Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) - Manual (Page 50)

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Keyboard 50
Replacement Procedure
When replacing the keyboard, here are some key points to keep in mind:
Prevention of scratches to the cosmetics of the top case •
All tabs are properly seated •
Keyboard lays flat •
Bend-tabs are not damaged •
Screw holes align •
Cables are not caught •
Cable connectors are not damaged and cables are secure •
Kapton tape is applied as before •
Insulator film is correctly installed •
Before replacing or installing a replacement keyboard, verify that the bend-tabs along the 1.
bottom edge of the keyboard are straight and parallel with the bottom edge (two are shown
close-up, below).
Important: Do not bend any otaher bend-tabs on the keyboard other than the four along
the bottom. Other tabs hold the keyboard assembly together.