Apple macbook pro 17 inch late 2008 User Manual

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 61
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.
Remove the one screw. The card should rise up slightly.
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Pull the card straight out.
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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 62
Replacement Notes:
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Verify that the antenna cables lay flat within the channel along the edge of the speaker.
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If not, use Kapton tape to secure, as shown.
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Also verify that the cables for the antennas, camera and inverter route to the left of the 
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pin and screw hole at the top right corner of the speaker.   

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 63
Reassemble the computer.
6.  
Testing should include AirPort function.
7.  
Quick Test: Open up Apple System Profiler to make sure the Airport Extreme card is 
recognized under the AirPort Card tab in the Network section. 

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Hard Drive 64
Hard Drive/SSD
Note: A solid-state drive (SSD) option is available only for MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008), 
which can be identified by its computer Model Number A1261, printed on the bottom case.
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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Kapton tape (922-1731) (0.5-inch x...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Hard Drive 65
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.Disconnect the hard drive/bluetooth flex cable connector from the logic board.
1.  
Remove the two screws securing the hard drive holder. 
2.  
Lift out the holder. 
3.  

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Hard Drive 66
Carefully peel up any tape that may be securing the hard drive flex cable to the drive. 
4.  
Important: Avoid tearing the hard drive label, as it will void the warranty. 
Use a black stick to lift the right side of the hard drive and slide it right slightly to release its 
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left side from the rubber grommets in the frame and to gain access to the flex connector.  
Note: Do not put strain on the flex cable...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Hard Drive 67
Kapton tape may wrap all the way around the flex connector to the back side of the hard 
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drive. If so, hold the hard drive by its sides to turn it over and release the Kapton tape.
Disconnect the hard drive flex connector by pulling it straight back away from the hard drive.  
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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Hard Drive 68
Transfer the hard drive screws and two grommets on the right side to the replacement drive.
9. 
Important Note: All older MacBook Pro 17-inch models should have any white hard drive 
grommets replaced by newer black grommets (same part number: 922-7941).
10. Verify that the two rubber grommets are installed on the bottom case frame
Replacement Note:
11 .    When installing the hard drive, verify that the two screw...

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Bluetooth Card 69
Bluetooth Card and Antenna
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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Kapton tape (922-1731) (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll)
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Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
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Top Cas
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Part Location 

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Bluetooth Card 70
Procedure
The bluetooth assembly includes the bluetooth card and antenna installed onto a bracket.Lift the bluetooth bracket assembly out of its channel.  
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If the bracket is wrapped in EMI foil, carefully remove the foil below as shown in the 
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following series of illustrations.