OVERVIEW
IntroducedApril 2010
Model IdentifierMacBookPro6,1
Model NumberA1297
EMC2352
Order NumberMC024LL/A
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ColorsSilver
CasePrecision aluminum unibody
Case ReplacementNiwTech
Weight and Dimensions6.6 lbs., 0.98" H x 15.47" W x 10.51" D
PROCESSOR
ProcessorIntel Core i5 or Core i7 (M 540, M 620, M 640) ("Arrandale")
Processor Speed2.53, 2.66, or 2.8 GHz
Maximum Processor Speed
Architecture64-bit
Number of Cores2
Security ChipNone
Cache3 MB (Core i5) 4 MB (Core i7) shared L3 cache
System BusIntel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 2.5 GT/s
STORAGE AND MEDIA
Storage500 GB (5400-rpm SATA), 500 GB (7200-rpm SATA), or 128, 256, or 512 GB (SSD)
Storage UpgradeNiwTech
Data Recovery ServiceNiwTech
Media8x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD
TrackpadMulti-Touch trackpad
Trackpad ReplacementNiwTech
KeyboardBuilt-in full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys
Keyboard ReplacementNiwTech
Touch IDNone
SOFTWARE
Original OSMac OS X 10.6.3 (10D2094)
Maximum OSmacOS 10.13.6 (17G65)
OS installNiwTech
OS UpgradeNiwTech
OS DowngradeNiwTech
AirDropSupported
HandoffNot Supported
Power NapNot Supported
Hardware TestAHT 3A175
Unlock with Apple WatchNot Supported
FIRMWARE
FirmwareIntel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)
MEMORY
Built-in MemoryNone
Maximum Memory8.0 GB
Interleaving SupportYes
Memory Slots2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
Memory UpgradeNiwTech
Memory Upgrade InstructionsHow to remove or install memory
DISPLAY
Built-in Display17-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen, optional antiglare display
Brightness
Pixel Density
Color Gamut
Resolutions
Display ReplacementNiwTech
GRAPHICS
Graphics CardNVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and Intel HD Graphics
Number of Cores
Graphics Memory512 MB (GT 330M) GDDR3 and 256 MB (HD Graphics) DDR3 shared with main memory
Display Connection1 - Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter)
Display SupportSupport for up to two Thunderbolt displays
Display ModesDual display extended and video mirroring
External ResolutionUp to 2560 by 1600 pixels
CAMERA
CameraBuilt-in iSight
CONNECTIONS
Wi-FiBuilt-in AirPort Extreme card (802.11a/b/g/n)
BluetoothBuilt-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Ethernet10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
ModemNone
FireWire1 - 800 MBit/s
USB3 - 480 MBit/s
Thunderbolt1 - Thunderbolt 1 (up to 10 Gbps)
Display1 - Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI, or dual-link DVI with adapter)
Infrared1 - For Apple Remote only
Audio In1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack, 1 - Built-in microphone
Audio Out1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack, 2 - Built-in speakers
Security Slot1 - Kensington cable lock
EXPANSION
Slots1 - ExpressCard/34
BaysNone
Hard Drive Interface3.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA)
Optical Drive Interface3.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA)
SENSORS
Motion SensorSudden Motion Sensor (SMS)
Liquid SensorLiquid Contact Indicators (LCI)
Liquid Damage RepairNiwTech
POWER
System BatteryBuilt-in 95-watt-hour lithium-polymer
Battery LifeUp to 8-9 hours
Battery Capacity
Standby TimeUp to 30 days
Maximum Battery Cycles1000
Battery ReplacementNiwTech
Power Adapter85W MagSafe Power Adapter (MA938LL/A)
Power Adapter ReplacementNiwTech
Line Voltage100-240V AC
ENVIRONMENTAL
Acoustical Performance15 dBA at idle
ENERGY STARMeets ENERGY STAR version 5.0 requirements
EPEATGold
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