Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Service Manual

 Service Source© 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz)5 June 2007

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Basics— General Information 10Serial Number and Ethernet IDThe Serial Number and Ethernet ID are located in the batt

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Logic Board 100Replacement ProcedureVerify that the EMI gaskets are in place along the port openings on

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Logic Board 101Install EMI gaskets and tape on the ports from the gasket kit (076-1261).3. \Transfer th

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Logic Board 102Use a black stick to remove as much old thermal grease as possible from the heatsink.4.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Logic Board 103Put a 0.1 - 0.12cc dab of thermal grease in the center of each chip mating surface, as s

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Logic Board 104Install the logic board screws in the order shown below.9. Verify that the ExpressCard c

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Battery Cable Assembly 105Battery Cable AssemblyToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Torx

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Battery Cable Assembly 106ProcedureTake note of cable routing before removal and replacement.Remove the

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Battery Cable Assembly 107Disconnect the connector on the left I/O board.2. Replacement Note:3. Route

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Heatsink 108HeatsinkToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Heatsink 109ProcedureOnce the parts are removed in the preliminary steps, lift out the heatsink. 1. Wh

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Basics— General Information 11Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)Use a properly grounded ESD wrist strap and mat when work

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart —Thermal Sensors 11 0Thermal SensorsToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Black stick (nylon

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart —Thermal Sensors 111ProcedureThere are three thermal sensors, each requiring precise placement. Two senso

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart —Thermal Sensors 11 2Pry up the sensor board with a razor knife.1. Install the replacement sensors in the

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Speakers 11 3SpeakersThe right and left speakers are one assembly. ToolsThis procedure requires the fol

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Speakers 11 4ProcedureNote: Some photo details below may dier slightly from the model or state of repa

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Speakers 11 5To remove the right speaker:Remove all components listed on the rst page of this chapter.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Speakers 11 6Remove the Torx T6 screw and lift the speaker away from bottom case.4. Note: A light adhes

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Speakers 11 7Replacement note: While tucking speaker wire under the bracket in the back of the bottom c

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Left I/O Board 118Left I/O BoardToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Torx T6 screwdriver (

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Left I/O Board 11 9ProcedureRemove the four 4.2mm Torx T6 screws and single 4mm hex stando1. .Lift th

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MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Left I/O Board 120Disconnect the battery cable. 3. Note: The ExpressCard cage is attached to the left

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Left I/O Board 1215. Remove the four screws. 6. Lift o the card cage.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Left I/O Board 12 2Replacement Note:7. Transfer the three EMI gaskets from the old card. Important:

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Left I/O Board 12 3Replacement Note: When the board is in place and the ports are seated, hold the powe

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — ExpressCard Cage 12 4ExpressCard CageToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips scre

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Bottom Case 12 5Bottom CaseToolsThis procedure requires no tools.Preliminary StepsBefore you begin, rem

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Bottom Case 126Part LocationProcedureAfter the parts are removed in the preliminary steps, disconnect a

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Assembly 12 7Display AssemblyToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Torx T6 screwdri

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Assembly 12 8ProcedureDisconnect three antenna connectors. Lift straight up. Peel up any Kapton

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Assembly 12 9Disconnect the LVDS cable.3. Move the display to a 90-degree angle and remove the

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Adjustments — Display Latch 13Latch AdjustmentOverviewIf the display latches do not secure the display to the top ca

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Assembly 13 0Lift the display straight up and o of the computer without catching wires. 5.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Assembly 131Replacement ProcedureInstall the replacement display panel assembly.1. Make sure to

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Rear Housing 13 2Display Rear HousingToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phill

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Rear Housing 13 3ProcedureRemove the two Phillips screws shown.1. Hold the display assembly up

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Rear Housing 13 4Use a black stick to carefully work around the clutch-side corners on both sid

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Rear Housing 13 5Lay the display on a clean, at surface, protecting the LCD with a soft cloth.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Hooks 13 6Display HooksToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdrive

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Display Hooks 137ProcedureRemove two Phillips screws that hold each hook mechanism. 1. Replacement note

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Sleep Magnet 13 8Sleep MagnetToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Sleep Magnet 13 9ProcedureThe sleep magnet is primarily held in place by magnetic attraction to the met

