Apple MacBook 13 late 2009 Service Manual

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MacBook (13-inch Late 2007)

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007), MacBook (13-inch Early 2008), MacBook (13-inch Late 2008)

Updated 2010-07-12

© 2007, 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

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MacBook (13-inch Late 2007)

Contents

Take Apart

Manual Updates  9

 

 

Version 8 updated 12 July 2010 

9

 

Version 7 updated 14 May 2010 

9

 

Version 6 updated 28 April 2010 

9

 

Version 5 updated 2 September 2009 

9

Version 4 updated 24 July 2009 

10

 

Version 3 updated 25 April 2008 

10

 

Version 2 updated 26 February 2008 

10

Version 1 updated 14 November 2007 

10

General Information 

12

 

What’s New  12

 

 

Product Configurations  13

 

Identifying Feature 

14

 

Cable Connector Names on Logic Board  15

JST Connectors  16

 

 

New Keyboard and Function Keys 

17

Keycap Replacement  17

 

Foam Sponges on the Logic Board 

18

Logic Board Spring 

18

 

Tools  19

 

 

Temperature Concerns  19

 

Note About Images in This Manual 

19

Serial Number Location  19

 

Transferring the Serial Number  19

 

Simplified Flowchart for Removing Modules  20

Battery  21

RAM Door (L-Bracket)  24

Memory (DIMMs)  28

Removal Procedure  29

Replacement Procedure  30

Removing a Stuck Memory Card  32

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Hard Drive 

33

 

 

 

 

Top Case (with Keyboard)  37

 

 

Top Case/Display Bezel Kit: White Only 

47

New Kit Available in July 2010 

47

 

 

Before Ordering Parts  47

 

 

 

Note About International Parts 

47

 

 

Trackpad Cable  48

 

 

 

 

Hard Drive Snubbers, Front and Rear 

53

 

AirPort Extreme Card 

56

 

 

 

MagSafe DC-In Board  

59

 

 

 

Left Speaker 

63

 

 

 

 

I/O Frame (with upper EMI shield)  66

 

Battery Connector with Sleep Switch 

69

 

Hard Drive Connector  

73

 

 

 

Fan  79

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heatsink  

82

 

 

 

 

 

Checking the Thermal Grease 

85

 

 

Bluetooth Holder  88

 

 

 

 

Optical Drive 

92

 

 

 

 

Handling Slot-Load Optical Drives  99

 

 

Removing a Stuck Disc from an Optical Drive 

103

Optical Drive Cable  105

 

 

 

Backup Battery  109

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth Antenna Board and Cable 

113

 

Bluetooth Board  117

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth-to-Logic-Board Cable  120

 

Subwoofer with Right Speaker Cable 

124

Midframe 

126

 

 

 

 

Logic Board 

129

 

 

 

 

Display Bezel 

137

 

 

 

 

iv

Removal Procedure  138

Replacement Procedure  141

Bezel Mounting Clips 

144

 

 

Removal Procedure 

145

 

 

 

Replacement Procedure 

146

 

 

Spacers at Bezel Scoops 

148

 

 

Shims at Display Bezel Scoops 

150

Clutch Block, Left 

153

 

 

 

Clutch Block, Right 

157

 

 

Clutch Caps 

161

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Refer to“Clutch Block, Left”and“Clutch Block, Right”)  161

Display Module 

162

 

 

 

 

Bottom Case 

 

168

 

 

 

 

 

Clutch Cover 

171

 

 

 

 

 

Bezel Scoops, Left and Right 

177

LCD Panel 

180

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna Receptors and Cables, Top and Left  186

LCD Panel Assembly 

191

 

 

Removal Procedure 

193

 

 

 

Reinstallation Procedure 

197

 

 

Spacers at Camera Bracket  205

 

Camera Assembly 

207

 

 

 

LVDS Cable with USB Line 

213

Microphone Cable 

220

 

 

 

Inverter Board 

227

 

 

 

 

Inverter Cable 

230

 

 

 

 

 

