I think you guys are on the wrong track here. Lets simply the issue first then see if something deeper is involved.
Click on the WiFi Menu Icon, Open Network Preferences entry. Hi-lite the WiFi entry and it needs to be the top entry (drag it their if need be). Click on the Advanced Button which will open up your WiFi AP's your system has connected to. Remove all of the unused networks and place the one you are using to the top. Save the settings and restart your system it should now be connected to this network. Put your system to sleep and wake it give it a moment if you had let it sit more than a few hours it should then automatically hook back up.
Did that fix things?
=== Update (02/17/2018) ===
Well I was hoping we didn't need to replace the Airport board and may need to replace the cable as well. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [guide|6019] and heres the two parts you'll need:
* [http://www.powerbookmedic.com/parts/661-4766/AirPort-Card.html|AirPort Card - Apple P/N 661-4766]
* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/iSight-Camera-Bluetooth-airport-WiFi-Cable-for-Macbook-Pro-13-A1278-2008-2010-/162168451309?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10|iSight Camera Bluetooth airport WiFi Cable for MacBook Pro 13"]
If the cable needs replacing you'll need to pop off the to get the iSight camera as the cable also services it. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [guide|1425]
=== One Last Thing ===
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While I haven't done it the 2010 AirPort Extreme board should also work in your system: [http://www.powerbookmedic.com/parts/661-5593/AirPort-Extreme-Card.html|AirPort Card Extreme - Apple P/N 661-5593]. It will get you better WiFi connections.
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While I haven't done it, the 2010 AirPort Extreme board should also work in your system: [http://www.powerbookmedic.com/parts/661-5593/AirPort-Extreme-Card.html|AirPort Card Extreme - Apple P/N 661-5593]. It will get you better WiFi connections.
I think you guys are on the wrong track here. Lets simply the issue first then see if something deeper is involved.
Click on the WiFi Menu Icon, Open Network Preferences entry. Hi-lite the WiFi entry and it needs to be the top entry (drag it their if need be). Click on the Advanced Button which will open up your WiFi AP's your system has connected to. Remove all of the unused networks and place the one you are using to the top. Save the settings and restart your system it should now be connected to this network. Put your system to sleep and wake it give it a moment if you had let it sit more than a few hours it should then automatically hook back up.
Did that fix things?
=== Update (02/17/2018) ===
Well I was hoping we didn't need to replace the Airport board and may need to replace the cable as well. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [guide|6019] and heres the two parts you'll need:
* [http://www.powerbookmedic.com/parts/661-4766/AirPort-Card.html|AirPort Card - Apple P/N 661-4766]
* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/iSight-Camera-Bluetooth-airport-WiFi-Cable-for-Macbook-Pro-13-A1278-2008-2010-/162168451309?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10|iSight Camera Bluetooth airport WiFi Cable for MacBook Pro 13"]
If the cable needs replacing you'll need to pop off the to get the iSight camera as the cable also services it. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [guide|1425]
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== One Last Thing ==
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=== One Last Thing ===
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While I haven't done it the 2010 AirPort Extreme board should also work in your system: [http://www.powerbookmedic.com/parts/661-5593/AirPort-Extreme-Card.html|AirPort Card Extreme - Apple P/N 661-5593]. It will get you better WiFi connections.
I think you guys are on the wrong track here. Lets simply the issue first then see if something deeper is involved.
Click on the WiFi Menu Icon, Open Network Preferences entry. Hi-lite the WiFi entry and it needs to be the top entry (drag it their if need be). Click on the Advanced Button which will open up your WiFi AP's your system has connected to. Remove all of the unused networks and place the one you are using to the top. Save the settings and restart your system it should now be connected to this network. Put your system to sleep and wake it give it a moment if you had let it sit more than a few hours it should then automatically hook back up.
Did that fix things?
