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MacBook Pro 15″ 2009-2012 (A1286)

MacBook Pro 15″ 2009-2012 (A1286)

MacBook Pro 15-Inch A1286

MacBook Pro 15-Inch A1286 Repair

Mid 2009 - Mid 2012

How much does it cost to look at my MacBook?

We perform free diagnostics so that you don’t have to take a gamble to figure out if your MacBook is repairable. While most repair shops charge a fee to determine why your MacBook is not working, we will find out what is wrong with your MacBook free of charge. No Gimmicks, No Hidden Fees.

Do I need an appointment?

We assist every client on a first-come first-serve basis so you can stop on by anytime!

How long will it take to repair my MacBook?

The majority of repairs are completed within 1-3 business days. Some more specialized repairs such as logic board repair are completed in about 5-7 business days.

Common Repairs

1 Year Warranty on repairs (Exclusion of liquid and accidental damages)
  • DiagnosticFree
  • Solid State 250GB Upgrade$199
  • Solid State 500GB Upgrade$249
  • Solid State 1TB Upgrade$299
  • Battery Replacement$129
  • Malware/ Virus Removal$150

Other Repairs

1 Year Warranty on repairs (Exclusion of liquid and accidental damages)
  • Logic Board Repair$300
  • Glass Repair$150
  • LCD Replacement$350
  • Track Pad Replacement$125
  • Keyboard Replacement$119
  • macOS Restore$75

MACBOOK RUNNING SLOW?

Solid State Drive Upgrade

Consider An SSD Upgrade

Tired of seeing the spinning beach ball? Upgrading your MacBook with a Solid State Drive will make your computer perform faster than the day you bought it. We also will migrate your data over from your old Hard Drive to a Solid State Drive so you don’t loose any data in the process. Plus, we back our repairs with a 1-year defect warranty!

  • 1-Day Repair Turnaround
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • 7X Faster Performance
  • 10 Year Lifespan
  • Durable from impact
Read Our Blog On Solid State Drives

    BATTERY NOT CHARGING?

    MacBook Battery Replacement

    We Stock Most MacBook Batteries

    As your MacBook ages, you may notice that your battery life doesn’t last as long as it use to. You may even notice that your MacBook only turns on when it’s connected to a charger. We can replace your battery so you don’t have to replace your MacBook. We keep most MacBook batteries in stock so that we can replace your battery in just a couple of hours!

    • Free Battery Test
    • No Appointment Necessary
    • 1 to 4 Hours Repair Turnaround
    • 1-Year Warranty
    Read Our Blog On Batteries

    KEYBOARD NOT WORKING?

    Keyboard Replacement

    We Can Replace Your Keyboard

    Have you noticed that some keys on your keyboard don’t work? Maybe your power button quit responding, which is part of the keyboard. Keyboards are almost like old fashion Christmas tree lights. When one key starts to go bad, the keys next to them will begin to go bad too. If you have a keyboard that is not responding to your key stroke, or if your keyboard is sticky after spilling soda on your MacBook, we can replace your keyboard with a new one.

    • We Stock Most Keyboards
    • 1-Day Repair Turnaround
    • 1-Year Warranty

      TRACKPAD ISSUES?

      Trackpad Replacement

      We Keep Replacement TouchPads In Stock

      Track pads are highly susceptible to liquid damage and general wear a tear. When a track pad begins to fail you may notice that your track pad no longer clicks, or you may have dead spots in parts of the track pad. If this ever happens, we can replace your track pad same day in most cases. On newer MacBooks, when the track pad quits responding, the keyboard can stop working as well. Fortunately, replacing the track pad will make the keyboard work again.

      • We Stock Most MacBook Trackpads
      • Same Day Repair Turnaround
      • 1-Year Warranty

        CRACKED SCREEN?

        MacBook Screen Repair

        MacBook Screen Replacement

        MacBooks are handy since they are portable devices. However, this means that the chances of dropping your MacBook and damaging your screen is more common. In some cases, a MacBook screen may break from closing the lid on a charging cable. Not to worry. We can replace the LCD and ClamShell assembly on your MacBook to make it look new again. Most MacBook screen repairs take about 2 to 3 business days to complete and are backed by a 1-year defect warranty.

        • We Stock Most Screens
        • 2-3 Day Repair Turnaround
        • 1-Year Warranty

          LIQUID DAMAGE?

