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iFixit MacBook Core 2 Duo RAM Replacement Operating instructions

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MacBook Core 2 Duo RAM Replacement
Mid 2009 2.13 GHz model is the only A1181 MacBook that uses PC2-6400 RAM.
Written By: iRobot
MacBook Core 2 Duo RAM Replacement
Draft: 2022-06-13Guide ID: 512 -
This document was generated on 2022-06-30 10:45:23 PM (MST).
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INTRODUCTION
Accessing the RAM in this computer is straightforward and requires minimal disassembly.
The Mid 2009 2.13 GHz model is the only A1181 MacBook that uses PC2-6400 RAM.
TOOLS:
Coin (1)
Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
PARTS:
MacBook 13" Core 2 Duo Late 2006
Memory Maxxer RAM Upgrade Kit (1)
MacBook 13" Core 2 Duo Mid 2007
Memory Maxxer RAM Upgrade Kit (1)
MacBook 13" Early 2009 Memory Maxxer
RAM Upgrade Kit (1)
MacBook 13" Mid 2009 Memory Maxxer
RAM Upgrade Kit (1)
MacBook 13" Penryn Memory Maxxer
RAM Upgrade Kit (1)
MacBook 13" Santa Rosa Memory
Maxxer RAM Upgrade Kit (1)
PC2-5300 512 MB RAM Chip (1)
PC2-5300 1 GB RAM Chip (1)
PC2-5300 2 GB RAM Chip (1)
PC2-5300 4 GB RAM Chip (1)
PC2-6400 1 GB RAM Chip (1)
PC2-6400 2 GB RAM Chip (1)
PC2-6400 4 GB RAM Chip (1)
MacBook Core 2 Duo RAM Replacement
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Step 1 — Battery
Use a coin or spudger to rotate the
battery-locking screw 90 degrees
clockwise.
Step 2
Lift the battery out of the computer.
MacBook Core 2 Duo RAM Replacement
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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.
Using The Flexible Extension sold
by iFixit will help with this step.
Step 4
Grasp the right end of the L-shaped
memory cover, then pull it towards
you so it clears the battery
compartment opening.
Lift the memory cover up and out of
the computer.
MacBook Core 2 Duo RAM Replacement
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Step 5 — Pull the RAM out
Pull back on the metal lever and
slide the RAM chip out from its
compartment.
Unlike the iBook line, the MacBook
has two SO-DIMM RAM slots.
When installing RAM, be sure to
push the chips in firmly or else the
computer will not register them.
MacBook Core 2 Duo RAM Replacement
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