The information below has been gathered from many sources (spec. database, observation, etc.) and may not be all inclusive. Please feel free to notify us of important errors or omissions.

The original MacBook Pro®, introduced in January of 2006, came with a 15.4-inch TFT 1440x900 LCD, 1.83 or 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB of level 2 cache, 512MB or 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 128MB or 256MB of video RAM, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, Airport Extreme®, iSight®, stereo speakers, microphone, SuperDrive, remote control, dual USB® 2.0 ports, Bluetooth 2.0, DVI port, FireWire 400 port, ExpressCard/34 slot, microphone/optical audio input, headphone/optical audio output, and MagSafe® power connection.

In April of 2006, the MacBook Pro® (17-Inch) was introduced. This model has a 17-in TFT 1680x1050 Display, 256MB of video RAM (shared), 1GB of RAM, an additional FireWire 800 port and an additional USB port; other features are the same as the 15.4-inch model.

In May of 2006, the MacBook Pro® (15-Inch Glossy) MacBook Pro® (15-Inch Glossy) was introduced. This model is comparable to the original MacBook Pro® except that it has a faster processor (2.0 or 2.16GHz) and a glossy LCD.

Then, in October of 2006, the MacBook Pro® (15-inch Core 2 Duo) and the MacBook Pro® (17-inch Core 2 Duo) were introduced. The entry-level 15-inch model has a 2.16 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. The high-end 15- and 17-inch model has a 2.33 GHz processor, and 2GB of RAM. All models include one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port. Other features were identical to the earlier models.

In June of 2007, the MacBook Pro® (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz), and the MacBook Pro® (17-inch 2.4GHz) were introduced. Two 15-inch models have a 2.2GHz processor with a 120GB HD, and a 2.4GHz processor with a 160GB HD. The single 17-inch 2.4GHz model also has a 160GB HD. All models came with 2GB of RAM and 8x SuperDrives.

In November of 2007, the MacBook Pro® (Late 2007) model was introduced. Still referred to as the MacBook Pro® (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) and the MacBook Pro® (17-inch 2.4GHz), these models were the same as the earlier models, except that the two high-end machines (15- and 17-inch) had an optional 2.6 GHz processor. Otherwise, these machines are the same as the previous models.

In February of 2008, the MacBook Pro® (15-inch Early 2008) and the MacBook Pro® (17-inch Early 2008) were introduced. The entry-level 15-inch machine had a 2.4GHz processor, and the high-end 15- and 17-inch machines had a 2.5GHz processor. Otherwise, these machines have the same features as the previous models.

In October of 2008, the MacBook Pro® (15-inch Late 2008) was introduced. Sometimes referred to as Unibody, these models have a black keyboard and a new, more solid design. The entry-level machine still have a 2.4GHz processor, but with 3MB of full speed cache, and 256MB of GDDR3 video memory. The two high-end machines have a 2.53GHz or 2.8GHz processor with 6MB of cache, and 512 MB for video. Differences from the previous models also include a 1066MHz FSB, DDR3 PC3-8500 RAM, one FireWire® 800 port, Mini Display port, dual video processors (NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and 9600M), and a new one-piece trackpad/clicker design.

In January of 2009, the MacBook Pro® (17-inch Early 2009) was introduced. Like the 15-inch Unibody model, except it has a 17-inch (1920x1200) display, 2.66GHz processor, 4GB of DDR3 PC3-8500 RAM, extra USB Port, and a built-in main battery.

In June 2009, the MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2009) [≥2.66GHz], and MacBook Pro (17-inch Mid 2009) were introduced. The 13-inch model has either a 2.26GHz or 2.53GHz processor, the 15-inch has a 2.53GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.8GHz, or 3.06GHz processor, and the 17-inch has a 2.8GHz or 3.06GHz processor. All models have similar features as the previous models, with the addition of an SD card slot (eliminating the ExpressCard/34 slot).

The current line MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2010), and MacBook Pro (17-inch Mid 2010) were introduced in April of 2010. The 13-inch model has either a 2.4GHz or 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo processor, the 15-inch has a 2.4GHz Core i5, 2.66GHz Core i5, or 2.66GHz i7 processor, and the 17-inch has a 2.53GHz i5 processor. All models have similar features as the previous models.

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All MacBook Pros are hard to work on. RAM is user-installable, but most other repairs require m ajor disassembly. Few parts are interchangeable between the various models.

Please contact us before ordering any part that doesn't specifically state compatibility with your EXACT model.

We have or can get almost any part for the MacBook Pro®. If you don't see what you need, please contact us. We will do our best to help you out.