Easy Search [ ? ]
 
Home  >>  Laptop  >>  Apple  >>  MacBook  >>  MacBook 13" (A1342)

MacBook 13" (A1342)

Submitted By: powerbookmedic
Approved On: 1/13/10
Description: This is an official Powerbookmedic.com manual for the polycarbonate Unibody MacBook.
Get Adobe Flash Player
User Rating:  Please rate this video.

Comments (66):

Rick
2 months ago
How many volts/watts does the computer battery hold?
Powerbook Medic
5 months ago
@pedro - it can be the power adapter, the magsafe board, or the logic board. It is hard to say which it is without replacing some parts. The adapter is the easiest to test if you have another or have a friend with a macbook.
pedro r
5 months ago
My mac won't power on at all, the light on the magsafe doesn't come on either , I have a black spot on the screen but It's been like that for a few weeks . I'm willing to order whatever is necessary to repair it but I need to know what's wrong . The last time it was working I plugged it in to charge and the next morning it wouldn't power on and magsafe light was off.
Powerbook Medic
6 months ago
@Pedro - sometimes it may stick a little, but it should pop off with not a whole lot of effort. If you are uncomfortable doing it, you can send it to us for repair.
Pedro
6 months ago
I have removed the first 8 screws, but i still not been able to remove the cover, what should i do?
Powerbook Medic
7 months ago
@Carl - no, once you get to the point of the part you need to replace, you can stop there, replace it, and then work your way back putting it together.
Carl
6 months ago
If I just need to replace a cracked screen do i just need to remove the battery and follow the last minute or so about the screen?
Powerbook Medic
7 months ago
@ACMT - ESD is important. They have ESD mats to prevent static charges as well as wrist straps.
ACMT
6 months ago
Where is your ESD? I haven't heard the single most important step before you proceed to touching the components....... Do you always work on the MLB without ESD protection????
Powerbook Medic
7 months ago
@Twotone - I would make sure the LVDS cables aren't getting pinched in the hinges, because after that, you've done the appropriate troubleshooting and the only thing left is a damaged logic board. Possibly the display cable connector has some damaged pins or something.
Twotone
7 months ago
I replaced my screen and now the new screen and old screens are Dim. What would cause this? The old screen used to be bright but just cracked. I've tried 2 different LVDS cables other than the original.
James
8 months ago
After replacing the top case the wifi stopped working. Under wifi it says "wifi hardware not installed." The bluetooth is working. Any ideas?
Mike
8 months ago
Can you replace just the keyboard or do you need to replace the entire top case?
Powerbook Medic
10 months ago
@eeh - you have to unscrew it from beneath the trackpad, so you have to take apart the machine until you can get to that point.
eeh
10 months ago
What is the easiest way to replace the trackpad on the macbook 13inch.
Richard Cooper
11 months ago
most excellent Thank You
Powerbook Medic
11 months ago
@Ntxga - the keyboard comes with the top case, so once you get everything removed from the top case, you can switch it out. It's a lengthy repair.
Ngtxa
11 months ago
Please How can I replaced MacBook A1342'Keyboard. Thanks
daniel
1 year ago
If i want to extend the wifi antenna which antenna next to the screen is it?
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@ stingbody - The keyboard is part of the top case. You can't download the recovery cds.
stingbody
1 year ago
how about the keyboard?.... and i want to download a recovery files for my mac because the cd was gone... were can i download?... thank you..
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@Matt - I'm pretty sure it doesn't work with any other key depressed. You can also reset it by taking out the battery and holding down the power button for 10 seconds while unplugged and turned off.
Matt Cohen
1 year ago
Help Please! replaced a loud fan as per "Installing MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Fan" by Walter Galan on ifixit. Followed ESD precautions etc. Now Mac powers up but just have a black screen. The white LED is on, the hard drive spins up, I tried shining a bright light to see if the LCD was not backlit :no presentation. It stays on and will shut off if hold down power button. So far I removed the ram and reinstalled it. I tried to do a SMC reset, *BUT* unfortunately my left shift key has been none functional for 3 weeks . Will SMC reset work with right shift key depression? I also disconnected &reconnect Lcd cable on the right side of the logic board. the power on led comes on and thats it, no sound when I adjust the volume button please help!
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@Soledad - most likely. We'd have to see it in shop to be sure, but that's where I'd start.
Soledad
1 year ago
My children dropped my A1342 macbook on its side and broke off a piece of the case right where the charger is plugged in. Now the charger doesn't work at all - do I need to replace the magsafe board?
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@Robin - great news. never would have gone with the scotch tape as an issue :)
Robin
1 year ago
When the keyboard connector was attached correctly (without the scotch tape), the right shift key began to work. Thanks for your suggestions and your repair guide!!!
Robin
1 year ago
Thank you so much for your suggestion of the new top case for a solution to the right shift key problem. When I took apart the A1342 I found the keyboard connector was attached to the logic/motherboard (not sure which is correct) with scotch tape!
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@Robin - if the key still physically appears to work but just doesn't send the signal, it is most likely going to need another top case.
