MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo Repair

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Troubleshooting

Track down a number of hardware problems using the MacBook Pro 17" troubleshooting guide.

Guides

There are currently no guides for this laptop.

Upgrades

There are a number of components in the MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo that can be cost effectively upgraded.

  • Memory: MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duos came with 1 or 2 GB standard. If your MacBook Pro is still running with only the stock RAM, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost. Upgrading to the maximum of 3 or 4 GB can be done very easily.
  • Hard Drive: 120, 160, 200, 250, or 320 Gigabyte hard drives came standard with the MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo. You can upgrade the drive up to 500 GB.
  • Battery: Replacing the battery requires no special tools to release the battery latch. The battery can be replaced in less than 30 seconds.

Identification and Background

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MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo

The MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo was the first of several laptops to utilize the Core 2 Duo Processor. If your MacBook Pro turns on, you can verify that you have a Core 2 Duo version by checking the processor information through "About This Mac" in the Apple menu.

Use the laptop identification system to help you identify your machine. MacBook Pros tend to look very similar, and it's important to know which machine you have before ordering any replacement parts.

The MacBook Pro 17" Core 2 Duo's case was composed of aluminum, just like the Core Duo before it. However, the Core 2 Duo update included a faster processor, larger hard drive space, larger RAM maximum capacity, and an improved Airport card.

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