Apple Macbook Pro 06-09 Service Manual

 Service Source

MacBook Pro

(17-inch & 17-inch Core 2 Duo)

13 November 2006

© 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.

MacBook Pro

(17-inch & 17-inch Core 2 Duo)

Contents

Basics

General Information 6

Product View 6
Overview 6
New Parts and Procedures 8
Serial Number and Ethernet ID 14
Tools 14
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 15
Service Manual Note 15
Kapton® Tape Note 15
Cable Routing Note 15
Screw Measurement and Callout Note 15
Temperature Concerns 15

Take Apart

Foot 17

Battery 20

Memory 22

Replacement Procedure 25

Top Case 27

Replacement Procedure 32

Keyboard 38

Replacement Procedure 51

AirPort Extreme Card 60

Hard Drive 65

Bluetooth Card and Antenna 69

Infrared Board 75

Replacement Procedure 77

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Optical Drive 79

Replacement Procedure 84

Backup Battery 85

Ambient Light Sensors 89

Speakers and Microphone 91

Left I/O Board 97

ExpressCard Cage 103

Fans 104

Logic Board 110

Replacement Procedure 119

Battery Cable Assembly 126

Thermal Sensors 128

Heatsink 132

Bottom Case 134

Display Assembly 136

Replacement Procedure 140

Troubleshooting

General Information 144

Wire and Flex Cables 144
Microphone and Camera wires 145
Hardware Diagnostics 145
Troubleshooting Aids and Tips 147
Software Troubleshooting Tips and Tools 149
Application compatibility 150
Universal binary 150
Rosetta 150

Hardware Symptoms 153

How to Use the Symptom Charts 153
Startup 153
AirPort Extreme 158
Battery 159
Bluetooth 161
Display 162
ExpressCard/34 163

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Hard Drive 164
Apple Remote 165
Infrared Board 165
Built-in iSight Camera 166
Keyboard 167
Microphone 168
Modem (External) 169
Ports 171
Sound 174
Trackpad 175
Misc. Symptoms 177

Views

MacBook Pro (17-inch) Exploded View 180
MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) Exploded View 181
Screw Chart 182
Architecture 183

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Basics

MacBook Pro

(17-inch & 17-inch Core 2 Duo)

© 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.

Product View

General Information

Overview

Both the MacBook Pro (17-inch) and MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) represent the a new
generation of MacBook Pro professional notebooks. The original MacBook Pro (17-inch) is built
upon the Intel Core Duo chip, while the new MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) is based upon
the more recent Intel Core 2 Duo chip, increasing processor speeds to 2.33GHz.

In comparing the MacBook Pro (both the 17-inch and the 17-inch Core 2 Duo) to the previous
generation of 17-inch aluminum PowerBook G4s, they may have a similar look, but only the
power cord and power adapter AC plug are the same.

The exterior of the new MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) diers from the preceding MacBook

Pro (17-inch) in one small but clever way. The LED for the iSight camera no longer depends on
opening in the display bezel to be visible.

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Also new is a MagSafe Airline Adapter, available for both the MacBook Pro (all models) and the

MacBook (all models). The MagSafe Airline Adapter ts into the EmPower port nearest your airline

seat. Some airlines may have 20 mm in-seat ports that require the use of an additional adapter
(included in the kit).

What’s New

Main feature differences between the MacBook Pro (both models) and the
PowerBook G4 (17-inch Double-Layer SD):

For details go to http://support.apple.com/specs/macbookpro/MacBook_Pro_17-inch.html.

Intel Core Duo (2.16GHz) and Core 2 Duo (2.33GHz) microprocessor architecture (over seven

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times faster than PowerBook G4)
Higher resolution 17 inch display, 1680 x 1050, 116 dpi (previously 1440 x 960, 114 dpi) with

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new glossy display option
Supports PC-5300 DDR2 (667MHz) memory—up to 2GB in the MacBook Pro (17-inch) and up

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to 3GB in the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo)
256MB VRAM with dual link DVI option is standard

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120GB 5400 RPM hard drive standard in the MacBook Pro (17-inch) and 160GB standard in

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the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo); 100GB 7200 RPM optional in both models, plus
200GB 4200 RPM optional in the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) only
Three USB ports (two on the left side of the system)

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No built-in modem, but supports the optional Apple USB modem

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ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot replaced PCMCIA

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Infrared sensor

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iSight camera built in

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MagSafe magnetic power connector

