Apple MacBook (13-inch Late 2006 Mid 2007) 07-07 Service Manual
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MacBook (13-inch)
MacBook (13-inch)
MacBook (13-inch Late 2006)
MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007)
Updated 27 July 2007
© 2006, 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
MacBook (13-inch)
Contents
Take Apart
General Information 7
What’s New 7
Product Congurations 8
Vertical-Insert Connectors 10
Tools 10
Power Adapter 11
Temperature Concerns 11
Note About Images in This Manual 11
Logic Board Springs 12
Simplied Flowchart for Take Apart 13
Battery 14
RAM Door (L-Bracket) 17
Memory (DIMMs) 21
Removal Procedure 22
Replacement Procedure 23
Removing a Stuck Memory Card 25
Hard Drive 26
Top Case (with Keyboard) 29
Trackpad Cable (Late 2006 Model Only) 41
Procedure 42
AirPort Extreme Card 46
MagSafe DC-In Board 51
Left Speaker 55
Battery Connector with Sleep Switch 59
Hard Drive Connector 66
Fan 72
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Heatsink 75
Checking the Thermal Grease 79
Comparing Heatsinks 85
Bluetooth Holder 86
Optical Drive 90
Handling Slot-Load Optical Drives 100
Removing a Stuck Disc from an Optical Drive 104
Optical Drive Cable 106
I/O Frame (with upper EMI shield) 110
Logic Board 114
DIMM Lever Kit 125
Backup Battery 129
Bluetooth Antenna Board and Cable 132
Bluetooth Board 136
Bluetooth-to-Logic Board Cable 140
Subwoofer with Right Speaker Cable 145
Midframe 151
Display Bezel 156
Removal Procedure 157
Replacement Procedure 160
Bezel Mounting Clips 163
Removal Procedure 164
Replacement Procedure 165
Spacers at Bezel Scoops 167
C-Channel 169
Clutch Block, Left 173
Clutch Block, Right 180
Clutch Caps 184
(Refer to “Clutch Block, Left” and “Clutch Block, Right”) 184
Display Module 185
Bottom Case 192
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Clutch Cover 196
Bezel Scoops, Left and Right 202
LCD Panel 206
Antenna Receptors and Cables, Top and Left 212
Antenna Receptor and Cable, Right (Late 2006 Model Only) 217
LCD Panel Assembly 225
Removal Procedure 227
Reinstallation Procedure 232
Foil at Camera Bracket (Original MacBook Model) 240
Spacers at Camera Bracket 243
Camera Assembly 245
LVDS Cable with USB Line 251
Microphone Cable 258
Inverter Board 265
Inverter Cable 268
Display Hinges, Left and Right 271
Bezel Brace, Left 274
Bezel Brace, Right 276
Sleep Magnet 280
Display Magnet Pairs 283
Display Rear Housing 287
Additional Procedures
General Information 291
Replacing Darfon Keycaps 292
Preliminary Steps 292
Part Location 292
Procedure 292
Replacing Mitsumi Keycaps 307
Preliminary Steps 307
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Part Location 307
Procedure 308
Troubleshooting
General Information 323
Troubleshooting Steps 324
Symptom Charts 327
Block Diagram 337
Views
External and Internal Views 340
Front: Keyboard and IR Window 340
Back: Air Vents and Display Clutch 341
Left Side: Ports 341
Right Side: Slot Drive 341
Battery Bay: Memory Card Levers and Hard Drive Pull Tab 342
Top Case Removed: Main Modules and Cable Routing 342
Screw Charts 348
Top Case Screw Locations 348
Display Module Screw Locations 349
Logic Board Screw Locations 350
LCD Panel Screw Locations 351
Screw Reference Chart, Part 1 of 3 352
Screw Reference Chart, Part 2 of 3 353
Screw Reference Chart, Part 3 of 3 354
Exploded Views 355
MacBook (13-inch)—Display Exploded View 355
MacBook (13-inch)—Main Exploded View 356
MacBook (13-inch Late 2006)—Display Exploded View 357
MacBook (13-inch Late 2006)—Main Exploded View 358
MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007)—Display Exploded View 359
MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007)—Main Exploded View 360
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Take Apart
MacBook (13-inch)
© 2006, 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
General Information
What’s New
The MacBook (13-inch) portable computer is the rst computer of its size featuring the Intel Core
Duo processor and built-in iSight video camera. The main features and service dierences (from
similar-sized Apple portable computers) include:
Higher resolution 13.3-inch LCD panel•
iSight camera built-in•
Infrared sensor on front right corner•
Hard drive is oered as a customer-replaceable module•
Digital audio-in•
MagSafe magnetic power connector•
Supports extended desktop•
