Apple macbook pro 17 inch early 2008 User Manual

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Fans 111
Fans
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
• 
Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
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Razor knife
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Kapton tape (922-1731) (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll)
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Left Speake
•  r (left fan)
Part Location 
						

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Procedure
To remove the left fan: 
Disconnect the three connectors to the right of the fan, then carefully peel up the inverter/
1.  
camera cable bundle and move safely out of the way. Note: unlike the photo, two connectors 
below are JST connectors on the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz and Early 2008).
Note: 
2.   Use care to try not to dislodge the EMI gasket on the camera connector (see below).
  
						

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In the MacBook Pro (17-inch and 17-inch Core 2 Duo), with cables safely out of the way, use a 
3. 
razor knife to cut the length of the tape along the seam between the fan cover and the fins.
(b) In the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz and Early 2008) there is no need to cut the tape. It 
will lift away from the heatsink without damage.
 
4.  
						

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Remove two Torx T6 screws.
 
5. 
Lift the fan out.  
6.   
						

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Replacement Note:
7.    If necessary, use Kapton tape to reseal the cut tape. 
To remove the right fan:
Disconnect the LVDS cable and fan connector and move safely out of the way.
1.   
						

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In the MacBook Pro (17-inch and 17-inch Core 2 Duo), use a razor knife to cut the length of 
2.  
the tape along the seam between the fan cover and the fins.
 
(b) In the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz and Early 2008) there is no need to cut the tape. It 
will lift away from the heatsink without damage.  
						

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Remove three screws and lift the fan out.
 
3. 
Replacement Note:
4.    If necessary, use Kapton tape to reseal the cut tape.   
						

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Logic Board 11 8
Logic Board
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
• 
Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
• 
Needle-point metal probe
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Multi-compartment screw tray (such as a plastic ice cube tray)
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Kapton tape (922-1731) (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll)
• 
Thermal grease (922-7144)
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Gasket kit (076-1217)
• 
Isopropyl alcohol cleaning wipes
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Memor
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Left Speake
•  r
Optical Driv
•  e
Part Location 
						

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Procedure
Note: Some photo details below may differ slightly from the model of 17-inch MacBook Pro you 
are repairing; however, the procedure itself remains consistent for any of the models.
There are two ways to remove the logic board:Method 1: Separate the logic board from the heatsink, as usual, then reinstall thermal 
material when reinstalling.
Method 2: Keep the logic board together with the heatsink and fans, thus avoiding the need 
to replace thermal material.
If not replacing the logic board or heat sink, but removing the board to facilitate another 
procedure, such as replacing the right speaker or bottom case, then use method 2, if desired.
Warning: Allowing a logic board to flex, even slightly, can damage solder joints to 
components. To avoid flexing, hold the board vertically along the wide sides. Do not hold 
the board by the ends or by the narrow neck at the fan cutout, or horizontally, as the board’s 
weight can cause flex.   
						

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Method 1
Disconnect the twelve cables shown.   
Note 1: For the MacBook Pro (17-inch original), use a needlepoint probe to disconnect the 
small thermal sensor and backup battery connectors from the logic board.  
Warning: When using a needlepoint probe, great care must be used to avoid slipping off 
the connector and damaging components.  
 
 
Note 2: For the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz and Early 2008), disconnect the JST 
connectors by sandwiching the connector between a finger or thumb on top and a black 
stick under the cable and as close to the JST connector as possible, gently pulling it straight 
up and out of its well.