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MacBook Pro 17-inch Contents Basics General Information 7 Product View 7 Overview 7 Take Apart Foot 15 Battery 18 Memory 20 Replacement Procedure 23 Top Case 25 Replacement Procedure 30 Keyboard 35 Replacement Procedure 50 AirPort Extreme Card 59 Hard Drive/SSD 64 Bluetooth Card and Antenna 69 Infrared Board 75 Replacement Procedure 77 Optical Drive 79 Handling Slot-Load Optical Drives 84 Replacement Procedure 87 Removing a Stuck Disc from an Optical Drive 88 Backup Battery 90 Ambient Light Sensors 95 Speakers and Microphone 97 Left I/O Board 103 iii
MacBook Pro 17-inch Contents Basics General Information 7 Product View 7 Overview 7 Take Apart Foot 15 Battery 18 Memory 20 Replacement Procedure 23 Top Case 25 Replacement Procedure 30 Keyboard 35 Replacement Procedure 50 AirPort Extreme Card 59 Hard Drive/SSD 64 Bluetooth Card and Antenna 69 Infrared Board 75 Replacement Procedure 77 Optical Drive 79 Handling Slot-Load Optical Drives 84 Replacement Procedure 87 Removing a Stuck Disc from an Optical Drive 88 Backup Battery 90 Ambient Light Sensors 95 Speakers and Microphone 97 Left I/O Board 103 iii
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... 157 Troubleshooting Aids and Tips 159 MacBook Pro Firmware Updates 161 Software Troubleshooting Tips and Tools 162 Troubleshooting Steps 164 Hardware Symptoms 167 How to Use the Symptom Charts 167 Startup 167 AirPort Extreme 173 Battery 174 Bluetooth 176 Display 177 ExpressCard/34 178 Hard Drive 179 Apple Remote 180 Infrared Board 181 Built...
... 157 Troubleshooting Aids and Tips 159 MacBook Pro Firmware Updates 161 Software Troubleshooting Tips and Tools 162 Troubleshooting Steps 164 Hardware Symptoms 167 How to Use the Symptom Charts 167 Startup 167 AirPort Extreme 173 Battery 174 Bluetooth 176 Display 177 ExpressCard/34 178 Hard Drive 179 Apple Remote 180 Infrared Board 181 Built...
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... Components New, environmentally friendly Halogen-free materials tend to be stiffer and less pliable, and thus require careful handling to Bluetooth 2.1. General Information 8 Bluetooth 2.1 A new Broadcomm-based Bluetooth module upgrades the to avoid damage. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- Note that the card may have a Kapton shield covering as shown...
... Components New, environmentally friendly Halogen-free materials tend to be stiffer and less pliable, and thus require careful handling to Bluetooth 2.1. General Information 8 Bluetooth 2.1 A new Broadcomm-based Bluetooth module upgrades the to avoid damage. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- Note that the card may have a Kapton shield covering as shown...
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Disconnect the hard drive/bluetooth flex cable connector from the model of the models. 1. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - however, the procedure itself remains consistent for any of 17-inch MacBook Pro you are repairing; Lift out the holder. Procedure Note: Some photo details below may differ slightly from the logic board. 2. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive holder. 3. Hard Drive 65
Disconnect the hard drive/bluetooth flex cable connector from the model of the models. 1. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - however, the procedure itself remains consistent for any of 17-inch MacBook Pro you are repairing; Lift out the holder. Procedure Note: Some photo details below may differ slightly from the logic board. 2. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive holder. 3. Hard Drive 65
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Hard Drive 66 Note: Do not put strain on the flex cable extension that connects to the bluetooth card, as it very carefully to the flex connector. Use a black stick to lift the right side of the hard drive. (Note that some hard ... dislodged from the rubber grommets in the frame and to gain access to ensure that may not have a vibration dampening disc like the one below.) MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - If there is Kapton tape securing the flex connector, remove it will void the warranty. 5. A damaged...
Hard Drive 66 Note: Do not put strain on the flex cable extension that connects to the bluetooth card, as it very carefully to the flex connector. Use a black stick to lift the right side of the hard drive. (Note that some hard ... dislodged from the rubber grommets in the frame and to gain access to ensure that may not have a vibration dampening disc like the one below.) MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - If there is Kapton tape securing the flex connector, remove it will void the warranty. 5. A damaged...
