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Slide both battery latches away from the battery and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to cool down before performing this procedure. 1. Battery 19 Shut down . 4. Place the computer upside down the computer. 2. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Procedure Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to the computer. 3.
Slide both battery latches away from the battery and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to cool down before performing this procedure. 1. Battery 19 Shut down . 4. Place the computer upside down the computer. 2. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Procedure Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to the computer. 3.
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... graphic below) to preserve the cosmetic integrity of the top case. If a black stick is still connected to keep from denting the soft plastic. Again, take care to release as the snaps release is normal. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Top Case 28 Important: Do not lift...
... graphic below) to preserve the cosmetic integrity of the top case. If a black stick is still connected to keep from denting the soft plastic. Again, take care to release as the snaps release is normal. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Top Case 28 Important: Do not lift...
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... cables are secure and lay flat. 4. Check perimeter wiring and cables around clutches to the replacement top case. 1. On the top case, check cable connections and routing. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Replacement Procedure Note: If replacing the top case, remove the Keyboard and transfer to verify...
... cables are secure and lay flat. 4. Check perimeter wiring and cables around clutches to the replacement top case. 1. On the top case, check cable connections and routing. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Replacement Procedure Note: If replacing the top case, remove the Keyboard and transfer to verify...
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...screws into place. 13. The top case should lay flat along all sides and top, if not, make sure that the keyboard cable stays connected and is folding properly) and align the corners. 12. Use your thumb may require removing the logic board to finesse the tabs into the ...case slightly and rotate it may be guided with your finger and a black stick to the logic board. 11. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Connect the flex cable from the top case to carefully straighten bent screw tabs. 10. Carefully pull or push tabs slightly, if needed.
...screws into place. 13. The top case should lay flat along all sides and top, if not, make sure that the keyboard cable stays connected and is folding properly) and align the corners. 12. Use your thumb may require removing the logic board to finesse the tabs into the ...case slightly and rotate it may be guided with your finger and a black stick to the logic board. 11. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Connect the flex cable from the top case to carefully straighten bent screw tabs. 10. Carefully pull or push tabs slightly, if needed.
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... there is Kapton tape securing the flex connector, remove it very carefully to ensure that connects to lift the right side of the hard drive. (Note 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 - Hard Drive 66 A damaged label...
... there is Kapton tape securing the flex connector, remove it very carefully to ensure that connects to lift the right side of the hard drive. (Note 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 - Hard Drive 66 A damaged label...
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... the battery into the channel along the right speaker. 5. Note 1: The MacBook Pro (17-inch) connector is keyed to the logic board. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Connect the cable to install only one way. 2. Backup Battery 92 Guide its ...cable into place in the right speaker. 3. Note 2: The MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz ...
... the battery into the channel along the right speaker. 5. Note 1: The MacBook Pro (17-inch) connector is keyed to the logic board. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Connect the cable to install only one way. 2. Backup Battery 92 Guide its ...cable into place in the right speaker. 3. Note 2: The MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz ...
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... it is seated properly all ports, components and functions of the computer. 16. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Logic Board 134 If the connector on the flex is on the logic board, a bad connection with a characteristic bow can occur. 18. Note: After installing new thermal grease, if...
... it is seated properly all ports, components and functions of the computer. 16. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Logic Board 134 If the connector on the flex is on the logic board, a bad connection with a characteristic bow can occur. 18. Note: After installing new thermal grease, if...
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Installing Apple Service Diagnostic on the internal hard drive.) 3. Select the external USB hard drive. 4. Within it displays an error code. screen instructions. 6. If this method is not successful, use AHT from the MacBook Pro OS X Install DVD.. Connect the external USB hard drive to mount the image. Open Disk Utility (located in /Applications/Utilities). 3. For...
Installing Apple Service Diagnostic on the internal hard drive.) 3. Select the external USB hard drive. 4. Within it displays an error code. screen instructions. 6. If this method is not successful, use AHT from the MacBook Pro OS X Install DVD.. Connect the external USB hard drive to mount the image. Open Disk Utility (located in /Applications/Utilities). 3. For...
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... Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) Power management is now handled by the Power Management Unit (PMU). Install the main battery and connect the power adapter. 5. Press the power button to see if power is present in doubt, hold the power button down (no sleep ..., and so on the logic board. If in an apparently "off" system. General Information 160 If the computer is drawing power and generating heat. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Display off . 2. In this situation by pressing the Caps Lock key. You...
... Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) Power management is now handled by the Power Management Unit (PMU). Install the main battery and connect the power adapter. 5. Press the power button to see if power is present in doubt, hold the power button down (no sleep ..., and so on the logic board. If in an apparently "off" system. General Information 160 If the computer is drawing power and generating heat. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Display off . 2. In this situation by pressing the Caps Lock key. You...
