would need to get it replaced and installed. Macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 macbook pro 17inch, early 2008 model identifier. The first time you turn on your macbook pro, setup assistant starts. Earlylate 2008 mb166lla macbookpro4,1 a1261 2199 all macbook pro 17inch models all 2008 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Defective camera builtin isight not operating correctly 75. I went to the apple store today and they said they can replace it for almost 500 bucks with an identical board, this got me thinking. This are the specs of my mac, hope you can help me. This is just one of the steps for the teardown procedure of the macbook pro unibody with intel processor. After speaking with the repair centers, and explaining my issue, all of the conversations ended at the same point.
So how would i use the instruction here to be able to reset. In this manual, graphics or photos are intended to help illustrate procedures or information only. Updated procedure with irsleep cable connector caution. Repair a macbook pro 15 logic board removal in this powerbook medic video tutorial, learn how to remove the logic board, fan assembly, and magsafe board from a macbook pro 15inch laptop. When will you have the other 17 inch power pads up. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks.
Setting up your macbook pro your macbook pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. A customer brings his macbook pro 17 inch mid2010 in for servicing. Which of the following is the most important step you should take immediately after removing the. Everything seemed to pass tests except for the logic board. There are many different reasons that your logic board can go bad. Authentic apple macbook pro rubber feet replacement kit bottom case 15 17 a1278 a1286 a1297. How to repair a macbook pro 15 logic board removal. Macbook pro 17 unibody service parts powerbook medic. Each and every single repair center stated that they are unable to perform this for two reasons. Late 2016 15 mbp 1 month old preorder arrived on november 17. Due to the difference between different monitors, the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item. The 2011 macbook pro has, for almost a decade, been the exception to that rule. Macbook pro 2010 2011 logic board replacement youtube.
Please read the product description for more detailed info. Technical specifications for the macbook pro 17inch core 2 duo 2. They replaced my logic board 3 times and on the third time refunded their repair charge. Macbook pro 15 late 2008, mid 2009, mid 2010, early 2011, late 2011, mid 2012 macbook pro 17 early 2009, mid 2009, early 2010, early 2011, late 2011 the data doubler works with 2. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Use the paper clip or flat head screwdriver to bridge the connection with the 2 poweron pads. There was a major flaw in the amd radeon gpus included with that model years logic board which seemed to cause gpu failure either due to overheating, internal chip problems, bga solder joints getting broken, or a combination of the above. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print.
You are removing the main battery from macbook pro 17. I can easily replace the motherboard i was just wanted a second opinion on whether this would work ok. The mac response centre offers specialist apple macbook inch, late 2008 logic board repair and replacement services for aluminum unibody mb466lla a1278 with 2. Seams to be the same ref when i try early 2011 and late not sure about that accuracy yet. Maintain the bridge for a maximum of three seconds. We take responsibility for the environmental footprint of our products throughout their life cycle. It will intermittently freeze, not boot up, not recognize ram, and once did the 3beep ram failure signal obviously, have tried swapping the ram, even got a new battery. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Macbook pro inch, late 2011, dual core i5model a1278.
The 17 is a classic that apple should have never discontinued. Solved8202330 macbook pro 15 late 2008 turn on when. With this service, we will repair your malfunctioning logic board. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 logic.
Macbook late 2009 logic board repairreplacement service. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 logic board. If you already have a mac, setup assistant can help you automatically. Setup assistant helps you enter your internet and email information and set up a user account on your macbook pro. A plugging in the power adapter a connecting the cables a turning on your macbook pro a configuring a user account and other settings using. Macbook pro 17 replace logic board apple community. New thunderbolt technology lets you connect highperformance peripherals and highresolution displays to one port. At the moment i also want to get a new macbook to replace my 2007 macbook. Learn how to repair your mac with our free mac repair guides. Macbook pro 17 unibody logic board replacement ifixit repair. Id like to add that i was almost at the point of baking the logic board in the oven to attempt a reflow but averted that nonsense by first doing a thorough cleaning of the fans 2 dense little dust bunnies came out of the.