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Enhanced speaker system (four speaker drivers)

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Main service and feature differences between MacBook Pro (17-inch) and
MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo):

Intel Core 2 Duo chip increases speeds from 2.16 GHz to 2.33GHz

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Up to 3GB DDR2 memory now supported vs 2GB in the previous model

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160GB standard hard drive vs 120GB standard in the previous model

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3-wire Airport antenna vs 2-wire antenna in the previous model

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New trackpad-enabled zooming feature

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New Parts and Procedures

This section not only compares the new MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) to the previous
MacBook Pro (17-inch), but as a combined manual for both MacBook Pro 17-inch models, it may

also reiterate how they dier from previous PowerBook G4 17-inch models. Unless specied,

comments can be applied to both 17-inch MacBook Pro models.

Main Logic Board

The hallmark of the MacBook Pro (17-inch) and MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) is the Intel
Core Duo and Core 2 Duo chip, respectively, each with a ATI Mobility Radeon x1600 graphics chip.
The microprocessor is soldered to the main logic board. It is not upgradable.

All ports in both MacBook Pro 17-inch models remain the same. The port dierences between the

MacBook Pro and the PowerBook G4 include: the MagSafe power port and second USB port on
the left, as well as ExpressCard/34 replacing what was previously a PCMCIA card slot. The security
lock slot is on the right side of the system. Due to all the port re-arrangements, the new logic

boards will not t in any Macintosh 17-inch PowerBook G4s or vice versa. Composite and S-video

connections are now only available using an optional Apple DVI to Video adapter.

The boot architecture of the MacBook Pro is based on Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), replacing
Open Firmware (OF) of PowerBook G4 days. Boot snag keys such as “C” for boot from the optical
drive, “N” for network boot, and “T” for Target Disk Mode stay the same under EFI. To launch Apple
Hardware Test (AHT) from the Mac OS X Install disc, you must hold down the “D” key during boot.

Unlike the MacBook Pro (17-inch), the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) now utilizes JST wire
bundle connectors that disengage by lifting up and pulling the connector out of its mating
part on the logic board. To reconnect, just snap the connector back in, making sure it is seated
securely. The fans, thermal sensors, and backup battery all use this connector.

Main Memory

The memory connector is a stacked memory design. The MacBook Pro (17-inch) supports up to
2GB of RAM, and the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) supports up to 3GB. However, note that
in the latter, while you will have a perfectly bootable system with two (2) 2GB RAM modules—

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and even About This Mac will report 4GB of installed memory—the system will only be able to
address 3GB of that installed RAM.

See MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo): Memory Specications for more information.

Main Battery

Both MacBook Pro 17-inch models use battery packs built with the same lithium polymer

battery technology used in our iPod product line, though the basic chemistry is no dierent

than previous lithium ion cells. An unchanged battery controller keeps the battery calibration

procedure the same as it has been since the PowerBook G4 line.

Power Adapter

All MacBook Pro models use an Apple 85-Watt Portable Power Adapter with the revolutionary
MagSafe power connector. It is not compatible with any previous notebook computer.

The MagSafe connector consists of a magnet inside the computer and an attraction plate in the
DC plug on the power adapter. Since the power port has a magnet built in, whenever you service
the system it is recommended to put a piece of tape over the connector to avoid materials such
as screws and washers from being inadvertently drawn into it.

The DC plug consists of ve pins. Each pin is spring loaded. The center pin is a sense pin (2). This

center pin must make contact with the computer before power is applied. Power is carried on the
remaining four pins (4). The outer pins are positive terminals, the inner pair are the return paths.

Since there is no up side to the DC plug, it can go either way. To support this design, the power
LED (1) is on both sides of the connector. As always, the LED will glow amber when charging the
battery, and green when supplying power to the system but not charging the battery.

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Top Case

For both MacBook Pro 17-inch models, the sleep magnet is located on the side of the display bezel,
and the sleep sensor is located to the right side of the top case just around the bottom of the
perforated speaker openings.

Keyboard

Both 17-inch MacBook Pro keyboards utilize ex cables that are incompatible with previous
PowerBook G4 keyboards. Also, this ex cable dierence renders the 15-inch MacBook Pro

keyboard incompatible with either 17-inch MacBook Pro model.

The MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) keyboard backlighting has been improved over the
MacBook Pro (17-inch) model. In addition, the programming of the caps lock key was changed to

x a developer keyboard mapping issue, and thus cannot be used in the previous MacBook Pro

(17-inch) or the caps lock key will not be recognized.

