MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Left Fan Replacement
Last updated on Sep 17, 2016
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Replacing a defective fan is pretty easy and will keep your laptop running cool. This guide is for the fan on the left side of the Macbook when in normal operation. It will be the right-hand fan when you are removing it.
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With the case closed, place the Unibody top-side down on a flat surface.
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Depress the grooved side of the access door release latch enough to grab the free end. Lift the release latch until it is vertical.
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Grab the translucent plastic tab and pull the battery up and out of the Unibody.
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If the latch is depressed it will lock the battery in place.
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Remove the following eight screws securing the lower case to the chassis:
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One 5.4 mm Phillips screw.
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Three 14 mm Phillips screws.
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Four 3.5 mm Phillips screws.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
