Apple macbook 13 inch aluminum late 2008 User Manual
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Apple Technician Guide MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Updated 2010-06-15
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Contents Manual Updates 9 Updated 15 June 2010 9 Updated 14 May 2010 9 Updated 16 November 2009 9 Updated 21 August 2009 9 Updated 19 June 2009 10 Updated 9 June 2009 10 Updated 10 March 2009 10 Updated 16 December 2008 11 Updated 17 November 2008 11 Updated 19 October 2008 12 Updated 17 October 2008 12 Manual introduced 14 October 2008 12 Basics Overview 14 Identifying Features 14 Note About Images in This Manual 15 Serial Number Location 16 Serial Number On Top Case 16 Transferring the Serial Number 16 General Information 17 Required Tools 17 The Glass Panel 18 Keycap Replacement 18 Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting 20 Update System Software 20 Troubleshooting Theory 20 Hardware vs. Software 20 Functional Overview 21 Block Diagram 22
Liquid Submersion Indicators 23 Common Reset Procedures 24 Apple Service Diagnostics 25 Clamshell Service Diagnostic Read Me 26 Display Issue: Pixel Anomalies 26 Symptom Charts 28 Startup and Power Issues 28 No Power 28 Won’t Start Up 31 Intermittent Shutdown 34 No Video/Bad Video 38 Battery Isn’t Recognized or Won’t Charge 42 Kernel Panic/System Crashes 45 Battery Run Time Too Short 48 Won’t Run on Power Adapter Alone 48 Power Adapter Issue 49 Noise / Hum / Vibration 51 Burnt Smell / Odor 53 Battery Leaking or Swollen 54 Uncategorized Symptom 54 Communications 55 Ethernet Port/Device Issue 55 AirPort/Bluetooth: Defective Wireless Devices 57 No/Poor Wireless Signal 59 Wireless Input Device Loses Connection 60 AirPort Card: Kernel Panic 62 Wireless Performance Issue / Slow Connection 63 Wireless Input Device Doesn’t Pair 66 Uncategorized Symptom 67 Display 68 Display Anomalies 68 Defective Camera / Built-in iSight Not Operating Correctly 73 Blank / No Video 74 Backlight Issue / No Backlight 75 Quick Check 75 Noise / Unstable Flickering 76 Quick Check 76 Cosmetic Defects 78 Uncategorized Symptom 78 Mass Storage 79 Hard Drive Read/Write Issue 79 Hard Drive Not Recognized/Not Mounting 80 Hard Drive Noisy 82 Optical Drive Won’t Accept/Reject Media 83 Optical Drive Read/Write Data Error 85
Optical Drive Not Recognized/Mount 87 Optical Drive Noisy 88 Optical Drive Not Performing to Specs 90 Uncategorized Symptom 91 Input/Output Devices 92 USB Port Does Not Recognize Known Devices 92 Built-in Keyboard Does Not Work Properly 93 Specific Keys Don’t Work 94 Built-in Trackpad Does Not Work 95 Built-in Keyboard Has Dim or No Keyboard Backlight 96 Built-in Keyboard Is Not Recognized 97 Built-in Trackpad Does Not Track Properly 98 Apple Remote Inoperable 100 Built-in Speaker Has No Audio 101 Distorted Sound from Internal Speaker 102 Uncategorized Symptom 103 Mechanical Issues: Thermals and Enclosure 104 Reset/Power Button Stuck 104 System Runs Hot 105 Clamshell does not stay closed when stored vertically 107 Uncategorized Symptom 107 Take Apart General Information 109 Connector Types on Logic Board 109 Icon Legend 112 Temperature Concerns 112 Replacement Steps 112 Access Door 113 Removal 114 Replacement 115 Battery 116 Removal 117 Replacement 117 Hard Drive Bracket 119 Hard Drive 121 Removal 122 Replacement 124 Installing Mac OS X and Applications 126 Installing Applications 126
Bottom Case 127 Removal 128 Replacement 129 Memory 130 Removal 131 Replacement 132 Mid Wall 133 Battery Connector Cover 135 Battery Cable Guide 137 Battery Power Cable 139 Removal 140 Replacement 140 Battery Indicator Light (BIL) Cable 141 Removal 142 Replacement 144 Camera Cable Guide 145 Removal 146 Replacement 146 LVDS Cable Guide 147 Display Assembly 149 Removal 150 Replacement 151 Display Clutch Cover 153 Removal 154 Replacement 155 AirPort Card 156 Removal 157 Replacement 158 AirPort Antenna 160 Optical Drive 162 Removal 163 Replacement 164 Optical Drive Flex Cable 166 Right Speaker / Subwoofer 168 Removal 169 Replacement 170 Hard Drive Connector Cable 171 Removal 172 Replacement 173
