Apple macbook pro 17 inch early 2008 User Manual

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Keyboard 51
Guide the keyboard’s flex cable through the slot in the top case, as shown. Make sure that it 
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does not catch or bend behind the keyboard.  
Verify that the small cable routes through the small slot, as shown.  
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Lower the keyboard and seat all six tabs along the bottom, so that the keyboard sits flat and 
straight.
 
 
Note: The next several steps do not apply to the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz or Early 2008) 
keyboards since they do not have side tabs.
Important: During the next steps, do not allow the tabs or metal edge of the keyboard to 
scrape along the cosmetic surface of the top case, or damage can result.
While ensuring...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Keyboard 53
Use the heel of your hand to hold in place the edge of the keyboard that was just inserted 
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while holding the top of the keyboard with a finger on that hand, then use your other hand 
to help bow in the remaining side of the keyboard until it can be engaged.  
  

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Keyboard 54
While supporting the keyboard in the top case, verify that the keyboard lays flat and that all 
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the tabs have seated properly.  
Note: The keyboard will not lay flat if any of the tabs have not seated correctly. If the side 
tabs are not seating or are binding, check the bottom edge of the keyboard to verify that all 
the tabs are seated and the bottom of the keyboard is straight.  
On the underside of the top...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Keyboard 55
Bend the four bend-tabs for the MacBook Pro (17-inch original) and (17-inch Core 2 Duo) or 
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the six bend-tabs for the the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz) and (17-inch Early 2008) over 
the metal of the bottom case to secure the bottom edge of the keyboard. Push up on the 
opposing part of the keyboard to raise it, as needed.
Important: The bend-tabs are delicate. Bend them carefully to avoid damage and no more 
than...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Keyboard 56
To install the small flex, use the pointed end of a black stick to support its middle, then with 
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your finger, guide the loose end back and into the open connector. Secure the locking tab.
 
Install Kapton tape over the flex and connector as shown.  
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If installing a replacement keyboard, peel the adhesive protector off of the back of the large 
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flex cable.
Support the cable with a black stick to prevent it from sticking to the top case and insert it 
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straight and fully into the open connector. Secure the locking tab.  
Press the cable flat to secure its adhesive. 
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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Keyboard 58
With a black stick, burnish down the edges of the protective cover that were lifted.
 
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Run your finger along the film, where shown, to secure it over the edges.  
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Reassemble the computer.
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Quick Test
Testing the computer should include checking the keyboard and trackpad function. 
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Operate the computer in a darkened room to check for keyboard backlight function, and 
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light leakage around the...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 59
AirPort Extreme Card
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
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Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
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Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
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Top Cas
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Part Location 

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 60
Procedure
(a) MacBook Pro 17-inch (original and Early 2008) models: Remove two antenna connectors. 
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Lift straight up.
 
(b) MacBook Pro 17-inch (Core 2 Duo and 2.4GHz) models: Remove three antenna 
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connectors. Lift straight up. 
Note: The Airport cards in the 17-inch (Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz and Early 2008) have an EMI clip 
attached to the left of the card. Transfer this clip to the replacement card,...