2010 Macbook Pro 17" A1297 Left and Right Speaker Replacement

Macbook Pro 17” 2010 (A1297) video series:
Remove bottom case (recurring for all videos)
1. Replace Battery P/N: A1309
2. Replace/Upgrade Random Access Memory (RAM) P/N: PC3-8500 1GB, 2GB, 4GB (Workaround: Any 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM as long as 1 old module is left in one of the banks)
3. Replace Hard Disk Drive P/N: Any compatible SATA Drive
4. Replace DVD Super Drive P/N: 661-4942 or comparable
5. Replace Trackpad P/N: 922-9009, 922-9826, 821-0750, 922-927
6. Replace Screen Assembly P/N: 661-5040
7. Replace WiFi/Bluetooth AirPort Card P/N: 661-4766
8. Replace Fans P/N: 661-5044, 661-5043
9. Replace Logic Board P/N: 661-5038, 661-5038
10. Replace CPU Heat Sink P/N: 661-5042
11. Replace Speakers P/N: 922-8916, 922-8917
12. Replace Microphone P/N: 922-8918
13. Replace Power Connector/DC-in-Board P/N: 661-4950
14. Replace Keyboard P/N: Any A1297 Keyboard 2009-2011
15. Replace LCD Glass P/N: A1297 Glass Panel
16. Replace LCD P/N: LTN170CT10-A05, LP171WU6-TLA1
17. Replace Bluetooth Card: 922-8965
18. Replace ExpressCard 34: 661-5045
19. Replace iSight Camera: 821-0774-A, 821-0851-A
20. Replace Hinges: A1297 Hinge Set
Reinstall bottom case (recurring for all videos)

[@DJHugh68]

Thnks Good Video!

[@GRIBSOFT]

Thank you!

[@joeblow1942]

Is there any difference in the replacement process between the 2010 and a 2011? Thanks!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Is this for the Mid 2010 Mac Book Pro 17' inch model???
Also, where is the best place to buy left & right speakers???
What are you suggestions???

[@GRIBSOFT]

Ebay

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Is this for the Mid 2010 Mac Book Pro 17' inch model???

[@GRIBSOFT]

Yes

[@obscurazone]

@@GRIBSOFT My Mid 2010 17"does not look like this inside. The right speaker is totally different on yours in the video, and your motherboard is different.

[@elgs1980]

Thank you for the great tutorial. But where is the CPU?

[@GRIBSOFT]

It's integrated on to the logicboard.

[@erickonedj]

link please x comprarlo

[@renatooliveira_equilibrioe1365]

where to buy new speakers ?

[@advcomsyst]

Try ebay or Amazon. I'm not sure apple would still sell something for this old of a computer. You might have to buy "used" speakers if you can't find new.

[@jarrodjohnson1583]

Now I see why Apple stopped making the 17" model.

[@MichaelSidneyTimpson]

Thanks for the effort here, but I should warn you, that leaving off certain important facts caused permanent damage to my motherboard. You failed to mention that some of the connections pull "up" instead of out. This cause me to rip the base of the right speaker connection clean off the motherboard! Can you please explain how I can fix this connection now? Is there a part I can order and solder back on? Second, your description of reconnecting the keyboard was wholly inadequate. Even after multiple tries, my keyboard now has some keys that won't register. In fact, it was nearly impossible to reconnect that ribbon. Please advise me on how I can get my keyboard working correctly again, so I don't have to type on this uncomfortable external keyboard.

[@wam44]

I don't see a reply to your question here-Were you able to repair your computer? I am a little hesitant at trying this after reading your comment. Thanks

[@MichaelSidneyTimpson]

@@wam44 No I had to get the entire motherboard replaced. However, since I live in East Asia, it only cost $300.

[@wam44]

@@MichaelSidneyTimpson Thanks for replying-$300 seems a lot to me to invest in a computer of this vintage. I only paid $500 for it used.. I might be better off just buying some inexpensive external speakers :-) This is a second computer anyway...Thanks again...Where is save apple dollars? Your question is an important one and should have been answered...Stay safe and healthy. Bill

[@MichaelSidneyTimpson]

@@wam44 you bought an i7 2.8ghz 17" macbook pro with the upgraded screen for $500? Anyway, I did not mention there was already water damage on the motherboard, so it was worth it.

[@wam44]

@@MichaelSidneyTimpson Hi Michael-My machine is a a 17inch I7 2.66 Ghz with only 4Mg ram-NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 512 MB
Intel HD Graphics 288 MB -I don't think it has an upgraded screen-How can you tell if the screen is upgraded? A friend sold it to me-He is a professional film guy so he is upgrading his machines often...I was lucky to be in the right place right time...thinking about purchasing his 27 inch iMac. 2014 model. It has max ram 3.1 tb HD and I think the 3.4 processor-If I can get it for 7 or 800 I think I will go for it...I have seen similar machines on ebay between 700 and 1K...It has a small craick in the screen that does not extend into the viewing area and it has not grown... He let me test drive it-Amazing speed and the 27 screen is killer!