Display Hinges, Left and Right 

233

Bezel Brace, Left 

236

 

 

 

 

Bezel Brace, Right 

238

 

 

 

Sleep Magnet 

242

 

 

 

 

 

v

Display Magnet Pairs  245

Display Rear Housing  249

Additional Procedures

General Information  253

Notes on Replacing Keycaps  253

Keycap Replacement  253

Replacing Darfon Keycaps  254

Preliminary Steps  254

Part Location  254

Procedure  255

Replacing Sunrex Keycaps  270

Preliminary Steps  270

Part Location  270

Procedure  272

Troubleshooting

General Information 

275

 

Troubleshooting Aids and Tips 

276

MacBook Firmware Updates  277

Software Troubleshooting Tips and Tools  278

Application compatibility  279

 

Universal binary 

279

 

 

Rosetta  280

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Steps 

281

 

Symptom Charts 

284

 

 

How to Use the Symptom Charts  284

AirPort  284

 

 

 

 

Temperature Issue 

285

 

 

Memory  286

 

 

 

 

Power, Battery, or Startup Issue 

287

Power-On Self Test (POST) Error Codes  294

Optical Drive  294

 

 

 

Keyboard and Trackpad 

296

 

USB / FireWire Ports 

297

 

Video  298

 

 

 

 

Sound Output 

300

 

 

 

Applications  301

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Block Diagram  303

Views

External and Internal Views 

306

 

Front:Keyboard and IR Window  306

 

Back:Air Vents and Display Clutch 

307

 

Left Side:Ports 

307

 

 

 

Right Side:Slot Drive   307

 

 

 

Battery Bay:Memory Card Levers and Hard Drive Pull Tab  308

Top Case Removed:Main Modules and Cable Routing 

308

Screw Charts  313

 

 

 

Top Case Screw Locations  313

 

 

Display Module Screw Locations 

314

 

Logic Board Screw Locations 

315

 

 

LCD Panel Screw Locations  316

 

 

Screw Reference Chart, Part 1 of 3 

317

 

Screw Reference Chart, Part 2 of 3 

318

 

Screw Reference Chart, Part 3 of 3 

319

 

Exploded Views 

320

 

 

 

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007)—Display Exploded View 

320

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007)—Main Exploded View  321

 

MacBook (13-inch Early 2008) and MacBook (13-inch Late 2008)

—Display Exploded

View  322

 

MacBook (13-inch Early 2008) and MacBook (13-inch Late 2008)

—Main Exploded View  323

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Take Apart

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007)

© 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

Manual Updates

Version 8 updated 12 July 2010

Take Apart:

Top Case/Display Bezel Kit:White Only:Added new topic describing how to order a kit containing a white top case and a white display bezel

Views:

Exploded Views:Updated top case and display bezel part numbers

Version 7 updated 14 May 2010

Take Apart:

General Information:Keycap Replacement:Added section about new keycap kit

Additional Procedures:

General Information:Keycap Replacement:Added section about new keycap kit

Troubleshooting:

Symptom Charts:Keyboard and Trackpad:Keycap damaged or sticking:Added steps for keycap kit reference and top case troubleshooting

Symptom Charts:Keyboard and Trackpad:Added new symptom“Built-in keyboard does not work properly”

Version 6 updated 28 April 2010

Take Apart:

Hard Drive:Added note about placement of shoulder screws

Version 5 updated 2 September 2009

Take Apart:

General Information:Added MacBook (13-inch Late 2008) model to What’s New, Product Configurations, and Identifying Feature sections

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) Take Apart — Manual Updates  9

Views

Added MacBook (13-inch Late 2008) model to exploded view for MacBook (13-inch Early 2008)

Version 4 updated 24 July 2009

Take Apart:

Top Case:Added Replacement Warning and image to show placement of shims near hard drive to prevent top case cracks

Version 3 updated 25 April 2008

Troubleshooting:

Revised battery symptoms

Added display symptom

Version 2 updated 26 February 2008

To add a new model, the manual was updated with the following changes:

Take Apart:

