Sorry the chip its self is not socketed as such you can’t replace it.
But! What you can do is swap out the logic board with a better CPU. This series also has a known issue with the dedicated GPU I would recommend you look at installing a 2012 logic board to get both a better CPU but also a better GPU!
The board is a direct drop in with just one minor alteration needed in the LVDS cable as the newer board has a slightly different connector. All you need to do is use a nail file to file down the cable connectors tang ever so slightly on both sides.
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Here’s the logic board info for the 2012 boards
* 661-6491 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.3GHz i7
* 661-6492 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7
* 661-6493 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.7GHz i7
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* Here’s one source for the part [https://www.thebookyard.com/product.php?cPath=39_118_286&products_id=9968|15” Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7 Logic board]
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Here’s one source for the part [https://www.thebookyard.com/product.php?cPath=39_118_286&products_id=9968|15” Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7 Logic board]
Sorry the chip its self is not socketed as such you can’t replace it.
But! What you can do is swap out the logic board with a better CPU. This series also has a known issue with the dedicated GPU I would recommend you look at installing a 2012 logic board to get both a better CPU but also a better GPU!
The board is a direct drop in with just one minor alteration needed in the LVDS cable as the newer board has a slightly different connector. All you need to do is use a nail file to file down the cable connectors tang ever so slightly on both sides.
[image|2114459]
Here’s the logic board info for the 2012 boards
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661-6491 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.3GHz i7
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661-6492 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7
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661-6493 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.7GHz i7
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Here’s one source for the part [https://www.thebookyard.com/product.php?cPath=39_118_286&products_id=9968|15” Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7 Logic board]
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* 661-6491 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.3GHz i7
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* 661-6492 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7
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* 661-6493 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.7GHz i7
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* Here’s one source for the part [https://www.thebookyard.com/product.php?cPath=39_118_286&products_id=9968|15” Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7 Logic board]
Sorry the chip its self is not socketed as such you can’t replace it.
But! What you can do is swap out the logic board with a better CPU. This series also has a known issue with the dedicated GPU I would recommend you look at installing a 2012 logic board to get both a better CPU but also a better GPU!
The board is a direct drop in with just one minor alteration needed in the LVDS cable as the newer board has a slightly different connector. All you need to do is use a nail file to file down the cable connectors tang ever so slightly on both sides.
[image|2114459]
Here’s the logic board info for the 2012 boards
661-6491 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.3GHz i7
661-6492 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7
661-6493 - 15” Macbook Pro 2.7GHz i7
Here’s one source for the part [https://www.thebookyard.com/product.php?cPath=39_118_286&products_id=9968|15” Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7 Logic board]
And here’s the guide to put it in [guide|5899]