MacBook pro 13″ late 2007/2008 model
| Hard Drive Capacity: | 120 GB | Release Year: | 2007/2008 |
| Processor Type: | Intel Core 2 Duo | Product Family: | MacBook |
| Processor Speed: | 2.20 GHz | Screen Size: | 13.3″ |
| Weight: | 5 lb. | Memory: | 1 GB |
| Operating System: | Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard |
Its easy!
Tools needed:
1. Medium sized Flathead screwdriver
2. Small Phillips screwdriver.
3. Patients!
Step1. Locate the battery lock/unlock latch under the Mac-book and with a Flathead screwdriver turn the latch counter clockwise to release the battery.
Release Lever
Step2. Remove battery.
Removing Battery
Step3. Unscrew the seventeen (17 ) screws aligned inside the battery compartment.
Battery Compartment
also you will see three (3) screws holding a thin metal bracket. Remove bracket.
Step 4. Now you will see three screws under the bracket. Remove.
Battery compartment screws
Step 5. Unscrew the three (3) screws located on the bottom of the book.
Remove these screws
Step 6. Now turn the Mac-book over and remove two (2) screws from both sides of the Machine.
Side Screws
Step 7. Open the cover and GENTLY pry open the edge of the keyboard to get to the ribbon connecting the keyboard to the Main-board.
Step 8. Locate the ribbon and find the removal tab near the end closest to the Main-board.
Grab the tab and pull straight up.
Keyboard Ribbon
Mac Keyboard removal
(Remember to be very careful when removing these delicate components)
Now you should be able to remove the keyboard plate to access the mainboards peripherals. wireless card, Ram, HardDisk, Heat-sink, CPU, GPU, Fan, Speakers etc.
Hope this helps !
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