Fan 174 Keyboard Flex Bracket 176 Trackpad 178 Removal 179 Replacement 182 Logic Board 187 Removal 188 Replacement 191 Left Speaker 193 Removal 194 Replacement 195 MagSafe Board 196 Removal 197 Replacement 197 Heatsink 198 Removal 199 Replacement 200 Microphone Cable 202 Removal 203 Replacement 204 Center Bracket 205 Kensington Lock 206 Hard Drive Front Bracket with IR/Sleep Cable 208 Top Case 210 Additional Procedures Hinge Replacement and Alignment 213 Views Exploded Views 216 Main Assembly, 1 of 2 216 Main Assembly, 2 of 2 217 Display Assembly 218 External Views 219 Port View 219 Screw Chart 220 Screw Location Diagrams 222
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Basics — Manual Updates 9 2010-06-15 Manual Updates Updated 15 June 2010 Troubleshooting: • General Troubleshooting: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC): Updated text to clarify MagSafe LED behavior; deleted text requiring resetting date and time. Updated 14 May 2010 Basics: • General Information: Keycap Replacement: Added section about new keycap replacement kit Troubleshooting: • Symptom Charts: Startup and Power Issues: Intermittent Shutdown: Revised section • Symptom Charts: Input/Output Devices: Built-In Keyboard Does Not Work Properly: Revised step 1 of Deep Dive table for keycap kit reference • Symptom Charts: Input/Output Devices: Specific Keys Don’t Work Properly: Revised step 5 of Quick Check table for keycap kit reference Updated 16 November 2009 Take Apart: • General Information: Connector Types: Added replacement note about installing foam gasket on LVDS connector. • Display Assembly: Added replacement note about installing foam gasket. • Logic Board: Added replacement note about installing foam gasket. Updated 21 August 2009 Troubleshooting: • General Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Theory: Updated link information Take Apart: • Display Assembly: Added reminder about correct position of AirPort cable when reconnecting to AirPort Card
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Basics — Manual Updates 10 2010-06-15 Updated 19 June 2009 Troubleshooting: • Startup and Power Issues: Modified Noise/Hum/Vibration Deep Dive table, steps 7-8 • Display: Modified Noise/Unstable Flickering Deep Dive table, steps 3-6 Updated 9 June 2009 Troubleshooting: • Display/Display Anomalies: Added “Deep Dive: Vertical/Horizontal Lines” table • Built-in Trackpad Does Not Work: Modified Deep Dive table for trackpad replacement • Built-in Trackpad Does Not Track Properly: Modified Deep Dive table for trackpad replacement Take Apart: • Added Trackpad replacement instructions • Memory: Corrected memory card pin count from 200-pin to 204-pin • Logic Board: Added reminder to not remove MagSafe screws during logic board service Views: • Exploded Views: Added Trackpad part to Main Assembly, 2 of 2 Updated 24 March 2009 Important: When ordering parts, please replace like-for-like. Refer to the exploded view, screw chart, and the Global Service Exchange (GSX) parts ordering system to further identify part replacement by configuration code. Views: • Added part numbers to Main Assembly and Display Assembly exploded views • Added 5 alternate part numbers to Screw Chart Updated 10 March 2009 Troubleshooting: • Updated Knowledge Base article link for Liquid Submersion Indicators. • Added “Display Issue: Pixel Anomalies” topic • Intermittent Shutdown: Added new table “Troubleshooting Shutdown Causes” Take Apart: • Connector Types: Added keyboard cable image and caution • AirPort Card: Reworded step 2 under “Replacement” • Logic Board: Added step for bottom case clip and 2 screws; added step to show MagSafe cable routing • MagSafe Board: Added port test using unplugged power adapter cable