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    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 81 2010-06-11
    7. Verify if optical media mounts 
    on desktop.
    YesGo to Eject Test step 8.
    NoGo to Optical Drive Read/
    Write Data Error symptom 
    table.
    8.  Verify if optical media is 
    ejected properly from optical 
    drive.
    YesIssue resolved. 
    NoReplace optical drive or top 
    case that interferes with disc 
    ejection. Go to step 9..
    J02 
    X13
    9. With replacement parts , 
    verify if optical media is now 
    recognized.
    YesIssue resolved. 
    NoReplace optical drive. If drive 
    has already been replaced, 
    then replace logic board.
    J03
    M19
    Optical Drive Read/Write Data Error
    Unlikely cause: LCD, speakers, fan, camera, microphone
    Quick Check
    SymptomQuick Check
    Optical Drive Read/Write Data 
    Error
    • Errors when writing optical 
    media.
    • Errors when reading optical 
    media.
    • Hang when accessing or 
    preparing to write data.
    1. Test optical media in another drive of the same 
    type in same type of machine to rule out media 
    issue. 
    2.  Check with known-good discs like the Install discs 
    that came with the computer.
    3. For write issues, check with known-good media 
    that performs well in another computer and 
    optical drive of the same type.
    4.  Check both CD and DVD media. If only one type 
    of media is producing errors, there is a laser issue. 
    Deep Dive
    CheckResultActionCode
    1. Verify if media is free to spin 
    without optical drive scraping 
    edge or surface of media.
    YesGo to step 2.
    NoReplace optical drive.J03  
    						
    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 82 2010-06-11
    2. According to optical drive 
    model, verify if drive can read 
    all supported types of known-
    good optical media (CD , DVD, 
    etc)
    YesGo to step 6
    NoReading CD only or DVD only 
    indicates a laser issue, replace 
    optical drive.
    J03
    Optical drive cannot read any 
    media reliably, go to step 3.
    3. Reseat optical cable on logic 
    board and drive ends and 
    retest. If issue persists, replace 
    optical drive cable with a 
    known good one.  Verify if 
    optical drive now performs the 
    desired read/write operations.
    YesReplace user optical drive 
    cable. Issue resolved. 
    X03
    NoGo to step 4. 
    4.  Install and test a known-good 
    optical drive with replacement 
    flex cable.  Verify if optical drive 
    now performs the desired 
    read/write operations.
    YesReplace user optical drive. 
    Issue resolved. 
    J01
    NoReplace logic boardM19
    Optical Drive Not Recognized/Mount
    Unlikely cause: LCD, speakers, fan, camera, microphone
    Quick Check
    SymptomQuick Check
    Optical Drive Not Recognized/
    Mount
    • Discs inject and eject, but do 
    not appear in Finder
    1. Use Apple System Profiler ATA section to see if  
    the optical drive appears.
    2.  Serial-ATA section of Apple System Profiler will 
    show any media inserted.
    3. Check Finder Preferences: General and make sure 
    “CD’s, DVD’s and iPods” is checked under “Show 
    these items on the Desktop.”
    4.  Check both CD and DVD media. If only one type 
    of media is recognized, there might be a laser 
    related issue.   
    						
    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 83 2010-06-11
    Deep Dive
    CheckResultActionCode
    1. Verify that optical drive is listed 
    in the device tree for SATA 
    devices in System Profiler.
    YesIssue resolved.
    NoGo to step 2.
    2.  Check that both connections 
    of the optical drive flex 
    cable between logic board 
    and optical drive are secure.  
    Visually inspect cables and 
    connectors for any debris, 
    damage, or bent pins.  Verify 
    if optical drive is now listed in 
    System Profiler.
    YesIssue resolved.
    NoReplace any damaged cables 
    and retest.  If connections 
    are good and with no visible 
    cable damage, go to step 3.
    X03
    3. Replace optical drive cable 
    with a known good one.  Verify 
    if optical drive is now listed in 
    System Profiler.
    YesReplace user optical drive 
    cable. Issue resolved. 
    X03
    NoGo to step 4. 
    4.  Install and test a known-good 
    optical drive with replacement 
    flex cable.  Verify if optical drive 
    is now listed in System Profiler.
    YesReplace user optical drive. 
    Issue resolved. 
    J01
    NoReplace the logic board.M19 
    Optical Drive Noisy
    Unlikely cause: LCD, speakers, fan, camera, microphone
    Quick Check
    SymptomQuick Check
    Optical Drive Noisy
    • Noise during boot
    • Noise during operation
    • Noise when drive is copying or 
    writing data
    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. Check to see if noise occurs without media in the 
    drive. If so, check for hard drive and fan caused 
    noise.
    4.  Check for available firmware /software updates.  
    						