Mass Storage (hard drive and optical drive)

The hard drive interface for all MacBook Pros is Serial ATA (SATA); thus, previous PowerBook hard
drives will not work in this system.

The optical drive in both 17-inch MacBook Pro models is basically the same mechanism used

in the PowerBook G4 (17-inch Double-Layer SD), but it has updated rmware. You should not

interchange the two parts.

AirPort Extreme

The MacBook Pro (17-inch) uses the same AirPort Extreme card as the 15-inch MacBook Pro and
does not support Bluetooth. It is the same form factor used in the iMac (Early 2006). However,
there are two version of these cards. We have structured service parts to keep them separate.

The MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) utilizes a newer AirPort Extreme card with a three-wire
antenna solution. The length of each wire and its color will help distinguish which wires go to
which terminals on the card (black = longest/left, gray = medium/middle, blue = shortest/right).

The AirPort antenna for both 17-inch MacBook Pro models is located in the clutch barrel
underneath the gray plastic window.

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Bluetooth

Each 17-inch MacBook Pro model has a Bluetooth module with its own separate antenna, both
located in a plastic bracket to the left side of the hard drive.

However, unlike the MacBook Pro (17-inch), the Bluetooth bracket in the MacBook Pro (17-inch
Core 2 Duo) comes wrapped in a foil EMI shield, which can be ordered as a separate part if it is
rendered unusable for reuse during repair.

Backup Battery

The backup battery is not rechargeable. It only provides power to the real time clock and does
not support system memory.

Without a power adapter connected, when you swap the nished goods battery in a running

system, it must be done from sleep. The system will shutdown when you remove the battery.
When you power back up, it will boot up from SafeSleep, a hibernation state.

ExpressCard

ExpressCard has replaced the PCMCIA card cage in the PowerBook G4. The ExpressCard standard
supports two sizes cards, 34mm and 54mm width. MacBook Pro supports the 34mm standard.

Unlike the previous PCMCIA design, there is no eject button. The card itself is used to engage and
disengaged itself from the card cage. In some designs like Ethernet ExpressCard, the card sticks

out beyond the card cage. It is easy to push on the card to release it. Other cards will be ush

with the MacBook Pro enclosure and will take a little more care to pop out.

Speakers

Both 17-inch MacBook Pro models sport four speakers with two separate speaker modules (left
and right), each with two speakers each. Each module has expanded housing to produce greater

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sound energy than the PowerBook G4. Since the system can output a lot of sound, it is very
important to make sure screws are properly tightened down. As a mobile product, a loose screw
can eventually work itself free, and using the speakers at elevated volumes can also work toward
loosening a screw that is not properly installed.

In addition, each speaker is driven by its own amplier, as is the headphone port. As such,

troubleshooting between speaker and left I/O board failures will require some part swapping to
pinpoint the problem module (see the Sound heading in Troubleshooting section).

Infrared Board and the Apple Remote

The infrared port is placed on the front of the unit just to the left 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 is built-in into the display bezel of both 17-inch MacBook Pro models, allowing
a user to capture video and take still photos. A green LED to the right of the camera glows when
the camera is on.

Unlike the standalone iSight camera, the microphone is not integrated with the camera. It is
located by the left speaker.

iSight Camera Status LED

The opening for the green status LED to the right of the camera on the
MacBook Pro (17-inch) no longer appears in the display bezel. When the
LED lights up on the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo), it is now visible
through a clever pattern of micro perforations.

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Identifying the MacBook Pro (17-inch & 17-inch Core 2 Duo)

Below are views of the MacBook Pro (17-inch) and (17-inch Core 2 Duo), with identifying features.

The dierence in the iSight LED between the two models is covered in the previous section.

Left side: MagSafe™ magnetic power connector with two USB ports and ExpressCard.

Right side: Security lock slot, FireWire 800 port, no S-video.

Front: Infrared sensor window.

Display bezel: MacBook Pro.

MacBook Pro (17-inch) Rear: Grey antenna window in the clutch cover.

MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) Rear: Wider venting than previous MacBook Pro.

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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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Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

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Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-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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Kapton tape (922-1731 (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll))

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Thermal grease (922-7144, Pkg. of 3 syringes)

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Gasket kit (076-1206)

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Isopropyl alcohol cleaning wipes

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Fine-point felt-tip permanent marker

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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 dierent levels of disassembly, board colors, congurations, 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 and Callout Note

All screw measurements given are the specied full length. Actual measured lengths may vary.

