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MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Battery: paso 1, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery, and lift the battery out of the computer.

    Before beginning, I found some small plastic bags and labeled each of the with the location the screws would come from once removed and the appropriate step number. Once the screws were removed I placed them in the labeled bags and did not have to worry about mixing screws up. Also, provided a good way to insure that no steps were skipped in the reverse process

    rpbetancourt - Contestar

    If you don't have any plastic bags, you can always print out the photos in black and white as you go, and then tape the screws on to the print outs over the circles that denote the screw positions in the photos. This method helps get every single screw back in it's exact location, even months after a tear down. ;o)

    Adam - Contestar

    Cita de Adam:

    If you don't have any plastic bags, you can always print out the photos in black and white as you go, and then tape the screws on to the print outs over the circles that denote the screw positions in the photos. This method helps get every single screw back in it's exact location, even months after a tear down. ;o)

    Thank you very much!

    Evgeniy - Contestar

    When I did this, I used a empty egg carton to store my screws. I wrote the steps where I removed screens in Sharpie on the bottom of the "egg cup" and then dropped the screws in as I went. Then I just worked backwards to put it all back together.

    mark93 - Contestar

    Cita de rpbetancourt:

    Before beginning, I found some small plastic bags and labeled each of the with the location the screws would come from once removed and the appropriate step number. Once the screws were removed I placed them in the labeled bags and did not have to worry about mixing screws up. Also, provided a good way to insure that no steps were skipped in the reverse process

    I Generally just use a piece of paper with a rough sketch of the system and locations of the screws with prestik.

    Tarn Alcock - Contestar

  2. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Memory Door: paso 2, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the three identical Phillips screws from the memory door.

    • Make sure to record which sets of screws came from where. This will help when re-assembling.

  3. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 3, imagen 1 de 1
    • Lift the memory door up enough to get a grip on it, and slide it toward you, pulling it away from the casing.

  4. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Upper Case: paso 4, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the two Phillips screws in the battery compartment near the latch.

    Getting these screws in and out is difficult because most screwdrivers are longer then the battery compartment is deep and so will be slightly off plumb. When you go to re-assemble the computer, getting these screws to seat is one of the hardest parts of the re-assembly. It's very important to be gentle and not to strip the threads.The screw should tighten and come to a stop after 3-4 turns. If you turn 6 or more turns and don't feel it grab, then back off and try again, making sure that everything is in alignment.It might be easier to start with the left screw, because it is further away from the latch mechanism.

    dalphotography - Contestar

  5. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 5, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the following 6 screws:

    • Two 10 mm T6 Torx screws on either side of the RAM slot.

    • Four 14.5 mm Phillips screws along the hinge.

    A T6 worked but was too small. A T7 was better.

    nrpardee - Contestar

  6. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 6, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the four Phillips screws on the port side of the computer.

    Be careful when reassembling your laptop -- do not put the screw into the DVI port! It will not come out.

    Scott Rose - Contestar

    Been there, done that!
    I honestly don't remember how did I ultimately succeeded in getting that %#*@ screw back from the hole...

    maxime.abbey -

    by Scott Rose Jan 4 @ 11:12 PM

    Be careful when reassembling your laptop -- do not put the screw into the DVI port! It will not come out.

    To keep this from possibly happening, I placed 2 pieces of tape over the DVI connector pin holes.

    rpbetancourt - Contestar

    Be careful in step 4, these two screws are shorter than the four screws in step 6, dont mix them up!

    brendantully1 - Contestar

    If you still have the DVI to VGA adapter that came with the computer plug it in to the plug and screw it tight, that way you will not put one of the screws into the holes.

    netdude21 - Contestar

  7. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 7, imagen 1 de 1
    • Rotate the computer 90 degrees and remove the two Phillips screws from the rear of the computer.

  8. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 8, imagen 1 de 1
    • Rotate the computer 90 degrees again and remove the four Phillips screws from the side of the computer.

  9. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 9, imagen 1 de 1
    • Do not yank the upper case off quickly. The case is attached to the logic board via a ribbon cable.

    • Lift up at the rear of the case and work your fingers along the sides, freeing the case as you go. Once you have freed the sides, you may need to rock the case up and down to free the front of the upper case. This stage can be quite tricky. Over the DVD reader are 4 tabs set back which pull out vertically.

    • Note that the two small tongues on the left hand front of the upper case may bend while you remove the upper case. When re-installing, you may need to bend them back to fit in the grooves in the lower case.

    there are 2 push buttons inside the harddrive bay which release the front of the upper case.

    mforgie - Contestar

    this is an annoyingly difficult step. it is VERY hard to get the front part off without bending the unit improperly. Would be great to know where the two "push buttons" are.

    lessig - Contestar

    On my MacBook, there were no pushbuttons. Rather, two mini phillips screws were holding the case on inside the battery bay. The two screws are under two ball-bearing-like nubs that help hold the battery in the bay.

    khank - Contestar

    Cita de khank:

    On my MacBook, there were no pushbuttons. Rather, two mini phillips screws were holding the case on inside the battery bay. The two screws are under two ball-bearing-like nubs that help hold the battery in the bay.