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...Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - If it boots, try a known-good battery. Note: With the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz and Early 2008), unlike previous models, if you use the MacBook Apple 60W Portable Power Adapter to power the system, the battery will boot to boot the system. Remove any ExpressCard... computer starts up the system and check the sleep indicator. Check that the flex cable is fully seated. 3. Remove any connected peripherals and eject any additional RAM. 10. Replace the left I /O flex cable • Hard drive flex cable (will need a minimum charge to be able...
...Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - If it boots, try a known-good battery. Note: With the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz and Early 2008), unlike previous models, if you use the MacBook Apple 60W Portable Power Adapter to power the system, the battery will boot to boot the system. Remove any ExpressCard... computer starts up the system and check the sleep indicator. Check that the flex cable is fully seated. 3. Remove any connected peripherals and eject any additional RAM. 10. Replace the left I /O flex cable • Hard drive flex cable (will need a minimum charge to be able...
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...errors reported by Disk Utility or fsck • 302411: Disk Utility reports "Underlying task reported failure" when repairing a volume 5. Try connecting an external display to resolve this case, the system is unable to repair a persistent directory issue or corrupt file information, consult the following...update accordingly. 3. If external video appears, check the system for the backlight. When the Installer opens, select Disk Utility from the MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install Disc 1 DVD that the cables are seated properly and that came with the computer (hold down the "C" key during ...
...errors reported by Disk Utility or fsck • 302411: Disk Utility reports "Underlying task reported failure" when repairing a volume 5. Try connecting an external display to resolve this case, the system is unable to repair a persistent directory issue or corrupt file information, consult the following...update accordingly. 3. If external video appears, check the system for the backlight. When the Installer opens, select Disk Utility from the MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install Disc 1 DVD that the cables are seated properly and that came with the computer (hold down the "C" key during ...
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...-good fully charged battery is properly seated, the LED should allow for KGB left I /O board MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - The battery connector should light...system.log for more than four seconds to determine if any of the cables. 10. Shutdown Code Potential Indication, Issue and/or Fix 3 Normal behavior... Replace thermal...Disconnect all three thermal sensor connectors are still on a soft surface. 6. Check the battery connection to any of the battery connector in Utilities folder). Make sure all blades are operational. ...
...-good fully charged battery is properly seated, the LED should allow for KGB left I /O board MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - The battery connector should light...system.log for more than four seconds to determine if any of the cables. 10. Shutdown Code Potential Indication, Issue and/or Fix 3 Normal behavior... Replace thermal...Disconnect all three thermal sensor connectors are still on a soft surface. 6. Check the battery connection to any of the battery connector in Utilities folder). Make sure all blades are operational. ...
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...board. 13. Disconnect all bad DIMMs are replaced with OS X. 2. They should light when plugged in. Verify...connection to logic board, and check wire attachment to charge, or if it . 6. Replace the logic board. Run Disk Utility from the Software Install and Restore DVD. 4. Replace the logic board. MacBook Pro... 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - If any ExpressCard. 2. If a specific application quits, replace the application. Verify that the thermal material between the heat exchanger and logic board is fully inserted. Run Apple...
...board. 13. Disconnect all bad DIMMs are replaced with OS X. 2. They should light when plugged in. Verify...connection to logic board, and check wire attachment to charge, or if it . 6. Replace the logic board. Run Disk Utility from the Software Install and Restore DVD. 4. Replace the logic board. MacBook Pro... 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - If any ExpressCard. 2. If a specific application quits, replace the application. Verify that the thermal material between the heat exchanger and logic board is fully inserted. Run Apple...
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... is securely connected and placed in System Preferences or see the Apple Software Updates ...If damaged, replace the display assembly. 10. AirPort Extreme card is slow 1. Hardware...Check for nicked insulator or crimped wire. In Mac OS X, use AirPort in its slot. 5. Remove and...MacBook Air: Optimizing AirPort Performance while using Bluetooth, and 307296: MacBook Air: Optimize Wireless Communications when using an External Display 4. AirPort Extreme Note: The AirPort Extreme card is separate from clutch barrel for other AirPort device. 2. Replace left I /O board. 8. MacBook Pro...
... is securely connected and placed in System Preferences or see the Apple Software Updates ...If damaged, replace the display assembly. 10. AirPort Extreme card is slow 1. Hardware...Check for nicked insulator or crimped wire. In Mac OS X, use AirPort in its slot. 5. Remove and...MacBook Air: Optimizing AirPort Performance while using Bluetooth, and 307296: MacBook Air: Optimize Wireless Communications when using an External Display 4. AirPort Extreme Note: The AirPort Extreme card is separate from clutch barrel for other AirPort device. 2. Replace left I /O board. 8. MacBook Pro...
