Apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2008 User Manual
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 41 2010-06-15 3. Adjust Brightness Power-on unit , attempt to adjust brightness to maximum using brightness (F1/F2) keys and verify that video is displayed. YesVideo displayed - Brightness set to minimum, panel backlight was inadvertently turned off. If backlight returns to low check for stuck F1 key on keyboard. NoGo to Step 4 4. Reset SMC Reset SMC and verify that system video is displayed. YesCorrupt SMC State...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 42 2010-06-15 7. Isolate LCD display detection Disconnect external monitor and reopen display and restart unit. Verify that sleep LED indicator goes off after internal LCD has been detected. YesSleep LED goes off when LCD detected. -If still no video then Go to step 8, -If video present, but with defect, go to step 9 NoInternal LCD not detected. Run Clamshell Service Diagnostic utility and check for LCD panel...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 43 2010-06-15 10. Verify with Known good display assembly Connect known-good display assembly to system. YesSystem is functioning with known-good display assembly Replace display assembly if following symptom reporting: - had no power issue - had incorrect/missing colors - had blank video - had distorted / blurred video - had vertical/horizontal lines - had noise/unstable flickering - had dim backlight - had bad...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 44 2010-06-15 Deep Dive CheckResultActionCode 1. Does the MagSafe LED go green to amber when connected to the system? YesBattery is recognized and charging. Go to step 6 NoLED is green, Battery may be full or not recognized. Go to step 2 LED was on momentarily then went out. Go to No Power for system (M01) 2. When the Battery status button is pressed, did any of the lights come on? YesGo to step 3 No Go to step 11...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 45 2010-06-15 8. Test with a known-good battery. Is battery recognized and charging? YesReplace customer battery (P10 not charging or P11 not recognized) P10 or P11 NoGo to step 9 9. Inspect customer battery cable connector for corrosion or obstructions. YesClear obstructions and replace battery if corroded and recheck. (P10 not charging or P11 not recognized) P10 or P11 NoGo to step 10 10. Reseat battery...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 46 2010-06-15 15. Considering the age of the battery greater than one year old, is the health of the battery “Good” according to system profiler? YesBattery is in good health and out of 1 year warranty coverage. Battery should continue to function until consumed. NoBattery is consumed after warranty coverage. Customer to purchase a new battery. 16. For batteries still covered by warranty, is the health of the...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 47 2010-06-15 Deep Dive CheckResultActionCode 1. Isolate Peripherals as cause. Disconnect all peripherals, external devices, and display adapters if present YesSuspect peripherals as cause. Reconnect one at a time, verifying unit operation at each stage NoGo to Step 2 2. Reset SMC and clear PRAM then verify that unit starts without panic issues. YesIssue resolved with default startup settings. NoGo to step 3 3. Boot in...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 48 2010-06-15 4. Remove I/O device where possible to pinpoint faulty device: - Disconnect camera cable from display assembly (for AirPort, Bluetooth, camera, and ambient light sensor). Camera cable can be disconnected without affecting startup and test. - Bluetooth card to isolate Bluetooth. - optical drive cable to isolate optical drive. - hard drive cable to isolate hard drive. Memory cards can be...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 49 2010-06-15 6. Disconnect display assembly and test with known-good display assembly. Verify that system now starts up without kernel panic/freeze. YesReplace display assembly. L14 No Go to step 7 7. Check for thermal values and fan running speed Run ASD to check for fan and sensors test, and verify that ASD does not report any overtemp, failing sensor, or fan. YesNo thermal fail detected - Replace logic board with...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 50 2010-06-15 Won’t Run on Power Adapter Alone Unlikely cause: RAM, display assembly, hard drive, optical drive, top case, speakers, camera, microphone Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Won’t Run on Power Adapter Alone Runs on battery but not on power adapter only. 1. Verify proper wattage adapter is being used. 2. Check for dirty or stuck pins on the MagSafe connectors, both on the adapter and the computer. 3. Connect the AC...