MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) Basics — Updates 9
2010-06-15
Updated 8 January 2010
Troubleshooting:
• General Information: Tools: Updated Apple Service Diagnostic to 3S135
Take Apart:
• Trackpad: Added cautions to avoid bending exures
Updated 2 December 2009
Troubleshooting:
• General Troubleshooting: Added new section “Clamshell Service Diagnostic Read Me”
• Symptom Charts: Startup and Power Issues: Revised for Clamshell Service Diagnostic (CSD)
considerations
• Symptom Charts: Communications: Revised for CSD considerations
• Symptom Charts: Display: Revised for CSD considerations
Updated 5 November 2009
Troubleshooting:
• Symptom Charts: Input/Output Devices: Built-In Trackpad Does Not Work: Revised step 2 and
step 6 of Deep Dive table to check normal trackpad clicking motion
Take Apart:
• Bottom Case: Added image for screwdriver angle
• Rear Speaker: Modied image for step 4 to emphasize recessed screw
• Optical Drive: Modied image for step 1 to emphasize recessed screw
• Logic Board: Replacement: Added reminder to not remove serial number label
Views:
• Screw Locations: Added heatsink screw length
Updated 27 October 2009
Troubleshooting:
• Symptom Charts: Startup and Power Issues: No Video/Bad Video: Added backlight fuse
location to step 9 of Deep Dive table; updated for separate heatsink solution
• Symptom Charts: Display: Backlight Issue/No Backlight: Added backlight fuse location to
step 6 of Deep Dive table
• Symptom Charts: Mechanical Issues: Thermals and Enclosure: Updated for separate heatsink
solution
Take Apart:
• General Information: Tools: Added thermal grease, cleaning wipes, T8 and #1 screwdrivers
• Trackpad: Updated steps based on trackpad kit contents
• Rear Vent: Tools: Changed from T7 to T8 screwdriver
• Optical Drive: Added image to step 2
• Heatsink: Added heatsink procedure