Revised“Manual Updates”section

General Information:Added Product Configurations table and revised Identifying Feature section to add the MacBook (13-inch Early 2008) model; added section“Transferring the Serial Number”

Views

Added exploded views for MacBook (13-inch Early 2008)

Version 1 updated 14 November 2007

The MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) manual was updated with the following changes:

Take Apart:

Added new“Manual Updates”section

General Information:Added Simplified Flowchart for Removing Modules

General Information:JST Connectors:Added reminder about using Acrobat to open the manual and view the movie

Top Case:Revised step 8 with new screw lengths in battery bay

Hard Drive Snubbers:Added new images and steps

Optical Drive:Revised steps 4 and 5 for easier access to the optical drive mounting bracket and screw

Bluetooth Antenna Board and Cable:Revised step 1 with solder joint caution

Shims at Display Bezel Scoops:Added new images and steps

Display Module:Replaced images for steps 1 and 5

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) Take Apart — Manual Updates  10

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Steps:Removed icons from left column

Symptom Charts:How to Use the Symptom Charts:Updated wording for clarity

Block Diagram:Replaced existing diagram with all-new version

Manual introduced 1 November 2007

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) Take Apart — Manual Updates  11

General Information

What’s New

The MacBook (13-inch Late 2007), MacBook (13-inch Early 2008), and MacBook (13-inch Late 2008) portable computers have an 800 MHz frontside bus, up to 4 GB of memory, and faster processors. The main features and service differences from the previous MacBook model include:

Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard

Keyboard layout includes function keys for Exposé, Dashboard, and media playback

Reduced weight to 5.0 pounds

Redesigned rear vents for improved thermal management and ease of identification

Cable connector names are printed on the logic board

Vertical-connect JST connectors on the logic board

Backup battery located on bottom case rather than underside of logic board

High-power USB port

Captive bezel clips at slot-load optical drive

Shims at display bezel scoops

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) Take Apart — General Information  12

Product Configurations

Although the MacBook models included in this manual offer different configurations, the models are functionally and physically the same except where noted.

The following table shows the MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) model configurations at introduction:

Feature

Good (Z62)

Better (Z63)

Best (Z64)

Intel Core 2 Duo

2.0 GHz

2.2 GHz

2.2 GHz

processor

 

 

 

 

Memory

1 GB (2 x 512 MB)

1 GB (2 x 512 MB);

1

GB (2 x 512 MB);

 

 

2 GB (2 x 1 GB)

2

GB (2 x 1 GB);

 

 

 

4

GB (2 x 2 GB)

Hard Drive, Serial ATA

80 GB

120 GB

160 GB

100 5400 rpm

 

 

 

 

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 Reflection Glossy Polarizer

 

(LRGP)

 

 

 

Battery

55-Whr Lithium Polymer

 

 

Power Adapter

60 W MagSafe MPM

 

 

The following table shows the MacBook (13-inch Early 2008) model configurations at introduction:

Feature

Good (Z0FJ)

Better (Z0FK)

Best (Z0FL)

Intel Core 2 Duo

2.1 GHz

2.4 GHz

2.4 GHz

processor

 

 

 

Memory

1 GB (2 x 512 MB)

2 GB (2 x 1 GB)

2 GB (2 x 1 GB))

Hard Drive, Serial ATA

120 GB

160 GB

250 GB

100 5400 rpm

 

 

 

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 Reflection Glossy Polarizer

 

(LRGP)

 

 

Battery

55-Whr Lithium Polymer

 

 

 

 

Power Adapter

60 W MagSafe MPM

 

 

 

 

 

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) Take Apart — General Information  13

This table shows the MacBook (13-inch Late 2008) model configuration at introduction:

Feature

 

Intel Core 2 Duo

2.1 GHz

processor

 

Memory

1 GB (2 x 512 MB)

Hard Drive, Serial ATA

120 GB

100 5400 rpm

 

Optical Drive

Super, 9.5 mm

Housing

White

 

 

Display

13.3-inch, 1280x800, 114 dpi, Low Reflection Glossy

 

Polarizer (LRGP)

Battery

55-Whr Lithium Polymer

 

 

Power Adapter

60 W MagSafe MPM

Identifying Feature

There are no recognizable visual differences between the MacBook (13-inch Late 2007), MacBook (13-inch Early 2008), and MacBook (13-inch Late 2008) models.

