Apple macbook pro 17 inch mid 2009 User Manual
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 91 2010-06-11 Optical Drive Not Performing to Specs Unlikely cause: LCD, speakers, fan, camera, microphone Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Optical Drive Not Performing to Specs Read or write speeds slower than expected. 1. Test optical media in another drive of the same type in same type of computer to rule out media issue. 2. Check with known-good discs—Install discs that came with the computer. 3. For disc write issues, check with...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 92 2010-06-11 4. Install and test with replacement optical drive SATA flex cable. Verify that media is now recognized and reads reliably. YesCable change resolved issue.X03 NoReplace optical drive. (Mechanical damage to optical drive, if found) J03 (J05) 5. Test write data to compatible CD and DVD media. Verify burned media is recognized and reads reliably. YesIssue resolved. NoReplace optical drive. (Mechanical damage to...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) 93 2010-06-11 Input/Output Devices USB Port Does Not Recognize Known Devices Unlikely cause: LCD, hard drive, optical drive Quick Check SymptomQuick Check USB Port Does Not Recognize Known Devices USB-wired keyboard/mouse or USB flash drive not recognized 1. Check the for latest software update. 2. Use Apple System Profiler to verify the computer recognizes the USB bus. 3. Test port with known good Apple keyboard or mouse. 4. Verify any USB hubs have sufficient...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) 94 2010-06-11 Built-in Keyboard Does Not Work Properly Unlikely cause: LCD, hard drive, optical drive Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Built-in Keyboard Does Not Work Properly • Keystrokes not recognized • Locks up • Displayed characters don’t match 1. In System Preferences: International: Input Menu, enable Keyboard Viewer. Select Show Keyboard Viewer from the Input Menu in the menu bar. Test the keyboard. 2. Confirm correct keyboard layout is selected. 3. Update...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 95 2010-06-11 3. Disconnect and verify that keyboard flex cable is in good condition (no delamination or torn cable end, no missing or cracked tracks). YesGo to step 4. NoReplace top case. Go to step 5.K01 4. Reseat cable and check that flex cable end is fully inserted and aligned with connector on logic board, and that connector lock is closed. Verify that keyboard now functions properly. Reseat cable and verify with...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 96 2010-06-11 Built-in Trackpad Does Not Work Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Built-in Trackpad Does Not Work • Cursor does not move. • Select button of trackpad inoperable • Multiple touch features inoperable 1. Check for environmental factors such as humidity, hand lotion or jewelry. Check if user is touching the trackpad simultaneously with both hands. 2. Clean the trackpad surface (with the computer powered off ) using a...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 97 2010-06-11 6. Does the select button click? Verify trackpad alignment is proper and click-depth set screw is at factory setting. YesAll trackpad issues resolved. NoGo to step 7 7. Does a known-good trackpad work? YesReplace trackpad according to symptom found. - No mouse/trackpad response - Trackpad cursor not tracking properly - Trackpad button issues K02 K12 K13 NoReplace logic board.M16 Built-in Keyboard...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 98 2010-06-11 2. Cover the ambient light sensor again. Did the keyboard backlight work? YesIssue resolved. NoGo to step 3. 3. In the Apple System Profiler, can you see the AirPort and Bluetooth cards? YesThe light sensor connection to logic board is likely good. Replace display assembly. L14 NoGo to step 4. 4. Reseat the keyboard backlight connection to the logic board. Does the keyboard backlight work now? YesIssue...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 99 2010-06-11 Deep Dive CheckResultActionCode 1. In Apple System Profiler do you see “Apple Internal Keyboard/ Trackpad” listed under USB hardware devices? YesGo to step 3. NoGo to step 2. 2. Reset SMC and verify if keyboard/trackpad is now seen in Apple System Profiler. YesGo to step 3. NoReplace logic board.M15 3. Disconnect and verify that keyboard flex cable is in good condition (no delamination or torn cable end, no...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 100 2010-06-11 Built-in Trackpad Does Not Track Properly Unlikely cause: LCD, hard drive, optical drive Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Built-in Trackpad Does Not Track Properly • Cursor movement is random, uneven, or jumpy. • Cursor hangs or stalls along path. 1. Check for environmental factors such as humidity, hand lotion or jewelry. Check if user is touching the trackpad simultaneously with both hands. 2. Clean the trackpad...