Apple macbook pro User Manual

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Along the front, start at the left and slowly encourage the snaps and screw tabs (shown in 
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graphic below) to release as you move right. A snapping noise as the snaps release is normal.  
 
 
Important: Do not lift the case once it is free—it is still connected to the bottom case by the 
keyboard flex cable.  

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Important:
9.   To avoid bending screw tabs along the back edge of the top case, lift the top 
case slightly so that it does NOT touch the bottom case, then rotate the front of the case up 
and back until you can disconnect the keyboard flex cable from the logic board.  
  

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Replacement Procedure
Note: If replacing the top case, remove the keyboard and transfer to the replacement top case.
Visually check to verify that all cables are connected and routed correctly with nothing raised 
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up or incorrectly over a component. 
Check perimeter wiring and cables around clutches to verify that they will not be caught or 
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pinched by the top case during replacement.
On the computer, verify that all cables are secure and lay flat.
3. 
On...

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Check that the perimeter screw tabs and ribs are not bent.
 
5. 
Note: The metal can quickly fatigue and break off. Be extremely careful to gently straighten 
tabs, if needed.
Verify that the plastic spacer is on the front screw tab, shown.  
6.  
  

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Verify that the screw tabs in back are straight and guide them inside the bottom case. Work 
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your way around guiding the screw tabs into the bottom case along both sides.  
If the back screw tabs are bent out, straighten by pressing the edge of the case on a hard flat 
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surface and rolling to vertical.  
  

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Any screw tabs that are not straight will not fit or accept screws correctly.
 
9. 
Use your finger and a black stick to carefully straighten bent screw tabs.  
10.   

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Connect the flex cable from the top case to the logic board.
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Lift the top case off the bottom case slightly and rotate it down (verify that the keyboard 
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cable stays connected and is folding properly) and align the corners.
Carefully pull or push tabs slightly, if needed. 
13 .   Note: Guarded, controlled pushing with your 
thumb may be helpful to finesse the tabs into place.
The two front screw tabs may need to be guided with a black stick through the...

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Install the bottom screws and the two screws near the memory.  
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Install the two screws along the back
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Install the two screws in the battery bay.  
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Important: For the screw shown, push in the display latch button while installing the screw.  
Install the memory door and replace the battery. 
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Testing the computer should include:
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Powering on, checking the keyboard and trackpad function. 
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Operate the computer in a darkened room to check for keyboard backlight function.
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Keyboard
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
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Top Cas
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Part Location