Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) - Manual (Page 55)

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Keyboard 55
Bend the four bend-tabs for the MacBook Pro (17-inch original) and (17-inch Core 2 Duo) or 13.
the six bend-tabs for the the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz) and (17-inch Early 2008) over
the metal of the bottom case to secure the bottom edge of the keyboard. Push up on the
opposing part of the keyboard to raise it, as needed.
Important: The bend-tabs are delicate. Bend them carefully to avoid damage and no more
than 90-degrees, or to, or within, any etch marks, if present. Avoid over bending.