Apple macbook pro User Manual

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Replacement Procedure
Before installing the display panel assembly, verify that all cables are routed out of the way. 
1.  
Install the replacement display panel assembly.
2.  
Make sure to capture the LVDS cable grounding loop with the back screw.  
3.  

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Verify that the LVDS cable is secure and lays flat.
4.  
Reassemble and test the computer.
5. 
Testing the computer should include:
6.  
Testing that the display panel functions properly. 
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Use Apple System Profiler to check that the AirPort Extreme card is recognized, and test 
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that AirPort Extreme is working.
Check the camera function. 
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Check that the trackpad and keyboard function properly. 
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Operate the computer in a darkened room to check for...

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Display Rear Housing
Warning: If replacing the Display Rear Housing, the correct housing must be ordered to 
match the installed Display Panel, or damage can result.
Before ordering, remove the rear housing and check the manufacturer of the display 
panel, such as Samsung or Chi Mei—the name will be on a label somewhere on the back 
(examples shown below). Order the rear housing for the display panel manufacturer, only.
  

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Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips 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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Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Display Assembl
•  y
Part Location 

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Procedure
Remove two screws.
1.    
Hold the display assembly up on one side and firmly push (near the middle) with your 
2.  
thumbs on the edge bead to disengage the rear housing from tabs on the side of the bezel.  
Note: You will not fully disengage the housing from the bezel at this point.
Repeat this process on the other side of the display. 
3.  Note: If one side will not release, work 
from the other side.   

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Use a black stick to carefully work around the clutch-side corners on both sides.
 
4.  
Important: The grey trim bead is part of the rear housing. Make sure to work the black stick 
on the correct side of the bead 
  

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Lift up on the bottom of the display housing to completely release it form the clutch cover 
5. 
and bottom corners.  
Once the clutch cover side is free, use a black stick to pry up the housing at the top of the 
6.  
assembly on both sides, then move it forward to free catches at the top, and lift off . 
Replacement Procedure
Warning: If replacing the Display Rear Housing, the correct housing must be ordered to 
match the installed Display Panel, or...

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Display Hooks
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
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Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Display Assembl
•  y
Display Rear Housin
•  g
Part Location 

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Procedure
Remove two screws for each hook mechanism. 
1.   

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Sleep Magnet
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
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Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Display Assembl
•  y
Display Rear Housin
•  g
Part Location