Apple macbook pro 17 inch late 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)
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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)
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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)
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Thermal grease (922-7144)
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Gasket kit (076-1217)
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Isopropyl alcohol...

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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...

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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...