Apple macbook pro 17 inch early 2008 User Manual

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Bluetooth Card 71
(a) Carefully and slowly peel the foil from the bottom first, (b) then down the back side of the 
3. 
bracket, and (c) then the top last. If it remains intact enough for reuse, set aside the foil for 
reinstallation. Otherwise, the EMI shield is available to order as a separate part (922-7969).  
Slide the bluetooth card out of the bracket. 
4.   

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Lift the antenna cable connector straight off to disconnect.
 
5. 
If replacing the bluetooth card, disconnect the flex cable by releasing the sliding lock.  
6.   

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To replace the antenna, pry the antenna board off the plastic bracket. Make sure that the 
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adhesive strip stays on the bracket, and keep it clean.  
Important:
8.    If the bracket adhesive is damaged or missing, order a replacement bracket. The 
adhesive must be in good condition and perfectly level for proper antenna alignment.   

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Verify that the rubber pad is in place on the bottom of the bracket. Order a new bracket, if 
9. 
needed.  
Install a replacement antenna as shown below. 
10.   Note: The antenna cable is attached on the 
bottom of the antenna board, and routes in a channel in the bracket.  
If present, re-install the foil EMI shield, using a reverse order of step 3 (see previous) starting 
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with the top. If need be, the EMI...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Infrared Board 75
Infrared Board
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
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Part Location 

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Procedure
Note: The infrared board cable (which is combined with the sleep LED light cable) is part of the 
bottom case assembly and is not replaceable separately.Remove the Torx T6 screw.  
1.  
Lift out the infrared board.
2.     

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Disconnect the infrared board cable.
 
3. 
Replacement Procedure
Install the cable onto the infrared board.
1.  
Insert the card into the channel and verify that the notch in the board rests over the 
2.  
rounded bead, shown.   

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Push the card forward with a black stick while installing the screw, to ensure that the card 
3. 
secures straight.  
Verify that the top of the board is level with the top edge of the bottom case.  
4.   

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Optical Drive 79
Optical Drive
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
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Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
• 
Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
• 
Kapton tape (922-1731) (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll)
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Part Location 

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Procedure
Disconnect the flex connector. Peel up tape, if any.
1.  
2.   Remove the three screws. Use a black stick to carefully move wires to access two of the 
screws, as shown below.