Screw part numbers were assigned using a pre-production unit and are subject to change.

Temperature Concerns

The customer may perceive this system to run hotter than previous models. However, the normal
operating temperature is well within national and international safety standards. Still, customers
may be concerned about the heat generated by their machine. To prevent an unnecessary repair,
you can compare a customer’s computer to a running model, if available, at your repair site.

For more information on temperature concerns and customer perception, refer to Knowledge
Base article 30612: Apple Notebooks: Operating Temperature.

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MacBook Pro

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© 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.

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 Foot Action

Missing case plug Not available for

replacement

Replace the bottom case, or
send to Apple Repair Center.

Case plug (either one) Case foot Continue with the procedure,

matching the foot to either
plug on the bottom case.

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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

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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

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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 t into the corresponding indents and bumps in the plug. This ensures a
balanced and level tting.

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Warning: GLUE IS AN EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. Do not touch the

4.

glue at any time. Before opening the glue, review the safety instructions below.

Important: The glue tube included in the kit is sealed until rst 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

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ts into the inner ring of the plug.

Using the end of the tweezers or pliers—not your nger—lightly press and hold the foot in

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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. Solidied 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, ush with cold water. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Use with

adequate ventilation. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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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

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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 upside down.

3.

Slide both battery latches away from the battery and lift the battery out of the battery bay.

4.

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Memory

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

#0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)

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Clean non-marring work surface

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ESD wrist strap and mat

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Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

Battery

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Part Location

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Procedure

Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to cool down before
performing this procedure.

Place the computer upside down.

1.

Remove four screws from the memory door.

2.

Remove the door, as shown.

3.

Notes:

• If only one memory card is installed, the factory installs it in the bottom memory slot.

• Memory must be removed from the top slot before removing from the bottom slot.

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To remove memory cards, carefully spread the two locking tabs for the slot (top or bottom)

4.
away from the card on both sides and allow the card to pop up slightly.

Pull the card straight back and out of the memory slot. Handle the memory card by the

5.
edges only, taking care not to touch the gold contacts.

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Replacement Procedure

Notes:

DDR memory cards do not t in this slot, only DDR2 (dierent notch location).

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If installing two cards, install into the bottom slot rst.

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Align the notch in the memory card with the tooth in the slot before inserting.

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To install memory cards, insert them at a 30-degree angle. Note: Insert the bottom card

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behind the locking tabs of the top slot.

Firmly push the card straight into the slot until it is fully and securely seated along its length.

2.
Note: If the back of the card drops down before it is fully seated, raise it up enough to push
it fully into the slot.

When the card is fully seated, push the card straight down until the tabs click onto both

3.
sides of the card, locking it into place.

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Verify that the card is fully seated by pushing rmly with your thumbs.

4.

Check that the cards are secured by the brackets on both sides.

5.

Install the memory door.

6.

Replace the battery.

7.

Use Apple System Proler to verify that the memory is recognized. (Choose the menu

8.

bar Apple logo () > About This Mac, click More Info..., select the System Prole tab,

open the Memory Overview.)

NOTE: The maximum supported amount of memory in the MacBook Pro (17-inch) is 2GB while

the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) is 3GB.

Important: While the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) will have a perfectly bootable system
with two (2) 2GB RAM modules installed—and even About This Mac will report 4GB of installed
memory—the system will only be able to address 3GB of that installed RAM.

See MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo): Memory Specications for more information.

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Top Case

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

#0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)

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Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

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Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-blade tool

•
Multi-compartment screw tray (such as a plastic ice cube tray)

•

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

Battery

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Memory

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Part Location

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Procedure

Notes:

This procedure removes the top case and keyboard assembly. The keyboard is removable

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only after removing the top case.

Place the computer upside down.

1.

Remove the nine screws shown.

2.

Remove the four screws from each side.

3.

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Remove the two screws from the back edge.

4.

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Face the computer forward and open the display slightly past 90-degrees.

5.

Use a black stick to loosen the top case along the rear of the left and right sides.

6.

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Start at the left, along the front, and slowly encourage the snaps and screw tabs (shown in

7.
graphic below) to release as you move right.