          Liquid Damage MacBook

          We Specialize in Liquid Damage Repair

          Have you been told by Apple that it was going to cost $750 and up for a liquid damage repair? Apple treats liquid damage as their Tier 4 repair which is between $750 to $1300 depending on your Mac. Typically, the most common point of failure on a MacBook after Liquid damage is a damaged logic board. Fortunately, we specialize in Micro Soldering repairs and can repair a liquid damage Logic board between $300 to $450. If we can’t fix your Logic Board, we don’t bill you for our time.

          • Repairs Performed In Store
          • 5-7 Day Repair Turnaround
          • 6-Month Warranty
          • We Offer Mail-In Repairs
          • No-Fix No-Fee Policy
          Learn More About Logic Board Services

            NOT TURNING ON?

            Free Diagnostics

            Not turning on? Not a Problem!

            If your MacBook is not turning on, we can perform a free diagnostic to assess what TLC your MacBook needs to turn on. There are several reasons why a MacBook will not turn on such as a jammed power button, corrosion on the chargeport, or small amount of liquid damage on the logic board. Our diagnostics take no more than one business day to complete, and in most cases we can diagnose what is wrong with your MacBook in just a couple of hours.

            • All Diagnostics Performed In Store
            • Most Issues Diagnosed Same Day
            • No-Fix No-Fee Policy

              VIRUS REMOVAL

              Virus Removal

              Yep. Macs Get Viruses.

              If you ever visited a website and have been prompted by a suspicious notification to update Flash Player, you may have accidentally installed a virus. The most common viruses we see installed on MacBooks are called Browser Hijackers. The name sounds scarier than it actually is. A browser jacker will redirect your google search queries to a fake website that will tell you to call a fake number to pay a scammer in gift cards to remove the virus. We offer virus removal services which take a couple of hours to complete. Afterwards, we will install a antivirus for preventative care.

              • Virus Removals Completed Same Day
              • Free Antivirus Installation
              • No Appointment Needed
              Read Our Blog On Viruses

                COME TO OUR STORE FRONT

                We welcome all walk-in customers. No appointment needed. 589 Haywood Rd. Greenville, S.C.

                MAIL-IN YOUR MACBOOK

                We offer mail-in repairs for out of the area customers? Begin Mail-in Repair

                FEEL FREE TO CALL US

                Do you have a question pertaining to a repair that is not listed? Give us a call and a technician will gladly assist you.

                864-552-1285

                Model Specifications

                MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009)

                OVERVIEW
                Introduced June 2009
                Discontinued April 2010
                Model Identifier MacBookPro5,3
                Model Number A1286
                EMC 2325
                Order Number MB985LL/A (2.66 GHz), MB986LL/A (2.8 GHz)
                Initial Price $1,999 (2.66 GHz), $2,299 (2.8 GHz)

                PROCESSOR
                Processor Intel Core 2 Duo (P8800, T9600, T9900) (“Penryn”)
                Processor Speed 2.66, 2.8, or 3.06 GHz
                Architecture 64-bit
                Number of Cores 2
                Cache 3 MB shared (2.66 GHz) 6 MB shared (2.8 and 3.06 GHz) L2

                STORAGE AND MEDIA
                Storage 320 or 500 GB (5400-rpm SATA), 320 or 500 GB (7200-rpm SATA), or 128 or 256 GB (SSD)
                Media 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

                MEMORY
                Maximum Memory 8.0 GB
                Memory Slots 2 – 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

                DISPLAY
                Built-in Display 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, optional antiglare widescreen display.
                Resolutions 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

                GRAPHICS
                Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT and GeForce 9400M
                Graphics Memory 256 or 512 MB (9600M GT) GDDR3 or 256 MB (9400M) DDR3 shared with main memory
                Display Connection 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter)
                Display Modes Dual display extended and video mirroring
                External Resolution Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels
                Camera Built-in iSight

                POWER
                System Battery Built-in 73-watt-hour lithium-polymer
                Battery Life Up to 7 hours
                Maximum Battery Cycles 1000
                Power Adapter 85W MagSafe Power Adapter

                MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53 GHz, Mid 2009)

                OVERVIEW
                Introduced June 2009
                Discontinued April 2010
                Model Identifier MacBookPro5,4
                Model Number A1286
                EMC 2324
                Order Number MC118LL/A
                Initial Price $1,699