Vertical-insert connectors—most of the cable connectors on the logic board use a new •
design that requires special insertion and extraction (refer to the section “Vertical-Insert
Connectors” in this chapter)
Feet on the bottom case are heat-staked, so they are not removable•
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Built-in keyboard as part of top case •
Operating temperature is hotter than previous models (refer to “Temperature Concerns” in •
this chapter)
Product Congurations
The following table shows the MacBook (13-inch) model congurations at introduction:
Feature Good Better Best
Intel Core Duo processor 1.83 GHz 2.0 GHz 2.0 GHz
Memory 512 MB (x2) 512 MB (x2) 512 MB (x2)
Hard Drive 60 GB 60 GB 80 GB (120 GB)
Optical Drive Combo, 9.5 mm Super, 9.5 mm Super, 9.5 mm
Housing White White Black
Display 13.3-inch, 1280x800, 114 dpi, Low Reection Glossy Polarizer (LRGP)
Battery 55-Whr Lithium Polymer
Power Adapter 60 W, A70, MagSafe MPM
The following table shows the MacBook (13-inch Late 2006) model congurations at introduction:
Feature Good Better Best
Intel Core 2 Duo processor 1.83 GHz 2.0 GHz 2.0 GHz
Memory 512 MB (x2) 1 GB (x2) 1 GB (x2)
Hard Drive 60 GB 80 GB 120 GB, (160 GB, 200
GB)
Optical Drive Combo, 9.5 mm Super, 9.5 mm Super, 9.5 mm
Housing White White Black
Display 13.3-inch, 1280x800, 114 dpi, Low Reection Glossy Polarizer (LRGP)
Battery 55-Whr Lithium Polymer
Power Adapter 60 W, A77, MagSafe MPM
The following table shows the MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007) model congurations at introduction:
Feature Good Better Best Ultimate
Intel Core 2 Duo processor 2.0 GHz 2.16 GHz 2.16 GHz 2.16 GHz
Memory 512 MB (x2) 512 MB (x2) 512 MB (x2) 1 GB (x2)
Hard Drive 80 GB 120 GB 160 GB 120 GB (Better) or
160 GB, 200 GB (Best)
Optical Drive Combo, 9.5 mm Super, 9.5 mm Super, 9.5 mm Super, 9.5 mm
Housing White White Black White (Better) or
Black (Best)
Display 13.3-inch, 1280x800, 114 dpi, Low Reection Glossy Polarizer (LRGP)
Battery 55-Whr Lithium Polymer
Power Adapter 60 W, A77, MagSafe MPM
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Keyboard integral to top case:
Product name on display bezel:
MagSafe power connector port:
Infrared window on front of computer:
For additional views of the computer, refer to the “Views” chapter at the end of this manual.
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Vertical-Insert Connectors
Most of the cable connectors on the logic board use a new design that requires special insertion
and extraction. Caution: To prevent damage to the connectors, install them from the front (away
from the cable) when reconnecting vertical-insert cables to the logic board.
Tools
Caution: To prevent scratches or other cosmetic damage to the computer housing, use a soft
cloth as a protective layer when removing and installing the external screws.
The tools required to service this computer include:
Clean, soft, lint-free cloth•
Coin•
ESD wrist strap and mat•
Magnetic Phillips #0 screwdriver•
Magnetic Phillips #00 screwdriver (preferably with a long handle)•
Black stick (Apple probe tool, part number 922-5065) or other nonconductive nylon or plastic •
atblade tool
Access card (Apple part number 922-7172) to open the top case•
Jeweler’s atblade screwdriver•
Needlenose pliers•
Stack of books, weighted boxes, or other means of support for display while removing •
screws from hinge
Thermal grease (Apple thermal compound syringe, part number 922-7144)•
Alcohol wipes•
Permanent marking, felt-tip pen•
Standard size CD or DVD disc•
Flashlight or bright lamp•
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Power Adapter
Warning: The power adapter for this computer is unique to this model. It uses an MPM 4-pin
adapter plug. Do not use this power adapter with any other portable computer. Power adapters
from earlier iBook or PowerBook computers are not compatible and will not t the MPM plug.
Temperature Concerns
This computer runs hotter than previous models. However, the normal operating temperature
is well within national and international safety standards. Nevertheless, customers may be
concerned about the generated heat. To prevent an unneeded repair, you can compare a
customer’s computer to a running model, if available, at your repair site. For more information
on temperature concerns and customer perception, refer to Knowledge Base article 30612 “Apple
Notebooks: Operating Temperature.”