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Adjustments — Display Latch 14ProcedureNote: The latch mechanism under the top case of the computer has a small amou

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — LED Display Driver Board 140LED Display Driver BoardToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: B

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — LED Display Driver Board 141ProcedureGently lift the LED display driver board out of the clutch barrel

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MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — General Information 143General InformationWire and Flex CablesBecause of its extremely thin enclos

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — General Information 144Cable or Flex Cable Signal(s) Running Through ItLeft fan cable Power/contro

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — General Information 145Hold down “D” and restart the computer.2. Follow the on-screen instructions

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — General Information 146Resetting the Power Manager (SMC)Power management is handled by a chip call

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — General Information 147EFI and SMC rmware is stored on the MacBook Pro’s logic board. EFI rmware

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — General Information 148Customer forgot passwordIf the customer forgot the password for the compute

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — General Information 149Application compatibilityWith the transition to Intel Core Duo microprocess

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Adjustments — Display Latch 15Perform the testing procedures in step 1 of the Preliminary Steps, above.3. If the lat

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 15 0Hardware SymptomsHow to Use the Symptom ChartsThe Symptom Charts inclu

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 151Note: Examine the display carefully. An image may be barely present on

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 152Power-On Self Test (POST) Error CodesThe computer automatically perform

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 153For assistance in software troubleshooting, go to Knowledge Base articl

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 15 4Remove the display housing and check that the ex connection is proper

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 155Make sure the system is not overheating, the air vents are clear and th

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 15 6If just before the system shuts down, the sleep LED briey comes on, c

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 157AirPort connection is slowMove computer closer to the AirPort Base Stat

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 158Replace the bottom case.5. If the latch does exercise correctly, verify

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 159Battery won’t charge completelyIf the battery appears to stop charging

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MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 1603. The battery has a defect.Symptoms include, but are not limited to,

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 161DisplayDisplay latch not workingNote: As the display is being closed, t

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 162When speaking with customers, please use the following explanation:Acti

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 163Replace the left I/O ex cable.5. Replace the left I/O board.6. Replace

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 164Check the hard drive ex cable for damaged connectors (a connector peel

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 165Replace the Apple Remote battery. See Knowledge Base article 302543: 4.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 166Camera image quality poorVerify that the lens assembly for the iSight c

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 167Check that the speaker/microphone connector is plugged in.3. Replace th

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 168MicrophoneThe microphone is not workingCheck the Sound system preferenc

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 169Modem does not respond (can hear dial tone)Check that the correct modem

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Foot 17FootToolsThis procedure requires the following tools:Foot kit• Tweezers or needlenose pliers• So

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 17 0The optical drive does not accept CD or DVD discs (mechanical failure)

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 171Note: There are two factors in the ability for the optical drive to wri

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 172Try the other USB port.4. Try a dierent USB device on same port.5. Eli

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 173If pins are stuck down, try cleaning the contacts.4. Note: Debris remov

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 174Check the speakers tab on the Sound control panel to conrm that the so

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 175The cursor intermittently stalls or moves erraticallyNotes:The user mus

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 176Verify that the left I/O ex cable and DC-to-DC cable connections are s

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 17 7connector should slide into its mate in a at position, parallel to th

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 17 8Remove the main battery and disconnect the power adapter for 10 minute

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts 179Check for a failed fan.7. Can you hear the fan running?8. Yes: Continu

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Foot 18ProcedureWarning: The glue used in this procedure can bond instantly to skin. Do not touch the g

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MacBook Pro (2.4/2.2GHz) Views — Exploded View 181Exploded View - BodyDisplay Clamshell... • matte (661-4342) • glossy (661-4343)Sleep Magnet (922-

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Views— 182Screw Chart922-5838 PhillipsM2 x 1.3L*actual size4.71.3keyboard922-6090 Phillipsactual sizeM2 x 2.8L*3.03

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Views— 183Screw Chart922-7307 Torx T6M2.5 x 8.8*actual size9.6 4.0nylokfans, LVDS cable, display922-7309 PhillipsM2

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Views— 184Screw Chart922-8145 PhillipsM2 x 1, 1.25 head*5.02.25actual sizeExpressCard cage922-8146 PhillipsM2 x 2.8