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... in Mac OS X. Make sure the left I/O power cable. 9. Battery won 't charge 1. Verify that it can charge the system. If not, troubleshoot the MagSafe connection and power adapter... battery. It MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Replace left I /O board. 10. Short battery life Three categories to consider: 1. Try a known-good power outlet. 3. Connect a known-good...Replace the left I /O cable is set up . Refer to Knowledge Base article 88344: Apple portable computer's battery does not show a full charge in drive, Energy Savings set to Highest...
... in Mac OS X. Make sure the left I/O power cable. 9. Battery won 't charge 1. Verify that it can charge the system. If not, troubleshoot the MagSafe connection and power adapter... battery. It MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Replace left I /O board. 10. Short battery life Three categories to consider: 1. Try a known-good power outlet. 3. Connect a known-good...Replace the left I /O cable is set up . Refer to Knowledge Base article 88344: Apple portable computer's battery does not show a full charge in drive, Energy Savings set to Highest...
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...Knowledge Base articles: • 86440: Apple Portables: Battery life • 86284: Calibrating your computer's battery for software/firmware updates on and start running it from the battery. Check for best performance • 304301: MacBook and MacBook Pro: Battery not recognized after troubleshooting at ... the Bluetooth card flex cable. Check the Bluetooth flex connection to the main logic board. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - e. Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the light on the power adapter plug changes to...
...Knowledge Base articles: • 86440: Apple Portables: Battery life • 86284: Calibrating your computer's battery for software/firmware updates on and start running it from the battery. Check for best performance • 304301: MacBook and MacBook Pro: Battery not recognized after troubleshooting at ... the Bluetooth card flex cable. Check the Bluetooth flex connection to the main logic board. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - e. Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the light on the power adapter plug changes to...
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...; Dark subpixel anomaly = subpixel that will generate these patterns on adjusting the latch mechanism. Check that Discoverable is connected to one of Subpixel Anomalies Bright Dark Combination Up to 3 Up to 5 Up to 7 MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Replace with known-good Bluetooth card. 5. Replace logic board. Knowledge...
...; Dark subpixel anomaly = subpixel that will generate these patterns on adjusting the latch mechanism. Check that Discoverable is connected to one of Subpixel Anomalies Bright Dark Combination Up to 3 Up to 5 Up to 7 MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Replace with known-good Bluetooth card. 5. Replace logic board. Knowledge...
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...is recognized, format it . 9. Check the left I /O Board flex cable connection to the main logic board. 7. Make sure the hard drive is closer to the logic board. 4. When the Installer opens, from the MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install Disc 1 which came with the computer (hold down the "C" key...desired language. • Select Disk Utility, under warranty and data recovery is damaged, replace it under the Erase tab. Start up from the MacBook Pro Mac OS X install Disk 1 disc that ExpressCard. 2. To format a blank hard drive: • Boot from the Installer menu, select Open Disk...
...is recognized, format it . 9. Check the left I /O Board flex cable connection to the main logic board. 7. Make sure the hard drive is closer to the logic board. 4. When the Installer opens, from the MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install Disc 1 which came with the computer (hold down the "C" key...desired language. • Select Disk Utility, under warranty and data recovery is damaged, replace it under the Erase tab. Start up from the MacBook Pro Mac OS X install Disk 1 disc that ExpressCard. 2. To format a blank hard drive: • Boot from the Installer menu, select Open Disk...
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... that the infrared board cable is not checked. 2. Replace the Apple Remote. Make sure "Disable remote control infrared receiver" check box is connected to control the computer). To delete a pairing between the remote and the MacBook Pro, click Unpair. (You may be seen in the Security pane of... System Preferences, another Apple Remote may have a digital camera or DV camera with your Apple Remote. Check that ...
... that the infrared board cable is not checked. 2. Replace the Apple Remote. Make sure "Disable remote control infrared receiver" check box is connected to control the computer). To delete a pairing between the remote and the MacBook Pro, click Unpair. (You may be seen in the Security pane of... System Preferences, another Apple Remote may have a digital camera or DV camera with your Apple Remote. Check that ...
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... been selected as needed. 2. Verify that found in the display assembly. Check the flex connections from the logic board to verify that the correct versions of image quality. Boot the MacBook Pro to camera board in a well-lit office will product a good quality image. Try re...-seating the connector. 4. Diffused lighting is sufficient lighting to have a video iChat session without a significant degradation of Mac OS X and iChat AV are appropriate. ...
... been selected as needed. 2. Verify that found in the display assembly. Check the flex connections from the logic board to verify that the correct versions of image quality. Boot the MacBook Pro to camera board in a well-lit office will product a good quality image. Try re...-seating the connector. 4. Diffused lighting is sufficient lighting to have a video iChat session without a significant degradation of Mac OS X and iChat AV are appropriate. ...