MacBook Pro 15 Mid 2010 Technician Guide
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Apple original MacBook Pro 15 Mid 2010 Technician Guide.
This is complete Apple service manual with troubleshooting procedures, taking-apart procedures and detailed information on parts and their locations.
MacBook Pro 15-inch, Mid 2010
Document updated: 2010/04/13
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)
Contents
About This Guide
Manual Updates
Feedback
Basics
Overview
Specifications
Battery Precaution and Tool
The Glass Panel
Required Tools
Serial Number Location
System Serial Number on Bottom Case
Bar Code Serial Numbers on Memory Bracket
Transferring the System Serial Number
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Update System Software
Apple Service Diagnostics
Test Points
Troubleshooting Theory
Hardware vs. Software
Clamshell Service Diagnostic Read Me
Emerging Issues
Functional Overview
Block Diagram
Liquid Contact Indicators
Common Reset Procedures
Display Issue: Pixel Anomalies
Symptom Charts
Startup and Power Issues
No Power
Won't Start Up
Intermittent Shutdown
No Video/Bad Video
Battery Isn't Recognized or Won't Charge
Kernel Panic/System Crashes
Battery Run Time Too Short
Won't Run on Power Adapter Alone
Power Adapter Issue
Noise / Hum / Vibration
Burnt Smell / Odor
Battery Leaking or Swollen
Uncategorized Symptom
Communications
Ethernet Port/Device Issue
AirPort/Bluetooth: Defective Wireless Devices
No/Poor Wireless Signal
AirPort Card: Kernel Panic
Wireless Performance Issue / Slow Connection
Wireless Input Device Doesn't Pair
Display
Display Anomalies
Defective Camera / Built-in iSight Not Operating Correctly
Backlight Issue / No Backlight
Noise / Unstable Flickering
Mechanical/Physical Damage
Cosmetic Defects
Uncategorized Symptom
Mass Storage
Hard Drive Read/Write Issue
Hard Drive Not Recognized/Not Mounting
Hard Drive Noisy
Optical Drive Won't Accept/Reject Media
Optical Drive Read/Write Data Error
Optical Drive Not Recognized/Mount
Optical Drive Noisy
Optical Drive Not Performing to Specs
Uncategorized Symptom
Input/Output Devices
USB Port Does Not Recognize Known Devices
Built-in Keyboard Does Not Work Properly
Specific Keys Don't Work
Built-in Trackpad Does Not Work
Built-in Keyboard Has Dim or No Keyboard Backlight
Built-in Keyboard Is Not Recognized
Built-in Trackpad Does Not Track Properly
Apple Remote Inoperable
Built-in Speaker Has No Audio
Distorted Sound from Internal Speaker
Audio: Microphone
SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Will Not Insert Into Slot
SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Not Recognized By System
Camera Issues
FireWire Port Not Recognizing Known Devices
Uncategorized Symptom
Mechanical Issues: Thermals and Enclosure
Reset/Power Button Stuck
System Runs Hot
Uncategorized Symptom
Take Apart
General Information
Connector Types on Logic Board
Battery Precaution
Battery Removal Tool
Icon Legend
Temperature Concerns
Replacement Steps
Note About Images in This Guide
Screw Sizes
Bottom Case
Removal
Replacement
Battery
Removal
Replacement
Hard Drive and Bracket
Removal
Replacement
Reinstalling Software That Came with the Computer
Installing Mac OS X
Installing Applications
Hard Drive/IR/Sleep Indicator Cable
Memory
Removal
Replacement
AirPort/Bluetooth Flex Cable
AirPort/Bluetooth Card With Holder
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Data Cable
Camera Cable Guide
LVDS Cable Guide
Display Assembly
Display Clutch Cover
Removal
Replacement
Right Speaker / Subwoofer
Fan, Right
Fan, Left
Logic Board
Removal
Replacement
Heatsink
Removal
Replacement
Trackpad
Removal
Replacement
Left Speaker
Microphone
MagSafe Board
Battery Indicator Light Cable and Board
Center Bracket
Top Case
Views
Exploded Views
Main Assembly 1
Main Assembly 2
Main Assembly 3
External Views
Front View
Port View
Screw Locations
Screw Chart