Apple macbook 13 inch aluminum late 2008 User Manual
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 91 2010-06-15 4. Install and test with replacement optical drive SATA flex cable. Verify that media is now recognized and reads reliably. YesCable change resolved issue.X03 NoReplace optical drive. (Mechanical damage to optical drive, if found) J03 (J05) 5. Test write data to compatible CD and DVD media. Verify burned media is recognized and reads reliably. YesIssue resolved. NoReplace optical drive. (Mechanical damage to...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 92 2010-06-15 Input/Output Devices USB Port Does Not Recognize Known Devices Unlikely cause: LCD, hard drive, optical drive Quick Check SymptomQuick Check USB Port Does Not Recognize Known Devices USB-wired keyboard/mouse or USB flash drive not recognized 1. Check the for latest software update. 2. Use Apple System Profiler to verify the computer recognizes the USB bus. 3. Test port with known good Apple keyboard or...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 93 2010-06-15 Built-in Keyboard Does Not Work Properly Unlikely cause: LCD, hard drive, optical drive Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Built-in Keyboard Does Not Work Properly • Keystrokes not recognized • Locks up • Displayed characters don’t match 1. In System Preferences: International: Input Menu, enable Keyboard Viewer. Select Show Keyboard Viewer from the Input Menu in the menu bar. Test the keyboard. 2. Confirm...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 94 2010-06-15 3. Disconnect and verify that keyboard flex cable is in good condition (no delamination or torn cable end, no missing or cracked tracks). YesGo to step 4. NoReplace top case. Go to step 5.K01 4. Reseat cable and check that flex cable end is fully inserted and aligned with connector on logic board, and that connector lock is closed. Verify that keyboard now functions properly. Reseat cable and verify...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 95 2010-06-15 Built-in Trackpad Does Not Work Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Built-in Trackpad Does Not Work • Cursor does not move. • Select button of trackpad inoperable • Multiple touch features inoperable 1. Check for environmental factors such as humidity, hand lotion or jewelry. Check if user is touching the trackpad simultaneously with both hands. 2. Clean the trackpad surface (with the computer powered off ) using...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 96 2010-06-15 6. Does the select button click? Verify trackpad alignment is proper and click-depth set screw is at factory setting. YesAll trackpad issues resolved. NoGo to step 7 7. Does a known-good trackpad work? YesReplace trackpad according to symptom found. - No mouse/trackpad response - Trackpad cursor not tracking properly - Trackpad button issues K02 K12 K13 NoReplace logic board.M16 Built-in...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 97 2010-06-15 3. Measure the voltage between pin 4 and pin 2 of the keyboard backlight connector J5815. Is there voltage present with the running system in a dark room? YesReplace top case.K10 NoGo to step 4. 4. Reseat the keyboard backlight connection to the logic board. Does the keyboard backlight work now? YesIssue resolved. NoGo to step 5 5. In the Apple System Profiler, can you see the AirPort and Bluetooth...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 98 2010-06-15 2. Reset SMC and verify if keyboard/trackpad is now seen in Apple System Profiler. YesGo to step 3. NoReplace logic board.M15 3. Disconnect and verify that keyboard flex cable is in good condition (no delamination or torn cable end, no missing or cracked tracks). YesGo to step 4. NoReplace top case. Go to step 5.K11 4. Reseat cable and check that flex cable end is fully inserted and aligned with connector...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 99 2010-06-15 Deep Dive CheckResultActionCode 1. Can you see the trackpad continuously listed under USB in Apple System Profiler? YesTrackpad communicating to system. Go to step 5. NoGo to step 2 2. Does the trackpad look damaged? YesReplace trackpad. Go to step 6. K02 NoGo to step 3. 3. Reseat the trackpad flex cable on the logic board. Does the trackpad work now? YesLoose cable. Issue resolved. NoGo to step 4. 4. Is...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 100 2010-06-15 Apple Remote Inoperable Unlikely cause: LCD, hard drive, optical drive Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Apple Remote Inoperable • Remote is not recognized. 1. The computer is on and awake. 2. Check with known-good remote on user’s computer and the user’s remote on known-good computer 3. Remote is used within 30 feet of the computer and unobstructed line-of-sight to the IR window. 4. Clean the IR window. 5....