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Getting Answers
Much	more	information	about	using	your	MacBook	is	available	in	Help	Center	on	your	
computer	and	on	the	Internet	at	www.apple.com/support/macbook.
To open Help Center :
1  Click	the	Finder	icon	in	the	Dock	(the	bar	of	icons	along	the	edge	of	the	screen).
2 Click	the	Help	menu	in	the	menu	bar	and	do	one	of	the	following:
a Type	a	question	or	term	in	the	Search	field, 	and	select	a	topic	from	the	list	of	results	
or	select	Show	All	Results	to	see	all	topics.
b  Choose	Help	Center	to	open	the	Help	Center	window, 	where	you	can	browse	or	
search	topics. 
						

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More Information
For	more	information	about	using	your	MacBook, 	see	the	following:	
To learn about See
Installing	memory Chapter	3,	“Boost	 Your	MacBook” 	on	page	35.
Troubleshooting	your	
MacBook	if	you	have	
a	problem Chapter	4,
	“Problem, 	Meet	Solution” 	on	page	51.
Finding	service	and	support	
for	your	MacBook “Learning	More,
	Service,	and	Support” 	on	page	66.	Or	see	the	
Apple	Support	website	at	www.apple.com/support/macbook.
Using	Mac	OS	X The	Mac 	OS 	X 	website 	at 	www.apple.com/macosx. 	Or 	search 	for	
“Mac	OS	X” 	in	Help	Center.
Moving	from	a	PC	to	a	Mac “Why	you’ll	love	a	Mac”	at	www.apple.com/getamac/whymac.
Using	iLife	applications The	iLife	website	at	www.apple.com/ilife. 	Or	open	an	iLife	
application, 	open	Help	for	the	application, 	and	then	type	a	
question	or	term	in	the	search	field.
Changing	system	preferences System	Preferences	by	choosing	Apple	(
K)	>	System	
Preferences. 	Or	search	for	 “system	preferences” 	in	Help	Center.
Using	your	trackpad System	Preferences	and	click	Trackpad.
Using	your	keyboard Help	Center	and	search	for	“keyboard.”
Using	the	FaceTime	camera Help	Center	and	search	for	“FaceTime.”
Using	 Wi-Fi	technology Help	Center	and	search	for	“wi-fi.” 
						

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To learn about See
Using	Bluetooth	wireless	
technology The
	Bluetooth 	Support 	page 	at 	www.apple.com/support/bluetooth. 	
Or	open	the	Bluetooth	File	Exchange	application	(in	the	Utilities	
folder	in	Launchpad)	and	choose	Help	>	Bluetooth	Help.
Caring	for	the	battery Help	Center	and	search	for	“battery.”
Connecting	a	printer Help	Center	and	search	for	“printing.”
USB	connections Help	Center	and	search	for	“USB.”
Connecting	to	the	Internet Help	Center	and	search	for	“Internet.”
Connecting	an	external	display Help	Center	and	search	for	“display	port.”
Burning	a	CD	or	DVD Help	Center	and	search	for	“burn	disc.”
Specifications The	Specifications	page	at	www.apple.com/support/specs. 	
Or	open	System	Information	by	choosing	Apple	(
K)	>	About	
This	Mac	from	the	menu	bar, 	and	then	click	More	Info.
Apple	news The	Apple	website	at	www.apple.com.
Software	downloads The	Mac	App	Store	(available	in	Mac	OS	X	v10.6.6	or	later).
Instructions, 	technical 	support, 	
and 	manuals 	for 	Apple 	products The	Apple	Support	website	at	www.apple.com/support.
	 
						

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Help Center       RAM 
Boost Your MacBook
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This	chapter	provides	information	and	instructions	for	upgrading	the	hard	drive	and	
installing	additional	memory	in	your	MacBook. 	
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	you	damage	your	
equipment, 	such	damage	is	not	covered	by	the	limited	warranty	on	your	computer.
The	battery	in	your	MacBook	is	not	user-replaceable. 	If	you	think	your	battery	needs	to	
be	replaced, 	contact	an	Apple	Retail	Store	or	an	Apple	Authorized	Service	Provider. 	 
						

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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	
next	to	the	built-in	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.
Important:  Apple	recommends	that	you	back	up	the	data	on	your	hard	disk	drive	
before	removing	and	replacing	it. 	Apple	is	not	responsible	for	any	lost	data.
To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook:
1  Shut	down	your	MacBook. 	Disconnect	the	power	adapter, 	Ethernet	cable,	USB	cables,	
security	lock, 	and	any	other	cables	connected	to	the	MacBook	to	prevent	damaging	
the	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. 
						

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2 Turn	over	your	MacBook	and	remove	the	eight	(8)	screws	that	secure	the	bottom	case. 	
Lift	off 	the	case	from	the	hinged	side, 	and	place	it	aside.
	 
						

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Important:  When	you	remove	the	bottom	case, 	you	expose	sensitive	internal	
components. 	Avoid	touching	anything	other	than	the	hard	drive	assembly	when	you	
remove	or	add	a	hard	disk	drive.
3  Touch	a	metal	surface	inside	the	computer	to	discharge	any	static	electricity	from	
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4 Locate	the	bracket	at	the	top	of	the	drive. 	Use	a	Phillips	screwdriver	to	loosen	the	two	
captive	screws	that	hold	the	bracket	in	place. 	Put	the	bracket	aside	in	a	safe	place.
5  Using	the	pull	tab, 	gently	lift	the	drive	out	of	the	bay.
Bracket
Pull tab