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This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150, use our service manual.

    1. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Shut down the computer and disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to the computer

      • Place the computer face down

      • Slide both battery latches away and lift the battery out

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    2. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Memory: step 2, image 1 of 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Memory: step 2, image 2 of 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Memory: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the three screws from the memory door

      • Remove the door as shown

      • Remove the memory cards by carefully spreading the tabs away from the card

      • Pull the card straight back and out

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    3. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Top Case: step 3, image 1 of 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Top Case: step 3, image 2 of 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Top Case: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the six screws on the bottom and the two in the battery bay

      • Remove the four screws from the side and two on the back

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    4. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Top Case Cont.: step 4, image 1 of 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Top Case Cont.: step 4, image 2 of 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown, Top Case Cont.: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Open the display slightly past 90 degrees and use a spudger to loosen the top case

      • A snapping noise is normal

      • Do not lift the top case once it is free

      • Slowly lift the top case until you can see the ribbon cable, carefully unplug then lift the top case off

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    5. MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown: step 5, image 1 of 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Teardown: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove two antenna connectors. Lift straight up

      • Remove one screw and bracket. The card should rise up slightly

      • Pull the card straight out

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