2008 Macbook Pro 15" A1286 Keyboard Replacement

Macbook Pro 15” 2008 (A1286) video series:
Remove bottom case (recurring for all videos)
1. Replace Battery P/N: A1281
2. Replace/Upgrade Random Access Memory (RAM) P/N: PC3-8500 1GB, 2GB, 4GB (8GB MAX)(Workaround: Any 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM as long as 1 old module is left in one of the banks)
3. Replace Hard Disk Drive P/N: Any compatible SATA Drive
4. Replace DVD Super Drive P/N: 678-0612A or comparable
5. Replace Trackpad P/N: 922-9008
6. Replace Screen Assembly P/N: 661-4837
7. Replace WiFi/Bluetooth AirPort Card P/N: 661-4766
8. Replace Fans P/N: 661-4952, 922-8703, 661-4951, 922-8702
9. Replace Logic Board P/N: 661-4834, 661-5098
10. Replace CPU Heat Sink P/N: 661-4949
11. Replace Speakers P/N: 922-8700, 922-8699
12. Replace Microphone P/N: 922-8701
13. Replace Power Connector/DC-in-Board P/N: 661-4950
14. Replace Keyboard P/N: Any A1286 Keyboard 2008
15. Replace ExpressCard: 922-4953
16. Remove Mid Divider P/N: 922-8711, 922-8993
Reinstall bottom case (recurring for all videos)

[@maciasimagenes]

I can't reconnect the keyboard flex again. Neither I can't find the mac remove video where's explain this trick. Please post the link. Thanks.

[@mohamedal-takrir658]

Could you install this backlit keyboard to a normal 2008 MacBook

[@drakebeber9579]

Thank you for this amazing in depth instructional video! This really helped me!!

[@GRIBSOFT]

Cool

[@EvolutionJetzt]

Thx man! I was able to fix my macbook!

[@GRIBSOFT]

Great!

[@tamarasadel]

5 yrs later, this video came clutch in taking apart for a keyboard. Client wants to repurpose the 2008 Mac. this help tons for my first time taking apart a Macbook. Thanks!! To the point video!

[@catufodc]

Mega thanks

[@feropont141]

Can you install a keyboard from a macbook pro 2007 on a macbook 2007?

[@GRIBSOFT]

No. 2007 Macbooks and Macbook Pros are completely different.

[@coolau83]

thank you :-)

[@GRIBSOFT]

You're welcome :)

[@miguelangelballesteros4843]

thanks man!

[@GRIBSOFT]

Welcome!