Apple 17" MacBook Pro (Late 2008); MacBookPro4,1 Installation Guides and Specifications

Upgrading the RAM of the Apple 17" MacBook Pro (Late 2008) model is very easy. You can replace a faulty Hard Drive or just get a new one with a higher capacity.  All You'll need is some simple tools, and the correct parts. We then urge you to follow the videos or the Apple manual provided on the links below.


Please see our Apple RAM Memory for Macbook Pro page to locate your  Apple compatible RAM upgrade for your Mac, and we'll ship it fast from our warehouse in Victoria.

Please see our Hard Drive  for Apple 17" MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007, 2.4 GHz) page to locate your   Apple compatible Hard Drive upgrades for your Mac

Please see our MacBook Pro Battery Replacement for Apple 17" MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007, 2.4 GHz) page to locate your   Replacement Battery for your Mac


Apple User Guides for the Apple 17" MacBook Pro (Mid 2010)

MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory Learn how to remove or install memory in your MacBook Pro notebook computer on the Apple support page.


OWC Video Installation Guide for Apple 17" MacBook Pro (Late 2008) Models:


Memory Install Video

OWC's step-by-step video of how to install memory in the Apple MacBook Pro 17".

OWC Skill Level: "Easy" | Duration: 3:35 | Model ID: MacBookPro1,2, MacBookPro2,1, MacBookPro3,1 & MacBookPro4,1

Recommended Tools for the RAM upgrade:  

#00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065

You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link:  Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set


Here is how to fix or upgrade the main Hard Drive


Hard Drive Install Video

OWC's step-by-step video of how to install a hard drive in the Apple MacBook Pro 17".
OWC Skill Level: "Involved" |  Duration: 10:08 |  Model ID: MacBookPro1,2, MacBookPro2,1, MacBookPro3,1 & MacBookPro4,1

Recommended Tools for the HDD/SSD upgrade:  

-   #00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
-   T6 Torx Screwdriver - Economy
-   Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065

You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link:   Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set


You can also replace a dead battery with this NuPower Battery for MacBook Pro.


Here is some detailed specifications as well as direct link to available upgrades:
Apple 17" MacBook Pro (Late 2008)
OVERVIEW
Introduced October 2008
Discontinued January 2009
Model Identifier MacBookPro4,1
Model Number A1261
EMC
Order Number MB766LL/A
PROCESSOR
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo (T9300, T9500) ("Penryn")
Processor Speed 2.5 or 2.6 GHz
Architecture 64-bit
Number of Cores 2
Cache 6 MB on chip shared L2 cache
System Bus 800 MHz
STORAGE AND MEDIA
Standard Storage 320 GB (5400- or 7200-rpm SATA) or 128 GB (SSD)
Link to upgrade tool & kits Tools for HDD and RAM installation
Link to internal HDD Upgrade to a new 2.5” HDD
Link to internal SSD Upgrade to a new 2.5” SSD
Media 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Link to external optical drive Get an external burner here
KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD
Trackpad Solid-state trackpad with Multi-Touch gesture support
Keyboard Full size (78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys incl. 12 function, 4 arrow, illuminated with ambient light sensor
RAM
Built-in Memory
Maximum Memory 6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM
Interleaving Support Yes
Link to RAM upgrade Upgrade your RAM here
DISPLAY
Built-in Display 17-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy, optional antiglare
Resolutions 1920 by 1200
GRAPHICS
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Graphics Memory 512 MB GDDR3
Display Connection 1 - Dual-link DVI (VGA, Composite and S-video with adapter)
Display Support
Display Modes Dual display extended and video mirroring
External Resolution Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels
Camera Built-in iSight
CONNECTIONS
Wi-Fi Built-in AirPort Extreme card (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
Modem
USB 3 - 480 MBit/s
FireWire 1 - 400 MBit/s, 1 - 800 MBit/s
Thunderbolt
Display 1 - Dual-link DVI (VGA, Composite and S-video with adapter)
Infrared 1 - For Apple Remote only
Audio In 1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack, 1 - Built-in microphone
Audio Out 1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack, 4 - Built-in speakers
EXPANSION
Slots 1 - ExpressCard/34
Hard Drive Interface 1.5 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA)
Optical Drive Interface Ultra ATA/100 (running at UATA/66)
POWER
System Battery 68-watt-hour lithium-polymer (MA458G/A)
Battery Life Up to 4.5 - 5 hours
Standby Time 300
Maximum Battery Cycles
Power Adapter 85W MagSafe Power Adapter
Link ot replacement battery Get a replacement battery here
Link to replacement charger Get a replacement MagSafe here

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