Step 1: Battery
Steps 2–3: RAM Shield
Steps 4–10: Upper Case
Steps 11–15: Left Fan
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Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Left Fan
Introduction
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Replacing a defective fan is pretty easy and will keep your laptop running cool.
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Step 1
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Battery
Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery, and lift the battery out of the computer.
Step 2
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RAM Shield
Remove the three identical Phillips screws from the memory door.
Step 3
Lift the memory door up enough to get a grip on it, and slide it toward you, pulling it away from the casing.
Tip for new players - print this guide, then use Sello tape to tape the screws from each step on the picture. Keeps them all organised and easy to know which screws belong to which step when putting it all back together