Apple macbook pro User Manual

MacBook Pro Take Apart — Keyboard 51
Lower the keyboard and seat all six tabs along the bottom, so that the keyboard sits flat and 
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straight.  
 
Important: During the next steps, do not allow the tabs or metal edge of the keyboard to 
scrape along the cosmetic surface of the top case, or damage can result.
While ensuring that the keyboard bottom stays straight and secure, hold the top of the 
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keyboard in the middle, then with your other hand, bow in one side of the keyboard to 
engage the two...

MacBook Pro Take Apart — Keyboard 52
Use the heel of your hand to hold in place the edge of the keyboard that was just inserted 
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while holding the top of the keyboard with a finger on that hand, then use your other hand 
to help bow in the remaining side of the keyboard until it can be engaged.  
  

MacBook Pro Take Apart — Keyboard 53
While supporting the keyboard in the top case, verify that the keyboard lays flat and that all 
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the tabs have seated properly.  
Note: The keyboard will not sit flat if any of the tabs have not seated properly. If the side tabs 
are not seating or are binding, check the bottom edge of the keyboard to verify that all the 
tabs are seated and the bottom of the keyboard is straight.
Verify that the bend-tabs are not caught.
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Lay the top case flat, and upside...

MacBook Pro Take Apart — Keyboard 54
Insert the two flex cables into their connectors and secure. Verify that the cables are fully 
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inserted and secured straight. Kapton tape will be applied to the small connector, later.  
Reinstall the protective cover over the area shown. Line up the edges carefully with the 
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residual adhesive, then carefully burnish down the edges to secure. (top case shown rotated)  

MacBook Pro Take Apart — Keyboard 55
Replace the insulator film in the same locations as they were removed. Ensure the holes in 
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the film match up correctly with the screw bosses. Avoid wrinkles and bulges. If installing a 
replacement top case, use the new film if supplied.  
Important: The film must be installed and in the same location to protect against contact 
and electrical shorting in certain areas and to allow contact with the EMI spring on the logic 
board.
Install Kapton tape to secure...

MacBook Pro Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 56
AirPort Extreme Card
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
• 
Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
• 
Kapton tape (922-1731 (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll))
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Part Location 

MacBook Pro Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 57
Procedure
Remove two antenna connectors. Lift straight up.
1.  
Remove one screw and bracket. The card should rise up slightly.  
2.  
3.  Pull the card straight out.   

MacBook Pro Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 58
When installing the replacement card verify that the cables along side rest in the channel 
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and do not get caught underneath.
Verify that the antenna cables route flat in the channel on the left speaker and are secured 
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with Kapton tape.
Verify that the ambient light sensor flex cable is connected properly.
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Reassemble the computer.
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Testing should include AirPort function.
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MacBook Pro Take Apart — Bluetooth Card 59
Bluetooth Card
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
• 
Razor knife
• 
Kapton tape (922-1731 (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll))
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Part Location 

MacBook Pro Take Apart — Bluetooth Card 60
Procedure
Lift the bluetooth card assembly to access the antenna connector. 
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Disconnect the antenna cable connector. Pull straight up. If need, cut of the protective cover 
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(as shown below).