Apple macbook pro 17 inch late 2008 User Manual

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics— General Information 11
New trackpad gestures: pinching, rotating and swiping
The following trackpad gestures work in certain applications, such as Preview or iPhoto. For more 
information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “trackpad.”Two-finger	pinching
•   lets you zoom in or out on PDFs, images, photos, and more.
Two-finger	rotating
•	  lets you rotate photos, pages, and more.
Three-finger	swiping
•	  lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the previous or next 
photo, and more. 
Note: Using a multi-page document in Preview will allow you to practice all three features. 
						

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics— General Information 12
Serial Number and Ethernet ID
The Serial Number and Ethernet ID are located in the battery bay. 
Tools
The takeapart procedure for the MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) requires the following tools: Clean non-marring work surface
• 
ESD wrist strap and mat
• 
Multi-compartment screw tray (such as a plastic ice cube tray)
• 
#0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
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#1 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
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Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
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4 mm socket wrench
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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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Needle-point metal probe
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Needlenose pliers
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Tweezers
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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 (076-1281)
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Alcohol pads
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Fine-point felt-tip permanent marker
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Apple Pro keyboard and mouse (for troubleshooting)
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							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics— General Information 13
Display Takeapart
The MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) continues the whole display clamshell solution as the 
replacement part for any display failures or components contained within the clamshell.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Use a properly grounded ESD wrist strap and mat when working on the inside of the computer.
Service Manual Note
In this manual, graphics or photos are intended to help illustrate procedures or information only, 
and may show different levels of disassembly, board colors, configurations, or computer models, 
than your computer.
Kapton® Tape Note
Kapton tape is used to secure cables and connectors where necessary.
During disassembly, note any Kapton tape use and locations—reapply in the same manner. Do 
not over apply or build up tape on top of old tape; space tolerances are tight and build up or 
extraneous use of tape may cause pressure on other components.
Cable Routing Note
With the MacBook Pro’s one-inch enclosure height, the placement of parts and wiring is critical.
During disassembly, note cable routing. Reassemble in the same manner. Verify that cables do 
not route over components when they should route into lower positions or channels. Verify that 
the cables are not strained or applying pressure onto other components.
Screw Measurement Note
All screw measurements given are the specified full length. Actual measured lengths may vary.
Temperature Concerns
The customer may perceive this system to run hotter than previous models. However, the normal 
operating temperature is well within national and international safety standards. Still, customers 
may be concerned about the heat generated by their machine. To prevent an unnecessary repair, 
you can compare a customer’s computer to a running model, if available, at your repair site. 
For more information on temperature concerns and customer perception, refer to Knowledge 
Base article 30612: Apple Portables: Operating Temperature. 
						

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

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Foot 15
Foot
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:Foot kit
• 
Tweezers or needlenose pliers
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Soft cloth
• 
Preliminary Step
Before you begin, check the foot location that needs replacement and verify that the case plug is 
attached. Also verify that the case plug, and the case foot in the kit, match the pictures below.
Plug Area on Bottom Case Matching FootAction
Missing case plug Not available for 
replacementReplace the bottom case, or 
send to Apple Repair Center. 
Case plug (either one) Case footContinue with the procedure, 
matching the foot to either 
plug on the bottom case. 
						

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Foot 16
Procedure
Warning: The glue used in this procedure can bond instantly to skin. Do not touch the glue. 
In the event of contact, review the safety instructions at the end of this document. For 
additional information, refer to the glue manufacturer:Elmer’s Products, Inc.
Columbus, OH. 43215-3799
www.krazyglue.com
Place the computer upside down on a clean, lint-free cloth or other nonabrasive surface.
1.  
Select a foot from the kit. Verify that the case plug and case foot match (refer to the images 
2.  
shown in the table). Do not use a foot that does not match. 
Make sure the plug area on the bottom case is clean. If any portion of the soft rubber foot 
3. 
remains, remove it so that only the hard plastic plug is visible.  
Important: When positioning the foot, make sure the indents and bumps of the rubber foot 
match up and fit into the corresponding indents and bumps in the plug. This ensures a 
balanced and level fitting.  
  
						

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Foot 17
 
4.   Warning: GLUE IS AN EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. Do not touch the 
glue at any time. Before opening the glue, review the safety instructions below.  
Important: The glue tube included in the kit is sealed until first use. Do not break the seal 
until you are ready to use the glue. To break the seal, hold the tube upright and away from 
you. Place the hollow nozzle cap on the tube and tighten it all the way down. The tube is 
then ready to dispense the glue through the nozzle cap.  
Apply one drop of glue to the plug on the bottom case. Do not spread the glue.
5. 
Using tweezers or needlenose pliers, carefully position the new foot so its textured surface 
6.  
fits into the inner ring of the plug.
Using the end of the tweezers or pliers—not your finger—lightly press and hold the foot in 
7.  
place for 30 seconds.
 
Before turning over the computer, allow the glue to set for at least 15 minutes.
8.  
Discard the tube of glue.
9. 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: GLUE IS AN EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY.  
Contains ethyl cyanoacrylate. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If eye or mouth contact occurs, 
hold eyelid or mouth open and rinse thoroughly but gently with water only for 15 minutes and 
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. Liquid glue will sting eye temporarily. Solidified glue may irritate eye 
like a grain of sand and should be treated by an eye doctor. 
If skin bonding occurs, soak in acetone-based nail polish remover or warm soapy water and 
carefully peel or roll skin apart (do not pull). Contact through clothing may cause skin burn. 
If spilled on clothing, flush with cold water. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Use with 
adequate ventilation. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 
						

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Battery 18
Battery
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: Clean non-marring work surface
• 
Preliminary Steps
Warning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal 
components or causing injury. After you shut down the computer, the internal components 
can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing.
Part Location 
						

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Battery 19
Procedure
Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to cool down before 
performing this procedure.Shut down the computer.
1.  
Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the computer.
2.  
Place the computer upside down.
3. 
Slide both battery latches away from the battery and lift the battery out of the battery bay.
4.   
						

							MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Memory 20
Memory
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
• 
Clean non-marring work surface
• 
ESD wrist strap and mat
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Part Location