Power Issues Power Adapter Dead No Power
1. Make sure that power adapter connector is fully inserted. 2. Remove any connected peripherals. 3. Try known-good power outlet. 4. Try known-good power adapter and power cord. 6. Press Caps Lock key to see if light on key comes on. If it does, hold power button down for six seconds to shut down the computer and restart. 7. Reset the power manager. See Knowledge Base document 303319, Resetting MacBook Pro Power Management Unit PMU Warning Make sure you do not hold down the fn key when...
Part Location Cuw
1. With the computer upright, remove the two identical 5.5-mm long shoulder screws from the 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. 2. Important Notice the two screws at the left side of the computer. Although they can be removed, they exist for cosmetic purposes only and do not require removal. If they are removed, however, be sure to...
Unit Unusually Hot
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. 1. Verify that the customer uses the MacBook 13-inch placed on a flat hard surface. 2. Verify that the MacBook 13-inch is hotter than expected for normal...
Troubleshooting Steps
You perform the first few steps of troubleshooting1 regardless of whether there is a repairable problem or damage. 1 nforfoat orj Gather the normal information about the problem. If you are not familiar with the normal K K 00J information to gather, or any of the other steps, see General Troubleshooting Theory. Verify that the symptom exists as the customer reports it. Special quick fixes that apply to the MacBook 13-inch include Familiarize yourself with normal operating temperature see...
Applying Thermal Grease 1
Warning Whenever the logic board is separated from the heatsink even if you are installing the same board or heatsink , the thermal grease must be completely removed and replaced. Failure to do so can cause the computer to overheat and be damaged. 1. With the logic board installed in the bottom case and the heatsink removed, use a black stick to remove as much thermal grease as possible from the two chips on the logic board and the two pads on the heatsink. 2. Use an alcohol wipe to completely...
Part Location Jzn
1. With the display assembly resting on a clean, soft cloth, note the position of the inverter cable in relation to the left clutch barrel. 2. Remove the tape from the left clutch barrel. 3. Remove the 3-mm long ground screw, and disconnect the inverter cable from the left end of the inverter board. 4. Remove the inverter cable from the display assembly. 5. Replace the inverter cable, and reassemble and test the computer Replacement Note Apply the tape where shown to secure the inverter cable...
Preliminary Steps 1
Before you begin, remove the battery. 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. 2. Loosen but do not try to remove the three captive screws along the RAM door. 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....
Macbook Pro Battery Pinout
1. Disconnect the optical drive flex cable from the logic board. 2. Without straining the optical drive flex cable, note the position of the LVDS cable beneath it. Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the LVDS cable from the logic board. 4. Lift up the LVDS cable to locate the Bluetooth antenna cable at the edge of the logic board, and disconnect the Bluetooth antenna cable. 6. Disconnect the inverter cable and microphone cable from the logic board. 7. From the lower left corner of the logic board,...
General Information
The kinds of problems you might see when troubleshooting a MacBook 13-inch include Microsoft Office Applications Will Not Open Windows XP Will Not Install Correctly Computer Will Not Start, LED Blinks Optical Drive Does Not Work Power Issues, Power Adapter Dead, No Power In the next section we will discuss the individual troubleshooting steps as they apply to this product. As a reminder, the troubleshooting steps are Note If you are not familiar with the Apple General Troubleshooting Flowchart,...
Part Location Vjo
1. With the computer assembly on a clean, scratch-proof surface, locate the Bluetooth board and holder. 3. Remove the 6-mm long ground screw near the optical drive flex cable connector. Loosen the cable that runs along the tabs at the lower edge of the optical drive. 5. Peel up the tape from the optical drive. Carefully lift up the cables without disconnecting them. 6. Without straining the cables, use the pointed end of a black stick to move aside but do not disconnect the LVDS cable at the...