Apple macbook pro 15 inch mid 2010 User Manual

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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.
Example:
• LVDS cable with lock 
bar  
						

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Replacement Caution: 
When connecting cables, 
make sure they are fully 
connected.
Low-Profile Solid 
Platform Flex
• Use black stick and 
gentle rocking motion 
to release tension to 
remove cable.
• Keep connector level 
to board and press 
evenly on platform to 
install.
Examples:
• optical drive flex cable
• trackpad flex cale  
						

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Battery 
Precaution
This computer contains an 
internal-only battery that 
is serviceable by Apple-
authorized service 
providers only. Tamper-
proof screws are 
employed to prevent 
customers from 
attempting to remove it. 
Before you begin any 
procedure, disconnect the 
battery from the logic 
board. Failure to do so 
could damage the 
computer.
Battery Removal 
Tool
To remove the security 
screws holding the battery 
in place, you will need a 
special tool, a large tri-
lobe screwdriver, Apple 
part number 922-8991, 
available through GSX.    
						

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Icon Legend
The following icons are used in this chapter:
IconMeaning
Warning or Caution
Check mark; make sure you do this
Temperature Concerns
The normal operating temperature of this computer is well within national and international 
safety standards. Nevertheless, customers may be concerned about the generated heat. To 
prevent an unneeded repair, you can compare a customer’s computer to a running model, 
if available, at your repair site. For more information on temperature concerns and customer 
perception, refer to Knowledge Base article 30612 “Apple Portables: Operating Temperature.”
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=30612
Replacement Steps
When there are no replacement steps listed, replace parts in the exact reverse order of the 
Removal procedure.
Note About Images in This Guide
Because a pre-production model was used for the illustrations in this manual, you may notice 
small differences between the image pictured and the computer you are servicing. Although 
the appearance may differ, the steps and sequence are the same, except where noted. 
Screw Sizes
Screw sizes are approximate and represent the length of the screw.  
						

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First Steps
Warning:
• Shut down computer.
• Wait 10 minutes
• Unplug all cables.
• Put on ESD strap.
Tools
Clean, soft, lint-free cloth
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
• Magnetized Phillips 
#00 screwdriver
• Black stick
• Magnifying glass
Bottom Case  
						

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Removal
Caution: To prevent 
scratches, use a protective 
cloth.
1 Important: The 
screws at the sides 
and front of the 
computer must be 
removed and installed 
at an angle.   
						

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2 Remove 10 screws:
• 3 (14 mm) 922-8985
• 7 (3.3 mm) 922-9334
Replacement Note: Install 
screws in the order shown.
3 Use black stick to 
loosen and remove 
bottom case.   
						

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Replacement
1 When replacing a 
bottom case, retain 
the customer’s 
bottom case until the 
repair is complete. 
Before installing the 
replacement bottom 
case, write the system 
serial number on the 
inside of the new 
bottom case.  You 
might need a 
magnifying glass to 
read it. Refer to 
“Transferring the 
System Serial 
Number.”
2 Install bottom case so 
that 2 clips snap onto 
top case.  
						

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First Steps
Remove:
• Bottom case
Tools
• Clean, soft, lint-free 
cloth
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
• Black stick
• Large tri-lobe #0 
screwdriver (922-8991)
Battery  
						

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Removal
1 Remove 3 (5.5 mm) 
922-9321 trilobe 
screws. 
2 Pull battery tab up 
and forward a short 
distance to access the 
battery cable.