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Views — Architecture 185ArchitectureThe architecture of the MacBook Pro is based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microproces

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Foot 19 4. Warning: GLUE IS AN EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. Do not touch the glue at a

iiMacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz)ContentsBasicsGeneral Information 6AdjustmentsLatch Adjustment 13Take ApartFoot 17Battery 20Memory 22Replacemen

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Battery 20BatteryToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Clean non-marring work surface• Prel

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Battery 21ProcedureWarning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to cool down before p

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Memory 22MemoryToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)•

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Memory 23ProcedureWarning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it to cool down before pe

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Memory 24To remove memory cards, carefully spread the two locking tabs for the slot (top or bottom) 4.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Memory 25Replacement ProcedureNotes: DDR memory cards do not t in this slot, only DDR2 (dierent notch

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Memory 26Verify that the card is fully seated by pushing rmly with your thumbs. 4. Check that the card

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 27Top CaseToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetize

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 28ProcedureNotes: If replacing the top case, once the top case is removed, use a razor knife t

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 294. Remove the four Phillips screws from each side. 5. Remove the two Phillips screws from

iiiLeft Ambient Light Sensor 85Right ALS Dust Cover 88Fans 90To remove the left fan: 91To remove the right fan: 93Logic Board 96Battery Cable A

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 30Face the computer toward you with the display open slightly past 90-degrees. Using your 6. 

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 31Along the front, start at the left and slowly encourage the snaps and screw tabs (shown in 7

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 32Important: To avoid bending screw tabs along the back edge of the top case, lift the top cas

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 33Replacement ProcedureNote: If replacing the top case, remove the keyboard and transfer to th

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 34Check that the perimeter screw tabs and ribs are not bent. 5. Note: The metal can quickly fa

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 35Verify that the screw tabs in back are straight and guide them inside the bottom case. Work

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 36Any screw tabs that are not straight will not t or accept screws correctly. 9. Use your ng

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 37Connect the ex cable from the top case to the logic board.11 . Lift the top case o the bo

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 38Install the bottom Phillips screws and the two Torx T6 screws near the memory chips. 17. Us

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Top Case 39Install the two Phillips screws in the battery bay. 19. Important: For the screw shown, push

ivHardware Symptoms 150How to Use the Symptom Charts 150Startup 150AirPort Extreme 156Battery 157Bluetooth 160Display 161ExpressCard/34 162Har

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 40KeyboardToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetize

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 41ProcedureImportant Notes: The MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) keyboard is not interchangeab

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 42Rotate the top case to have the cable connectors facing you for better access. Carefully lif

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 43Note the positioning, then carefully peel o the insulator lm covering the back of the 6. k

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 44Use needlenose pliers to gently straighten the six bend-tabs located along the bottom edge,

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 45To prevent the keyboard from falling out, support it with your hand, and raise the top case

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 46Note the six insert-tabs along the bottom edge of the keyboard that tuck into the lower 11 .

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 47Replacement ProcedureWhen replacing the keyboard, here are some key points to keep in mind:P

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 48Verify that the small backlight cable routes through the slot, as shown. 3. Lower the keyboa

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 49Verify that the bend-tabs are not caught.5. Pull on the ex cables to verify that they are n

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MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 50Insert the two ex cables into their connectors and secure. Verify that the cables are fully

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Keyboard 51Replace the insulator lm in the same location from which it was removed. Ensure the holes 1

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 52AirPort Extreme CardToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Torx T6 sc

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 53ProcedureRemove the three antenna connectors. Lift straight up.1. Remove the Tor

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — AirPort Extreme Card 54Verify that the antenna cables route at in the channel and underneath the two b

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Bluetooth Card 55Bluetooth CardToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdrive

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Bluetooth Card 56ProcedureDisconnect the Bluetooth antenna connector from the Bluetooth card, pulling s

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Bluetooth Card 57Replacing the Bluetooth cableTo remove or replace the Bluetooth cable, gently pry up a

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Bluetooth Antenna 58Bluetooth AntennaToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips scre

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Bluetooth Antenna 59ProcedureDisconnect the Bluetooth antenna connector from the Bluetooth card, pullin

