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  1. BardsDirge

    Early 2011 MBP 17" ExpressCard/34 capabilities.

    i've tried using a SD card reader in my ExpressCard/34 slot but it's not hot-swapable and so much less convenient than a cheap USB adapter instead. I'm looking into using my Express slot to get more USB ports. can anyone tell me how many amps the Express slot puts out. also i'd like to know if...
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    • 17" macbook pro early-2011 express cards mbp
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  2. dosdude1

    MBP 1,1-10,2 Disable MacBook Pro 2011 15"/17" Dedicated GPU - SPI-ROM Modification

    I just thought I'd start this thread to announce a recent accidental discovery I made today -- a (possibly) PERMANENT solution to disable the dedicated video card in a 2011 15" or 17" MacBook Pro! Essentially, what needs to be done is the ME (Management Engine) region of your system's SPI ROM...
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    • 2011 amd radeon dedicated graphics disable early-2011 gpu graphics card late-2011 macbook pro spi-rom
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
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