                PROCESSOR
                Processor Intel Core 2 Duo (P8700) (“Penryn”)
                Processor Speed 2.53 GHz
                Architecture 64-bit
                Number of Cores 2
                Cache 3 MB shared L2

                STORAGE AND MEDIA
                Storage 250, 320, or 500 GB (5400-rpm SATA), 320 or 500 GB (7200-rpm SATA), or 128 or 256 GB (SSD)
                Media 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

                MEMORY
                Maximum Memory 8.0 GB
                Memory Slots 2 – 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

                DISPLAY
                Built-in Display 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, optional antiglare widescreen display
                Resolutions 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

                GRAPHICS
                Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
                Graphics Memory 256 MB DDR3 shared with main memory (Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB)
                Display Connection 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter)
                Display Modes Dual display extended and video mirroring
                External Resolution Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels
                Camera Built-in iSight

                POWER
                System Battery Built-in 73-watt-hour lithium-polymer
                Battery Life Up to 7 hours
                Maximum Battery Cycles 1000
                Power Adapter 60W MagSafe Power Adapter

                MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)

                OVERVIEW
                Introduced April 2010
                Discontinued February 2011
                Model Identifier MacBookPro6,2
                Model Number A1286
                EMC 2353
                Order Number MC371LL/A (2.4), MC372LL/A (2.53), MC373LL/A (2.66 GHz)
                Initial Price $1,799 (2.4 GHz), $1,999 (2.53 GHz), $2,199 (2.66 GHz)

                PROCESSOR
                Processor Intel Core i5 or Core i7 (M 520, M 540, M 620, M 640) (“Arrandale”)
                Processor Speed 2.4, 2.53, 2.66, or 2.8 GHz
                Architecture 64-bit
                Number of Cores 2
                Cache 3 MB shared (2.4, 2.53 GHz) 4 MB shared (2.66, 2.8 GHz) L3

                STORAGE AND MEDIA
                Storage 320 or 500 GB (5400-rpm SATA), or 500 GB (7200-rpm SATA), or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD)
                Media 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

                MEMORY
                Maximum Memory 8.0 GB
                Memory Slots 2 – 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

                DISPLAY
                Built-in Display 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, Optional 15.4-inch (diagonal) display with 1680 by 1050 pixels (glossy or antiglare)
                Resolutions 1680 by 1050 (native) or 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

                GRAPHICS
                Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and Intel HD Graphics
                Graphics Memory 256 or 512 MB (GT 330M) GDDR3 and 256 MB (HD Graphics) DDR3 shared with main memory
                Display Connection 1 – Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter)
                Display Modes Dual display extended and video mirroring
                External Resolution Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels
                Camera Built-in iSight

                POWER
                System Battery Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer
                Battery Life Up to 8-9 hours
                Maximum Battery Cycles 1000
                Power Adapter 85W MagSafe Power Adapter

                MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011)

                OVERVIEW
                Introduced February 2011
                Discontinued October 2011
                Model Identifier MacBookPro8,2
                Model Number A1286
                EMC 2353-1, 2417
                Order Number MC721LL/A (2.0 GHz) MC723LL/A (2.2 GHz)
                Initial Price $1,799 (2.0 GHz), $2,199 (2.2 GHz)

                PROCESSOR
                Processor Intel Core i7 (2635QM, 2720QM, 2820QM) (“Sandy Bridge”)
                Processor Speed 2.0, 2.2, or 2.3 GHz
                Architecture 64-bit
                Number of Cores 4
                Cache 6 MB shared (2.0, 2.2 GHz) 8 MB shared (2.3 GHz) L3 cache

                STORAGE AND MEDIA
                Storage 500 or 750 GB (5400-rpm SATA), or 500 GB (7200-rpm SATA), or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD)
                Media 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

                MEMORY
                Maximum Memory 16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple)
                Memory Slots 2 – 204-pin PC-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

                DISPLAY
                Built-in Display 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, Optional 15.4-inch (diagonal) display with 1680 by 1050 pixels (glossy or antiglare)
                Resolutions 1680 by 1050 (native) or 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

