Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
If anybody do, please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

The laptop you mentioned was the late 2011 17 macbook pro. I have the early 2011 variant. It is almost identical. I would be happy to help. In future posts however try to identify a macbook by year released, time of year if applicable, screen size and processor clock. It would be easier for someone to recognize that info than it would be for someone to recognize model numbers.
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.