Apple Training Series: Desktop and Portable Systems, Third Edition

Lesson 23. Taking Apart a MacBook

Reference Files

MacBook (13-inch) service manual (macbook_13in.pdf)

Time

This lesson takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

Goals

Remove a faulty logic board from a MacBook

In the previous lesson, you learned how simple it is to upgrade the MacBook (13-inch), by installing memory and a hard drive. This lesson focuses on a more complete disassembly of the unit leading to the replacement of a faulty logic board.

This lesson is meant to accompany the Apple Service Source manual, provided as a resource on this book’s companion website, www.peachpit.com/ats.deskport3, which demonstrates the procedures in full detail including reassembly. If you are an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), practice the Take Apart ...