Installing MacBook Core Duo Memory Cover

MacBook Core Duo memory cover replacement.

  • Add Note x
  • x 15

This cover keeps the RAM levers out of the way of the battery and secures the hard drive. If you got a little overzealous and broke yours, here's how to replace it.

Sections
Tools
Relevant Parts
Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Use a coin to rotate the battery-locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.

Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Lift the battery out of the computer.

Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 3 — Memory Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove the three evenly-spaced Phillips screws from along the rear wall of the battery compartment.

  • The screws are captive to the metal memory cover.

Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Lift up on L-shaped memory cover, slide it to the right, and lift it out of the computer.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the MacBook Core Duo device page.

Required Tools

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$4.95 · 50+ In stock

Coin

$2.95 · 19 In stock

Related Products

MacBook Memory Cover

$14.95 · 10 In stock

Recommended Tools

Universal Drive Adapter

$29.95 · 50+ In stock

Inspection Scope

$39.95 · 17 In stock

Frictionless Ratchet

$24.95

Portable Anti-Static Mat

$24.95 · 10 In stock

Comments Add Note Comments are offturn on