Installing MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Heat Sink

Replace the heat sink on your MacBook Pro 17" Unibody.

  • Add Note x

Use this guide to replace your MacBook Pro's heat sink. Before reinstalling the heat sink, it is essential to apply a new layer of thermal paste.

Sections
Tools
Tools (continued)
Relevant parts
first image

Add Note Edit Step 1 — Lower Case  ¶ 

  • Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:

    • Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

    • Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.

first image
thumb image 1
thumb image 2

Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Wedge your fingers between the lower case and the vent, and lift upward to release the clips holding the lower case to the upper case.

  • Remove the lower case.

first image
thumb image 1
thumb image 2

Add Note Edit Step 3 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Whenever working near the logic board, it is always wise to first disconnect the battery to avoid short circuits.

  • Grab the plastic tab attached to the battery connector and pull it toward the front edge of the device.

  • Pull the tab parallel to the face of the logic board.

Next » « Previous

Required Tools

Spudger

$2.95 · 50+ in stock

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$4.95 · 50+ in stock

Arctic Silver Thermal Paste

$8.95 · 50+ in stock

Related Products

MacBook Pro 17" Unibody (Early/Mid 2009) Heat Sink

$29.95

Recommended Tools

Home Tech Toolkit

$24.95 · 50+ in stock

Sorting Tray

$7.95 · 44 in stock

Anti-Static Wrist Strap

$7.95 · 50+ in stock

Pro Tech Base Toolkit

$59.95 · 50+ in stock

Thirsty Bag

$6.95 · 50+ in stock

Notes Add Note Notes are offturn on