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=30612
Note About Images in This Manual
Because a pre-production model was used for most of the images shown in this manual, you may
notice small dierences in appearance between the image pictured and the computer you are
servicing. However, although the appearance diers, the steps and sequence are the same unless
noted.
Memory Card Levers
Important: The following image shows the memory cards and hard drive installed in the battery
bay. Note the correct position of the memory card levers. Some images pictured in this manual
used a pre-production model, so the direction and appearance of the levers dier from the
accurate depiction below. Refer to the Views chapter for other useful reference images.
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Logic Board Springs
Caution: When servicing the computer, be especially careful when working near the two springs
on the logic board. Although the springs are exible, they can be inadvertently torn, bent, or
broken if a cable gets caught on them. A logic board might be considered unusable with one or
more damaged springs. Check the structural integrity of the springs before completing a repair.
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Remove RAM Door
(L-Bracket)
Remove Top Case
with Keyboard
Disconnect LCD Panel Assembly
from Display Housing
Remove Logic Board
Remove LCD Clutch Blocks: Left & Right
Remove Antenna -
Inverter Cable
Assm.
Remove Display
Bezel
Remove Clutch Cvr
Remove Display
Module
Remove HDD Conn
Remove Heatsink
Remove Fan
Remove Batt Conn
(w/Sleep Switch)
Remove RAM
(2 DIMMS)
Remove Hard Drive
Disconnect Bezel Braces
from LCD Panel
Remove LVDSCam-Mic Cable
Assm.
Remove ODD & C
Channel
Remove R Speaker
Remove Bluetooth
Remove Subwoofer
Remove
Battery
Remove Midframe
Remove I/O frame
Remove Inverter
Remove L & R
Bezel Scoop
Remove MagSafe
DC-In Board
Remove Left Speaker
Remove Optical
Drive & C-Channel
Remove AirPort
Extreme Card
Simplied Flowchart for Take Apart
Although this owchart does not include every serviceable part, you can use it as a reference
after becoming familiar with the detailed removal procedures.
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Tools
Clean, soft, lint-free cloth•
Coin•
Part Location
Battery
Preliminary Steps
Warning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging the internal
components or causing injury. After you shut down the computer, the internal components can
be very hot. Let the computer cool down for 30 minutes before continuing
Procedure
Shut down the computer.1.
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Wait 30 minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool.2.
Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.3.
Unplug the power cord.4.
Put on an ESD wrist strap.5.
Turn over the computer and place it on a soft cloth. 6.
Use a coin to release the battery latch. Turn the coin a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the 7.
battery.
Caution: To prevent scratches or other cosmetic damage to the bottom case, use only a coin
to unlock and lock the battery.
Lift out the battery from the battery bay. 8.
To install the replacement battery, tilt the foot end of the battery into the battery bay rst. 9.
Then press and hold down the other end of the battery as you turn the coin to lock it into
place.
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Reassemble and test the computer.10.
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RAM Door (L-Bracket)
Tools
Soft cloth•
ESD wrist strap and mat•
Magnetic Phillips #0 screwdriver•
Black stick (Apple part number 922-5065) or other nonconductive nylon or plastic atblade •
tool
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the battery.
Part Location
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Procedure
With the computer closed and upside down on a soft cloth, touch a metal surface inside the 1.
battery bay to discharge any static electricity.
Loosen—but do not try to remove—the three captive screws along the RAM door. 2.
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Holding the long end of the L-shaped RAM door, pivot it out from the battery bay. (If 3.
necessary, use a black stick to tilt it up and out of the battery bay.) Be careful not to bend it.
Replacement Note: Before replacing the RAM door, make sure that
• Hard drive pull tab is not exposed
• Cards are fully inserted
• Memory card levers are fully down before replacing the RAM door
Replacement Note: Check that the replacement RAM door has a rubber cushion to protect
the hard drive opening and two EMI gaskets to protect the memory card openings.
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Replacement Note: 4. Install the replacement RAM door by rst aligning the short end at the
notch near the hard drive opening.
Replacement Note: Use a black stick, if necessary, to tuck in the EMI gaskets so they do not
protrude from the edge of the battery bay. Make sure the three screws align with the holes
in the bottom case before tightening them.
Reassemble and test the computer.5.
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Memory (DIMMs)
This computer comes with a minimum of 512 MB of 667 GHz Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2)
Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. It has two slots that can
accept SDRAM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMMs). The slots are side-by-side
on the logic board behind the RAM door. For best performance, memory should be installed
as pairs with an equal memory card in each slot. The maximum amount of memory for this
computer is 2 GB, with 1GB DIMM installed in each slot.
