MacBook Pro 17" (Non-Unibody) Batteries
Grab a toolkit for your MacBook Pro 17" (Non-Unibody) model and fix your broken laptop!
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Parts that work with MacBook Pro 17" (Non-Unibody):
MacBook Pro 17" Battery
Replace a 4900 mAh battery compatible with all 17" MacBook Pros (excluding Unibody) A1151, A1212, A1229, A1261 laptop models. Part #661-3974. 71 Watt Hours (Wh). Battery ...
MacBook Pro 17" (Model A1151) Battery Connector
Provides battery contacts
MacBook Pro 17" (Model A1151) PRAM Battery
Keeps track of dates and other system information while computer is powered off
MacBook Pro 17" (Model A1261) PRAM Battery
Keeps track of dates and other system information while computer is powered off
Device Info
The MacBook Pro 17" replaced the Aluminum 17" as Apple's pro machine and features Intel processors and a large widescreen display. The cases of the MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151, A1212, A1229, and A1261 are composed of aluminum, just like the PowerBook G4 before it, but the MacBook Pro 17" includes a built-in web camera called iSight, and a MagSafe power connector.
The most common repairs with the Non-Unibody model 17" MacBook Pro laptops are replacing a dead battery, replacing a malfunctioning fan, and upgrading the hard drive or RAM.
Once you've bought your parts and tools, check out iFixit's MacBook Pro 17" repair guides for step-by-step instructions on how to make the fix.