Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery, and lift the battery out of the computer. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3386 Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery, and lift the battery out of the computer. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3386 Remove the three identical 2mm Phillips screws from the memory door. Lift the memory door up enough to grip it and slide it toward you, pulling it away from the casing. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3395 Remove the three identical 2mm Phillips screws from the memory door. Lift the memory door up enough to grip it and slide it toward you, pulling it away from the casing. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3395 Remove the two 2.8 mm Phillips screws in the battery compartment near the latch. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3500 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. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3620 Remove the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws on the port side of the computer. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3501 Rotate the computer 90 degrees and remove the two 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the rear of the computer. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3621 Rotate the computer 90 degrees again and remove the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the side of the computer. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3622 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. There are four plastic clips above the DVD slot, and another above and to the left of the IR sensor. These clips can be very difficult to disengage without prying. They can also be difficult to re-engage during reassembly. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3502 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. There are four plastic clips above the DVD slot, and another above and to the left of the IR sensor. These clips can be very difficult to disengage without prying. They can also be difficult to re-engage during reassembly. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3502 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. There are four plastic clips above the DVD slot, and another above and to the left of the IR sensor. These clips can be very difficult to disengage without prying. They can also be difficult to re-engage during reassembly. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3502 Disconnect the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board, removing tape as necessary. Note: It is possible to replace the hard drive without disconnecting the keyboard from the chassis, but it will need to be held upright to keep it out of the way, while still allowing you both hands to work on the drive removal. Be careful when removing the keyboard-trackpad ribbon cable to ensure that the rear of the upper case is disengaged from the area near the hinge. It is easy to accidentally bend the screw receivers on either side of the keyboard. Remove the upper case. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3503 Disconnect the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board, removing tape as necessary. Note: It is possible to replace the hard drive without disconnecting the keyboard from the chassis, but it will need to be held upright to keep it out of the way, while still allowing you both hands to work on the drive removal. Be careful when removing the keyboard-trackpad ribbon cable to ensure that the rear of the upper case is disengaged from the area near the hinge. It is easy to accidentally bend the screw receivers on either side of the keyboard. Remove the upper case. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3503 Use a spudger to pry up the translucent plastic sheet covering the keyboard connector. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3504 Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the black plastic flap locking down the keyboard ribbon cable. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3505 Peel up the orange tape covering the keyboard backlight connector. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3506 Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the brown plastic flap locking down the keyboard backlight ribbon cable. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3634 Use a spudger or your finger to slide the keyboard backlight ribbon out of its connector. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3635 Peel back the black protective sheath on the right side of the upper case. It is not necessary to fully remove this shield. Simply peel it back enough to access the screws beneath. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3507 Peel back the black protective sheath on the left side of the upper case. It is not necessary to fully remove this shield. Simply peel it back enough to access the screws beneath. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3633 Remove the 12 identical Phillips screws attaching the keyboard to the casing. There are six locking tabs along the back edge of the keyboard holding it in place. These tabs must be straightened before you can remove the keyboard. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3508 Slide the keyboard ribbon out of its connector. If the keyboard ribbon won't slide out, make sure that the black plastic flap holding the ribbon in place is vertical. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3509 Place the upper casing on its edge and use a spudger to push the keyboard away from the casing, poking the spudger through the central keyboard screw hole. Grasp the keyboard as it separates from the casing. Maintaining your hold on the keyboard, lay the casing flat and gently bow the keyboard until the two tabs on either side of the keyboard come free. Slide the keyboard away from the trackpad and out of the upper case. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3510 Place the upper casing on its edge and use a spudger to push the keyboard away from the casing, poking the spudger through the central keyboard screw hole. Grasp the keyboard as it separates from the casing. Maintaining your hold on the keyboard, lay the casing flat and gently bow the keyboard until the two tabs on either side of the keyboard come free. Slide the keyboard away from the trackpad and out of the upper case. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3510 Remove the two Phillips screws securing the black antenna holder to the upper case. Lift the black Bluetooth antenna holder off of the upper case. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3511 Disconnect the Bluetooth antenna cable from the Bluetooth board. Lift the Bluetooth antenna out of its housing in the upper case. The Bluetooth antenna may be secured to the upper case with an adhesive, so rocking the antenna board from side to side may help it come free easier. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3639 Disconnect the Bluetooth antenna cable from the Bluetooth board. Lift the Bluetooth antenna out of its housing in the upper case. The Bluetooth antenna may be secured to the upper case with an adhesive, so rocking the antenna board from side to side may help it come free easier. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3639 Remove the single Phillips screw securing the Bluetooth board to the lower case. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3512 Peel up the Bluetooth data cable from the adhesive on the upper case, removing tape as necessary. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3513 Disconnect the Bluetooth data cable from the upper case. Lift the Bluetooth board and attached cable off the upper case. To install your replacement upper case, install your current Bluetooth board, antenna, and keyboard into the replacement case and reassemble your computer. /Guide/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Upper-Case-Replacement/662/all#s3640