G+_Laurent Loganathan Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hey guys, I have a mid 2009 MBP that I just upgraded the RAM for, and gave it an SSD. If I switch out the logic board n put one from a 2010 model or newer would that work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Michael Kickingbear Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 You are trying to put a logic board from a unibody MBP into a 2009 model that has a plastic case? (Black or white?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Laurent Loganathan Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hey thanks for the reply. My macbook Pro 13" is mid 2009 unibody with a model identifier of 5,5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mark Dymek Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 eh might work. why would you want to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Laurent Loganathan Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Im a student with a somewhat limited budget and a lot of experience putting together windows machines. First time with a Mac. Im doing this more so to upgrade the integrated graphic card for modern gaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Michael Kickingbear Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Ok, word of caution. I used to be a tech for apple. It is a lengthy process to get a logic board replaced in a MBP, let alone a retro fit of a newer logic board to a first gen unibody design. You also have to keep in mind that not long after the introduction of the unibody design, apple began to reduce the size of the shell. This included the logic board as well. If you try to fit a 2012 logic board into your 2009 unibody shell, I think you will find that the ports may not match up. Fans were also redesigned. There is ALOT that you have to consider before making the attempt. My suggestion: If the ram upgrade went well, and the SSD is working well, and she is booting faster.... Be happy! Lol Ohhhhh and there are temp sensors you will need to worry about as well. I just don't think the slight bump in graphic performance would be enough for me to want to attempt a retro fit like that. Consult i-fixit.com for a example of a tear down, and correct tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Laurent Loganathan Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Im looking for some way to swap out that 4 year old GeForce 9400, and if by replacing the logic board i get a processor bump im happy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Michael Kickingbear Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I wouldn't attempt it. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mark Dymek Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 macs are not great for gaming anyway. even if you upgrade the graphics card a lot of games are not out for the mac. unless your going to put bootcamp on it. I bought a windows laptop for gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Michael Kickingbear Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Yep. I agree! But to be honest, using boot camp for a native boot into windows the performance is actually spot on. But you are correct that the "chosen" graphics card that apple uses are not the best for gaming. I keep hoping that will change. I'd love to see a new design with a user serviceable GPU or "SIMM" that you could change yourself for added performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Laurent Loganathan Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks for the advice guys. Yea thats the plan, Ijust put in an SSD and booting into windows is now awesome. iFixit says you can replace logic board with an identical one if mine is damaged, but there isnt much documentation on replacing it with a different logic board. My Mac is the only computer I have, and getting a new one is gonna be upwards of 2k :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Michael Kickingbear Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I admire your drive. But a Red flag went up tho when you said you that is your only computer. Just be SURE it's what you want to attempt. It's like open heart surgery.... Once you open up that chest cavity, there's no going back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Laurent Loganathan Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hey Michael thanks for all your info you really knowledgable! I just realized as I read your responses that I was responding without reading some of ur earlier replies. It all makes sense now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Michael Kickingbear Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Cool. Np. Anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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