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title: Introduction to 17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
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# Introduction to 17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note

Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in June 2007.

## 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](http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro/) provides owner manuals, links to support services, and tips for getting the most out of using your 17-inch MacBook Pro. - Apple's [Specifications](http://www.info.apple.com/support/applespec.html) site provides technical specifications for recent Mac computers. - *[Hardware Developer Note Terms and Abbreviations](../../HWTech_abbrev/Introduction/abbrev_intro.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40003503)* 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](../../../../../navigation/redirect.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP30000440-TP40003576) .

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