New MBP 17" Arrived... Wooot!! (^_^) Oh but... YUK!!! UPDATED with more photos!

[MBPDiva]

@ UltraNEO, loved this post! I would love to take my system apart. Can you teach me step by step?

 

[MBPDiva]

Their story.

My photos also graced the pages of engadget but they used it without permission (so freaking annoying).

My photo has since been removed after much ranting.. lol

Why would you rant when Engadget sent tons of readers to your webpage? Don't you like the revenue earned from advertising on your site?

 

[acfusion29]

Why would you rant when Engadget sent tons of readers to your webpage? Don't you like the revenue earned from advertising on your site?

If you bothered to read this thread, or even the last page, you would see that he told us why^^ few posts up.

 

[UltraNEO*]

@ UltraNEO, loved this post! I would love to take my system apart. Can you teach me step by step?

Thanks

As for dismantling your system. Well.. there are some fairly decent online guides online from sites like ifixit.com (images) , powerbookmedic.com (video). Since the physical construction and layout hasn't changed all that much, following guides for older models will get you inside the machine.

Now, I'm assuming that you know, cracking open your machine could lead to the end of your warranty? and the life of your Mac, if you break something. Because I and those site won't take any responsibility for your actions.

 

[MBPDiva]

If you bothered to read this thread, or even the last page, you would see that he told us why^^ few posts up.

Thanks. Just saw it. Most people don't read every post in a thread before commenting.

 

[MBPDiva]

Thanks

Now, I'm assuming that you know, cracking open your machine could lead to the end of your warranty? and the life of your Mac, if you break something. Because I and those site won't take any responsibility for your actions.

Thanks for the links!

 

[UltraNEO*]

No problem.

 

[yabai]

Thanks again for posting the Handbrake Pics. Sorry you had to go out of your way, but it really made a difference!

 

[petermcphee]

It's rare to find such a concise write up coupled with such clear pictures. Well done, friend, and thanks.

 

[UltraNEO*]

It's rare to find such a concise write up coupled with such clear pictures. Well done, friend, and thanks.

Thanks for your comment, I enjoyed ripping my machine apart and sharing my findings with other users. It's been an knowledgeable and interesting experience.

Up next...
A detailed account of how to dismantle an atomic bomb!!

haha

 

[Acorn]

haha way to much thermal paste. looks like a blooming jelly sandwich squishing out the sides. thanks for the good laugh.

 

[PeterQC]

Looking at the ifixit disassembly of the unibody MBP...

I don't know if it's well done or not, I believe you'll be able to tell.

 

[ayeying]

Looking at the ifixit disassembly of the unibody MBP...

I don't know if it's well done or not, I believe you'll be able to tell.

It is.

 

[Nikos]

The way they apply thermal grease is disgraceful IMO. Zalman FTW.

 

[Mark2000]

You know, this thermal grease thing was tested several times like 2 or 3 years ago: http://oreilly.com/pub/a/mac/2006/05/23/thermal-paste-question.html. It provided a temp decrease of about 2 degrees. Hardly worth risking your machine and your warranty over, new or refurb.

 

[UltraNEO*]

You know, this thermal grease thing was tested several times like 2 or 3 years ago: http://oreilly.com/pub/a/mac/2006/05/23/thermal-paste-question.html. It provided a temp decrease of about 2 degrees. Hardly worth risking your machine and your warranty over, new or refurb.

Oh... I don't just rip the machine apart to reapply the paste; that's what everyone else does. I do tweak it a little. It might be only a few degrees but that could extend the life of the machine... especially if it's got nVida inside.