                GRAPHICS
                Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 6490M or 6750M and Intel HD Graphics 3000
                Graphics Memory 256 MB GDDR5 (6490M) 1 GB GDDR5 (6750M) 384 MB (HD Graphics) DDR3 shared with main memory (Memory may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 384 MB.)
                Display Connection Thunderbolt digital video output
                Display Support Support for up to two Thunderbolt displays
                Display Modes Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring
                External Resolution Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels
                Camera FaceTime HD camera

                POWER
                System Battery Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer
                Battery Life Up to 7 hours wireless web
                Maximum Battery Cycles 1000
                Power Adapter 85W MagSafe Power Adapter

                MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011)

                OVERVIEW
                Introduced October 2011
                Discontinued June 2012
                Model Identifier MacBookPro8,2
                Model Number A1286
                EMC 2563
                Order Number MD318LL/A (2.2 GHz) MD322LL/A (2.4 GHz)
                Initial Price $1,799 (2.2 GHz), $2,199 (2.4 GHz)

                PROCESSOR
                Processor Intel Core i7 (2675QM, 2760QM, 2860QM) (“Sandy Bridge”)
                Processor Speed 2.2, 2.4, or 2.5 GHz
                Architecture 64-bit
                Number of Cores 4
                Cache 6 MB shared (2.2, 2.4 GHz) 8 MB shared (2.5 GHz) L3 cache

                STORAGE AND MEDIA
                Storage 500 or 750 GB (5400-rpm SATA), or 750 GB (7200-rpm SATA), or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD)
                Media 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

                MEMORY
                Maximum Memory 16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple)
                Memory Slots 2 – 204-pin PC-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

                DISPLAY
                Built-in Display 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, Optional 15.4-inch (diagonal) display with 1680 by 1050 pixels (glossy or antiglare)
                Resolutions 1680 by 1050 (native) or 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

                GRAPHICS
                Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 6750M or 6770M and Intel HD Graphics 3000
                Graphics Memory 512 MB GDDR5 (6750M) 1 GB GDDR5 (6770M) 384 MB (HD Graphics) DDR3 shared with main memory (Memory may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 384 MB.)
                Display Connection Thunderbolt digital video output
                Display Support Support for up to two Thunderbolt displays
                Display Modes Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring
                External Resolution Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels
                Camera FaceTime HD camera

                POWER
                System Battery Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer
                Battery Life Up to 7 hours wireless web
                Maximum Battery Cycles 1000
                Power Adapter 85W MagSafe Power Adapter

                MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)

                OVERVIEW
                Introduced June 2012
                Discontinued October 2013
                Model Identifier MacBookPro9,1
                Model Number A1286
                EMC 2556
                Order Number MD103LL/A (2.3 GHz) MD104LL/A (2.6 GHz)
                Initial Price $1,799 (2.3 GHz), $2,199 (2.6 GHz)

                PROCESSOR
                Processor Intel Core i7 (3615QM, 3720QM, 3820QM) (“Ivy Bridge”)
                Processor Speed 2.3, 2.6, or 2.7 GHz
                Maximum Processor Speed Up to 3.3, 3.6, or 3.7 GHz
                Architecture 64-bit
                Number of Cores 4
                Cache 6 MB (2.3 and 2.6 GHz) 8 MB (2.7 GHz) L3

                STORAGE AND MEDIA
                Storage 500 GB, 750 GB, or 1 TB (5400-rpm SATA), or 750 GB (7200-rpm SATA), or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD)
                Media 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

                MEMORY
                Maximum Memory 16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple)
                Memory Slots 2 – 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

                DISPLAY
                Built-in Display 15.4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, Optional 15.4-inch (diagonal) display with 1680 by 1050 pixels (glossy or antiglare)
                Resolutions 1680 by 1050 (native) or 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

                GRAPHICS
                Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M and Intel HD Graphics 4000
                Graphics Memory 512 MB GDDR5 (GeForce GT 2.3 GHz) 1 GB GDDR5 (GeForce GT 2.6 and 2.7 GHz) 1 GB DDR3 (HD Graphics) shared with main memory
                Display Connection Thunderbolt digital video output
                Display Support Support for up to two Thunderbolt displays
                Display Modes Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring
                External Resolution Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels
                Camera 720p FaceTime HD camera

                POWER
                System Battery Built-in 77.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer
                Battery Life Up to 7 hours wireless web
                Maximum Battery Cycles 1000
                Power Adapter 85W MagSafe Power Adapter

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