Apple macbook pro 17 inch mid 2009 User Manual
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical Issues: Thermals and Enclosure 111 2010-06-11 8. Inspect and reseat connections to thermal sensors throughout the system, run test for sensor monitoring. YesThermal module or other sensor reseat resolved issue. X99 NoReplace logic board if sensor error. Go to step 9. 9. After logic board replacement, is the computer running as expected? YesBad logic board. Issue resolved. M23 NoUse minimum configuration troubleshooting to isolate the issue. Uncategorized Symptom Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Uncategorized Symptom Unable to locate appropriate symptom code Verify whether existing symptom code applies to the issue reported by the user. If not, document reported symptom and send feedback to smfeedback@apple. com stating that a suitable symptom code could not be found.
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MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Take Apart — General Information 113 2010-06-11 Vertical Insertion (JST ) • Use black stick under cable to remove. • Keep connector level to board when disconnecting and reconnecting. • Press evenly when reconnecting or connector can be tipped up and not fully seated. Examples: • fan cables • heatsink sensor, if provided • right speaker • left speaker and microphone on underside of board Locking Lever • Flip up lever 90 degrees for removal. • Slide connector into receptacle on same horizontal plane as board. • Lock down lever after inserting cable. Examples: • IR/SIL flex cable • keyboard backlight flex cable • Express Card cable General Information Connector Types on Logic Board On the logic board are six types of connectors, each requiring special handling. Make sure you read these tips before disconnecting and installing the connectors.
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Take Apart — General Information 114 2010-06-11 • BIL cable • keyboard flex cable Caution: Use black stick to push the keyboard flex cable all the way into connector to prevent “no power” symptoms. Horizontal Install • Pull connector, not cable, to remove. • Slide connector into receptacle on same horizontal plane as board. Examples: • MagSafe cable on underside of board • battery power cable on underside of board Thin, Multi-Pin Horizontal Insert • Use fingernails or tweezers to remove evenly. • Slide connector into receptacle on same horizontal plane as board. Examples shown: • LVDS cable with lock bar • camera cable
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Take Apart — General Information 115 2010-06-11 Replacement Caution: When connecting cables, make sure they are fully connected. For the camera cable, place shim behind connector so it helps secure the cable. Replacement Caution: To prevent no video or a short to the logic board, be sure to place EMI gasket on camera cable— positioned precisely where shown—after cable is fully connected to logic board and shim is in place. Caution: When disconnecting camera cable, remove gasket and shim before disconnecting cable. Caution: Avoid touching shim adhesive; body oils degrade adhesive. Low-Profile Solid Platform Flex • Use black stick and gentle rocking motion to release tension to remove cable. • Keep connector level to board and press evenly on platform to install. Examples: • optical drive flex cable • trackpad flex cable • hard drive connector
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Take Apart — General Information 116 2010-06-11 Icon Legend The following icons are used in this chapter: IconMeaning Warning or Caution Check mark; make sure you do this Do not touch Temperature Concerns The normal operating temperature of this computer is well within national and international safety standards. Nevertheless, customers may be concerned about the generated heat. To prevent an unneeded 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.” http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=30612 Replacement Steps When there are no replacement steps listed, replace parts in the exact reverse order of the Removal procedure. Screw Sizes All screw sizes shown are approximate and represent the total length of the screw.
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Take Apart — Bottom Case 117 2010-06-11 First Steps Warning: • Shut down computer. • Wait 10 minutes • Unplug all cables. • Put on ESD strap. Tools Clean, soft, lint-free cloth • ESD wrist strap and mat • Magnetized Phillips #00 screwdriver • Black stick • Magnifying glass Bottom Case
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Take Apart — Bottom Case 118 2010-06-11 Removal Caution: To prevent scratches, use a protective cloth when working with metal tools. 1 Important: The screws at the sides and front of the computer must be removed and installed at an angle.
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Take Apart — Bottom Case 119 2010-06-11 2 Remove 10 screws: • 3 (13.5 mm) 922-8985 • 7 (3 mm) 922-8986 Replacement Note: Install screws in the order shown. 3 Use black stick to loosen and remove bottom case.
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Take Apart — Bottom Case 120 2010-06-11 4 Warning: If performing any other repairs, be sure to disconnect the battery cable by its pull-tab. Replacement 1 When replacing a bottom case, retain the customer’s bottom case until the repair is complete. Before installing the replacement bottom case, write the serial number on the inside of the new bottom case. You might need a magnifying glass to read it. Refer to Transferring the Serial Number.