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Is this DC-In board 820-2361-a compatible with my MacBook A1297?

Here is the IFIXIT guide you’ll need to follow: MacBook Pro 17" Unibody MagSafe DC-In Board Replacement And here is the part: MacBook Pro 17" Unibody (Early/Mid 2009) MagSafe DC-In Board - Used - Apple P/N 661-4950

There are 12 different A1278 models. Running from 2008-2012. http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-loo… To be sure please tell us exactly which one you have.