    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 84 2010-06-11
    Deep Dive
    CheckResultActionCode
    1. Verify if optical drive is 
    constantly seeking or cycling 
    eject mechanism without an 
    optical disc installed. Optical 
    drive should perform only one 
    reset sequence and rest idle, 
    ready for media.
    YesReplace optical drive if 
    continuous activity occurs 
    with no disc installed. 
    J04
    NoContinue and verify with 
    media, go to step 2.
    2.  Insert known good data CD.  
    Check that media is free to 
    spin without optical drive 
    scraping edge or surface of 
    media. Verify disc does not 
    exceed maximum thickness 
    specification.
    YesInternal mechanical 
    interference is affecting 
    rotational spin of media, 
    replace optical drive. 
    J04
    NoContinue and verify with 
    media, go to step 3.
    3. Initial disc handling noise is 
    normal. Disc spinning and 
    head seek indicates disc is 
    mounting to desktop.  Seek 
    noise should settle down once 
    mounted.  Verify if noise is 
    above normal level and related 
    to seek activity.
    YesReplace optical drive.J04
    NoGo to step 4.
    4.  Disc spin should cease 30 
    seconds after mounting data 
    CD on OS desktop.  Verify if the 
    noise is related to disc spin.
    YesGo to step 5.
    NoGo to step 6.
    5. Remove the optical drive and 
    check for correct seating of the 
    brackets on the optical drive 
    and in the top case. Reinstall 
    drive in unit and retest. Verify if 
    drive is still noisy.
    YesGo to step 6.
    NoIssue resolved.  Optical drive 
    was not properly mounted in 
    enclosure.  (Possible physical 
    damage to optical drive.)  
    (J05)
    6.  Eject known good data optical 
    media. Disc handling noise 
    should be one pop of disc 
    from motor hub and a motor 
    gear sound driving disc out 
    of optical drive.  Verify if noise 
    is above normal level and 
    related to disc eject activity or 
    multiple eject attempts.
    YesReplace optical drive.J02
    NoGo to step 7.  
    						
    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 85 2010-06-11
    7. Disc spin should cease 30 
    seconds after mounting optical 
    media on desktop.  Media may 
    be mounting on a defective 
    internal spindle hub.  Verify if 
    the noise is related to disc spin.
    YesReplace optical drive.J04
    NoNoise does not appear to be 
    related to optical drive.
    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 known-good 
    media that performs well in another computer 
    and drive of the same type.
    4.  Check both CD and DVD media. If only one type 
    of media is producing errors, there might be a 
    laser related issue. 
    Deep Dive
    CheckResultActionCode
    1. Check drive model and 
    supported media types, and 
    verify if optical drive can read 
    all supported optical media 
    types.
    YesGo to step 5
    NoReading CD only or DVD only 
    indicates laser issue, replace 
    optical drive.
    J03
    Optical drive cannot read any 
    media reliably. Go to step 2.
    2.  Reseat cable connections 
    at logic board and optical 
    drive.  Verify if media is now 
    recognized and reads reliably.
    YesReseat resolved issue.X03
    NoGo to step 3.  
    						
    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 86 2010-06-11
    3. Disconnect optical drive by 
    lifting SATA cable at logic 
    board and connecting a 
    known-good drive.  Verify if 
    media is now recognized and 
    reads reliably.
    YesSATA port functional, 
    reconnect user’s optical drive 
    & SATA cable. Go to step 4.
    NoReplace logic board.M19
    4.  Install and test with 
    replacement optical drive flex 
    cable. Verify if 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 
    optical media.  Verify burned 
    media is recognized and reads 
    reliably.
    YesIssue resolved. 
    NoReplace optical drive.  
    (Mechanical damage to 
    optical drive, if found)
    J03 
    (J06)
    Uncategorized Symptom
    Quick Check
    SymptomQuick Check
    Uncategorized Symptom
    Unable to locate appropriate 
    symptom code
    Verify if 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.  
    						