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Bluetooth Card and Antenna Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • 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: • Battery • Top Case Part Location MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Bluetooth Card 69
Bluetooth Card and Antenna Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • 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: • Battery • Top Case Part Location MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Bluetooth Card 69
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If the bracket is wrapped in EMI foil, carefully remove the foil below as shown in the following series of its channel. 2. Procedure The bluetooth assembly includes the bluetooth card and antenna installed onto a bracket. 1. Lift the bluetooth bracket assembly out of illustrations. Bluetooth Card 70 MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart -
If the bracket is wrapped in EMI foil, carefully remove the foil below as shown in the following series of its channel. 2. Procedure The bluetooth assembly includes the bluetooth card and antenna installed onto a bracket. 1. Lift the bluetooth bracket assembly out of illustrations. Bluetooth Card 70 MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart -
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Slide the bluetooth card out of the bracket, and (c) then the top last. Otherwise, the EMI shield is available to order as a separate part (922-7969). 4. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Bluetooth Card 71 3. (a) Carefully and slowly peel the foil from the bottom first, (b) then down the back side of the bracket. If it remains intact enough for reuse, set aside the foil for reinstallation.
Slide the bluetooth card out of the bracket, and (c) then the top last. Otherwise, the EMI shield is available to order as a separate part (922-7969). 4. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Bluetooth Card 71 3. (a) Carefully and slowly peel the foil from the bottom first, (b) then down the back side of the bracket. If it remains intact enough for reuse, set aside the foil for reinstallation.
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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - 5. Bluetooth Card 72 If replacing the bluetooth card, disconnect the flex cable by releasing the sliding lock. Lift the antenna cable connector straight off to disconnect. 6.
MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - 5. Bluetooth Card 72 If replacing the bluetooth card, disconnect the flex cable by releasing the sliding lock. Lift the antenna cable connector straight off to disconnect. 6.
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Bluetooth Card 73 Make sure that the adhesive strip stays on the bracket, and keep it clean. 8. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Important: If the bracket adhesive is damaged or missing, order a replacement bracket. 7. The adhesive must be in good condition and perfectly level for proper antenna alignment. To replace the antenna, pry the antenna board off the plastic bracket.
Bluetooth Card 73 Make sure that the adhesive strip stays on the bracket, and keep it clean. 8. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Important: If the bracket adhesive is damaged or missing, order a replacement bracket. 7. The adhesive must be in good condition and perfectly level for proper antenna alignment. To replace the antenna, pry the antenna board off the plastic bracket.
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Order a new bracket, if needed. 10. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Install a replacement antenna as a separate part (922-7969). If need be, the EMI shield is available to order as shown below. Note: The antenna cable is in place on the bottom of the antenna board, and routes in a channel in the bracket. 11. If present, re-install the foil EMI shield, using a reverse order of the bracket. Bluetooth Card 74 Verify that the rubber pad is attached on the bottom of step 3 (see previous) starting with the top. 9.
Order a new bracket, if needed. 10. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Install a replacement antenna as a separate part (922-7969). If need be, the EMI shield is available to order as shown below. Note: The antenna cable is in place on the bottom of the antenna board, and routes in a channel in the bracket. 11. If present, re-install the foil EMI shield, using a reverse order of the bracket. Bluetooth Card 74 Verify that the rubber pad is attached on the bottom of step 3 (see previous) starting with the top. 9.
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Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Top Case • AirPort Extreme Card • Hard Drive • Bluetooth • Infrared Board • Optical Drive • Speakers • Left I/O Board • Fans • Logic Board • Heatsink • Display Assembly MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Bottom Case Tools This procedure requires no tools. Bottom Case 143
Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Top Case • AirPort Extreme Card • Hard Drive • Bluetooth • Infrared Board • Optical Drive • Speakers • Left I/O Board • Fans • Logic Board • Heatsink • Display Assembly MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Bottom Case Tools This procedure requires no tools. Bottom Case 143
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... General Information 156 General Information Wire and Flex Cables Because of its extremely thin enclosure design and dispersed circuit board, the MacBook Pro utilizes a large number of flex cables and variety of signals. Cable or Flex Cable SuperDrive flex Hard drive flex Left I/O... Sleep sense signal Keyboard data Bluetooth radio signal AirPort Radio signal Power/control for left fan Power/control for right fan Display backlight control Inverter control signal (brightness) Video power and signal from iSight camera Video data Internal temperature data MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core ...