    I just realized these were the screws mentioned in Step 4, which I missed originally. Did you miss step 4 too?

    khank - Contestar

    I discovered that I didn't need to take the case off completely. I just propped it up with a small screwdriver and was able to remove the airport card and replace it with a new one fairly easily.

    schemedream - Contestar

    That's not so difficult step. you shoul know , that front edge of upper case holding only on 5 plastic "locks" 4 in front edge upon the superdrive, 5-th near the "sleep light, open laptop button"

    just lift up the rear edges of upper case to 35-40 degrees

    Hofmann78rus - Contestar

    [I d just say carefule on the prising open - these are fragile screw tab fixings joined to the uppercase. - Patience and gentle pressure and all works fine .

    daithid - Contestar

    Getting the top case off, especially right above the optical drive slot was a @#$%^. !^$%. Was finally able to work it loose by twisting in the budger. Be careful.

    Archhawk - Contestar

    the two push pins are in the battery area behind the front of the open button

    mykeylynx - Contestar

    Cita de Archhawk:

    Getting the top case off, especially right above the optical drive slot was a @#$%^. !^$%. Was finally able to work it loose by twisting in the budger. Be careful.

    I agree! It was really very difficult just ROCKING the front panel. NOT done! Do not pry it from the front of the unit, as the soft metal edge gets scratched! I turned the unit upside down and slowly pried the keyboard apart left-to-right from INSIDE the Battery Bay, slipping a plastic pen to keep it apart. When I finally looked at what was holding it down, it was these 5 grey&black plastic SNAP slots, and 4 of them were behind the DVD slot.

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=40...

    Mario da Silva - Contestar

    I found I had to push with a little force from underneath the battery compartment where the touch pad is located to free the bottom edge of the case. The case came away with two loud snaps. At first I thought I'd broken something, but then it appeared that it was just the plastic above the slot loading super drive that was held in very tightly and needed some encouragement.

    Joshua May - Contestar

    There are several clips along the front of the case in front of trackpad and above the optical drive slot. These need to be gently levered open (eg using an old credit card), and clipped closed on reassembly. Start at the left hand side. Take care not to bend the aluminum top. When reassembling, check the top panel for kinks/bends and straighten by hand before reassembly.

    cheongi - Contestar

    The way I did it was to lift the back to about 45% (the ribbon cable is long enough) and then used the spudger to force the 4 snap tabs in front of the optical drive to separate, working from the right edge towards the middle (they will 'pop'), ending with the last tab to the left of the sleep light.

    Hilal Malawi - Contestar

    After reading all the step 9 comments I was prepared for it to be very difficult. The two bendable tabs on the left front of the case were no bigger than 1/4 inch wide each and caused no trouble taking it off or putting it back on. Lifting the cover off happened before I knew it. I was carefully lifting the cover from side to side and 'poof' it was off and the yellow ribbon attaching between the case and the keyboard was so old and brittle it parted ways without my permission so that took care of step 10 right there but no problem.

    Being prepared, reading the guide, printing the guide, taping each screw to the right place on the guide made it all easy. I'm amazed it went so smooth on the first run-through. Thanks iFixit!

    Sally - Contestar

  10. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 10, imagen 1 de 1
    • Disconnect the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board, removing tape as necessary.

    • Remove the upper case.

    not necessary. just attach a string around both the screen and the keyboard. it will stay in a steady position..

    -urdus.

    urdus - Contestar

    I found that the ribbon connecting the top part of the case to the logic board wasn't long enough and the connector did have to be disconnected.

    Joshua May -

    Cita de urdus:

    not necessary. just attach a string around both the screen and the keyboard. it will stay in a steady position..

    -urdus.

    Excellent tip! Thanks, this allowed me to skip steps 10 and 11 (any unnecessary tinkering with the logic board is recommended).

    rpbetancourt - Contestar

  11. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Display Assembly: paso 11, imagen 1 de 1
    • Disconnect the two antenna cables attached to the Airport Extreme card.

    • The white antenna cable connects to the left side of the Airport Extreme card.

  12. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 12, imagen 1 de 1
    • Deroute the Airport antenna cables from their channel in the left speaker.

    These were hard for me to get back on.

    mowzer11surf - Contestar

  13. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 13, imagen 1 de 1
    • Disconnect the iSight, inverter, and left fan cables from the logic board by gently pulling in the direction of each cable.

    The ISight inverter did now want to come out. The grey cloth on top pulled off.

    mowzer11surf - Contestar

  14. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 14, imagen 1 de 1
    • Disconnect the display data cable from the logic board.

  15. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 15, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the silver T6 Torx screw securing the ground loop on the display data cable to the casing.

    this screw won’t come out!? Any suggestions? Please advise.

    fafel1 - Contestar

  16. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 16, imagen 1 de 1
    • Support the display with one hand while removing the following 3 screws:

    • Two 9.5 mm silver T6 Torx screws with threads on only part of the shaft on the inside of the display hinges.

    • One 9.5 mm silver T6 Torx screw with threads on the entire shaft on the outside of the left hinge.

