Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) - Manual (Page 30)

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Top Case 30
Replacement Procedure
Note: If replacing the top case, remove the Keyboard and transfer to the replacement top case.
Visually check to verify that all cables are connected and routed correctly with nothing raised 1.
up or incorrectly over a component.
Check perimeter wiring and cables around clutches to verify that they will not be caught or 2.
pinched by the top case during replacement.
On the computer, verify that all cables are secure and lay flat. 3.
On the top case, check cable connections and routing. 4.