MacBook Pro 17" (Non-Unibody) Parts
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Parts that work with MacBook Pro 17" (Non-Unibody):
MacBook Pro 17" (Model A1151/A1212) Display Inverter
Replace a malfunctioning inverter board in a 17" MacBook Pro. A bad inverter can cause a dead backlight.
MacBook Pro 17" (Model A1151) Display Assembly
Replace a display compatible with the model A1151 17" MacBook Pro laptop. Includes the 1680 x 1050 pixel LCD screen, display cover, bezel, iSight camera, clutch hinges, d...
1 TB 5400 RPM 2.5" Hard Drive
Replace or upgrade the hard drive in your compatible MacBook, MacBook Pro, Intel Mac mini, and Sony PS3/PS3 Slim/PS4 game consoles.
MacBook Pro 17" (Model A1151) Left I/O Board
Replace an I/O board compatible with the model A1151 MacBook Pro 17" laptop. Fix problems with charging, audio, and data connections. Includes the MagSafe power, 2 USB po...
MacBook Pro 17" (Model A1151) Keyboard
Replacement Keyboard / Backlit
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 ...
PC2-5300 4 GB RAM Chip
Replace or upgrade the RAM in your desktop, laptop, or game console for faster performance. Low Profile / 200 pin / DDR-2 / 667 MHz
500 GB 5400 RPM 2.5" Hard Drive
Replacement or upgrade hard drive compatible with all MacBooks, MacBook Pros, Intel Mac minis, and Sony PS3 and PS3 Slim game consoles. SATA interface for Intel Macs / 2....
MacBook Pro 17" Left Clutch Hinge
Left clutch hinge for 17" Macbook Pros.
MacBook Pro 17" (Models A1151/A1212/A1229) Display Data Cable
Replace a damaged or malfunctioning cable connecting the LCD panel to the logic board.
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.