Clean non-marring work surface
ESD wrist strap and mat
Multi-compartment screw tray (such as a plastic ice cube tray)
#0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
#1 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
4 mm socket wrench
Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
Razor knife
Needle-point metal probe
Needlenose pliers
Tweezers
Kapton tape (922-1731) (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll)
Thermal grease (922-7144)
Gasket kit (varies with model)
Alcohol pads
Fine-point felt-tip permanent marker
Putty knife tool (922-6761)
Apple Pro keyboard and mouse (for troubleshooting)
Next: Repair Issues
Take Apart Issues
Take Apart Issues
MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2009) Issues
MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2009) Issues
Take Apart Issues
The following tips are taken from the MacBook Pro service manuals and other sources. If you have any
questions regarding any of these tips, consult the manual before proceeding with a repair.
Serial number and Ethernet ID are located in the battery bay
Never double up layers of Kapton tape. Clear off old tape before applying new tape. Doubling up
layers can lead to clearance issues when you reassemble the system.
When removing memory from a MacBook Pro, you must remove memory from the top slot before
removing memory from the bottom slot.
When removing top case, be careful not to break the keyboard flex cable when lifting the top case.
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