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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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... Logic Board 118 Replacement Procedure 128 Battery Cable Assembly 135 Thermal Sensors 137 Heatsink 141 Bottom Case 143 Display Assembly 145 Replacement Procedure 148 Adjustments 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...
... Logic Board 118 Replacement Procedure 128 Battery Cable Assembly 135 Thermal Sensors 137 Heatsink 141 Bottom Case 143 Display Assembly 145 Replacement Procedure 148 Adjustments 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...
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4. Verify that the memory is 4GB. Replace the battery. 8. See MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo): Memory Specifications for more information. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Memory 24 Install the memory door. 7. Important: While the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) will only be able to... on both sides. 6. Check that installed RAM. Use Apple System Profiler to address 3GB of memory in the MacBook Pro (17-inch original) is 2GB, in the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) is 3GB, and in the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz and Early 2008) is recognized. ...
4. Verify that the memory is 4GB. Replace the battery. 8. See MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo): Memory Specifications for more information. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Memory 24 Install the memory door. 7. Important: While the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) will only be able to... on both sides. 6. Check that installed RAM. Use Apple System Profiler to address 3GB of memory in the MacBook Pro (17-inch original) is 2GB, in the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) is 3GB, and in the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz and Early 2008) is recognized. ...
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Install the two screws along the back. . 18. Testing the computer should include: • Powering on, checking the keyboard and trackpad function. • Operate the computer in a darkened room to check for keyboard backlight function. 16. Install the memory door and replace the battery. 19. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Install the bottom screws. 17. Top Case 34
Install the two screws along the back. . 18. Testing the computer should include: • Powering on, checking the keyboard and trackpad function. • Operate the computer in a darkened room to check for keyboard backlight function. 16. Install the memory door and replace the battery. 19. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - Install the bottom screws. 17. Top Case 34
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..., 2008) Take Apart - Backup Battery 92 Guide its cable into place in the same well that it was removed from the well in the right speaker. 3. Note 1: The MacBook Pro (17-inch) connector is keyed to the logic board. To install a replacement backup battery, remove the adhesive protector and press... the battery into the channel along the right speaker. 5. Pry up the backup...
..., 2008) Take Apart - Backup Battery 92 Guide its cable into place in the same well that it was removed from the well in the right speaker. 3. Note 1: The MacBook Pro (17-inch) connector is keyed to the logic board. To install a replacement backup battery, remove the adhesive protector and press... the battery into the channel along the right speaker. 5. Pry up the backup...
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... Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Top Case • AirPort Extreme Card (for right speaker) Part Location MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - The left speaker) • Logic Board (for left speaker also contains a separately replaceable microphone. Speakers 97 Speakers and Microphone The right and...
... Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery • Top Case • AirPort Extreme Card (for right speaker) Part Location MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart - The left speaker) • Logic Board (for left speaker also contains a separately replaceable microphone. Speakers 97 Speakers and Microphone The right and...
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...article 303880 Mac OS X: Firmware Updates for Intel Macs can be resolved by updating the EFI and SMC firmware in the MacBook Pro. General Information 161...battery do not light until the pack has charged for approximately 10 minutes • Unusual fan behavior and thermal management issues Please follow the steps outlined in Knowledge Base article 303364 About firmware updates for hardware issues (e.g. MacBook Pro... the MacBook Pro's logic board. Always check both EFI and SMC firmware versions and update if necessary before replacing any hardware components in the MacBook Pro. EFI...
...article 303880 Mac OS X: Firmware Updates for Intel Macs can be resolved by updating the EFI and SMC firmware in the MacBook Pro. General Information 161...battery do not light until the pack has charged for approximately 10 minutes • Unusual fan behavior and thermal management issues Please follow the steps outlined in Knowledge Base article 303364 About firmware updates for hardware issues (e.g. MacBook Pro... the MacBook Pro's logic board. Always check both EFI and SMC firmware versions and update if necessary before replacing any hardware components in the MacBook Pro. EFI...
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... persists, replace any modules...solve a symptom are listed sequentially. The steps to the system from the battery and/or AC power adapter, pushing the power button will boot the system ...The sleep LED will show up very much like the previous professional Macintosh notebook computers. Note: After each step, check that the system is not ...MacBook Pro starts up , as well as the menu bar start populating. Continue down the power button for failure results. • If the system is not muted, you see the sleep LED come on the screen, but No Video troubleshooting section. The Apple...
