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Page 131

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Memory 131 2010-06-15
Removal 
Memory cards must be:
• 1.25 inch or smaller
• 1 GB or 2 GB
• 204-pin
• PC-8500 DDR3, 1066 
MHz RAM
1 Press out 2 ejection 
levers until the card 
pops up completely, 
The card pops up at an 
angle. Before removing 
the card, make sure 
you see the half- circle 
notches. If not, press the 
ejection levers again.
2 Pull out the card.
3 Hold the card by the 
edges.
4 Do not touch the gold 
connectors.
This computer comes...

Page 132

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Memory 132 2010-06-15
Replacement
1 Install cards at an 
angle. If installing just 
one card, install it in 
lower slot.
2 Spread ejection levers, 
and press card down.
Note: New memory 
cards might have 
a harmless white 
residue on the gold 
connectors.
3 If you installed 
additional memory, 
check that computer 
recognizes it.  

Page 133

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Mid Wall 133 2010-06-15
First Steps
Remove:
• Access door
• Battery
• Bottom case
Tools
• Clean, soft, lint-free 
cloth
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
• Magnetized Phillips 
#00 screwdriver
Caution: The screws for 
this procedure require a 
newer screwdriver. Using 
a dull screwdriver can 
damage the screw heads.  
Mid Wall  

Page 134

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Mid Wall 134 2010-06-15
Removal
To prevent scratches to 
the computer housing, 
use a soft cloth when 
removing and installing 
screws.
1 Remove 4 (10.5-mm) 
922-8656 screws in 
order shown.
Replacement Note: Install 
screws in order shown.
2 Lift out mid wall.  

Page 135

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery Connector Cover 135 2010-06-15
First Steps
Remove:
• Access door
• Battery
• Bottom case
• Mid wall
To prevent scratches to 
the computer housing, 
use a soft cloth when 
removing and installing 
screws.
Tools
• Clean, soft, lint-free 
cloth
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
• Magnetized Phillips 
#00 screwdriver
• Black stick
Battery Connector Cover  

Page 136

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery Connector Cover 136 2010-06-15
Removal
1 Remove 3 screws:
• 1 (2.5 mm) 922-8652
• 2 (1.5 mm) 922-8651
Replacement Note: 
Install screws in order 
shown.
2 Lift out battery 
connector cover.  

Page 137

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery Cable Guide 137 2010-06-15
First Steps
Remove:
• Access door
• Battery
• Bottom case
• Mid wall
• Battery connector 
cover
To prevent scratches to 
the computer housing, 
use a soft cloth when 
removing and installing 
screws.
Tools
• Clean, soft, lint-free 
cloth
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
• Magnetized Phillips 
#00 screwdriver
Battery Cable Guide  

Page 138

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery Cable Guide 138 2010-06-15
Removal
1 Remove 2.7-mm 
(922-8661) screw.
2 Lift out  battery cable 
guide.  

Page 139

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery Power Cable 139 2010-06-15
First Steps
Remove:
• Access door
• Battery
• Bottom case
• Mid wall
• Battery connector 
cover
• Battery cable guide
Tools
• Clean, soft, lint-free 
cloth
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
Battery Power Cable  

Page 140

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Battery Power Cable 140 2010-06-15
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery 
cable, and peel it up 
from the top case.
2 Route the cable 
through the top case 
slot.
Replacement
1 Connect cable to logic 
board.
2 Press cable to top case 
so it lays flat.  
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