My Problem
Fan stopped working
My Fix
Went perfect. Though funny enough the fan started working again the day before my replacement arrived. I replaced it anyway.
My Advice
make sure you keep track of your screws
Product Details
Description
Replace a malfunctioning or noisy fan compatible with a mid 2010 or late 2011 model MacBook Pro 17" Unibody laptop.
If your screen is facing you, this is the fan on the right side of the machine.
Looking for the MacBook Pro 17" Unibody (Mid 2010/Early 2011) Left Fan?
Compatibility
- MacBook Pro 17" Unibody A1297 Mid 2010 to Late 2011
Specifications
Part #:
922-9294
Compatibility
MacBook Pro 17" Unibody
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Repair Stories
My Problem
The MacBook Pro 17" would boot to a gray screen or if left alone for a while it would boot, but eventually crash. The area around the GPU memory was warm and the bolts connected to the GPU heatsink were very hot to the touch. Swapped the left fan with the right to see if the fans were working. The f . . .
My Problem
One day my MacBook Pro started rattling very loudly whenever the fans came on. It was very annoying and got in the way of my work.
My Fix
It took me about a half hour to complete the repair, except that I had to run out to get a new screwdriver in the middle of the repair. The repair described in the manu . . .
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