Apple macbook pro 17 inch late 2008 User Manual

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Logic Board 131
be replaced. Failure to do so can cause the computer to overheat and be damaged.
 
Important: Avoid unnecessary contact with new thermal material, as dirt and body oils 
reduce the material’s conductivity.
Note the contents of the syringe of thermal grease. 
8.   Important: One syringe (922-7144) 
contains 0.3 to 0.35 cubic centimeters (cc) of thermal grease. That is enough for 0.1 to 0.12 cc 
of grease per chip for...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Logic Board 13 2
To insure that the logic board sits flat, tuck the lower right edge of the logic board under the 
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ridge just above the lower speaker driver on the right speaker (as shown below).  
Tuck the battery cable under the frame as the board goes into place. 
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Verify, at the check points below, that no cables are caught under the board and that the 
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screw sleeves are installed.  
  

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Logic Board 13 3
Attach the logic board screws in the order show below, including the screw for the right ALS 
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dust cover and the two shoulder screws for the battery cable assembly.  
Verify that the battery cable ground strap is secured by the screw, as shown.  
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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Logic Board 13 4
Verify that the EMI gasket is on the camera cable connector.
 
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Verify that the ExpressCard cage flex connector, from the left I/O board, is seated properly all 
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along the connector. If the connector on the flex is not lined up with the connector on the 
logic board, a bad connection with a characteristic bow can occur.  
Reassemble and test all ports, components and functions of the computer.
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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Battery Cable Assembly 13 5
Battery Cable Assembly
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: 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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Logic Boar
•  d
Part Location 

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Battery Cable Assembly 13 6
Procedure
Disconnect the cable from the bottom of the logic board.  
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Note: Two shoulder screws mount the battery cable to the bottom case but are removed 
during the logic board takeapart procedure..   

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart —Thermal Sensors 13 7
Thermal Sensors
Important: There are two thermal sensors, each requiring precise placement. One sensor is 
attached to the bottom case and one to the heatsink—they are NOT interchangeable.
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: Fine-point felt-tip permanent marker
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Razor knife
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Needle-point metal probe
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Kapton tape (922-1731) (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll)
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Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart —Thermal Sensors 13 8
Bottom Case Sensor Location: MacBook Pro (17-inch)
Bottom Case Sensor Location: MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo)
Bottom Case Sensor Locations: MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz 
and Early 2008) 

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart —Thermal Sensors 13 9
Procedure
For any of the sensors, peel back any Kapton tape, then before removing the board, mark the 
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outline of its position with a permanent fine-point felt-tip marker.  
Pry up the sensor board with a razor knife. 
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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart —Thermal Sensors 14 0
Note: 
3.  The connector for the heatsink sensor is disconnected when removing the logic board.
When removing the bottom case sensor on the MacBook Pro (17-inch), use a needlepoint 
probe to disconnect the cable connector 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: The MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo,...