Manual

MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Take Apart — Optical Drive 81
Lift up the front of the drive and slide it forward and out. 3.
Note: The ex cable guides under the right speaker cable.
If replacing the drive, transfer three brackets, the ex cable, and one EMI gasket (or install 4.
new) to the replacement drive.