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History: Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Left Fan

Edit by iRobot: Sep 24 2009 @ 10:13 PM

Intro

Field	Before	After
Device	2 ~~Duo~~ Duo Model A1211	2 ~~Duo~~ Duo Model A1211
Introduction	~~How~~ to ~~access~~ ~~the~~ ~~MacBook~~ ~~Pro~~ ~~15"~~ ~~Core~~ 2 ~~Duo~~ ~~Left~~ ~~Fan.~~Replacing a defective fan is pretty easy and will keep your laptop running cool.	~~How~~ to ~~access~~ ~~the~~ ~~MacBook~~ ~~Pro~~ ~~15"~~ ~~Core~~ 2 ~~Duo~~ ~~Left~~ ~~Fan.~~Replacing a defective fan is pretty easy and will keep your laptop running cool.
Difficulty	4	4
Conclusion	1	1
Imageid	2145	2145

Guide Prerequisites

#1 was empty but is now Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Battery .
#2 was empty but is now Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 RAM Shield .
#3 was empty but is now Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Upper Case .

Tools

Phillips #00 Screwdriver x1 added.
Spudger x1 added.
T6 Torx Screwdriver x1 added.

Parts

IF185-044 x1 added.

Steps

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