Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery, and lift the battery out of the computer. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3386 Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery, and lift the battery out of the computer. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/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/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/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/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3395 Remove the two 2.8 mm Phillips screws in the battery compartment near the latch. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/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/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3620 Remove the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws on the port side of the computer. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3501 Rotate the computer 90 degrees and remove the two 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the rear of the computer. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3621 Rotate the computer 90 degrees again and remove the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the side of the computer. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/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/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/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/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/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/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/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/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/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/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3503 Disconnect the two antenna cables attached to the Airport Extreme card. Apple was kind enough to include a label showing where each color antenna cable plugs in - just make sure to look at this when reconnecting the antenna cables. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3593 Deroute the Airport antenna cables from their channel in the left speaker. The gray wire with the black tip appears to have no connection. On some models the gray wire is connected to the airport card. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3594 Disconnect the iSight cable from the logic board by sliding the cable to the left and out of its connector. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3609 Support the display with one hand while removing the following screws: One 9.5 mm silver T6 Torx screw with threads on only 3 mm 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. One 9.2 mm full thread T6 Torx screw securing the iSight cable ground loop to the fan. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3612 Disconnect the inverter cable from the left I/O board by placing a spudger beneath the cable and lifting up. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3610 Disconnect the display data cable from the logic board. Remove the foam bumper from the top of the right hinge of the display. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3595 Disconnect the display data cable from the logic board. Remove the foam bumper from the top of the right hinge of the display. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3595 Remove the silver 9.2 mm T6 Torx securing the ground loop in the display data cable to the casing. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3611 Support the display with one hand while removing the following screw: One 9.5 mm silver T6 Torx screw with threads on only 3 mm of the shaft on the inside of the display hinges. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3596 Grasp the display assembly on both sides and lift it up and out of the computer. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s3613 Remove the 4.5 mm Phillips screws from the lower left and right corners of the display (two screws total). Theses screws have a .8 mm thick head. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7033 Remove the 4.5 mm Phillips screws from the lower left and right corners of the display (two screws total). Theses screws have a .8 mm thick head. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7033 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 right edge of the display until the rear bezel is evenly separated from the front bezel. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7034 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 right edge of the display until the rear bezel is evenly separated from the front bezel. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7034 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 right edge of the display until the rear bezel is evenly separated from the front bezel. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7034 Insert your spudger between the front and rear display bezels at the lower right corner of the display. Pry the rear bezel away from the front bezel to slightly separate the bottom edge of the rear display bezel. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7035 Insert your spudger between the front and rear display bezels at the lower right corner of the display. Pry the rear bezel away from the front bezel to slightly separate the bottom edge of the rear display bezel. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7035 Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the rear display bezel and the clutch cover. Twist the spudger to separate the lower edge of the rear display bezel from the clutch cover. Work along the lower edge of the rear bezel until it is evenly separated from the clutch cover. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7036 Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the rear display bezel and the clutch cover. Twist the spudger to separate the lower edge of the rear display bezel from the clutch cover. Work along the lower edge of the rear bezel until it is evenly separated from the clutch cover. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7036 Now that the right and bottom edges of the rear bezel are slightly separated from the front bezel, use a spudger to pop the rear bezel off the tabs near the lower right corner of the display. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7038 Now that the right and bottom edges of the rear bezel are slightly separated from the front bezel, use a spudger to pop the rear bezel off the tabs near the lower right corner of the display. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7038 Now that the right and bottom edges of the rear bezel are slightly separated from the front bezel, use a spudger to pop the rear bezel off the tabs near the lower right corner of the display. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7038 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, continue separating the left edge of the rear bezel off the tabs on the front display bezel. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7039 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, continue separating the left edge of the rear bezel off the tabs on the front display bezel. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7039 Slightly lift the lower edge of the display and pull it away from the rear display bezel. Go here for the guide to continue replacing the screen: Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 LCD Panel /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7040 Use the tip of a spudger to lift the LED driver board out of the clutch cover. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7041 Disconnect the backlight cable by pulling its connector away from the socket on the LED driver board. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7042 Do not put any excessive strain on the LED driver cable ground loop. It is a very thin and delicate wire that is easily broken. Disconnect the LED driver cable by pulling its connector away from the socket on the inverter board. Remove the LED driver board and set it aside. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7043 Remove the two pieces of kapton tape covering the display data cable. Remove the strip of tape securing the iSight cable to the LCD. Peel the three antenna straps off the lower edge of the LCD. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7191 Remove the two pieces of kapton tape covering the display data cable. Remove the strip of tape securing the iSight cable to the LCD. Peel the three antenna straps off the lower edge of the LCD. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7191 Disconnect the display data cable by pulling its connector toward the bottom edge of the display, away from the socket on the LCD. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7192 Remove the two Phillips screws securing the ground straps for the display data cable and LED driver board cable to the clutch cover. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7193 Remove the Phillips screw hidden behind the display data cable. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7194 Remove the three Phillips screws behind antenna straps along the bottom edge of the display. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7195 To remove the clutch assembly, first insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the clutch hinge and the clutch cover where the cables exit. While prying the clutch assembly away from the clutch hinge with your spudger, use a plastic opening tool to increase the gap between the clutch cover and the front display bezel. Work your way along the length of the clutch cover to fully separate the adhesive. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7196 Push the clutch assembly off each of the clutch hinges and remove it from the display. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7197 Push the clutch assembly off each of the clutch hinges and remove it from the display. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7197 Remove the five small Phillips screws securing the plastic antenna cover to the inside of the clutch cover. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7206 Pull the antenna cover off the clutch cover, being careful not to damage the antenna cables. /Guide/Installing-MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Models-A1226-and-A1260-Antenna-Cover/1316/all#s7208