  17. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 17, imagen 1 de 1
    • Grasp the display assembly on both sides and lift it up and out of the computer.

  18. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Rear Display Bezel: paso 18, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Rear Display Bezel: paso 18, imagen 2 de 2
    • Remove the two 5 mm Phillips screws from the lower left and right corners of the display (two screws total).

    The screw fixing points on my MBP came away from the back case. They are spot welded to the back case and in the Photo's I have you can see the point's each. You may think that if this happens you lose the ability to use the screws to secure the enclosure but you still can use the screws if you position the fixing points before clipping the front panel in place. Have a needle of small nail to align though the holes before replacing the screws. This is not easy and you need to be practices at this sort of repair.

    They sit under the plastic surround and do! add the the string of the completed enclosure.

    substevew - Contestar

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger perpendicular to the face of the display between the plastic strip attached to the rear bezel and the front bezel.

    • Do not insert your spudger between the plastic strip and the rear bezel.

    • With the spudger still inserted, rotate it away from the display to separate the front and rear bezels.

    • Work along the left edge of the display until the rear bezel is evenly separated from the front bezel.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger perpendicular to the face of the display between the plastic strip attached to the rear bezel and the front bezel.

    • With the spudger still inserted, rotate it away from the display to separate the front and rear bezels.

    • Work along the right edge of the display until the rear bezel is evenly separated from the front bezel.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the front bezel and the plastic strip attached to the rear bezel near the screw holes at the bottom corners of the display.

    • Rotate your spudger toward the rear bezel to separate it from the front bezel.

    • If necessary, enlarge the gap between the lower edge of the rear bezel and the clutch cover until the two components are completely separated.

  22. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 22, imagen 1 de 1
    • Lift the rear bezel by its bottom edge and rotate it away from the display assembly to separate the top edge.

    • Remove the rear display bezel from the display assembly.

  23. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Display Inverter: paso 23, imagen 1 de 1
    • The display inverter is a very thin and delicate circuit board that is easily broken. Use caution when handling.

    • Carefully lift the inverter board out of the clutch cover.

  24. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 24, imagen 1 de 1
    • Disconnect the LCD backlight from the inverter by pulling its connector away from the inverter board.

  25. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 25, imagen 1 de 1
    • Be cautious to not put any strain on the inverter cable ground loop, as it is a very thin and delicate wire.

    • Disconnect the inverter cable by pulling its connector away from the socket on the inverter.

  26. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Clutch Assembly: paso 26, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Clutch Assembly: paso 26, imagen 2 de 2
    • Remove the pieces of yellow kapton tape from the bottom left corner of the display.

    • Peel the three green antenna ground straps off the copper tape along the bottom edge of the LCD.

    • The adhesive connecting these straps to the display is very strong. An edged tool is helpful to separate the adhesive while you peel the straps off.

    • Remove the piece of tape securing the camera cable to the LCD.

    The replacement antenna I just bought has all the adhesive cleaned off of the green ground straps. What do I use to glue them back on?

    Aaron - Contestar

    That's a great question Aaron, I am also curious if you can just use contact adhesive, although mine has a copper strip adhered to the back of the LCD, which I am sure is used to increase the gain of the antenna, if so regular contact adhesive may act as a insulator and not be the best solution.

    Jose Francisco Medeiros - Contestar

  27. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 27, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 27, imagen 2 de 2
    • Remove the pieces of tape covering the display data cable and camera cable connectors.

    • Carefully peel the camera cable off the foam tape along the top edge of the LCD.

  28. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 28, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 28, imagen 2 de 2
    • Gently pull the camera cable away from its socket on the camera board.

    • Pull the display data cable connector away from its socket on the LCD.

    • Pull both cables parallel to the face of the logic board.

  29. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 29, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 29, imagen 2 de 2
    • If you have a Core Duo machine, refer to picture 1 and remove three Phillips screws connecting the clutch assembly to the lower edge of the front display bezel near the display data cable.

    • If you have a Core 2 Duo Model A1211 machine, refer to picture 2 and remove two Phillips screws connecting the clutch assembly to the lower edge of the front display bezel near the display data cable.

  30. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 30, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the small Phillips screw from behind the display data cable.

    • Remove the small rectangular steel bracket by sliding it away from the right clutch hinge.

    • If you have a Core 2 Duo Model A1211, there is no steel bracket. Simply remove the screw and continue to the next step.

  31. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 31, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove three Phillips screws attaching the clutch assembly to the lower edge of the front display bezel.

    • The inverter cable ground loop is a very thin and delicate wire. Work gently.

  32. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 32, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement: paso 32, imagen 2 de 2
    • Push the open edge of the clutch cover away from the left clutch hinge to pop it off the clips attaching the two parts.

    • If necessary, repeat this process for the right side of the clutch assembly.

    • Remove the clutch assembly from the front display bezel.

  33. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Antenna Cover Replacement, Antenna Cover: paso 33, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the five small Phillips screw securing the plastic antenna cover to the inside of the clutch cover.

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    • Pull the antenna cover off the clutch cover, being careful not to damage the antenna cables.

Conclusión

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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