Mac Repair London offers repairs for the MacBook Pro (2006–2008) in Central London, from simple part swaps to component-level logic board work.
The original aluminium MacBook Pro (before the unibody design) covers the Core Duo and Core 2 Duo models from 2006 to 2008. The big known fault is the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics chip used in the 2007–2008 models, which fails and causes no video or a garbled screen. Other common repairs are dead batteries, failing hard drives (which sit under the top case, not behind a door) and MagSafe DC-in boards.
Common faults we fix
- No video or distorted graphics (8600M GT)
- Hard drive failure
- Battery swelling or not charging
- DC-in board faults
- Overheating from dried thermal paste
Services for this model
We have dedicated pages for the most common jobs:
We also handle fault diagnosis, macOS reinstallation, data migration (from £79 + VAT) and full cleaning and servicing (from £95 + VAT).
At a glance
| Years | 2006–2008 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Duo / Core 2 Duo, ATI X1600 or NVIDIA 8600M GT |
| Storage | Standard SATA drive |
| Memory | Socketed, upgradeable |
| Battery | Removable |
| Power / charging | MagSafe 1 |
Before you bring it in
Back up your files if it still starts, bring the charger or power cable, and write down what happened just before the fault appeared. The more detail you give, the quicker the diagnosis.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the MacBook Pro 15 & 17-inch pre-unibody (2006–2008) (MacBookPro1,1 to MacBookPro4,1; A1150, A1151, A1211, A1212, A1226, A1229, A1260, A1261). The A-number is printed in tiny text on the base, near the hinge. You’ll also find the model in Apple menu > About This Mac. Not sure? Bring it in and we’ll identify it for you.
Price
We give you a fixed quote after a free initial assessment, before any work starts. The initial assessment and advice are free, as long as we don't need to open your Mac. If a technician needs to open it and spend time diagnosing the fault, or you need a report for an insurance claim, it is booked in as a diagnostic at £45 + VAT (£54). All prices are subject to inspection, and nothing is done without your approval.
Questions we’re often asked
Is a Mac this age worth repairing?
It depends what you use it for. For recovering data, running legacy software or keeping a working studio setup, often yes. We give you the cost upfront and an honest view on whether it makes sense.
Can you fit an SSD while it’s here?
Yes. This model uses a standard sata drive, and swapping to an SSD at the same time is often the best-value upgrade you can make.
Do I pay if you can’t fix it?
No. If the repair isn’t possible, you don’t pay for it, and the free initial assessment costs nothing.
Book a repair
Call us on 020 7394 2528 or email info@mac-repair.london to arrange a time to drop it off.