My Problem
The AMD graphics chip had failed.
My Fix
The repair went smoothly thanks to the excellent guide on iFixit.
My Advice
Just take your time. There are a lot of steps, but nothing too difficult.
Product Details
Description
Replace a broken or damaged SuperDrive for your Mid 2009 to Mid 2012 MacBook Pro 15" Unibody with this part. This part includes metal mounting bracket but does not include ribbon cable.
Compatibility
- MacBook Pro 15" Unibody A1286 Mid 2009 to Mid 2012
Specifications
Part #:
661-5147, 661-5467, 661-5842
Speed:
8x DVD-R write
4x DVD-RW write
8x DVD+R write
4x DVD+RW write
4x DVD+R (DL) write
24x CD-R write
10x CD-RW write
8x DVD read
24x CD read
4x DVD-RW write
8x DVD+R write
4x DVD+RW write
4x DVD+R (DL) write
24x CD-R write
10x CD-RW write
8x DVD read
24x CD read
Compatibility
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2011
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2010
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2012
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Replacement Guides
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Optical Drive Replacement
Difficulty:
Moderate
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 Optical Drive Replacement
Difficulty:
Moderate
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2011 Optical Drive Replacement
Difficulty:
Moderate
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009 Optical Drive Replacement
Difficulty:
Moderate
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2010 Optical Drive Replacement
Difficulty:
Moderate
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2012 Optical Drive Replacement
Difficulty:
Moderate
Repair Stories
My Problem
Optical disk couldn't be repaired. Dealer promised to make me an offer for the repair. After several weeks, when no offer came, I decided to check iFixit to see whether I could possibly do it myself.
My Fix
iFixit instructions are excellent. Repair was a little bit delicate because of the small screws, but . . .
