Apple macbook pro User Manual

							MacBook Pro Basics— General Information 11
IR and the Apple Remote
Infrared port is placed on the front of the unit just to the right of the display latch button. This 
port is used in conjunction with the Apple Remote provided with each unit. It can be used to 
control Front Row software that manages your music, photos and videos. The remote can also be 
used to control other applications as well.
 
iSight Camera
An iSight Camera has been built-in into the display bezel. It allows a user to capture video and 
take still photos. The green LED to the right of the camera is on when the camera is on.
Unlike the standalone iSight camera, the microphone is not integrated with the camera.  It is 
located as previous Mac notebooks by left speaker. 
						

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Identifying the MacBook Pro
Below are views of the MacBook Pro, with identifying features.
Left side: MagSafe™ magnetic power connector.
Right side: No FireWire 800 port.
Front: Infrared sensor window.
Rear: Grey antenna window in the clutch cover.
Display bezel: MacBook Pro. 
						

							MacBook Pro Basics— General Information 13
Serial Number and Ethernet ID
The Serial Number and Ethernet ID are located in the battery bay. 
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: Clean non-marring work surface
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ESD wrist strap and mat
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Multi-compartment screw tray (such as a plastic ice cube tray)
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#0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
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#1 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
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Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
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4 mm socket wrench
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Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
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Razor knife
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Needle-point metal probe
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Needlenose pliers
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Tweezers
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Kapton tape (922-1731 (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll))
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Thermal grease (922-7144)
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Gasket kit (076-1206)
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Alcohol pads
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Fine-point felt-tip permanent marker
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Putty knife tool (922-6761)
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Apple Pro keyboard and mouse (for troubleshooting)
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Use a properly grounded ESD wrist strap and mat when working on the inside of the computer.
Service Manual Note
In this manual, graphics or photos are intended to help illustrate procedures or information only, 
and may show different levels of disassembly, board colors, configurations, or computer models, 
than your computer.
Kapton® Tape Note
Kapton tape is used to secure cables and connectors where necessary.
During disassembly, note any Kapton tape use and locations—reapply in the same manner. Do 
not over apply or build up tape on top of old tape; space tolerances are tight and build up or 
extraneous use of tape may cause pressure on other components.
Cable Routing Note
The MacBook Pro matches the same one-inch enclosure height established with the PowerBook 
G4 17-inch series of systems. More so than ever, the placement of parts and wiring is critical.
During disassembly, note cable routing. Reassemble in the same manner. Verify that cables do 
not route over components when they should route into lower positions or channels. Verify that 
the cables are not strained or applying pressure onto other components.
Screw Measurement Note
All screw measurements given are the specified full length. Actual measured lengths may vary. 
						

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Take Apart
MacBook Pro 
						

							MacBook Pro Take Apart — Foot 16
Foot
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:Foot kit
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Tweezers or needlenose pliers
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Soft cloth
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Preliminary Step
Before you begin, check the foot location that needs replacement and verify that the case plug is 
attached. Also verify that the case plug, and the case foot in the kit, match the pictures below.
Plug Area on Bottom Case Matching FootAction
Missing case plug Not available for replacementReplace the bottom case, or 
send to Apple Repair Center.
Case plug Case footContinue with the procedure, 
matching the foot to the plug 
on the bottom case. 
						

							MacBook Pro Take Apart — Foot 17
Procedure
Warning: The glue used in this procedure can bond instantly to skin. Do not touch the glue. 
In the event of contact, review the safety instructions at the end of this document. For 
additional information, refer to the glue manufacturer:Elmer’s Products, Inc.
Columbus, OH. 43215-3799
www.krazyglue.com
Place the computer upside down on a clean, lint-free cloth or other nonabrasive surface.
1.  
Select a foot from the kit. Verify that the case plug and case foot match (refer to the images 
2.  
shown in the table). Do not use a foot that does not match. 
Make sure the plug area on the bottom case is clean. If any portion of the soft rubber foot 
3. 
remains, remove it so that only the hard plastic plug is visible.  
Important: When positioning the foot, make sure the indents and bumps of the rubber foot 
match up and fit into the corresponding indents and bumps in the plug. This ensures a 
balanced and level fitting. (Note: The picture below is of a different foot than on the 
computer, and is for illustration only.)  
						

							MacBook Pro Take Apart — Foot 18
 
4.   Warning: GLUE IS AN EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. Do not touch the 
glue at any time. Before opening the glue, review the safety instructions at the end of 
this document.  
Important: The glue tube included in the kit is sealed until first use. Do not break the seal 
until you are ready to use the glue. To break the seal, hold the tube upright and away from 
you. Place the hollow nozzle cap on the tube and tighten it all the way down. The tube is 
then ready to dispense the glue through the nozzle cap.  
Apply one drop of glue to the plug on the bottom case. Do not spread the glue.
5. 
Using tweezers or needlenose pliers, carefully position the new foot so its textured surface 
6.  
fits into the inner ring of the plug.
Using the end of the tweezers or pliers—not your finger—lightly press and hold the foot in 
7.  
place for 30 seconds.
 
Before turning over the computer, allow the glue to set for at least 15 minutes.
8.  
Discard the tube of glue.
9. 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: GLUE IS AN EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. BONDS SKIN 
INSTANTLY. Contains ethyl cyanoacrylate. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If eye or mouth 
contact occurs, hold eyelid or mouth open and rinse thoroughly but gently with water only for 15 
minutes and GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. Liquid glue will sting eye temporarily. Solidified glue 
may irritate eye like a grain of sand and should be treated by an eye doctor . If skin bonding occurs, 
soak in acetone-based nail polish remover or warm soapy water and carefully peel or roll skin 
apart (do not pull). Contact through clothing may cause skin burn. If spilled on clothing, flush with 
cold water. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. KEEP OUT OF 
REACH OF CHILDREN. 
						

							MacBook Pro Take Apart — Battery 19
Battery
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: Clean non-marring work surface
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Preliminary Steps
Warning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal 
components or causing injury. After you shut down the computer, the internal components 
can be very hot. Let the computer cool down before continuing.
Part Location 
						

							MacBook Pro Take Apart — Battery 20
Procedure
Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to cool down before 
performing this procedure.Shut down the computer.
1.  
Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the computer.
2.  
Place the computer face down.
3. 
Slide both battery latches away and lift the battery out of the battery bay.
4.