Important: Do not lift the case once it is free—it is still connected to the bottom case by the
keyboard ex cable.
Important: To avoid bending screw tabs along the back edge of the top case, lift the top
case slightly so that it does NOT touch the bottom case, then rotate the front of the case up
and back until you can disconnect the keyboard ex cable from the logic board.

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Replacement Procedure

Note: If replacing the top case, remove the Keyboard and transfer to the replacement top case.

Visually check to verify that all cables are connected and routed correctly with nothing raised

1.
up or incorrectly over a component.

Check perimeter wiring and cables around clutches to verify that they will not be caught or

2.
pinched by the top case during replacement.

On the computer, verify that all cables are secure and lay at.

3.

On the top case, check cable connections and routing.

4.

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Check that the perimeter screw tabs and ribs are not bent.

5.

Note: The metal can quickly fatigue and break o. Be extremely careful to gently straighten

tabs, if needed.

Verify that the screw tabs in back are straight and guide them inside the bottom case. Work

6.
your way around guiding the screw tabs into the bottom case along both sides.

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If the back screw tabs are bent out, straighten by pressing the edge of the case on a hard at

7.
surface and rolling to vertical.

Any screw tabs that are not straight will not t or accept screws correctly.

8.

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Use your nger and a black stick to carefully straighten bent screw tabs.

9.

Connect the ex cable from the top case to the logic board.

10.

Lift the top case o the bottom case slightly and rotate it down (verify that the keyboard

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cable stays connected and is folding properly) and align the corners.

Carefully pull or push tabs slightly, if needed. Note: Guarded, controlled pushing with your

12.

thumb may be helpful to nesse the tabs into place.

The two front screw tabs may need to be guided with a black stick through the battery bay.

13.

The top case should lay at along all sides and top, if not, make sure that cables and

14.
components are not interfering.

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Reinstall the left and right side screws.

15.
Important: Do not insert screws into the DVI port screw holes. If they get stuck, it may
require removing the logic board to dislodge.

Install the bottom screws.

16.

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17.

Install the two screws along the back.

.

Install the memory door and replace the battery.

18.

Testing the computer should include:

19.

Powering on, checking the keyboard and trackpad function.

•

Operate the computer in a darkened room to check for keyboard backlight function.

•

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Keyboard

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

#0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)

•
Razor knife

•
Needlenose pliers

•

Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-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

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Procedure

Important Notes:

All 17-inch MacBook Pro keyboards are not interchangeable with previous PowerBook

•
models. Verify that the correct replacement keyboard is ordered, and/or top case if replacing.
In addition, the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) keyboard is not interchangeable with the

•
MacBook Pro (17-inch). The Caps Lock key was remapped to address a developer escalation.
The keyboard comes as a multi-layered assembly, and includes backlighting. Do not

•

disassemble the keyboard assembly. Dust, ngerprints, or misalignment, can cause improper

function and damage.

On a clean at surface, turn the top case upside down.

1.

Locate the small ex connector, shown.

2.

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3.

Peel o any tape to gain access to the connector.

4.

Locate the protective cover over ex cable connectors. This will not be removed, but released
only half way around to access the large ex cable connector.

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Use a razor knife to carefully lift up at the edge just enough to slide in the at side of a black

5.
stick..

To release the adhesive, slide the black stick around the front half perimeter only, as shown.

6.

When disconnecting or installing the large ex cable, carefully lift the front of the cover.

7.
Important: Keep the cover and its adhesive clean.

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Carefully disconnect the two connectors, shown below, and slide out their ex cables. The

8.
direction that the connector lock bars release is shown in the illustration below. Important:
The connectors are delicate. If damaged, the top case must be replaced. Note: The clear
cover is shown removed here, for clarity only.

Release the adhesive under the large ex cable.

9.

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Locate the insulator lm covering the back of the keyboard well. The lm will NOT be

10.

removed, but will be peeled back to rst access four bend-tabs along the bottom edge, and

then to access some keyboard screws.

Use a razor knife to carefully lift up at the edge just enough to slide in a black stick.

11.
Important: Do NOT cut the lm with the knife.

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Use the black stick to defeat the adhesive at the edge so that the lm can be peeled back to

12.
access the bend tabs.
Important: When peeling, use care at perforations, notches and narrow parts to avoid

ripping the lm.

Peel back the lm to access the bend-tabs. Note: Both lms are peeled back here to show

13.
tab location, but you should work on one side at a time.

