Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) - Manual (Page 154)

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Adjustments — Display Latch 154
Perform the testing procedures in step 1 of the Preliminary Steps, above. 3.
If the latch functions properly, skip to step 6; otherwise, if either or both latch hooks require 4.
an adjustment, refer to the following steps.
If the latch mechanism does not function properly, adjust the latch hook(s) as follows: 5.
Open the display to a 90-degree angle and use a magnet to draw the latch hook out. Tightly
grasp it between your thumb and forefinger as close to the display as possible, as shown.
Carefully exert a very slight controlled downward pressure on the latch hook.
Important: Do not push only with your thumb. Hold the latch hook tightly between your
thumb and forefinger to support the latch hook and prevent too much bending force.
Release the latch hook, adjust the other latch hook as needed, and perform the latch tests as 6.
before. Continue the above procedure until both latches function properly.
Again, if needed, use a black stick to push on the latch mechanism, as shown below, to adjust 7.
it slightly left or right (no more than 1 mm) or to re-center the mechanism over the latch
release button.
Repeat the previous latch closing tests, and latch hook adjustment if needed, until the latch 8.
works properly in this position.