AirPort Extreme + Bluetooth WiFi card for MacBook Pro A1278 A1286 A1297 (2008-2010)

If your older MacBook Pro can't see Wi-Fi networks or keeps dropping connection, the AirPort Extreme + Bluetooth combo card is almost always the cause. This WiFi adapter fits the unibody MacBook Pro from 2008-2010: 13-inch A1278 (2009-2010), 15-inch A1286 (2008-2009) and 17-inch A1297 (2009).

Specifications

• Type: AirPort Extreme + Bluetooth combo card (version 2.0)
• Chipset: Broadcom BCM4322 / BCM4321
• Compatible: MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (2009-2010)
• Compatible: MacBook Pro 15" A1286 (2008-2009)
• Compatible: MacBook Pro 17" A1297 (2009)
• Standard: 802.11 a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 2.1
• OEM part numbers: 661-5034, 661-5039, 661-5235

Symptoms of a faulty AirPort card

• Wi-Fi icon stays grey or shows an exclamation mark
• "No networks found" while other devices connect
• Wi-Fi is slow or drops repeatedly
• Bluetooth accessories aren't found
• Magic Mouse / Magic Trackpad won't pair

Installation

🟢 Easy — about 10 minutes with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. Open the bottom case, disconnect three antenna leads, remove one screw and swap the card. Plug-in replacement.

Frequently asked questions

Which model do I have?
Printed on the bottom case. A1278 = 13", A1286 = 15", A1297 = 17". Year is listed too.

Does this card fit older MacBook Pros?
No. Pre-2008 (pre-unibody) MacBook Pros use a different AirPort card with a different connector.

Will my MacBook keep all Wi-Fi features?
Yes. Identical specs (802.11 a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 2.1).