To distinguish these models from the previous MacBook model, refer to the shape of the vents on the back of the computer.The newer models have five long horizontal vents on the bottom case under the display clutch cover.

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007), MacBook (13-inch Early 2008), and MacBook (13-inch Late 2008):

Conversely, the previous MacBook model had multiple short vertical vents on the bottom case under the display clutch cover.

Previous Model, MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007):

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Cable Connector Names on Logic Board

To aid servicing the computer, the logic board now includes abbreviated names for the main connectors. Refer to the image and explanation below:

BKLGHT = Inverter cable for backlight

TEMP = Heatsink thermistor cable

FAN = Fan cable

RTC = Backup battery cable

BT = Bluetooth cable

ODD = Optical drive flex cable

LVDS = LVDS display cable

HDD = Hard drive cable

SPK = Left speaker cable

SPK = Right speaker cable and subwoofer

MIC = Microphone cable

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) Take Apart — General Information  15

JST Connectors

Most of the cable connectors on the logic board use a JST design that requires special vertical insertion and extraction. Refer to the brief movie in the sidebar for a visual demonstration. Note: To view the movie, make sure the manual is opened in Acrobat.

Caution: To prevent damage to the connectors, remove and install them from a completely level position.

To disconnect them, use a black stick and your finger to help support the cables and keep the connectors level.

To connect the cables and avoid damage to the sensitive contacts in the JST connectors, make sure the mated parts are completely aligned, level, and flush to each other before applying pressure.Then use your finger or a black stick to press them straight down into place.

MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) Take Apart — General Information  16

New Keyboard and Function Keys

New images on the function keys include Exposé and Dashboard. Refer to the following table for function key explanations:

Function Key

Feature

F1, F2

Decrease or increase the display brightness

F3

Exposé allows quick access to all open windows

F4

Dashboard allows access to widgets

F5, F6

Programmable keys

F7–F9

Media controls for rewind, play, or fast forward

F10

Mute the sound coming from the speakers or headphone port

F11, F12

Decrease or increase volume from speakers or headphone port

Keycap Replacement

Service packages of 78 replacement keycaps are now available in the U.S. and Canada (U.S. version keyboard only) for designated MacBook and MacBook Pro computers.The packages allow you to replace individual keycaps rather than the entire top case.

There are four different keycap packages, based on the color of the key and the type of keyboard (version D and S).

Part number

Key color

Keyboard

922-9277

Black

Version D

922-9279

Black

Version S

922-9278

White

Version D

922-9280

White

Version S

 

 

 

For step-by-step instructions, refer to the relevant support article:“MacBook/MacBook Pro: Black Keycap Replacement”(HT4002) or “MacBook:White Keycap Replacement”(HT4003).

For an overview of the differences among keycap procedures, refer to “MacBook/MacBook Pro: Keycap Replacement Matrix”(HT4001).

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Apple MacBook 13 late 2009 Service Manual

Foam Sponges on the Logic Board

The logic board has two foam sponges:one covering the inverter connector above the AirPort Extreme Card, and one covering the thermistor connector next to the heatsink.The foam sponges have a light adhesive on one side that keep them in place.While they can be removed for service, they must be reinstalled.

Caution: When servicing the computer and before replacing the top case, make sure these two foam sponges are undamaged and in place.

Logic Board Spring

Caution: When servicing the computer, be especially careful when working near the spring on the logic board, located just above the AirPort Extreme Card. Although the spring is flexible, it can be inadvertently torn, bent, or broken if a cable gets caught on it. A logic board might be considered unusable with a damaged spring. Check the structural integrity of the spring before installing the top case and completing a repair.

