Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) - Manual (Page 137)

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart —Thermal Sensors 137
Thermal Sensors
Important: There are two thermal sensors, each requiring precise placement. One sensor is
attached to the bottom case and one to the heatsink—they are NOT interchangeable.
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Fine-point felt-tip permanent marker •
Razor knife •
Needle-point metal probe •
Kapton tape (922-1731) (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll) •
Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool •
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter • y
Top Cas • e
Right Fa • n (for bottom case sensor)
Logic Boar • d (for heatsink sensor)
Heatsink Sensor Locations