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MacBook (13-inch)
MacBook (13-inch)
MacBook (13-inch Late 2006)
MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007)
Updated 1 June 2007
© 2006, 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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MacBook (13-inch) Contents Take Apart General Information 7 What’s New 7 Product Configurations 8 Vertical-Insert Connectors 10 Tools 10 Power Adapter 11 Temperature Concerns 11 Note About Images in This Manual 11 Logic Board Springs 12 Simplified 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
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Heatsink 74 Checking the Thermal Grease 78 Comparing Heatsinks 84 Bluetooth Holder 85 Optical Drive 89 Handling Slot-Load Optical Drives 99 Removing a Stuck Disc from an Optical Drive 103 Optical Drive Cable 105 I/O Frame (with upper EMI shield) 109 Logic Board 113 DIMM Lever Kit 122 Backup Battery 126 Bluetooth Antenna Board and Cable 129 Bluetooth Board 133 Bluetooth-to-Logic Board Cable 137 Subwoofer with Right Speaker Cable 142 Midframe 148 Display Bezel 153 Removal Procedure 154 Replacemen
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Clutch Cover 193 Bezel Scoops, Left and Right 199 LCD Panel 203 Antenna Receptors and Cables, Top and Left 209 Antenna Receptor and Cable, Right (Late 2006 Model Only) 214 LCD Panel Assembly 222 Removal Procedure 224 Reinstallation Procedure 229 Foil at Camera Bracket (Original MacBook Model) 237 Spacers at Camera Bracket 240 Camera Assembly 242 LVDS Cable with USB Line 248 Microphone Cable 255 Inverter Board 262 Inverter Cable 265 Display Hinges, Left and Right 268 Bezel Brace, Left 271 Bezel B
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Part Location 304 Procedure 305 Troubleshooting General Information 320 Troubleshooting Steps 321 Symptom Charts 324 Block Diagram 334 Views External and Internal Views 337 Front: Keyboard and IR Window 337 Back: Air Vents and Display Clutch 338 Left Side: Ports 338 Right Side: Slot Drive 338 Battery Bay: Memory Card Levers and Hard Drive Pull Tab 339 Top Case Removed: Main Modules and Cable Routing 339 Screw Matrix 345 Top Case Screw Locations 345 Display Module Screw Locations 346 Logic Board
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Service Source Take Apart MacBook (13-inch) © 2006, 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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General Information What’s New The MacBook (13-inch) portable computer is the first computer of its size featuring the Intel Core Duo processor and built-in iSight video camera. The main features and service differences (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 offered as a customer-replaceable module • Digital audio-in • MagSafe magnetic power connector • Suppo
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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 Configurations The following table shows the MacBook (13-inch) model configurations 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 Displ
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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. MacBook (13-inch) Take Apart — General Information
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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
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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 fit 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 con
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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 flexible, 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. MacBook (13-inch) Take Apart — General Information 12
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Simplified Flowchart for Take Apart 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 MagSafe DC-In Board Remove RAM Door Remove Left Speaker (L-Bracket) Remove AirPort Extreme Card Remove Hard Drive Remove HDD Conn Remove RAM (2 DIMMS) Remove Fan Remove Top Case Remove Heatsink with Keyboard Remove Batt Conn Remove ODD & C (w/Sleep Switch) Channel Remove Optical
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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 Procedure 1. Shut down the computer. MacBook (13-inch) Take Apart — Battery 14
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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
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10. Reassemble and test the computer. MacBook (13-inch) Take Apart — Battery 16
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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 flatblade tool Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the battery. Part Location MacBook (13-inch) Take Apart — RAM Door 1
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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. MacBook (13-inch) Take Apart — RAM Door 1
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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 openin
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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. MacBook (13-inch) Take Apart — RAM Door 20
