Apple macbook 13 inch aluminum late 2008 User Manual
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — General Information 111 2010-06-15 Thin, Multi-Pin Horizontal Insert • Flip up locking bar, if present. • Use fingers or tweezers to slide out cable evenly on same horizontal plane. • Grasp cable—not locking bar nor connector—to disconnect. • Slide connector into receptacle on same horizontal plane as board. • Reseat locking bar, if present to secure connector Examples: • LVDS cable • Camera cable Caution: When removing the LVDS connector, first peel off foam gasket in the direction shown. Replacement Caution: To prevent video “noise,” a whining sound, no video, or a short to the logic board, be sure to place foam gasket on connector—positioned precisely where shown— after cable is fully connected to logic board.
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — General Information 112 2010-06-15 IconMeaning Warning or Caution Check mark; make sure you do this 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 When there are no replacement steps listed, replace parts in the exact reverse order of the Removal procedure. All screw sizes shown are approximate and represent the total length of the screw. Low-Profile Solid Platform Flex • Use black stick and gentle rocking motion to release tension to remove cable. • Keep connector level to board and press evenly on platform to install. Examples: • optical drive flex cable • trackpad flex cable Icon Legend The following icons are used in this chapter: Temperature Concerns Replacement Steps Screw Sizes
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Access Door 113 2010-06-15 First Steps: Warning: • Shut down computer. • Wait 10 minutes • Unplug all cables. • Put on ESD strap. Tools • Clean, soft, lint-free cloth • ESD wrist strap and mat Access Door
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Access Door 114 2010-06-15 Removal 1 Press locking lever. 2 Lift off access door.
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Access Door 115 2010-06-15 Replacement 1 Attach front of door. 2 Align corners and close door. 3 Close locking lever.
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery 116 2010-06-15 First Steps Remove: • Access door Tools • Clean, soft, lint-free cloth • ESD wrist strap and mat Battery
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery 117 2010-06-15 Removal 1 Make sure locking lever is up. 2 Pull battery tab to remove battery. Replacement 1 Insert beveled edge of battery into battery bay. Note: Make sure battery connector is well seated. 2 Reassemble computer.
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery 118 2010-06-15 3 Press battery button to check charge level.
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Hard Drive Bracket 119 2010-06-15 First Steps Remove: • Access door • Battery Caution: Make sure data is backed up before removing the hard drive. Tools • Clean, soft, lint-free cloth • ESD wrist strap and mat • Magnetized Phillips #00 screwdriver Hard Drive Bracket
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Hard Drive Bracket 120 2010-06-15 Removal 1 Loosen 1 captive screw. 2 Lift out retaining bar. Replacement Note: Make sure 2 rubber grommets are included in retaining bar before installing it.