... General Information 156 General Information Wire and Flex Cables Because of its extremely thin enclosure design and dispersed circuit board, the MacBook Pro utilizes a large number of flex cables and variety of signals. Cable or Flex Cable SuperDrive flex Hard drive flex Left I/O... Sleep sense signal Keyboard data Bluetooth radio signal AirPort Radio signal Power/control for left fan Power/control for right fan Display backlight control Inverter control signal (brightness) Video power and signal from iSight camera Video data Internal temperature data MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core ...
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... Replace with known-good AirPort Extreme card. 7. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz...Bluetooth module, the AirPort antenna is slow 1. Open AirPort in System Preferences or see the Apple... 1. In Mac OS X, use Software Update in System Preferences or see the Apple Software Updates web ...page to use AirPort in its slot. 8. To improve network connection speed, add additional AirPort Base Stations. 3. Check the number of users trying to make sure AirPort is on both the left I /O board. 8. If damaged, replace the display assembly. 10...
... Replace with known-good AirPort Extreme card. 7. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz...Bluetooth module, the AirPort antenna is slow 1. Open AirPort in System Preferences or see the Apple... 1. In Mac OS X, use Software Update in System Preferences or see the Apple Software Updates web ...page to use AirPort in its slot. 8. To improve network connection speed, add additional AirPort Base Stations. 3. Check the number of users trying to make sure AirPort is on both the left I /O board. 8. If damaged, replace the display assembly. 10...
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...Apple Portables: Battery life • 86284: Calibrating your battery until it to sleep. e. Make sure the cable is not damaged and is fully recharged again. 3. Check the flex connection to the trackpad flex. 4. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Check the Bluetooth... card flex cable. d. Check for best performance • 304301: MacBook and MacBook Pro: Battery not recognized after troubleshooting ...
...Apple Portables: Battery life • 86284: Calibrating your battery until it to sleep. e. Make sure the cable is not damaged and is fully recharged again. 3. Check the flex connection to the trackpad flex. 4. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Check the Bluetooth... card flex cable. d. Check for best performance • 304301: MacBook and MacBook Pro: Battery not recognized after troubleshooting ...
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...below: 1. Knowledge Base article 112125: Service Diagnostics Matrix, has the LCD Tester Diagnostic Utility that the Bluetooth antenna is being closed, two latch hooks in the top of the display housing should release and ... into the display housing. If one or more information on the screen. 2. Make sure the Bluetooth antenna is pushed, the hook should be magnetically pulled down through the slots in System Preferences and...not working Note: As the display is connected to 7 MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Replace the logic board.
...below: 1. Knowledge Base article 112125: Service Diagnostics Matrix, has the LCD Tester Diagnostic Utility that the Bluetooth antenna is being closed, two latch hooks in the top of the display housing should release and ... into the display housing. If one or more information on the screen. 2. Make sure the Bluetooth antenna is pushed, the hook should be magnetically pulled down through the slots in System Preferences and...not working Note: As the display is connected to 7 MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Replace the logic board.
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... link for the AirPort Extreme module • SPI bus, direct memory access bus to the boot ROM • USB 2.0 controller, which in turn supports the Bluetooth module, IR receiver, built-in iSight camera, built-in the lower 64 KB of I /O controller, connected to each other by a Direct Media Interface (DMI... The DMA controller is based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor and two ICs, the North Bridge memory controller and the South Bridge I /O space. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Architecture 195 Architecture The architecture of the 17-inch...
