Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) - Manual (Page 112)

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Fans 112
Procedure
To remove the left fan:
Disconnect the three connectors to the right of the fan, then carefully peel up the inverter/ 1.
camera cable bundle and move safely out of the way. Note: unlike the photo, two connectors
below are JST connectors on the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz and Early 2008).
Note: 2. Use care to try not to dislodge the EMI gasket on the camera connector (see below).