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Basics— General Information 6General InformationProduct ViewOverviewThe MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) is the thir

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Bluetooth Antenna 60Pry shield up from top case using a black stick, taking care to preserve adhesive u

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Infrared Board 61Infrared BoardToolsThis procedure requires the following tools:Torx T6 screwdriver (ma

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Infrared Board 62ProcedureDisconnect the cable.1. Remove the Torx T6 screw and bracket.2. Using a black

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Infrared Board 63Note the cable routing and remove. Be sure to slip the cable out from under the small

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Hard Drive 64Hard DriveToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magne

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Hard Drive 65ProcedureNOTE: Some hard drives may have a metal disk attached to them for vibration stabi

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Hard Drive 66 Remove the two Phillips #0 screws from the drive bracket.3. Remove the hard drive bracket

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Hard Drive 67Using a black stick, tilt the hard drive up slightly on the right side; then work the hard

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Hard Drive 68Kapton tape may wrap all the way around the ex connector to the back side of the hard 7.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Hard Drive 69Replacement ProcedureTransfer the rubber grommets and screws. Replace any Kapton tape arou

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Basics— General Information 7Main service and feature differences from previous models:MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2G

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Hard Drive 70After lowering drive into place, replace bracket and screws.3. Make sure the ex cable is

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Hard Drive 71However, be sure that the lower part of the ex cable (with the Infrared cable connector)

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Optical Drive 72Optical DriveToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Optical Drive 73ProcedureDisconnect the ex connector, removing any Kapton tape securing it.1. 2. Remo

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Optical Drive 74

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Optical Drive 75Handling Slot-Load Optical DrivesFollow the instructions in this section carefully. Thi

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Optical Drive 76Do not touch the front of the drive.• Do not press on the drive or lift it by the top a

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Optical Drive 77When storing optical drives, use approved packaging boxes. Never stack loose drives.• W

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Optical Drive 78Replacement ProcedureVerify that the EMI gasket is installed on the bottom case in the

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Optical Drive 79Removing a Stuck Disc from an Optical DriveImportant: This procedure applies only to 9.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Basics— General Information 8KeyboardThe side tabs on the upper right and left of the keyboard have been removed. Th

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Optical Drive 80Check the placement of the disc. It is either clamped to the turntable at the center of

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Backup Battery 81Backup BatteryToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Black stick (nylon pro

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Backup Battery 82ProcedureFirst note the cable routing. There is a notch in the logic board that allows

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Backup Battery 83JST ConnectorsTo disconnect a JST connector in the MacBook Pro, rmly hold the cables

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Backup Battery 84Note: Given a very keen eye, one way to distinguish the right side up of a JST connect

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Ambient Light Sensors 85Left Ambient Light SensorToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 P

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Ambient Light Sensors 86ProcedureThe left ambient light sensor is on a separate circuit board mounted w

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Ambient Light Sensors 87Peel the ALS cable away from the fan, taking care to preserve the adhesive for

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Ambient Light Sensors 88Right ALS Dust CoverToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Black sti

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Ambient Light Sensors 89ProcedureThe right ambient light sensor is part of the logic board. Its dust co

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Basics— General Information 9Identifying the MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz)Below are external views of the MacBook

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Fans 90FansToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)• Black st

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Fans 91To remove the left fan:Remove three Torx T6 screws. Note the black screw in the right lower corn

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Fans 92Carefully peel the ex cable o the fan cover. 4. Lift the fan up and to the left, carefully pe

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Fans 93To remove the right fan: Remove the three Torx T6 screws shown below.1. Remove any Kapton tape,

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Fans 94Lift the fan up and to the right, carefully peeling the tape away from the heatsink, preserving

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Fans 95If needed, apply Kapton tape to secure the iSight camera and inverter cable bundle (top) and 2.

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Logic Board 96Logic BoardToolsThis procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (mag

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Logic Board 97Part LocationProcedureDisconnect the cables shown, unscrewing the Torx T6 screw to releas

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Logic Board 982. Tape the thermal sensor cable to the display assembly to avoid trapping it under the

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) Take Apart — Logic Board 99Warning: Do NOT allow the logic board to ex at any time. Flexing the board can crack 4.