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All rights reserved. Service Source MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) Updated 14 October 2008 © 2008 Apple Inc.
All rights reserved. Service Source MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) Updated 14 October 2008 © 2008 Apple Inc.
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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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... Latch Adjustment 152 Troubleshooting General Information 156 Wire and Flex Cables 156 Microphone and Camera wires 157 Hardware Diagnostics 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-in iSight Camera 182 Keyboard 183 iv
... Latch Adjustment 152 Troubleshooting General Information 156 Wire and Flex Cables 156 Microphone and Camera wires 157 Hardware Diagnostics 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-in iSight Camera 182 Keyboard 183 iv
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Microphone 184 Modem (External) 184 Optical Drive 186 Ports 187 MagSafe Power Adapter 188 Sound 189 Trackpad 190 Video 191 Miscellaneous Symptoms 192 Architecture 195 Views MacBook Pro (17-inch original) Exploded View 198 MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) Exploded View 199 MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz) Exploded View 200 MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) Exploded View 201 MacBook Pro (17-inch Late 2008) Exploded View 202 Screw Chart 203 v
Microphone 184 Modem (External) 184 Optical Drive 186 Ports 187 MagSafe Power Adapter 188 Sound 189 Trackpad 190 Video 191 Miscellaneous Symptoms 192 Architecture 195 Views MacBook Pro (17-inch original) Exploded View 198 MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) Exploded View 199 MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz) Exploded View 200 MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) Exploded View 201 MacBook Pro (17-inch Late 2008) Exploded View 202 Screw Chart 203 v
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All rights reserved. Service Source Basics MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) © 2008 Apple Inc.
All rights reserved. Service Source Basics MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) © 2008 Apple Inc.
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... 2.4GHz) had successive Intel Core 2 Duo chips, and the MacBook Pro (Early and Late 2008) models contains the new Intel Penryn chip. With an LED backlight and Halogen-free components, this line continues Apple's commitment to 512MB. The Intel Penryn architecture supports faster clock speeds...a 6MB Shared L2 cache, with VRAM increased to a "Greener Apple." General Information Product View Overview The MacBook Pro 17-inch family (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, and 2008 models) represents four generations of the original MacBook Pro, and new keyboard icons on the Late 2008 model. The only ...
... 2.4GHz) had successive Intel Core 2 Duo chips, and the MacBook Pro (Early and Late 2008) models contains the new Intel Penryn chip. With an LED backlight and Halogen-free components, this line continues Apple's commitment to 512MB. The Intel Penryn architecture supports faster clock speeds...a 6MB Shared L2 cache, with VRAM increased to a "Greener Apple." General Information Product View Overview The MacBook Pro 17-inch family (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, and 2008 models) represents four generations of the original MacBook Pro, and new keyboard icons on the Late 2008 model. The only ...
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...free Components New, environmentally friendly Halogen-free materials tend to be stiffer and less pliable, and thus require careful handling to Bluetooth 2.1. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- General Information 8 Note that the card may have a Kapton ...Broadcomm-based Bluetooth module upgrades the to avoid damage. Main service and feature differences among 17-inch MacBook Pro models: MacBook Pro (17-inch Late 2008) MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz + (17-inch Core 2 Duo) Late 2007 2.6GHz CTO*) Intro Date...
...free Components New, environmentally friendly Halogen-free materials tend to be stiffer and less pliable, and thus require careful handling to Bluetooth 2.1. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- General Information 8 Note that the card may have a Kapton ...Broadcomm-based Bluetooth module upgrades the to avoid damage. Main service and feature differences among 17-inch MacBook Pro models: MacBook Pro (17-inch Late 2008) MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz + (17-inch Core 2 Duo) Late 2007 2.6GHz CTO*) Intro Date...
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MacBook Pro (17-inch original, Core 2 Duo and 2.4GHz) keyboard MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) keyboard New keyboard features MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- General Information 9 Keyboard Changes The new keyboard layout on the MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) differentiates it from all previous 17-inch MacBook Pro models.
MacBook Pro (17-inch original, Core 2 Duo and 2.4GHz) keyboard MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) keyboard New keyboard features MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- General Information 9 Keyboard Changes The new keyboard layout on the MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) differentiates it from all previous 17-inch MacBook Pro models.
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...; To fine-tune the tracking speed and set other trackpad options, choose Apple > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. Pressing the Delete key deletes characters to the right of the insertion point. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- If...access shortcut menu commands. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move your finger slowly across the trackpad. General Information 10 the faster you drag to Click is enabled, just tap two fingers on the trackpad while clicking the trackpad button. This ...
...; To fine-tune the tracking speed and set other trackpad options, choose Apple > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. Pressing the Delete key deletes characters to the right of the insertion point. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- If...access shortcut menu commands. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move your finger slowly across the trackpad. General Information 10 the faster you drag to Click is enabled, just tap two fingers on the trackpad while clicking the trackpad button. This ...
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... or next photo, and more. Note: Using a multi-page document in Preview will allow you rapidly page through documents, move to practice all three features. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad." • Two-finger pinching lets you...
