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Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2011 parts for diy repair. I believe there were 3 along the bottom, another 2 in the middle, and 2 more at the top. However, because these lines are so similar, a detailed comparison can be. Also, hence the reason i stated that i brought it into the apple store to have them diagnose the problem. Replacing keyboard on macbook pro inch late 2011 inside.
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I removed mine by taking a small flat head screwdriver and heating it with a heat gun and then pushing on it for a second or two lightly and it came off. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 parts for diy repair. If it is the pro you will find a picture somewhere in this thread that shows where the fuse is located. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 logic boards ifixit. Macbook pro 15 unibody early 2011 logic boards ifixit. Apple says the following models are no longer eligible for its macbook pro repair extension program for video issues. Just got back from the apple store and had some diagnostics ran on my late 2011 macbook pro.
Is the cost of a macbook pro logic board a good investment. Everything seemed to pass tests except for the logic board. Enjoy exclusive discounts and free global delivery on macbook pro logic board at aliexpress. You are correct, that is why i specified early 2011 not late 2011, because there was a difference in the logic boards between the two.
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