Procedure
Note The latch mechanism under the top case of the computer has a small amount of right and left play less than 1 mm , and can shift during normal operation. The following procedures will test the latching function with the latch mechanism at its maximum right and left positions, and the latch hooks will be very slightly adjusted, as necessary. Important The latch hook metal can become brittle and break if it is bent too much, especially if it is over-bent and bent back. Work carefully and with...
Macbook Pro Microphone Location
Note The microphone does NOT have to be removed from the left speaker if not replacing the microphone or speaker. Note Some photo details below may differ slightly from the model of 17-inch MacBook Pro you are repairing however, the procedure itself remains consistent for any of the models. 1. Use the flat end of a black stick to pry the microphone boot out of its well in the left speaker. 2. Disconnect its connector from the left I O board. 2. Disconnect its connector from the left I O board....
AirPort connection is slow
1. Move computer closer to the AirPort Base Station or other AirPort device. 2. Check the number of users trying to use AirPort in the area. Too many users may be accessing the network at the same time, causing heavy network traffic. To improve network connection speed, add additional AirPort Base Stations. 3. Check for other changes in the environment that may cause interference with the AirPort signal. For more information, consult Knowledge Base article 58543 AirPort Potential sources of...
Handling SlotLoad Optical Drives
Follow the instructions in this section carefully. This procedure shows how to handle slot-load optical drives when they are outside the computer. Observe ESD electrostatic discharge guidelines when handling optical drives. Handle the drive only by the sides and back edge. Handle the drive only by the sides and back edge. Do not touch the front of the drive. When storing optical drives, use approved packaging boxes. Never stack loose drives. When storing optical drives, use approved packaging...
Removing a Stuck Disc from an Optical Drive
Important This procedure applies only to 9.5-mm and 12.7-mm slot-load optical drives. 1. Remove the four identical screws that hold the top cover to the drive. 2. Slide the top cover approximately 2 mm toward the back of the drive. Lift up the top cover to remove it. 3. Check the placement of the disc. It is either clamped to the turntable at the center of the disc, or it is wedged under one or more posts at the outer edge of the disc. 4. Holding the edge of the disc, press on the center clamp...
Battery will not pop up
1. Flip over the unit and slide the battery latches to their full extent. 2. If the battery does not pop up, use a small plastic flat-blade tool to pry up the battery around the battery latch. If the battery is swollen, replace the battery. See below. 4. Verify proper latch operation by exercising the latch. If it does not move smoothly or evenly, try disassembling the battery latch. Check that the spring held between the latch cover and the battery latch pin is intact. 6. If the latch does...
Heatsink Sensor Locations
Bottom Case Sensor Location MacBook Pro 17-inch Bottom Case Sensor Location MacBook Pro 17-inch Core 2 Duo Bottom Case Sensor Locations MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.4GHz 1. For any of the sensors, peel back any Kapton tape, then before removing the board, mark the outline of its position with a permanent fine-point felt-tip marker. 2. Pry up the sensor board with a razor knife. 2. Pry up the sensor board with a razor knife. 3. Note The connector for the heatsink sensor is disconnected when removing...
MacBook Pro inch GHz Exploded View
Display Assembly AG, matte, better 661-4346 glossy, better 661-4347 AG, matte, hi-res 661-4370 glossy, hi-res 661-4371 Airport Card EMI Clip . 922-7968 AirPort Extreme . Card . 661-405.8 . Left I O Board 922-8109 Left I O Board Flex 922-8110 Left I O Board Cable 922-7960 Bluetooth Card . 922-7189 Bluetooth .Antenna 922-7955 Bluetooth . Bracket . 922-7965 Bluetooth Foil Shield 922-7969 Hard. Drive. Bracket. 922-7966 Hard . Drive Bluetooth. Flex. 922-8111 Hard. Drive. SATA , 160GB, 5400 661-4280...
Swollen battery
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 continually pressed and doesn't release in this case, test by removing the battery to see if the trackpad button functionality returns . A swollen battery can also expand and cause the battery case to become unglued, exposing the cells. Though there are currently no safety concerns regarding handling a swollen battery, use common sense. 2. If the bulged battery will...
Power Button pads on logic board
With the top case removed, the power button is disconnected. Instead of having to reconnect the top case to turn on the system, there are two pads on the logic board that can be shorted across with a tool like a flat blade screwdriver to act as the power button. These pads are located near the left side of the LVDS cable connector on the logic board. It is marked PWR BTN. The pads are separated with a vertical white line.
Part Location Fqj
The bluetooth assembly includes the bluetooth card and antenna installed onto a bracket. 1. Lift the bluetooth bracket assembly out of its channel. a Carefully and slowly peel the foil from the bottom first, b then down the back side of the 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 . 5. Lift the antenna cable connector straight off to disconnect. To...
Replacement Procedure Oun
1. Before installing the display assembly, verify that all cables are routed out of the way. 2. Install the replacement display assembly, and reconnect all cables and antennas. 3. Make sure to capture the LVDS cable grounding loop with the screw., and that the cable is secure and lays flat. 4. Verify that the EMI gasket is on the camera cable connector. 4. Verify that the EMI gasket is on the camera cable connector. 5. Verify that the antenna cables lay flat within the channel along the edge of...