... or next photo, and more. Note: Using a multi-page document in Preview will allow you rapidly page through documents, move to practice all three features. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad." • Two-finger pinching lets you...
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Serial Number and Ethernet ID The Serial Number and Ethernet ID are located in the battery bay. Tools The takeapart procedure for the MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) requires the following tools: • Clean non-marring work surface • ESD wrist strap and mat • Multi-compartment ... x 12-yard roll) • Thermal grease (922-7144) • Gasket kit (076-1281) • Alcohol pads • Fine-point felt-tip permanent marker • Apple Pro keyboard and mouse (for troubleshooting) MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- General Information 12
Serial Number and Ethernet ID The Serial Number and Ethernet ID are located in the battery bay. Tools The takeapart procedure for the MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008) requires the following tools: • Clean non-marring work surface • ESD wrist strap and mat • Multi-compartment ... x 12-yard roll) • Thermal grease (922-7144) • Gasket kit (076-1281) • Alcohol pads • Fine-point felt-tip permanent marker • Apple Pro keyboard and mouse (for troubleshooting) MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics- General Information 12
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...models. During disassembly, note any display failures or components contained within national and international safety standards. Cable Routing Note With the MacBook Pro's one-inch enclosure height, the placement of old tape; During disassembly, note cable routing. General Information 13 Do not over ... to secure cables and connectors where necessary. Kapton® Tape Note Kapton tape is used to Knowledge Base article 30612: Apple Portables: Operating Temperature. Verify that cables do not route over apply or build up or extraneous use and locations-reapply in...
...models. During disassembly, note any display failures or components contained within national and international safety standards. Cable Routing Note With the MacBook Pro's one-inch enclosure height, the placement of old tape; During disassembly, note cable routing. General Information 13 Do not over ... to secure cables and connectors where necessary. Kapton® Tape Note Kapton tape is used to Knowledge Base article 30612: Apple Portables: Operating Temperature. Verify that cables do not route over apply or build up or extraneous use and locations-reapply in...
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Service Source Take Apart MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) © 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
Service Source Take Apart MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) © 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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... case. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Foot 15 Case plug (either one) Case foot Continue with the procedure, matching the foot to either plug on Bottom Case Missing case plug Matching Foot Not available for replacement Action Replace the bottom case, or send to Apple Repair Center...
... case. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Foot 15 Case plug (either one) Case foot Continue with the procedure, matching the foot to either plug on Bottom Case Missing case plug Matching Foot Not available for replacement Action Replace the bottom case, or send to Apple Repair Center...
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... foot remains, remove it so that only the hard plastic plug is clean. Columbus, OH. 43215-3799 www.krazyglue.com 1. Select a foot from the kit. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Verify that does not match. 3. If any portion of this procedure can bond instantly to the...
... foot remains, remove it so that only the hard plastic plug is clean. Columbus, OH. 43215-3799 www.krazyglue.com 1. Select a foot from the kit. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Verify that does not match. 3. If any portion of this procedure can bond instantly to the...
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... breathing of the plug. 7. Before turning over the computer, allow the glue to dispense the glue through clothing may irritate eye like a grain of glue. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - The tube is sealed until you . Liquid glue will sting eye temporarily. Use with skin and...
... breathing of the plug. 7. Before turning over the computer, allow the glue to dispense the glue through clothing may irritate eye like a grain of glue. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - The tube is sealed until you . Liquid glue will sting eye temporarily. Use with skin and...
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Battery Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Clean non-marring work surface Preliminary Steps Warning: Always shut down the computer before continuing. Battery 18 Let the computer cool down the computer, the internal components can be very hot. Part Location MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - After you shut down before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or causing injury.
Battery Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Clean non-marring work surface Preliminary Steps Warning: Always shut down the computer before continuing. Battery 18 Let the computer cool down the computer, the internal components can be very hot. Part Location MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - After you shut down before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or causing injury.
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Procedure Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to the computer. 3. Place the computer upside down the computer. 2. Slide both battery latches away from the battery and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Battery 19 Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to cool down before performing this procedure. 1. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Shut down . 4.
Procedure Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to the computer. 3. Place the computer upside down the computer. 2. Slide both battery latches away from the battery and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Battery 19 Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to cool down before performing this procedure. 1. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Shut down . 4.
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Memory 20 Memory Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized) • Clean non-marring work surface • ESD wrist strap and mat Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery Part Location MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart -
Memory 20 Memory Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized) • Clean non-marring work surface • ESD wrist strap and mat Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery Part Location MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart -
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Remove the door, as shown. Memory 21 Notes: • If only one memory card is installed, the factory installs it to cool down . 2. Procedure Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it in the bottom memory slot. • Memory must be removed from the top slot before performing this procedure. 1. Place the computer upside down before removing from the memory door. 3. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Remove four screws from the bottom slot.
Remove the door, as shown. Memory 21 Notes: • If only one memory card is installed, the factory installs it to cool down . 2. Procedure Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it in the bottom memory slot. • Memory must be removed from the top slot before performing this procedure. 1. Place the computer upside down before removing from the memory door. 3. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Remove four screws from the bottom slot.