... persists, replace any modules...solve a symptom are listed sequentially. The steps to the system from the battery and/or AC power adapter, pushing the power button will boot the system ...The sleep LED will show up very much like the previous professional Macintosh notebook computers. Note: After each step, check that the system is not ...MacBook Pro starts up , as well as the menu bar start populating. Continue down the power button for failure results. • If the system is not muted, you see the sleep LED come on the screen, but No Video troubleshooting section. The Apple...
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... knowngood power outlet. 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 power up without the battery installed. Try to flashing folder if not... completely. If it does not boot, replace the battery connector cable. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Remove any connected peripherals and eject any additional RAM. 10. If it boots, replace top case. 9. If the battery is fully depleted and no 85W adapter ...
... knowngood power outlet. 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 power up without the battery installed. Try to flashing folder if not... completely. If it does not boot, replace the battery connector cable. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Remove any connected peripherals and eject any additional RAM. 10. If it boots, replace top case. 9. If the battery is fully depleted and no 85W adapter ...
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...any of the cables. 10. If not, consult the MagSafe power adapter troubleshooting section. 9. Check the battery connection to a known-good power source. The battery connector should light up. If damaged, replace the battery connector. 5. Remove the battery and connect a known...bent. replace if necessary 2) replace logic board -82 Test thermal sensor JST connectors for KGB left I /O board MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Check that the battery latch is fully inserted. If not, order foot replacement kit. 7. Replace any ...
...any of the cables. 10. If not, consult the MagSafe power adapter troubleshooting section. 9. Check the battery connection to a known-good power source. The battery connector should light up. If damaged, replace the battery connector. 5. Remove the battery and connect a known...bent. replace if necessary 2) replace logic board -82 Test thermal sensor JST connectors for KGB left I /O board MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Check that the battery latch is fully inserted. If not, order foot replacement kit. 7. Replace any ...
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... check the three thermal sensor connections to connectors. 5. Verify with OS X. 2. Check battery connection to logic board, and check wire attachment to the main logic board. If a specific application quits, replace the application. Ts0P Th1H TG0H Th2H Top case Thermal sensor on ...the startup chime at least two LED charge indicators light up; Run Apple Service Diagnostic (ASD) in contact by unscrewing the logic board screws and gently pulling up but quickly discharges, replace the battery. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting -...
... check the three thermal sensor connections to connectors. 5. Verify with OS X. 2. Check battery connection to logic board, and check wire attachment to the main logic board. If a specific application quits, replace the application. Ts0P Th1H TG0H Th2H Top case Thermal sensor on ...the startup chime at least two LED charge indicators light up; Run Apple Service Diagnostic (ASD) in contact by unscrewing the logic board screws and gently pulling up but quickly discharges, replace the battery. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting -...
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... page for Apple Service Providers to pry up 1. Symptom(s): • The computer may not run off battery power alone • The computer wobbles and won't sit flat on a flat surface • The trackpad button is no sign of the battery has not been deformed around the battery latch. Replace the main logic board. MacBook Pro 17-inch...
... page for Apple Service Providers to pry up 1. Symptom(s): • The computer may not run off battery power alone • The computer wobbles and won't sit flat on a flat surface • The trackpad button is no sign of the battery has not been deformed around the battery latch. Replace the main logic board. MacBook Pro 17-inch...
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... Three categories to consider: 1. Try a known-good battery. Replace the battery connector assembly (requires removing the logic board). 8. Try a known-good power outlet. 3. If the LED is operating correctly. 4. It MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - The battery won 't charge completely If the battery appears to check for any externally connected peripherals. 2. Remove...
... Three categories to consider: 1. Try a known-good battery. Replace the battery connector assembly (requires removing the logic board). 8. Try a known-good power outlet. 3. If the LED is operating correctly. 4. It MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - The battery won 't charge completely If the battery appears to check for any externally connected peripherals. 2. Remove...
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...'s LCD, replace the battery in Apple System Profiler. If the remote control is available in the Security preference pane.) For further instruction, consult Knowledge Base article 302545: Pairing your Apple Remote with your Apple Remote is functioning correctly, and then retest. 4. If you have to enter your Administrator password to see if your computer. 3. MacBook Pro 17...
