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Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) User Manual

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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Top Case

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Note: Take care to preserve the cosmetic integrity of the plastic beading around the edges of the
top case. If using a black stick for leverage to get the clips to release, don’t rotate the stick too
vigorously along the edges to avoid denting the soft plastic.

Along the front, start at the left and slowly encourage the snaps and screw tabs (shown in

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graphic below) to release as you move right. A snapping noise as the snaps release is normal.
Again, take care to preserve the cosmetic integrity of the plastic beading around the edges
by pulling up with your fingernails first. If a black stick is necessary to release the snaps, avoid
too much rotation along the edges to keep from denting the soft plastic.

Important: Do not lift the case once it is free—it is still connected to the bottom case by the
keyboard flex cable.