

Maximum right and left positions, and the latch hooks will be very slightly adjusted, as necessary. The following procedures will test the latching function with the latch mechanism at its Left play (less than 1 mm), and can shift during normal operation. Note: The latch mechanism under the top case of the computer has a small amount of right and MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Adjustments - Display Latch 15 3 To achieve or to verify proper latching function. Whether or not the latches functioned properly during testing, use the following procedures Repeat the above procedures several times to verify proper operation of the latches. If working properly, the latches should secure the display to the top case throughout theįollowing tests: Pounding firmly on the table top, to the left and right of the computer. Slowly until it just touches the top case, and immediately release. Push the display down to about two inches from the top case. AnyĪdjustments to these hooks must be very slight to stay within the slot on the top case.īefore performing the latch adjustment, test the current operation of the latches:

Warning: While performing the following procedures, take note of the position of the hooksĪs they are drawn out of the display housing and down into the slots in the top case. This procedure requires the following tools:Black stick (or other non-marring nylon or plastic pointed tool) Alternately, you can send the computer to an Apple Repair Center for service. The display release button being pushed, you can make adjustments to the latch hooks that mayĬorrect the issue. If the display does not properly latch to the top case, fails to remain closed, or pops up without

Overhang on the latch mechanism clasps the hooks to the frame. Inside the latch mechanism pull the metal latch hooks down into the bottom case, and an Two swinging latch hooks inside the display assembly clamshell. Parts-a latch mechanism under the top case (actually attached to the bottom case frame) and

To secure the display to the top case, the MacBook Pro uses a latch assembly that consists of two MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Adjustments - Display Latch 15 2