May 05, 2020 macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 model identifier. Fixing a 2011 macbook pro booting to a grey screen amd. If you have a macbook that needs to be repaired, these macbook pro logic boards fit the a1286 models that were made between 2008 and 20. Pull the tab parallel to the face of the logic board. Late 2011 macbook pro logic board there was a program to replace faulty logic boards. Use a spudger to pry the battery indicator light connector straight up. It is not functioning correctly and you suspect the machine has been damaged by the customer. New listing macbook pro 15 early 2011 a1286 logic board cpu 2. I got my macbook pro 6,2 repaired, by taking it to the apple store. Cooking the books or, baking my macbook pro logic board. And i saw on a website out of stock that they sell the same logic board for both 17 early and late 2011. Resetting your mac pro logic board can resolve many of your mac pros system problems. Cooking the books or, baking my macbook pro logic board april 27, 2010 by russell heistuman 439 comments. The 15 and 17inch macbook pro now feature quadcore intel core i7 processors.
For over 15 years, powerbook medic has been providing parts, repair, and service for a variety of gadgets. In that time, over 500,000 orders have left our facility for us and international destinations to help save old devices from the landfill and bring them back to working condition. Resetting the logic board apple mac pro mac repair central. Jun 27, 2016 use the paper clip or flat head screwdriver to bridge the connection with the 2 poweron pads. The real time clock rtc is a chip on the logic board that controls the date and time functions of the computer.
Mb470xxa, mb471xxa newest compatible operating system. Macbook pro 17 unibody logic board replacement ifixit. With touch id on your macbook pro, you can quickly unlock your mac and make purchases using your apple id and apple payall with your fingerprint. Oct 30, 2010 my early 2008 macbook pro 15 has a logic board problem. Have a look at the manual apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2008 user manual online for free.
Dec 03, 2015 apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2011 logic board motherboard replacement red line fix maintenance duration. If the plastic tab is missing, use a spudger to pry the connector up from its socket. Use this guide to replace your macbook pros logic board. Macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 macbook pro 17 inch, early 2008 model identifier.
Oem apple replacement logic board for macbook pro unibody 17. Do you think there is a way to fixbypass the logic board or do you think i shorted the board and now i have to buy another one oh no, my wallet. For macbook pro a1278 a1286 a1297 rubber deet bottom with. Mar, 2012 a friend has a macbook pro mid 2009, a1286, 3. As you inspect for accidental damage, you should open the lid and confirm that the hinges are working smoothly and inspect the lcd for scratches on the display coatings or cracks in. Find a quality replacement to your macbook pro 17 logic board.
When resetting the logic board there are 3 mac power management reset switches that you can use to troubleshoot various symptoms. Macbook pro unibody model a1278 early 2011 late 2011. Vor kurzem habe ich mit einen reparaturversuch gestartet. Apple technician guide macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 tim. Macbook pro 17 a1212 this takeapart guide is for the 17 macbook pro. Firewire, ical, idvd, ilife, imac, imovie, iphoto, ipod. Unfortunately that ended 12312016 and apple is unwilling to grant me any type of exception to repair it. Macbook 15 inch, late 2008 basics manual updates 8.
Ive already upgraded my macbook with a 240gb ssd and 4gb 800mhz ram. Unlike the logic board in earlier mac pro models, the logic board in the mac pro early 2008 computer does not include an smc reset switch. Macbook inch, aluminum unibody, late 2008 logic board repair and replacement. Make offer apple macbook pro retina 15 logic board late 20 2. Rumer has it apple is now in the process of revisiting the macbook pro line with a more high end user in sight. The 16inch macbook pro has a retina display with an adjustable refresh rate. I want to use the logic board of my macbook late 2008 for a desktop htpc. Macbook pro 17 a1212 repair guide mac repair guides for. This posting is for used logic board motherboard for macbook pro retina a1502 late 20. If your macbook pro repair project requires a new logic board or parts found on the logic board, these components may serve your needs and can be found on ebay for various affordable prices. And the inch models jump to dualcore intel core i5 and i7 processors. New thunderbolt technology lets you connect highperformance peripherals and highresolution displays to one port with data transfer rates up to 10 gbps.
With both new and used models, you can find the right logic board to meet your budget. The touch bar shows you intuitive shortcuts and app controls when you need them. Laptop replacement parts for apple macbook pro ebay. For late 2011 models the battery connector will not have a tab and is simply a plug that inserts straight down into the motherboardto remove pry the plug straight up. Macbook pro inch technical specifications apple uk. Just got back from the apple store and had some diagnostics ran on my late 2011 macbook pro. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. If the fan doesnt start spinning after 10 seconds, then reattempt the bridge between the poweron pads. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
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