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Chapter 2   Life with Your MacBook31 Using Bluetooth wireless 
technologyThe Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/
bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, 
located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, 
and choose Help > Bluetooth Help.
Caring for the battery Mac Help and search for “battery.”
Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for “printing.”
USB connections Mac Help and search for “USB.”
Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for “Internet.”
Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for “displayport.”
Apple Remote Mac Help and search for “remote.”
Front Row Mac Help and search for “Front Row.”
Burning a CD or DVD Mac Help and search for “burn disc.”
Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/specs. 
Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (
K) > About This 
Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info.
Apple news, free downloads, 
and online catalogs of 
software and hardwareThe Apple website at www.apple.com.
Instructions, technical support, 
and manuals for Apple 
productsThe Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
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This chapter provides information and instructions for replacing the battery, upgrading 
the hard disk drive, and installing additional memory in your MacBook.  
Removing and Replacing the Battery
You can replace your battery if you need a new one. You also need to know how to 
remove the battery if you want to replace the hard disk drive or install memory.
To remove and replace the battery:
1Shut down your MacBook. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, security lock, 
and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING:  Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install 
replacement drives and memory. Consult the service and support information that 
came with your computer for information about how to contact Apple for service. If 
you attempt to install a replacement drive or memory and damage your equipment, 
such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer.
WARNING:  The internal components of your MacBook can be warm. If you have been 
using your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to let the internal 
components cool before continuing. Use care when handling the battery. See the 
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2Turn over your MacBook and locate the latch. Push down to release the latch, 
and remove the access door that covers the battery and hard disk drive.
Note:  The latch must be in its released, open position to remove and replace the 
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3With the latch still in its open position, gently pull up on the battery tab to remove the 
battery.
You now have access to the serial number, the hard disk drive, and other components 
of your MacBook.
4To replace the battery, make sure the latch is in its open position. Hold the battery at 
an angle and slide the lipped edge of the battery below the brackets on the outside 
edge of the battery bay. Gently press the battery down. 
						

							 
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5Replace the access door, making sure it is level with the bottom case of your MacBook, 
and press the latch into place. Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that 
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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
You can upgrade the hard disk drive in your MacBook. The hard disk drive is located to 
the left of the battery when you open the back of your MacBook. The replacement 
drive must be a 2.5-inch drive with a Serial ATA (SATA) connector.
To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook:
1Follow the instructions for removing the battery on page 34.
2Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from 
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3Locate the bracket at the top of the drive. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 
captive screw that holds the bracket in place. 
4Using the pull tab, gently lift the drive out of the bay.
The bracket detaches from the drive. Put it aside in a safe place. 
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5Hold the drive by its sides while you gently pull the connector on the left side of the 
drive to disconnect it.
The connector is attached to a cable and remains in the hard disk drive bay.
Important:  There are four (4) mounting screws on the sides of your hard disk drive. 
If your replacement drive doesn’t include these mounting screws, remove the ones 
from your old drive and mount them on the replacement drive before you install it.
6Attach the connector to the left side of the replacement drive.
Mounting screws