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Use needlenose pliers to straighten the four bend-tabs, as shown. These tabs lock down and

14.
stien the top edge of the keyboard. Important: The bend-tabs are delicate. Bend them
carefully to avoid damage. Avoid over-bending.

Remove the ten keyboard screws. Location shown below.

15.

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Carefully peel back the lm as needed to access the screws.

16.

Note the six insert-tabs along the edge of the keyboard well, and two on each side. The

17.
following procedures release these tabs so that the keyboard can be removed.

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To prevent the keyboard from falling out, support it with your hand, and raise the top case

18.
up vertically. Note: The keyboard does not have adhesive under it, as in previous models.

If needed, push through one of the top center keyboard screw holes, with the point of a

19.
black stick, to bow out the keyboard slightly.
Important: Ensure that the hole used is a screw hole, or damage to other sensitive
components may result. A black stick is used to avoid damaging the screw boss threads—do
not use a metal tool.

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Important: During this procedure, do not allow the tabs or metal edge of the keyboard to

20.

scrape along the cosmetic surface of the top case, or damage can result.

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Use your nger to hold the bowed out keyboard. Continue to bow it out only enough for the

21.
tabs on one side of the keyboard to release cleanly. Repeat for the other side.
Important: Do not bow the keyboard too much, or it may become permanently bent.

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Lift the keyboard up to release the tabs along the bottom edge and carefully thread out the

22.

ex cables.

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Replacement Procedure

When replacing the keyboard, here are some key points to ensure:

Prevention of scratches to the cosmetics of the top case

•
All tabs are properly seated

•

Keyboard lays at

•
Cables not caught

•
Bend-tabs are not damaged

•
Screw holes align

•
Cable connectors are not damaged and cables are secure

•
Kapton tape is applied as before

•

Insulator lm is correctly installed

•

Before replacing or installing a replacement keyboard, verify that the four bend-tabs along

1.
the bottom edge of the keyboard, are straight and parallel with the bottom edge (two are
shown close-up, below).
Important: Do not bend any other bend-tabs on the keyboard other than the four along the
bottom. Other tabs hold the keyboard assembly together.

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Guide the keyboard’s ex cable through the slot in the top case, as shown. Make sure that it

2.
does not catch or bend behind the keyboard.

Verify that the small cable routes through the small slot, as shown.

3.

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Lower the keyboard and seat all six tabs along the bottom, so that the keyboard sits at and

4.
straight.

Important: During the next steps, do not allow the tabs or metal edge of the keyboard to
scrape along the cosmetic surface of the top case, or damage can result.

While ensuring that the keyboard bottom stays straight and secure, hold the top of the

5.
keyboard in the middle, then with your other hand, bow in one side of the keyboard to
engage the two tabs at the top into the top case.
Important: Do not bow the keyboard too much, or it may become permanently bent.

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Use the heel of your hand to hold in place the edge of the keyboard that was just inserted

6.

while holding the top of the keyboard with a nger on that hand, then use your other hand

to help bow in the remaining side of the keyboard until it can be engaged.

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While supporting the keyboard in the top case, verify that the keyboard lays at and that all

7.
the tabs have seated properly.

Note: The keyboard will not lay at if any of the tabs have not seated correctly. If the side

tabs are not seating or are binding, check the bottom edge of the keyboard to verify that all
the tabs are seated and the bottom of the keyboard is straight.

On the underside of the top case, peel back the lm that covers the two tabs along each

8.
side. These tabs must be fully seated, as shown below, for the keyboard to seat properly.
Carefully press on the opposing keyboard keys to help these seat, if needed.

Verify that the bend-tabs are not caught.

9.

Lay the top case upside down.

10.

Pull on the ex cables to verify that they are not bent or caught under the keyboard, and

11.
that they extend to their connectors.

Verify that the screw holes align with the screw bosses.

12.

Install all ten keyboard screws, starting from the middle and work out.

13.

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Bend the four bend-tabs over the metal of the bottom case to secure the bottom edge of

14.
the keyboard. Push up on the opposing part of the keyboard to raise it, as needed.
Important: The bend-tabs are delicate. Bend them carefully to avoid damage and no more
than 90-degrees, or to, or within, any etch marks, if present. Avoid over bending.

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15.

To install the small ex, use the pointed end of a black stick to support its middle, then with
your nger, guide the loose end back and into the open connector. Secure the locking tab.

16.

Install Kapton tape over the ex and connector as shown.

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If installing a replacement keyboard, peel the adhesive protector o of the back of the large

17.

ex cable.

