Apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2008 User Manual
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Mechanical Issues: Thermals and Enclosure 111 2010-06-15 1. Is the system running as expected (compared to similar system)? YesUse “Apple Portables: Operating Temperature” (Knowledge Base HT1778) to inform user it is operating normally. NoGo to step 2. 2. Are there runaway applications? See “Runaway applications can shorten battery run time” (Knowledge Base TS1473). YesCheck with the vendor for compatibility and software update. NoGo to step 3. 3. Fans are typically on at minimum speed. Perform SMC reset or remove all power for 15 minutes. Is the fan(s) running properly? YesGo to step 5. NoFan(s) not running or always running at full speed. Go to step 4. 4. Reseat fan connection to logic board or test a known-good fan. Replace a fan that is not spinning or replace logic board that is not spinning a known- good fan. Is fan(s) working properly? YesReseating or replacing bad fan resolved issue. Replace logic board if it does not work with known-good fan. X99 or M18 NoGo to step 5. 5. Is the heatsink installed properly with no damage to heat fins? YesGo to step 7. NoReplace missing screws or damaged heatsink. Go to step 6. 6. Is the system running as expected? YesHeatsink installed incorrectly. Issue resolved. X10 NoGo to step 7. 7. Heatsink thermal grease possibly missing or improperly installed during previous repair? YesReplace heatsink or install thermal grease. X10 NoGo to step 8. 8. Inspect and reseat connections to thermal sensors throughout the system, run test for sensor monitoring. YesThermal module or other sensor reseat resolved issue. X99 NoReplace logic board if sensor error. Go to step 9.
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Mechanical Issues: Thermals and Enclosure 112 2010-06-15 9. After logic board replacement, is the computer running as expected? YesBad logic board. Issue resolved. M23 NoUse minimum configuration troubleshooting to isolate the issue. Uncategorized Symptom Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Uncategorized Symptom Unable to locate appropriate symptom code Verify whether existing symptom code applies to the issue reported by the user. If not, document reported symptom and send feedback to smfeedback@apple. com stating that a suitable symptom code could not be found.
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — General Information 114 2010-06-15 Vertical Insertion (JST ) • Use black stick under cable to remove. • Keep connector level to board when disconnecting and reconnecting. • Press evenly when reconnecting or connector can be tipped up and not fully seated. Examples: • fan cable • heatsink sensor • left speaker on underside of board Locking Lever • Flip up lever 90 degrees for cable removal. • Slide connector into receptacle. Use tweezers if necessary. • Lock down lever after inserting cable. Examples: • IR/SIL flex cable • keyboard flex • backlight flex cable General Information Connector Types on Logic Board On the logic board are six types of connectors, each requiring special handling. Make sure you read these tips before disconnecting and installing the connectors.
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — General Information 115 2010-06-15 Horizontal Install • Pull connector, not cable, to remove. • Slide connector into receptacle on same horizontal plane as board. Examples: • MagSafe cable on underside of board • battery power cable on underside of board Thin, Multi-Pin Horizontal Insert • Use fingernails or tweezers to remove evenly. • Slide connector into receptacle on same horizontal plane as board. Examples shown: • LVDS cable with lock bar • Camera/USB/AirPort/ Bluetooth display cable
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — General Information 116 2010-06-15 Replacement Caution: When connecting cables, make sure they are fully connected. Replacement Caution: To avoid a short to the logic board, be sure to place EMI gasket on camera cable—positioned precisely where shown— after cable is fully connected to logic board. Then, place black shim behind connector. Low-Profile Solid Platform Flex • Use black stick and gentle rocking motion to release tension to remove cable. • Keep connector level to board and press evenly on platform to install. Examples: • optical drive flex cable • trackpad flex cale
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — Access Door 117 2010-06-15 First Steps: Warning: • Shut down computer. • Unplug all cables. • Put on ESD strap. Tools • Clean, soft, lint-free cloth • ESD wrist strap and mat Access Door
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — Access Door 118 2010-06-15 Removal 1 Press locking lever. 2 Lift off access door. Replacement Note: Align corners and tabs on access door with computer housing.
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery 119 2010-06-15 First Steps Remove: • Access door Tools • Clean, soft, lint-free cloth • ESD wrist strap and mat Battery
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery 120 2010-06-15 Removal 1 Make sure locking lever is up. Pull battery tab to remove battery Replacement 1 Insert beveled edge of battery into battery bay. 2 Reassemble computer. Note: Make sure the battery connector is well seated.