Apple macbook pro 17 inch late 2008 User Manual

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Adjustments
MacBook Pro 17-inch  
(original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz,  Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008,   
and Late 2008 ) 

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Latch Adjustment
Overview
To secure the display to the top case, the MacBook Pro uses a latch assembly that consists of two 
parts—a latch mechanism under the top case (actually attached to the bottom case frame) and 
two swinging latch hooks inside the display assembly clamshell. As the unit is closed, magnets 
inside the latch mechanism pull the metal latch hooks down into the bottom case, and an 
overhang on...

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Procedure
Note: The latch mechanism under the top case of the computer has a small amount of right and 
left play (less than 1 mm), and can shift during normal operation.
The following procedures will test the latching function with the latch mechanism at its 
maximum right and left positions, and the latch hooks will be very slightly adjusted, as necessary.
Important: The latch hook metal can become brittle and...

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Perform the testing procedures in step 1 of the Preliminary Steps, above.
3. 
If the latch functions properly, skip to step 6; otherwise, if either or both latch hooks require 
4.  
an adjustment, refer to the following steps.
If the latch mechanism does not function properly, adjust the latch hook(s) as follows:
5. 
Open the display to a 90-degree angle and use a magnet to draw the latch hook out. Tightly...

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Troubleshooting
MacBook Pro 17-inch  
(original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz,  Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008,   
and Late 2008 ) 

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General Information
Wire and Flex Cables
Because of its extremely thin enclosure design and dispersed circuit board, the MacBook Pro 
utilizes a large number of flex cables and variety of wire cable harnesses. Many of these cables 
carry multiple types of signals.
Here is a list of the cables and the signals that run across them. If you notice a group of functions 
not working, it is likely that the...

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Microphone and Camera wires
The following photo shows the microphone wires located on the left speaker, and the camera 
connector located on the logic board.
Hardware Diagnostics
AppleCare offers two diagnostics for the MacBook Pro. Apple Hardware Test (AHT ) is shipped 
with every machine and targeted for end-users to troubleshoot their machine. Apple Service 
Diagnostics (ASD) is offered to Service...

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partition on the internal hard drive.)
When the AHT chooser screen appears, select the language for your location.
3. 
Press the 
4.   Return key or click the right arrow button.
When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the on-
5. 
screen instructions.
If Apple Hardware Test detects an issue, it displays an error code. Make a note of the error 
6.  
code before...

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In Disk Utility, select the volume on the USB hard drive named “ASD OS 3S121.”
8.  
Click on the Restore tab.
9. 
For Source, select the ASD OS 3S121 disk image by either dragging the icon for the disk 
10.  
image to the Source window, or selecting it by clicking on the Image... button. 
Note: Image ASD OS 3S121.dmg should be unmounted before restoring it to the hard drive. 
For Destination, drag the...

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Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
Power management is now handled by a chip called SMC (System Management Controller). 
Previously, it was handled by the Power Management Unit (PMU). To reset the SMC:If the computer is on, turn it off.
1.  
Disconnect the power adapter and remove the main battery.
2.  
Hold the power button down for five seconds, then release.
3. 
Install the main...