Apple macbook pro 15 inch mid 2009 User Manual
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 91 2010-12-15 Optical Drive Noisy Unlikely cause: LCD, speakers, fan, camera, microphone Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Optical Drive Noisy • Noise during boot • Noise during operation • Noise when drive is copying or writing data 1. Test optical media in another drive of the same type in same type of computer to rule out media issue. 2. Check with known-good discs. Install discs that came with the computer. 3. Check to see if noise...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 92 2010-12-15 4. Disc spin should cease 30 seconds after mounting data CD on OS desktop. Is the noise related to disc spin? YesGo to step 5. NoGo to step 6. 5. Remove the optical drive and check for the correct seating of the brackets on the optical drive and in the top case. Reinstall drive in unit and retest. Verify if drive is still noisy. YesGo to step 6. NoIssue resolved. Optical drive was not properly mounted in enclosure....
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 93 2010-12-15 Optical Drive Not Performing to Specs Unlikely cause: LCD, speakers, fan, camera, microphone Quick Check SymptomQuick Check Optical Drive Not Performing to Specs Read or write speeds slower than expected. 1. Test optical media in another drive of the same type in same type of computer to rule out media issue. 2. Check with known-good discs—Install discs that came with the computer. 3. For disc write issues, check with...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 94 2010-12-15 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 Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 95 2010-12-15 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 mouse. 4....
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 96 2010-12-15 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 correct...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 97 2010-12-15 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 with ASD that all keys are functional. YesIssue resolved.K01 NoReplace top case. Go to step 5. 5. Verify that all keys are functional using ASD. YesIssue resolved.K01 NoReplace logic board.M15 Specific...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 98 2010-12-15 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 a...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 99 2010-12-15 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 Keyboard Has Dim or...
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 100 2010-12-15 3. In the Apple System Profiler, can you see the AirPort and Bluetooth cards? YesThe light sensor connection to logic board is likely good. Replace display assembly. L14 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. Measure the voltage between pin 4 and pin 2 of the keyboard backlight connector J5815....