=== Update (02/17/2018) ===
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Well I was hoping we didn't need to replace the Airport board and may need to replace the cable as well. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2009+AirPort+Card+Replacement/6019] and heres the two parts you'll need:
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Well I was hoping we didn't need to replace the Airport board and may need to replace the cable as well. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [guide|6019] and heres the two parts you'll need:
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* [http://www.powerbookmedic.com/parts/661-4766/AirPort-Card.html|AirPort Card - Apple P/N 661-4766]
* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/iSight-Camera-Bluetooth-airport-WiFi-Cable-for-Macbook-Pro-13-A1278-2008-2010-/162168451309?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10|iSight Camera Bluetooth airport WiFi Cable for MacBook Pro 13"]
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If the cable needs replacing you'll need to pop off the to get the iSight camera as the cable also services it. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2009+Front+Display+Glass+Replacement/1425]
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If the cable needs replacing you'll need to pop off the to get the iSight camera as the cable also services it. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [guide|1425]
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== One Last Thing ==
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While I haven't done it the 2010 AirPort Extreme board should also work in your system: [http://www.powerbookmedic.com/parts/661-5593/AirPort-Extreme-Card.html|AirPort Card Extreme - Apple P/N 661-5593]. It will get you better WiFi connections.
I think you guys are on the wrong track here. Lets simply the issue first then see if something deeper is involved.
Click on the WiFi Menu Icon, Open Network Preferences entry. Hi-lite the WiFi entry and it needs to be the top entry (drag it their if need be). Click on the Advanced Button which will open up your WiFi AP's your system has connected to. Remove all of the unused networks and place the one you are using to the top. Save the settings and restart your system it should now be connected to this network. Put your system to sleep and wake it give it a moment if you had let it sit more than a few hours it should then automatically hook back up.
Did that fix things?
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=== Update (02/17/2018) ===
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Well I was hoping we didn't need to replace the Airport board and may need to replace the cable as well. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2009+AirPort+Card+Replacement/6019] and heres the two parts you'll need:
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* [http://www.powerbookmedic.com/parts/661-4766/AirPort-Card.html|AirPort Card - Apple P/N 661-4766]
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* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/iSight-Camera-Bluetooth-airport-WiFi-Cable-for-Macbook-Pro-13-A1278-2008-2010-/162168451309?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10|iSight Camera Bluetooth airport WiFi Cable for MacBook Pro 13"]
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If the cable needs replacing you'll need to pop off the to get the iSight camera as the cable also services it. Here's the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow: [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2009+Front+Display+Glass+Replacement/1425]
I think you guys are on the wrong track here. Lets simply the issue first then see if something deeper is involved.
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Click on the WiFi Menu Icon, Open Network Preferences entry. Hi-lite the WiFi entry and it needs to be the top entry (drag it their if need be). Click on the Advanced Button which will open up your WiFi AP's your system has connected to. Remove all of the unused networks and place the one you are using to the top. Save the settings and restart your system it should now be connected to this network. Put your system to sleep and wake it give it a moment if you had let it sit mover than a few hours it should then automatically hook back up.
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Click on the WiFi Menu Icon, Open Network Preferences entry. Hi-lite the WiFi entry and it needs to be the top entry (drag it their if need be). Click on the Advanced Button which will open up your WiFi AP's your system has connected to. Remove all of the unused networks and place the one you are using to the top. Save the settings and restart your system it should now be connected to this network. Put your system to sleep and wake it give it a moment if you had let it sit more than a few hours it should then automatically hook back up.
I think you guys are on the wrong track here. Lets simply the issue first then see if something deeper is involved.
Click on the WiFi Menu Icon, Open Network Preferences entry. Hi-lite the WiFi entry and it needs to be the top entry (drag it their if need be). Click on the Advanced Button which will open up your WiFi AP's your system has connected to. Remove all of the unused networks and place the one you are using to the top. Save the settings and restart your system it should now be connected to this network. Put your system to sleep and wake it give it a moment if you had let it sit mover than a few hours it should then automatically hook back up.
Did that fix things?