Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) - Manual (Page 147)

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Display Assembly 147
Move the display straight up to a 90-degree angle and remove six clutch block screws, three 4.
on each side.
Important: Support the display from falling over before removing the last screw.
Lift the display straight up and off of the computer without catching wires. 5.
Remove the clutch spring end caps from each side. 6.