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

4 Disconnect 2 AirPort
antenna cables using
a black stick.
Replacement Note:
Shorter antenna is at
bottom.
5 Remove 2 (3-mm)
screws (076-1343).
6 Lift out AirPort Card.
Replacement
1 Make sure thermal
pad is centered on
AirPort Card rather
than stuck to display
assembly tab.
2 Important: Check the
AirPort cable. At the
end of the cable, on
the metal part, there
are two grounding
fingers (two U-shaped
marks). Orient the
grounding fingers so
they are facing the
AirPort card and are
in contact with the
AirPort card
connector. The
grounding fingers
should NOT be facing
you. Inserting the
cable incorrectly will
cause logic board
failure!
2010-06-11
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) Take Apart — AirPort Card 176