Support the cable with a black stick to prevent it from sticking to the top case and insert it

18.
straight and fully into the open connector. Secure the locking tab.

Press the cable at to secure its adhesive.

19.

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With a black stick, burnish down the edges of the protective cover that were lifted.

20.

Run your nger along the lm, where shown, to secure it over the edges.

21.

Reassemble the computer.

22.

Testing the computer should include powering on, checking the keyboard and trackpad

23.
function.
Operate the computer in a darkened room to check for keyboard backlight function, and
light leakage around the perimeter of the keyboard, speaker grill openings and side ports.

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AirPort Extreme Card

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

•

Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-blade tool

•

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

Battery

•

Top Case

•

Part Location

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Procedure

(a) MacBook Pro (17-inch): Remove two antenna connectors. Lift straight up.

1.

(b) MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo): Remove three antenna connectors. Lift straight up.

Note: The Airport card in the 17-inch Core 2 Duo has an EMI clip attached to the left of the
card. Transfer this clip to the replacement card, if need be.

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Remove the one screw. The card should rise up slightly.

2.

Pull the card straight out.

3.

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Replacement Notes:

4.

• Verify that the antenna cables lay at within the channel along the edge of the speaker.

• If not, use Kapton tape to secure, as shown.

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• Also verify that the cables for the antennas, camera and inverter route to the left of the
pin and screw hole at the top right corner of the speaker.

Reassemble the computer.

5.

Testing should include AirPort function.

6.

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Hard Drive

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

•

Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-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

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Procedure

Disconnect the hard drive/bluetooth ex cable connector from the logic board.

1.

Remove the two screws securing the hard drive holder.

2.

Lift out the holder.

3.

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Carefully peel up any tape that may be securing the hard drive ex cable to the drive.

4.
Important: Avoid tearing the hard drive label.

Use a black stick to lift the right side of the hard drive and slide it right slightly to release its

5.
left side from the rubber grommets in the frame and to gain access to the ex connector.

Note: Do not put strain on the ex cable extension that connects to the bluetooth card, as it

can be dislodged from its connector.

Disconnect the hard drive ex connector by pulling it straight back away from the hard drive.

6.

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Transfer the hard drive screws and two grommets on the right side to the replacement drive.

7.

Verify that the two rubber grommets are installed on the bottom case frame

8.

Replacement Note: When installing the hard drive, verify that the two screw heads installed

9.

on its left side, t securely into the two grommets on the frame.

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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 at-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

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Procedure

The bluetooth assembly includes the bluetooth card and antenna installed onto a bracket.

Lift the bluetooth bracket assembly out of its channel.

1.

If the bracket is wrapped in EMI foil, carefully remove the foil below as shown in the

2.
following series of illustrations.

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(a) Carefully and slowly peel the foil from the bottom rst, (b) then down the back side of the

3.
bracket, and (c) then the top last. If it remains intact enough for reuse, set aside the foil for
reinstallation. Otherwise, the EMI shield is available to order as a separate part (922-7969).

Slide the bluetooth card out of the bracket.

4.

5.

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Lift the antenna cable connector straight o to disconnect.

6.

If replacing the bluetooth card, disconnect the ex cable by releasing the sliding lock.

7.

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To replace the antenna, pry the antenna board o the plastic bracket. Make sure that the

8.
adhesive strip stays on the bracket, and keep it clean.

Important: If the bracket adhesive is damaged or missing, order a replacement bracket. The

9.

adhesive must be in good condition and perfectly level for proper antenna alignment.

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Verify that the rubber pad is in place on the bottom of the bracket. Order a new bracket, if

10.
needed.

Install a replacement antenna as shown below. Note: The antenna cable is attached on the

11.
bottom of the antenna board, and routes in a channel in the bracket.

If present, re-install the foil EMI shield, using a reverse order of step 3 (see previous) starting

12.
with the top. If need be, the EMI shield is available to order as a separate part (922-7969).

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Infrared Board

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

•

Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-blade tool

•

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

Battery

•

Top Case

•

Part Location

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Procedure

Note: The infrared board cable (which is combined with the sleep LED light cable) is part of the
bottom case assembly and is not replaceable separately.

Remove the Torx T6 screw.

1.

Lift out the infrared board.

2.

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Disconnect the infrared board cable.

3.

Replacement Procedure

Install the cable onto the infrared board.

1.

