Apple Technician Guide MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) - tim.id.au

2010-06-11
Icon Legend
The following icons are used in this chapter:
Icon Meaning
Temperature Concerns
Warning or Caution
Check mark; make sure you do this
Do not touch
The normal operating temperature of this computer is well within national and international
safety standards. Nevertheless, customers may be concerned about the generated heat. To
prevent an unneeded 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 Portables: Operating Temperature.”
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=30612
Replacement Steps
When there are no replacement steps listed, replace parts in the exact reverse order of the
Removal procedure.
Screw Sizes
All screw sizes shown are approximate and represent the total length of the screw.
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