Apple macbook 13 inch aluminum late 2008 User Manual
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 51 2010-06-15 Noise / Hum / Vibration Unlikely cause: RAM, display assembly, top case, camera, microphone, battery Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Noise / Hum / Vibration Computer or AC adapter emits a noise or vibration. 1. Verify and reproduce the source of the noise from the computer / adapter with the customer. 2. If the AC adapter is the source of the noise disconnect and try a known-good adapter. ( a small amount...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 52 2010-06-15 6. Is the noise coming from the fan? YesThe fan(s) are generally running in a slow mode, but may accelerated when intensive processing is required (calculation, 3D gaming, or screen saver animation). If still beyond expected sound level, check for interference of fan with other mechanical element of system (foam, bracket, shield) before replacing a noisy fan. X03 NoGo to step 7.P04 7. Noise...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 53 2010-06-15 Burnt Smell / Odor Unlikely cause: Enclosure Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Burnt Smell / Odor Computer or power adapter emits an odor or smell of smoke. 1. Disconnect the battery and AC adapter from the computer. 2. Attempt to identify the source of the odor. Visual clues are component damaged like capacitor chip popped or burn marks. 3. Check AirPort Card cable orientation. Deep Dive...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power Issues 54 2010-06-15 4. Is the computer operating normally? YesThis could be related to normal operation. Refer to Knowledge Base: 24947 Odors may be present short- term. NoPlease refer to best related troubleshooting section. If after inspecting the unit you feel there is a possible safety issue with the computer or AC adapter, please notify Apple. Battery Leaking or Swollen Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Battery...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Communications 55 2010-06-15 Communications Ethernet Port/Device Issue Unlikely cause: power adapter, battery, speakers, optical drive, hard drive, fan, camera, microphone, top case, display assembly, AirPort card Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Ethernet Port/Device Issue • No Ethernet device present • Unable to access network resources • Ethernet device shows no connection • Ethernet device unable to get an IP address • Slow network...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Communications 56 2010-06-15 3. Verify if IP address is listed for the Ethernet interface in System Preferences: Network. Connect computer to network with known-good DHCP IP allocation, ensuring static DHCP maps or filtering is not preventing address allocation. Note: DHCP allocation may not be instantaneous depending on network. Retest. YesGo to step 4. NoIf connection is OK on known- good system, replace logic board. M10 4. Verify...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Communications 57 2010-06-15 AirPort/Bluetooth: Defective Wireless Devices Unlikely cause: power adapter, battery, speakers, optical drive, hard drive, fan, camera, microphone, top case Caution: When testing an AirPort card connection, wait at least 5 seconds after shutdown before touching the camera cable connection to the logic board. Waiting less than that could damage the AirPort card. Quick Check SymptomQuick Check AirPort or Bluetooth:...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Communications 58 2010-06-15 2. Run Clamshell Service Diagnostic utility and check for all devices presence. If not found, reseat the camera cable connection to the logic board. YesLoose logic board connection.N04 NoAirPort issue, go to step 3, Bluetooth issue go to step 7. 3. (AirPort) Verify the antenna connections to the AirPort card are not reversed or loose. Reseat antenna and I/O cable connections. YesLoose connections or crossed...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Communications 59 2010-06-15 No/Poor Wireless Signal Unlikely cause: power adapter, battery, speakers, optical drive, hard drive, fan, camera, microphone, top case Caution: When testing an AirPort card connection, wait at least 5 seconds after shutdown before touching the camera cable connection to the logic board. Waiting less than that could damage the AirPort card. Quick Check SymptomQuick Check No/Poor Wireless Signal • Unable to find...
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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Symptom Charts — Communications 60 2010-06-15 2. Run Clamshell Service Diagnostic utility and check for all devices presence. If not found, reseat the camera cable connection to the logic board. YesLoose logic board connectionN04 NoGo to step 3. 3. Verify the antenna connections to the AirPort card are not reversed or loose. Reseat antenna and I/O cable connections. YesLoose connections or crossed antenna N04 NoIf the connectors are secure, antenna...