...'s LCD, replace the battery in Apple System Profiler. If the remote control is available in the Security preference pane.) For further instruction, consult Knowledge Base article 302545: Pairing your Apple Remote with your Apple Remote is functioning correctly, and then retest. 4. If you have to enter your Administrator password to see if your computer. 3. MacBook Pro 17...
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... Verify left I /O board. 5. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - the pins as directed in Kbase article 303240: Use and cleaning of power adapter with known-good headphones or external speakers. If not, and if nothing plugged into the system, replace the left I /O board. 9....least one additional time after the initial startup chime). 4. Remove the battery and connect the power adapter. Restart the computer. If the system continues to the left and right cable connections. 10. If audio is plugged into the headphone jack or USB ports, the...
... Verify left I /O board. 5. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - the pins as directed in Kbase article 303240: Use and cleaning of power adapter with known-good headphones or external speakers. If not, and if nothing plugged into the system, replace the left I /O board. 9....least one additional time after the initial startup chime). 4. Remove the battery and connect the power adapter. Restart the computer. If the system continues to the left and right cable connections. 10. If audio is plugged into the headphone jack or USB ports, the...
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...MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - 3. Do a backup battery test: • Set the date and time. • Perform a Shut Down from the unit and leave it plugged in for 10 minutes. • Connect the power adapter, insert the battery, and power on the logic board. 3. Replace the backup battery... were lost the backup battery may be dead or discharged. • Remove main battery from the Apple menu. • Remove the main battery and disconnect the power adapter for at least 5 hours. 2. The MacBook Pro uses a non-rechargeable ...
...MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - 3. Do a backup battery test: • Set the date and time. • Perform a Shut Down from the unit and leave it plugged in for 10 minutes. • Connect the power adapter, insert the battery, and power on the logic board. 3. Replace the backup battery... were lost the backup battery may be dead or discharged. • Remove main battery from the Apple menu. • Remove the main battery and disconnect the power adapter for at least 5 hours. 2. The MacBook Pro uses a non-rechargeable ...
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.... 38 Chapter 2 Getting to recharge the battery. When needed, replace the battery with your MacBook Pro, you successfully pair your Apple Remote with a CR 2032 battery. Do not attempt to Know Your MacBook Pro Positive (+) side faces up. When you 'll see a chainlink symbol ( ) onscreen. To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your MacBook Pro: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the...
.... 38 Chapter 2 Getting to recharge the battery. When needed, replace the battery with your MacBook Pro, you successfully pair your Apple Remote with a CR 2032 battery. Do not attempt to Know Your MacBook Pro Positive (+) side faces up. When you 'll see a chainlink symbol ( ) onscreen. To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your MacBook Pro: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the...
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...Keyboard to Control Front Row In addition to using the Apple Remote to control Front Row, you can use your MacBook Pro on the Apple Remote: Keyboard equivalent Command (x) - The following keys correspond to Know Your MacBook Pro 39 Esc Esc Space or Return Up arrow (Ò)...To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button (pictured above) with a small object, such as the end of a paper clip. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive (+) side facing up. 4 Close the battery compartment...
...Keyboard to Control Front Row In addition to using the Apple Remote to control Front Row, you can use your MacBook Pro on the Apple Remote: Keyboard equivalent Command (x) - The following keys correspond to Know Your MacBook Pro 39 Esc Esc Space or Return Up arrow (Ò)...To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button (pictured above) with a small object, such as the end of a paper clip. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive (+) side facing up. 4 Close the battery compartment...
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.... If no lights are working, attach your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 75 To replace a low battery with a charged one indicator light is on page 89). If your battery runs low while you are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power...
.... If no lights are working, attach your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 75 To replace a low battery with a charged one indicator light is on page 89). If your battery runs low while you are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power...
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... MacBook Pro For more information, see "Disposal and Recycling Information" on and off when the battery's charge capacity is normal behavior; When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it will charge all the way to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Removing and Replacing the Battery For information about removing and replacing the battery, "Removing the Battery...
... MacBook Pro For more information, see "Disposal and Recycling Information" on and off when the battery's charge capacity is normal behavior; When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it will charge all the way to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Removing and Replacing the Battery For information about removing and replacing the battery, "Removing the Battery...