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support.apple.com - 3/25/2009

MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0

— support.apple.com — Download icon About MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 This firmware update is recommended for all 17-inch... MacBook Pro (Early 2009) users and addresses the appearance of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the notebook display. For more ... (more) MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0

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appleinsider.com - 3/26/2009

Apple selling 8GB memory upgrade kits for 15" MacBook Pros

— appleinsider.com — It will cost you an arm and a leg, but Apple is now offering an official 8GB... memory upgrade kit for the mid- and high-end models of its current 15-inch unbibody MacBook Pro family, AppleInsider has discovered. (more) Apple selling 8GB memory upgrade kits for 15" MacBook Pros

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store.apple.com - 3/26/2009

Memory - Apple Store (U.S.)

— store.apple.com — MacBook Pro MacBook Pro Family Select your model: Screen Size Processor Additional Details 17 2.93 17-inch with... 2.93 GHz Processor 2.66 17-inch with 2.66 GHz Processor 15 2.93 15-inch with 2.93 GHz Processor 2.66 15-inch with 2.66 GHz ... (more) Memory - Apple Store (U.S.)

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Apple releases 17-inch MacBook Pro graphics update
Macworld — ... addresses the appearance of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the notebook display, according to notes provided by Apple with the update. It appears that is the only issue fixed in the firmware update. Apple also provides detailed instructions on how to properly install the update and how to check to see what version of the graphics software you are running. MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 is a free update from Apple's Web site.

Apple Releases 17-inch MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0
MacFixIt — ... in the notebook's display. This update is designed to run in OS X Leopard, and is available via Software Update, or by direct download from the following location: As with any firmware update, be sure your computer is plugged in to a reliable power source before updating, and ensure your data is fully backed up. Interrupted firmware updates can lead to severe hardware problems. More information on the update and the updating process can be found in this Apple Knowledgebase Document: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3498 If you have any problems with the update, or the update ...

Apple releases MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0
MacDailyNews — ... - 04:57 PM EDT Apple today released MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0. This firmware update is recommended for all 17-inch MacBook Pro (Early 2009) users and addresses the appearance of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the notebook display. There are two parts to this process: 1. Installing the firmware update application onto your hard drive. 2. Using the firmware update application to update your graphics subsystem firmware. More info on the installation process here . MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 is available via Software Update and also as a ...

MacBook Pro 17-Inch Gets Update for Less Toasty Graphics Cards [Apple]
Gizmodo — Apple just dropped Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 for the 17-inch MacBook Pro, which "addresses the possibility of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the display," likely caused by graphics cards' faulty fans. Download it! [Apple] ...

17" unibody MacBook Pro gets some graphics update love
Infinite Loop — ... If you're an owner of one of these new notebooks, though, a slightly more detailed document on Apple's website provides instructions for performing the update properly. Be sure to let us know if you run into trouble. ...

Apple addresses MBP17 vertical lines with firmware update
The Apple Core — ... (770kb) which addresses the appearance of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the notebook display. According to the about page there are two parts to this process: Installing the firmware update application onto your hard drive. Using the firmware update application to update your graphics subsystem firmware. A ...

Apple Provides Firmware Fix for 17″ MBP Graphics Issues
Cult of Mac — ... The firmware update released Wednesday applies only to 2009 model 17″ MacBook Pros. Users wishing to apply the firmware fix should consult Apple documentation for information on how to apply the update. ...

TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 30-Mar-09
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us — ... from Apple addresses the appearance of vertical lines and graphic distortions in the display of some 17-inch MacBook Pros produced in early 2009. More information regarding the update including installation steps can be found on Apple's Web site. The update is available via Software Update or from the Apple Support Downloads page. (Free update, 770 KB) ...