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Introduction to 17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note

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Organization of This Document
See Also

This developer note gives a technical description of the Intel Core Duo 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in April 2006. The purpose of this note is to provide information about the computer’s internal design, input-output features, and expansion capabilities to help developers design products compatible with the 17-inch MacBook Pro.

Organization of This Document

This document provides a functional block diagram and descriptions of the main components on the logic board of the 17-inch MacBook Pro.

See Also

Apple offers the following additional resources for learning about the 17-inch MacBook Pro:

• Apple's MacBook Pro Support site provides owner manuals, links to support services, and tips for getting the most out of using your 17-inch MacBook Pro.

• Apple's Specifications site provides technical specifications for recent Macintosh computers.

• Hardware Developer Note Terms and Abbreviations lists the standard units of measure and abbreviations used in this developer note.

If you are looking for information about Apple's implementation of a specific connectivity or expansion technology such as FireWire, USB, or Bluetooth, refer to the Developer Note for that technology in the Apple ADC Reference Library at Guides > Hardware & Drivers.

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