Apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2008 User Manual

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Mechanical Issues: Thermals and Enclosure 111 2010-06-15
1. Is the system running as 
expected (compared to similar 
system)?
YesUse “Apple Portables: 
Operating Temperature” 
(Knowledge Base HT1778) 
to inform user it is operating 
normally.
NoGo to step 2.
2.  Are there runaway 
applications? See “Runaway 
applications can shorten 
battery run time” (Knowledge 
Base TS1473).
YesCheck with the vendor for 
compatibility and software 
update.
NoGo to step...

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Mechanical Issues: Thermals and Enclosure 112 2010-06-15
9. After logic board replacement, 
is the computer running as 
expected?
YesBad logic board.  Issue 
resolved.
M23
NoUse minimum configuration 
troubleshooting to isolate the 
issue.
Uncategorized Symptom
Quick Check
SymptomQuick Check
Uncategorized Symptom
Unable to locate appropriate 
symptom code
Verify whether existing symptom code applies to  the 
issue reported by the user. If not, document...

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Take Apart
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)   

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — General Information 114 2010-06-15
Vertical Insertion 
(JST )
• Use black stick under 
cable to remove.
• Keep connector 
level to board when 
disconnecting and 
reconnecting.
• Press evenly when 
reconnecting or 
connector can be 
tipped up and not fully 
seated.
Examples:
• fan cable
• heatsink sensor
• left speaker on 
underside of board
Locking Lever
• Flip up lever 90 
degrees for cable 
removal. 
• Slide connector 
into receptacle. Use 
tweezers if...

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — General Information 115 2010-06-15
Horizontal Install
• Pull connector, not 
cable, to remove. 
• Slide connector into 
receptacle on same 
horizontal plane as 
board.
Examples:
• MagSafe cable on 
underside of board
• battery power cable on 
underside of board
Thin, Multi-Pin 
Horizontal Insert
• Use fingernails or 
tweezers to remove 
evenly.
• Slide connector into 
receptacle on same 
horizontal plane as 
board.
Examples shown:
• LVDS cable with lock 
bar...

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — General Information 116 2010-06-15
Replacement Caution: 
When connecting cables, 
make sure they are fully 
connected.
Replacement Caution: To 
avoid a short to the logic 
board, be sure to place 
EMI gasket on camera 
cable—positioned 
precisely where shown—
after cable is fully 
connected to logic board. 
Then, place black shim 
behind connector.
Low-Profile Solid 
Platform Flex
• Use black stick and 
gentle rocking motion 
to release tension to 
remove...

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — Access Door 117 2010-06-15
First Steps:
Warning:
• Shut down computer.
• Unplug all cables. 
• Put on ESD strap.
Tools 
• Clean, soft, lint-free 
cloth
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
Access Door  

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — Access Door 118 2010-06-15
Removal
1 Press locking lever.
2 Lift off access door.
Replacement Note: 
Align corners and 
tabs on access door 
with computer 
housing.  

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery 119 2010-06-15
First Steps
Remove:
• Access door
Tools
• Clean, soft, lint-free 
cloth
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
Battery  

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery 120 2010-06-15
Removal
1 Make sure locking 
lever is up.
Pull battery tab to 
remove battery
Replacement
1 Insert beveled edge 
of battery into battery 
bay.
2 Reassemble 
computer.
Note: Make sure the 
battery connector is 
well seated.