... link for the AirPort Extreme module • SPI bus, direct memory access bus to the boot ROM • USB 2.0 controller, which in turn supports the Bluetooth module, IR receiver, built-in iSight camera, built-in the lower 64 KB of I /O controller, connected to each other by a Direct Media Interface (DMI... The DMA controller is based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor and two ICs, the North Bridge memory controller and the South Bridge I /O space. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Architecture 195 Architecture The architecture of the 17-inch...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch original) Exploded View Display Assembly 661-3997 Left Clutch Spring End Cap 922-7528 Right Clutch Spring... Battery Cable 922-7521 Memory (SDRAM DDR2 667) 512MB 661-3993 1GB 661-3978 Bluetooth Card 922-7189 Bluetooth Antenna 922-7518 Bluetooth Bracket 922-7534 Hard Drive Holder 922-7541 Hard Drive/Bluetooth Flex 922-7519 Hard Drive (SATA) 100GB, 7200 661-3907 120GB, 5400 661-... 922-7604 Heatsink 922-7502 Thermal Sensor, Bottom Case 922-7522 Bottom Case 922-7532 Memory Door 922-7531 MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Views - Exploded View 198
MacBook Pro (17-inch original) Exploded View Display Assembly 661-3997 Left Clutch Spring End Cap 922-7528 Right Clutch Spring... Battery Cable 922-7521 Memory (SDRAM DDR2 667) 512MB 661-3993 1GB 661-3978 Bluetooth Card 922-7189 Bluetooth Antenna 922-7518 Bluetooth Bracket 922-7534 Hard Drive Holder 922-7541 Hard Drive/Bluetooth Flex 922-7519 Hard Drive (SATA) 100GB, 7200 661-3907 120GB, 5400 661-... 922-7604 Heatsink 922-7502 Thermal Sensor, Bottom Case 922-7522 Bottom Case 922-7532 Memory Door 922-7531 MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Views - Exploded View 198
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...Cable (922-7956) Memory (SDRAM DDR2 667)... 1GB (661-4233) 2GB (661-4234) Bluetooth Card (922-7189) Bluetooth Antenna (922-7955) Bluetooth Bracket (922-7965) Bluetooth Foil Shield (922-7969) Hard Drive Bracket (922-7966) Hard Drive/Bluetooth Flex (922-7961) Hard Drive (SATA)... 100GB, 7200 (661-4096) 160GB, 5400 ..., Heatsink (922-7963) Heatsink (922-7951) Thermal Sensor, Bottom Case (922-7962) Bottom Case (922-7964) Memory Door (922-7531) MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Views - Exploded View 199 MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) Exploded View Display Assembly...
...Cable (922-7956) Memory (SDRAM DDR2 667)... 1GB (661-4233) 2GB (661-4234) Bluetooth Card (922-7189) Bluetooth Antenna (922-7955) Bluetooth Bracket (922-7965) Bluetooth Foil Shield (922-7969) Hard Drive Bracket (922-7966) Hard Drive/Bluetooth Flex (922-7961) Hard Drive (SATA)... 100GB, 7200 (661-4096) 160GB, 5400 ..., Heatsink (922-7963) Heatsink (922-7951) Thermal Sensor, Bottom Case (922-7962) Bottom Case (922-7964) Memory Door (922-7531) MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Views - Exploded View 199 MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) Exploded View Display Assembly...
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...-8105) Battery Cable (922-7956) Memory (SDRAM DDR2 667)... 1GB (661-4365) 2GB (661-4366) Bluetooth Card (922-7189) Bluetooth Antenna (922-7955) Bluetooth Bracket (922-7965) Bluetooth Foil Shield (922-7969) Hard Drive Bracket (922-7966) Hard Drive/Bluetooth Flex (922-8111) Hard Drive (SATA)... 160GB, 5400 (661-4280) 160GB, 7200 (661-4359) 200GB...) Thermal Sensor, Bottom Case, left (922-8113) Thermal Sensor, Bottom Case, right (922-7962) Battery (661-4231) Bottom Case (922-8117) Memory Door (922-8115) MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Views - Exploded View 200...
...-8105) Battery Cable (922-7956) Memory (SDRAM DDR2 667)... 1GB (661-4365) 2GB (661-4366) Bluetooth Card (922-7189) Bluetooth Antenna (922-7955) Bluetooth Bracket (922-7965) Bluetooth Foil Shield (922-7969) Hard Drive Bracket (922-7966) Hard Drive/Bluetooth Flex (922-8111) Hard Drive (SATA)... 160GB, 5400 (661-4280) 160GB, 7200 (661-4359) 200GB...) Thermal Sensor, Bottom Case, left (922-8113) Thermal Sensor, Bottom Case, right (922-7962) Battery (661-4231) Bottom Case (922-8117) Memory Door (922-8115) MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Views - Exploded View 200...