Memory cards must meet these requirements:
1.25 inch or smaller•
256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB•
200-pin•
PC-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM•
Tools
ESD wrist strap and mat•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove
Batter• y
RAM doo• r
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Touch a metal surface inside the battery bay to discharge any static electricity.1.
Put on an ESD wrist strap.2.
In one swift motion, use one nger to move the lever to the left and release it. This swift 3.
motion ejects the memory card.
Caution: The memory card eject levers are on a spring hinge that operates on a side-to-side
horizontal plane. The mechanism can be damaged if the lever is forced outside of that
horizontal movement. To prevent damage to a lever, move it swiftly—in one sideways
direction only.
Note: Refer to the following if an issue occurs with a lever:
• If the lever wobbles, the lever may not be fully screwed in. Refer to “DIMM Lever Kit” in
this chapter.
• If the lever oers no resistance, the spring mechanism may be damaged. Refer to “DIMM
Lever Kit” in this chapter.
• If the lever is stuck in a completely closed position (recessed underneath the bottom
case), use a wooden pencil or black stick to gently pry it out, as shown below.
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Holding the memory cards by the corners, slide them out from the battery bay. 4.
Important: Do not touch the gold connectors. Handle the card only by its edges.
Note: A memory card might show a white residue when you remove it. This harmless
substance acts as a lubricant when installing the memory card at the factory, but it is not
required when reinstalling a memory card.
Replacement Procedure
Align the memory card so that the gold connectors face the slot and the notch is on the left. 1.
(The chip side of the board faces down.)
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Use two ngers to push rmly on the edge of the memory cards. If there is a tight t, 2.
installing the cards may take some force to ensure that they are fully inserted.
Important: When the cards are fully inserted, the edges of the cards are nearly hidden, as
shown by the recessed card on the right in the image below.
If the levers do not return to the closed position, move them to close them.3.
Reassemble and test the computer.4.
Make sure the computer recognizes the new memory by opening System Proler, clicking 5.
More Info, and clicking Memory.
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Removing a Stuck Memory Card
If a lever becomes inoperable and does not eject a memory card, you must remove the top case
to access the stuck memory card. Follow this procedure only if the memory card is stuck and
cannot be ejected by using the lever.
Follow the “Top Case” procedure in this chapter to remove the top case.1.
Notice the eject bars on each side of the memory card carrier. Use a black stick to push and 2.
slide the eject bar down the side of the carrier.
Repeat step 2 on the other side of the memory card carrier until the memory card pops out. 3.
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Hard Drive
Tools
ESD wrist strap and mat•
Black stick (Apple part number 922-5065) or other nonconductive nylon or plastic atblade •
tool
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove
Batter• y
RAM doo• r
Part Location
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Procedure
If the hard drive pull-tab is tucked in, use a black stick to unroll it. 1.
Pull the tab straight out to slide the drive out from the rubber rails in the battery bay. 2.
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Hold the drive only by the sides when removing and replacing it. 3.
Install the replacement hard drive, and reassemble and test the computer.4.
Important: After a new hard drive replacement, you must update the operating system to
Mac OS X version 10.4.6 or later.
Replacement Note: If you are installing the hard drive while the top case is o, make sure
the two bottom case spring guides are aligned with the notches in the bottom case. The
image below shows the top spring centered and the bottom spring o center.
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Top Case (with Keyboard)
Tools
ESD wrist strap and mat•
Magnetic Phillips #0 screwdriver•
Magnetic Phillips #00 screwdriver (preferably with a long handle)•
Black stick (Apple part number 922-5065) or other nonconductive nylon or plastic atblade •
tool
Access card (Apple part number 922-7172) to open the top case •
Clean, soft, lint-free cloth•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove
Batter• y
RAM doo• r
Part Location
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Procedure
Caution: To prevent scratches or other cosmetic damage to the computer housing, use a soft
cloth as a protective layer when removing and installing the external screws.
With the computer upright, remove the two identical 5.5-mm long shoulder screws from the 1.
right side of the computer.
Replacement Caution: When installing these top case screws, do not press on the area over
the slot drive. The slot-drive bezel could be damaged with too much pressure.
Important: Notice the two screws at the left side of the computer. Although they can be 2.
removed, they exist for cosmetic purposes only and do not require removal. If they are
removed, however, be sure to reinstall the two identical 3-mm long shoulder screws at
the corner near the ports. Do not use longer screws.
At the back of the computer, remove the four #0 Phillips screws (two at each side) near the 3.
display hinge--
• Two 12-mm long shoulder screws that are closest to the hinge
• Two 8-mm long shoulder screws at the back corners of the computer
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