Insert the card into the channel and verify that the notch in the board rests over the

2.
rounded bead, shown.

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Push the card forward with a black stick while installing the screw, to ensure that the card

3.
secures straight.

Verify that the top of the board is level with the top edge of the bottom case.

4.

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Optical Drive

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

#0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)

•
Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

•

Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-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

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Procedure

Disconnect the ex connector. Peel up tape, if any.

1.

Remove the three screws. Use a black stick to carefully move wires to access two of the

2.
screws, as shown below.

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3.

Lift up the front of the drive and slide it forward and out.
Note: The ex cable guides under the right speaker cable.

4.

If replacing the drive, transfer three brackets, the ex cable, and one EMI gasket (or install

new) to the replacement drive.

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Replacement Procedure

Verify that the EMI gasket is installed on the bottom case in the back of the drive bay.

1.

Important: The optical drive must be installed so that it does not sit on top of the gasket.

2.

Insert the drive toward the logic board so that the gasket is pushed behind the drive.

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Backup Battery

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

Needle-point metal probe

•

Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-blade tool

•

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

Battery

•

Top Case

•
Optical Drive

•

Part Location

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Procedure

(a) For the MacBook Pro (17-inch), use a needlepoint probe to disconnect the cable

1.
connector from the logic board, as shown below. Warning: When using a needlepoint probe,

great care must be used to avoid slipping o the connector and damaging components.

(b) For the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo), hold the connecting wires as close to the JST
connector as possible and gently pull it straight up and out of its well..

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Pry up the backup battery from the well in the right speaker.

2.

To install a replacement backup battery, remove the adhesive protector and press the

3.
battery into place in the same well that it was removed from the right speaker.

Guide its cable into the channel along the right speaker.

4.

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Connect the cable to the logic board.

5.

Note 1: The MacBook Pro (17-inch) connector is keyed to install only one way.

Note 2: The MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo) JST connector can be reconnected using

either your nger or a black stick.

Given a very keen eye, one way to distinguish right side up of a JST connector is by looking
for the word ‘push’ on the top side of each connector, as shown below.

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Ambient Light Sensors

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

•

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

Battery

•

Top Case

•

Part Location

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Procedure

The right ambient light sensor is part of the logic board and is not separately replaceable, but
has a removable dust cover that attaches with a small screw to the right speaker.

The left ambient light sensor is part of the left I/O board and is not separately replaceable, and
has a dust cover glued onto the left speaker that is also not separately replaceable.

To remove the right sensor’s dust cover:

Remove the Torx T6 screw shown. 1.

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Speakers and Microphone

The right and left speakers are two separately replaceable parts.

The left speaker also contains a separately replaceable microphone.

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

•

Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-blade tool

•
Kapton tape (922-1731) (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll)

•

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

Battery

•

Top Case

•
AirPort Extreme Card (for left speaker)

•
Logic Board (for right speaker)

•

Part Location

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Procedure

To remove the microphone:

Note: The microphone does NOT have to be removed from the left speaker if not replacing the
microphone or speaker.

Use the at end of a black stick to pry the microphone boot out of its well in the left speaker.

1.

Disconnect its connector from the left I/O board.

2.

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To remove the left speaker:

Lift the antenna wires out of the channel along the right side of the speaker.

1.

Remove two screws.

2.

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Disconnect the speaker cable and the microphone cable, and lift out the speaker.

3.

Replacement Notes:

Verify that the antenna cables lay at within the channel along the edge of the speaker.

•

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If not, use Kapton tape to secure, as shown.

•

And verify that the cables for the antennas, and camera and inverter, route to the left of the

•
pin and screw hole at the top right corner of the speaker.

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To remove the right speaker:

Once the logic board is removed, lift out the right speaker, guide its cable out of the channel

1.
above the battery well, and disconnect its connector from the left I/O board.

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Left I/O Board

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

•
#0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)

•

Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-blade tool

•

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the following:

Battery

•

Top Case

•
AirPort Extreme Card

•
Left Speaker

•

Part Location

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Procedure

Disconnect the hard drive and ExpressCard ex cables, as shown below.

1.

(b) In the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo), the connectors will be the JST type.

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Disconnect the left I/O cable and right speaker cable.

2.

Remove the four Torx T6 screws.

3.

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Lift slightly and slide the left I/O board assembly away from the port openings to remove.

5.

The ExpressCard cage assembly is attached to the left I/O board. Peel back the Mylar and

6.
remove the four screws.

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