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Mid 2009 Model A1278 / 2.26 or 2.53 GHz Core 2 Duo processor EMC 2326

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Logic board swapping for higher GHz

My 2.26 logic board is dying. I was wondering if it is possible to swap logic board from 2.26 to 2.53 from same mac model of same year as both CPU were offered? same RAM/ same port/ same GPU. It seems the mounting points a similar but only judging from picture is difficult.

Figure the price is only ~100$ difference might as well get some speed.

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Here's the specs for your system: MacBook Pro 13" 2.26 GHz Core 2 Duo (SD/FW)

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What about overclocking?

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Laptop CPU's are running on a fixed clock unlike some of the desktop CPU's.

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Here's the Apple P/N's:

  • 661-5559 - 2.40 GHz (your current logic bd)
  • 661-5560 - 2.66 GHz (the optional bd)

Here's the IFIXIT guide to swap out the board: MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2009 Logic Board Replacement

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