Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) - Manual (Page 120)

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Logic Board 120
Method 1
Disconnect the twelve cables shown.
Note 1: For the MacBook Pro (17-inch original), use a needlepoint probe to disconnect the
small thermal sensor and backup battery connectors from the logic board.
Warning: When using a needlepoint probe, great care must be used to avoid slipping off
the connector and damaging components.
Note 2: For the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz and Early 2008), disconnect the JST
connectors by sandwiching the connector between a finger or thumb on top and a black
stick under the cable and as close to the JST connector as possible, gently pulling it straight
up and out of its well.