Part Location Xsk
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. 3. Disconnect the infrared board cable. 3. Disconnect the infrared board cable.
Part Location Dve
1. Disconnect the three connectors JST connectors on the MacBook Pro 17-inch Core 2 Duo and MacBook Pro 17-inch 2.4GHz , then carefully peel up the inverter camera cable bundle and move safely out of the way. 2. Note Use care to try not to dislodge the EMI gasket on the camera connector see below . 3. In the MacBook Pro 17-inch and 17-inch Core 2 Duo , with cables safely out of the way, use a razor knife to cut the length of the tape along the seam between the fan cover and the fins. b In the...
Wire and Flex Cables
Because of its extremely thin enclosure design and dispersed circuit board, the MacBook Pro utilizes a large number of flex cables and variety of wire cable harnesses. Many of these cables carry multiple types of signals. Here is a list of the cables and the signals that run across them. If you notice a group of functions not working, it is likely that the cable is not properly inserted or the connector is damaged. SuperDrive data, power, and control signals cable select info Hard drive power...
Temperature Concerns 1
The customer may perceive each new system to run hotter than previous models. However, the normal operating temperature will be well within national and international safety standards. If a customer is concerned about the heat generated by their machine, to prevent an unnecessary repair 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...
Resetting the System Management Controller SMC
Power management is now handled by a chip called SMC System Management Controller . Previously, it was handled by the Power Management Unit PMU . To reset the SMC 1. If the computer is on, turn it off. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and remove the main battery. 3. Hold the power button down for five seconds, then release. 4. Install the main battery and connect the power adapter. 5. Press the power button to restart the computer.
System shuts down intermittently
1. Disconnect all external peripherals and eject any ExpressCard. 2. Consult system.log for possible shutdown error codes using Console in Utilities folder . Potential Indication, Issue and or Fix Normal behavior power button was pressed for more than four seconds to force shutdown. 1 swap battery for KGB battery 1 try swapping for KGB left I O board replace if necessary Test thermal sensor JST connectors for improper seating or damage. Replace thermal sensor s . See Thermal Sensor take apart...
Part Location Xaq
1. Disconnect the flex connector. Peel up tape, if any. 2. Remove the three screws. Use a black stick to carefully move wires to access two of the screws, as shown below. 3. Lift up the front of the drive and slide it forward and out. Note The flex cable guides under the right speaker cable. 4. If replacing the drive, transfer three brackets, the flex cable, and one EMI gasket or install new to the replacement drive.
MacBook Pro inch Exploded View
AirPort Extreme Card 661-3890 ExpressCard Cage 922-7503 Left I O Board Flex 922-7516 Left I O Board Cable 922-7517 Memory SDRAM DDR2 667 512MB 661-3993 1GB 661-3978 Bluetooth Card 922-7189 Bluetooth Antenna 922-7518 Bluetooth Bracket 922-7534 Hard Drive SATA 100GB, 7200 661-3907 120GB, 5400 661-3908 Hard Drive Screws amp Grommets 076-1222 Left Fan 922-7510 Right Fan 922-7511 Infrared Board 922-7603 Foot 076-1064 Left Fan 922-7510 Right Fan 922-7511 Infrared Board 922-7603 Foot 076-1064 Right...
AHT on the DVD follow these steps
1. Insert the DVD named MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer. 2. Hold down D and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note Previously, the option key was held down to boot into a boot manager. You are no longer able to see the AHT volume using boot manager. Apple Service Diagnostic ASD 3S108 for MacBook Pro 17-inch Apple Service Diagnostic ASD 3S109 for MacBook Pro 17-inch Core 2 Duo Apple Service Diagnostic ASD 3S114 for MacBook Pro 17-inch...
Notes 1
ASD 3S108, 3S109 and 3S114 are not backwards compatible with previous Macintosh PowerPC-based notebook computers. Some older diagnostics are not on the 3S109 disk. Please keep a copy of the 3S108 disk. Starting with MacBook Pro, like AHT, the Apple Service Diagnostic version numbering changed. All ASD will be number sequentially starting with the prefix 3S. This approach will provide each ASD release a unique version number and eliminate confusion between the same version across different...
MacBook Pro inch Core Duo Exploded View
Display Assembly... AG, matte 661-4236 glossy 661-4237 Airport Card EMI Clip . 922-7968 AirPort Extreme . Card . 661-4058 Left I O Board 922-7957 Left I O Board Flex 922-7959 Left I O Board Cable 922-7960 Bluetooth Card . 922-7189 Bluetooth .Antenna 922-7955 Bluetooth . Bracket . 922-7965 Bluetooth Foil Shield 922-7969 Hard Drive Bluetooth. Flex. 922-7961 Hard. Drive SATA ..., 100GB, 7200 661-4096 160GB, 5400 661-4097 200GB, 4200 661-4135 Hard Drive Screws amp Grommets ... Left Fan 922-7953...