Installing MacBook Core 2 Duo Upper Case

Replace your MacBook Core 2 Duo's upper case to gain a new keyboard and trackpad.

  • Author: iRobot
  • Difficulty: Moderate
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Changing the top case will also give you a new trackpad and keyboard.

Note: the ribbon cable is fragile but replaceable, it is connected with a ZIF socket under the touchpad.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

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

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Lift the battery out of the computer.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Memory Cover  ¶ 

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

  • The screws are captive to the metal memory cover so you cannot lose them.

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Required Tools

Spudger

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Phillips #00 Screwdriver

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Coin

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