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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 flatblade tool

Access card (Apple part number 922-7172) to open the top case

Jeweler’s flatblade 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

Temperature Concerns

The normal operating temperature of this computer 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 Portables: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 differences in appearance between the image pictured and the computer you are servicing. However, although the appearance may differ, the steps and sequence are the same unless noted.

Serial Number Location

The computer serial number is located in the battery bay, as shown below.You can also find the serial number by opening the Applications folder and selecting Utilities/System Profiler/

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Hardware. Or from the Apple menu, select About This Mac, and click the version number below the words“Mac OS X”to cycle among the version number, build number, and serial number.

Transferring the Serial Number

When replacing a top case, retain the customer’s top case until the repair is complete. Before installing the replacement top case, transfer the serial number from the original top case to the replacement.

Caution: It is imperative that you copy the correct alphanumeric characters. Keep in mind that Apple serial numbers use the numbers 1 and 0 instead of the Roman letters“I”and“O.”

1.Locate the blank space for the serial number on the battery-bay area of the replacement top case.

2.On the inside surface of the replacement top case, use a fine-tip permanent marker to write the original serial number clearly and legibly in uppercase box letters.

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Simplified Flowchart for Removing Modules

Although this flowchart does not include every serviceable part, you can use it as a reference after becoming familiar with the detailed removal procedures.

 

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove RAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remove 2

 

 

 

Remove Hard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM Cards

 

 

 

 

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Top Case

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

Remove Optical

Trackpad Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical Drive

 

 

Drive Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

 

 

 

Remove AirPort

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

 

 

 

Backup Battery

 

 

 

 

 

Extreme Card

 

 

 

Clutch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bluetooth

 

 

 

 

 

Remove MagSafe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DC-In Board

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bezel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer with

 

 

 

 

 

Remove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remove Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remove Display Module

Remove Clutch Cover

Remove Spacers

at Bezel Scoops

Remove Bezel

Scoops

Remove

Inverter Board

Remove LCD

Panel Assembly

Remove

Heatsink

Remove

Logic Board

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Battery

Tools

Clean, soft, lint-free cloth

Coin

Part Location

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.

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Procedure

1.Shut down the computer.

2.Wait 30 minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool.

3.Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.

4.Unplug the power cord.

5.Put on an ESD wrist strap.

6.Turn over the computer and place it on a soft cloth.

7.Use a coin to release the battery latch.Turn the coin a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery.

Caution: To prevent scratches or other cosmetic damage to the bottom case, use only a coin to unlock and lock the battery.

8.Lift out the battery from the battery bay.

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9.To install the replacement battery, tilt the foot end of the battery into the battery bay first. Then press and hold down the other end of the battery as you turn the coin to lock it into place.

10. Reassemble and test the computer.

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RAM Door (L-Bracket)

Tools

Soft cloth

ESD wrist strap and mat

Magnetic Phillips #0 screwdriver

Black stick (Apple part no. 922-5065) or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flatblade tool

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the battery.

Part Location

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Procedure

1.With the computer closed and upside down on a soft cloth, touch a metal surface inside the battery bay to discharge any static electricity.

2.Loosen—but do not try to remove—the three captive screws along the RAM door.

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3.Holding the long end of the L-shaped RAM door, pivot it out from the battery bay. (If 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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4.Replacement Note: Install the replacement RAM door by first 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.

5.Reassemble and test the computer.

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Memory (DIMMs)

This computer comes with a minimum of 1 GB 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 4 GB, with 2 GB DIMM installed in each slot.

Memory cards must meet these requirements:

1.25 inch or smaller

512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB

200-pin

PC-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM

Tools

ESD wrist strap and mat

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove

Battery

RAM door

Part Location

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Removal Procedure

1.Touch a metal surface inside the battery bay to discharge any static electricity.

2.Put on an ESD wrist strap.

3.In one swift motion, use one finger to move the lever to the left and release it.This swift 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: Unlike previous MacBook models that allowed you to replace damaged or malfunctioning DIMM levers with a part kit, you may need to replace the logic board.

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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