Problem with MacBook Pro 2011 running at 2.2GHz.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Problem with MacBook Pro 2011 running at 2.2GHz.

TheNextPlayer
Junior Member

12-24-2016, 11:46 PM

Hello, I'm looking for advice on how to proceed with an old MacBook Pro where the main board is no longer functioning. Could you help determine whether it's feasible to replace the original mainboard with a different model—specifically, the Apple MacBook Pro 15" A1286 i7 2.2GHz Logic Board 820-2915-A or the Apple MacBook Pro Unibody 15" A1286 2011 i7-2820QM 2.3GHz Logic Board 820-2915-A? Thanks!

TheNextPlayer

12-24-2016, 11:46 PM #1

runner123467
Member

219

12-25-2016, 03:15 AM

It might be feasible. Whether it’s valuable depends on the situation. For someone just starting out, it could be complicated and expensive, making it less appealing. A rough estimate from a quick search is between $90 to $250, based on the board’s condition.

runner123467

12-25-2016, 03:15 AM #2

jamesydog
Member

193

12-26-2016, 09:04 AM

Thank you for your response. Yes, it will cost, though I think I can afford it. It might not be worth the time, but I’ve decided to proceed. Are you absolutely sure this will work?

jamesydog

12-26-2016, 09:04 AM #3

Thank you for your response. Yes, it will cost, though I think I can afford it. It might not be worth the time, but I’ve decided to proceed. Are you absolutely sure this will work?

miknes123
Senior Member

646

12-26-2016, 10:35 AM

A direct 1:1 board exchange for identical models and year is typically fine, actually the usual fix for many issues Apple addresses. You should be able to work with any variant model as long as it matches the same year.

miknes123

12-26-2016, 10:35 AM #4

iDerpyYT
Junior Member

12-26-2016, 06:50 PM

Thank you for your assistance, it's appreciated.

iDerpyYT

12-26-2016, 06:50 PM #5

Thank you for your assistance, it's appreciated.