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What upgrades are available and where can i buy parts? MacBook Pro 17inch

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Conrad.m

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Feb 17, 2013
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To start off this is what i currently own: early 2011
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,3
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
Memory: 8 GB

1. I am looking to upgrade my memory from 8gb to 16gb, suggestions for best cards? is it possible to go more then 16gb?

2. I was thinking about removing the CD drive and installing a SSD, is this upgrade worth it? suggestions?

3. Is there any way to upgrade the graphics card or processor?

4. Is there anywhere online i can buy parts for my MacBook;the lid (no LCD panel or glass) main body, base panel and black feet?

I love my 17inch and im very sad they disconinued it, so i would like to upgrade it the best i can, as for the parts, my friend dropped my macbook and bent the hell out of the corners, now the screen flops loosly and the base doesnt sit square.. :mad:

Please anyone, help would be IMMENSELY appreciated!!!!!! :D
 
Conrad.m said:
1. I am looking to upgrade my memory from 8gb to 16gb, suggestions for best cards? is it possible to go more then 16gb?
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Currently only 8 GB 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM RAM modules exist, no 16 GB modules yet, thus 16 GB is the current maximum.

2. I was thinking about removing the CD drive and installing a SSD, is this upgrade worth it? suggestions?
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I did that with my 2009 MBP to replace the optical disk drive (ODD) with an SSD (Crucial M4) and it was worth it.
Look for Optibay adapters on eBay, I got mine from Hardwrk, others got theirs from MCETech.

3. Is there any way to upgrade the graphics card or processor?
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No, they are soldered onto the logic board.

4. Is there anywhere online i can buy parts for my MacBook;the lid (no LCD panel or glass) main body, base panel and black feet?
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eBay, use iFixIt as reference.
MacBook, MacBook Pro: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive, transferring data to the new HDD

the guide includes:
  • 0. Identify your MacBook or MacBook Pro
  • 1. Getting a new HDD
  • 2. Guides to replace the internal HDD with a newer one
  • 3. Transferring data from the old HDD to the new HDD
  • 4. Using the optical disk drive (ODD) slot for placing an SSD or HDD inside the MB/P (OPTIBAY)
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