MacBook Pro 17″ A1297 (Early 2009) Repair St Andrews
Book a repair for your MacBook Pro 17″ A1297 (Early 2009) at Repair St Andrews. Select your repair type below, pick a drop-off time, and we'll have it ready for you.
About MacBook Pro 17″ A1297 (Early 2009) Repair
The MacBook Pro 17-inch A1297 Early 2009 was the first unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro, pioneering the aluminium unibody construction at the largest MacBook Pro size. Powered by a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, it features the 17-inch 1920x1200 LED-backlit high-resolution display and dual NVIDIA graphics - a GeForce 9600M GT with 512MB VRAM alongside a GeForce 9400M. It shipped with 4GB DDR3 RAM upgradeable to 8GB and a 320GB mechanical hard drive. This model introduced the built-in non-removable battery concept to the Mac laptop line, and that 95Wh cell will certainly need professional replacement after 17 years. The NVIDIA 9600M GT discrete GPU is susceptible to thermal degradation causing display failures. The 320GB spinning hard drive is critically failure-prone at this age - data recovery and SSD replacement are the most urgent services for these machines. The ExpressCard/34 slot, Mini DisplayPort, and FireWire 800 provide connectivity options. The display panel backlight and MagSafe board are other common repair needs. Visit our St Andrews workshop for expert MacBook Pro 17-inch A1297 Early 2009 repairs.
| Colour | 2.66GHz/4GB/320GB |
|---|---|
| Silver | MB604B/A |
Common MacBook Pro 17″ A1297 (Early 2009) Issues We Fix
- Diagnostic
- Screen Replacement
- macOS Upgrade / Reinstall
- Software Repair
- Virus Removal
- Data Recovery
Learn more about our screen replacement service or battery replacement service.
What needs fixing?
Select the repair your MacBook Pro 17″ A1297 (Early 2009) needs. Not sure? Choose Diagnostic and we'll figure it out.
Same-Day Repairs Available
Select a repair above to book your drop-off time
Choose a RepairCommon Questions
How long will the repair take?
Most repairs are completed the same day you drop off your device. We'll give you a time estimate when you bring it in. More complex repairs may take 1-2 working days.
Do I need to back up my data first?
We always recommend backing up your device before any repair. While most repairs don't affect your data, it's best to be safe. We can help you with this if needed.
What if I'm not sure what's wrong?
No problem - just select "Diagnostic" as your repair type. We'll run a full check on your device and let you know what we find before doing any work.
How much will it cost?
We'll give you a quote when you drop off your device. We won't carry out any work without your approval first.
Is my booking a fixed appointment?
Your booking is a preferred drop-off time. You're welcome to come in a few minutes either side. If your plans change, just give us a call on 01334 478866.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, all major debit and credit cards (including Amex), Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfer.
Find Us in St Andrews
1 City Rd, St Andrews, KY16 9XQ
(Beside the West Port)
Mon-Fri: 09:30-17:30
Saturday: 10:00-17:00
Sunday: Closed
01334 478866
Ready to Book Your Repair?
Visit us at 1 City Rd, St Andrews, KY16 9XQ | Mon-Fri 09:30-17:30, Sat 10:00-17:00