    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 87 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 power.
    Deep Dive
    CheckResultActionCode
    1. Reset SMC and clear PRAM. 
    Verify if USB device is 
    recognized.
    YesIssue resolved.
    NoGo to step 2.
    2.  Verify if USB device  is 
    receiving power from USB 
    port.  Note:  first device to 
    need >500mA will get 1000mA, 
    all others will be limited to 
    
    						
    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 88 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 to the latest system software.
    4.  Press Caps Lock, if the Caps Lock light goes on 
    to show at least a partial connection to the main 
    logic board.
    Deep Dive
    CheckResultActionCode
    1. If specific keys are not working, 
    confirm if they are physically 
    broken.
    YesRefer to “MacBook/
    MacBook Pro: Black Keycap 
    Replacement” (HT4002) or 
    “MacBook: White Keycap 
    Replacement” (HT4003). If a 
    keycap kit is available for this 
    model, order kit and replace 
    affected key(s). 
    Go to step 4.
    If a keycap kit is not available 
    for this model, replace 
    complete top case. 
    Go to step 4. 
    K01
    NoGo to step 2.
    2.  Reseat keyboard flex cable 
    to logic board and verify if all 
    keys are functional.
    YesIssue resolved.
    NoGo to step 3.
    3. Disconnect and verify if 
    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  
    						
    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 89 2010-06-11
    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 
    if keyboard now functions 
    properly.  
    YesIssue resolved.
    NoReplace top case. Go to step 5.K01
    5. Verify if all keys are functional 
    using ASD interactive keyboard 
    test.
    YesIssue resolved.
    NoReplace logic board.M15
    Specific Keys Don’t Work
    Unlikely cause: power adapter, battery, speakers, LCD, optical drive/hard drive, fan, microphone
    Quick Check
    SymptomQuick Check
    Specific Keys Don’t Work
    • Keycap broken
    • Key switch broken
    • Sticky key
    • Key pressed not recognized
    1. Determine if damage caused by user/technician 
    environment, accidental damage, or abuse.
    2.  Inform user/technician the failures are not 
    covered by Apple warranties.  Refer to  
    http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty
    3. Inspect keycap to remove debris trapped under it.
    4.  If the keycap is loose, check if clasp is still intact 
    and reattach it.
    5. Refer to “MacBook/MacBook Pro: Black Keycap 
    Replacement” (HT4002) or “MacBook: White 
    Keycap Replacement” (HT4003). If a keycap kit 
    is available for this model, order kit and replace 
    affected key(s). If a kit is not available, replace 
    complete top case (code K01).  
    						
    							MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 90 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 clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
    3. Make sure all software and firmware updates have 
    been applied.
    Deep Dive
    CheckResultActionCode
    1. In System Preferences: 
    Universal Access, turn off 
    special Keyboard and Mouse 
    & Trackpad settings.  Set for 
    normal use, enable and test 
    multiple touch features. Verify 
    if trackpad works now.
    YesSettings issue resolved.
    NoGo to step 2
    2.  Verify if you see the Apple 
    Internal Keyboard/Trackpad 
    continuously listed on USB in 
    Apple System Profiler.
    YesGo to step 5.
    NoGo to step 3.
    3. Reseat the trackpad flex cable 
    to the logic board.  Verify if 
    trackpad works now.
    YesLoose cable. Issue resolved. 
    NoGo to step 4.
    4.  Verify if the trackpad 
    connector on the logic board is 
    damaged.
    YesReplace logic board.M24
    No Go to step 5.
    5. Does the cursor move correctly 
    when trackpad is used ? Clean 
    trackpad surface and verify 
    trackpad is moving cursor on 
    screen.
    YesGo to step 6
    NoTest with known-good 
    trackpad. Go to step 7 
    6.  Does the trackpad button 
    click? Verify trackpad 
    alignment is proper and click-
    depth set screw is at factory 
    setting.
    YesTest with known-good 
    trackpad. Go to step 7
    NoGo to step 7   
    						
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