MacBook Pro 17" (A1297) Repair Guide

This is an official Powerbookmedic.com take-apart guide to the MacBook Pro 17" Unibody with model number A1297.

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1. Introduction 2. Battery, Optical Drive, and Hard Drive 3. Fans, Logic Board, and Magsafe

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Mark

3 years ago
 My 17 Inch Macbook Pro Unibody will not go to sleep when I close the lid. Do you have suggestion on how to fix this problem? Thanks.

Jonathan

6 years ago
 I have changed ram sticks many times in my macbook pro but this time while I tried to change the crucial memories I accidentally got it jammed (I did not fully insert it) and got stuck in place. How can I remove it without disassemble the logic board? Is there any replacement part for this broken bracket?

Powerbook Medic

6 years ago
 @Jasper - Do you know if it is booting up but you just can't see anything? Like if you adjust the volume after a minute can you hear the volume sound? If so it is most likely an issue with your display, display cable, the connection to the logic board, or the GPU.

Jasper

6 years ago
 I replaced my A1297s logic board with a reconditioned one. I bought on eBay my idea was to then send you my logic board for repair so that I have a backup. But now the machine is not working. 1. When I press the power button it does not react at all - battery shows 3 green points. 2. When I connect power the machine gives Apple sound and fans start running. Battery shows it is charging. But no screen nothing. I do not just want to take everything out again in a mindless fashion. Any ideas where to search.

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9 years ago
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Powerbook Medic

10 years ago
 @Mauro - we have a separate video for the 13-inch glass and LCD removal. You can use that as a guide. It is similar.

Mauro Diaz @YoSoyElDiestro

10 years ago
 How do I remove and replace the screen? Thx :D

Josue

11 years ago
 I have a 17inch MacBook Pro. some water got in and now it won't turn on. Where do you recommend, getting a new board from? The battery meter shows full battery. When I press the power button, to computer does not do anything. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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