Robin
1 year ago
I posted my question to the wrong macbook video. I have a late 2009 macbook with polycarbonate unibody and internal battery. One key (R-shift) does not function. I've checked universal access and keyboard features and everything is turned off or not selected as a function key. When I attach a wireless keyboard, the R-shift key works fine on the wireless keyboard. I'm trying to determine if this means I a). have a single R-shift key problem that can be fixed by replacing it or b). if it is a more complicated (expensive) problem like c). the motherboard or d)needs a new top case. The top case and motherboard were already replaced last year(2011) under warranty--after that is when the shift key stopped working. The hard drive and battery failed this year out of warrant and were replaced. The lack of a R-shift key makes it difficult to type and using a wireless keyboard long term is not an option. This video didn't seem to tell me when/how to replace the top case. Thanks
Lisa
1 year ago
I have a a1342 macbook. I would like to buy a logic board. Are the logic boards of the same make a1342 interchangeable?
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@Papa - the sleep light staying on is usually indicative of a logic board issue. I would first try reseating the RAM though just to make sure it isn't something simple.
Papa
1 year ago
I am uncertain if i have a broken logic board or top case. When the pc is turned on, the fan comes on and i can hear the HHD running, however there is no display and no sounds or chimes, the keyboard appears not to be working. The sleep light is remains on. Whats your take on this?
scorn
1 year ago
if i uy the top of the keyboard from this site does it come with those pad looking things they connect to the mobo in 2 diffent areas and are held to the keyboard with adhesive
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@scorn - based on your description that sounds like the speakers. Those come with the top case. You may be able to find them separate used, but I haven't seen them.
scorn
1 year ago
i took apart my laptop and noticed some weird looking pads atatched to the keyboard, they attach to mobo an one is directly under the shift button and the other is under the enter button can you tell me what this part is cuz its wire is riped
Mick
1 year ago
Thanks for that PM. It's actaully quite easy to change out the top case following the video (hint, make sure you have all the correct screwdrivers before starting :-(
Aivaras
1 year ago
I'm talking about PRAM Battery
Aivaras
1 year ago
I dissasemble my MacBook, but didn't find internal battery. Where it is? Thank you in advance :)
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@Mick - yes, its pretty much a complete disassembly except for taking the display apart. You still have to take the display off the base, however.
Mick
1 year ago
Hi guys, great site. How do I replace the A1342 top case (keyboard). Your video doesn;t explain it. Do I have to pull it all apart?
juliana
1 year ago
Hello!on my mac doesnt work the screen ,and backlight,but all cables and screen is new,maybe problem is in inverter board?thanks
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@Jason - you can do it without removing everything.
Jason
1 year ago
In order to remove the lcd screen, is removing the rest of the interior parts (logic board, hard drive, etc.) necessary, or can it be done without removing them?
Powerbook Medic
1 year ago
@Ken - its really best to replace the top case. If you can find just the keyboard for sale, you would have to get the top case off and remove all the screws on the underside.
Ken
1 year ago
how would I replace the keyboard on A1342 macbook. Do I need to take the back panel out and remove some screws or just pop open the top part?
Powerbook Medic
2 years ago
@tomy - if you are referring to the key, you can just pop the key off and replace it.
tomy
2 years ago
i want to reapair my shift taste for my macbook what should i do?
VAGGELIS
2 years ago
HELLO I HAVE THE A1342 AND THE SCREEN IS BLACK.I CONECTET IT WITH MINI PORT TO EXTERNAL LCD AND IT IS OK. WHEN I OPEN A TORCH TO THE SCREEN OF MY MACBOOK I CAN SEE IT IS WORKING.THE PROBLEM IS THE BOARD OR THE LVDS Display Cable. THANK YOU.
Powerbook Medic
2 years ago
@Geovany - you'll have to take it almost completely apart to do that. You'll need to get to the point of taking off the display, then you'll need to take out the LCD and cables.
Geovany Ortega
2 years ago
I Want To replace the "MacBook Back Case w/logo White 13", any vids on how to do that??
Michael
2 years ago
How do you reattach the screen? I can't get it to latch back on.
Jon
2 years ago
So to remove the LCD, I don't have to do the whole logic board removal etc? Its just the last step (unless of course I manage to unplug the display cable)
Riley Sykes
2 years ago
How would you upgrade the RAM? also, how much RAM is it capable of?
Powerbook Medic
2 years ago
@Ken - the white bezel is held on by several plastic clips. It is best to detach the clips from the bezel and install them into the metal frame, then you can pop the bezel back on.
Ken
2 years ago
how do you re-attatch the white lcd bezel after it is removed if it is help on with adhesive tape?
Powerbook Medic
2 years ago
@greg - that usually means the display cable is not connected properly to the back of the LCD or the logic board on the other end.
greg
2 years ago
Just replaced my lcd screen but it is just blank. What did i do wrong?
Powerbook Medic
2 years ago
@Terryl - Search for SKU1723312 in the Easy Search box at the top of the site. That should be what you need.
Terryl
2 years ago
How do i go about gettin an internal fan for my macbook ? I am not seing it in the store :(
Joe
2 years ago
Hi I have a macbook and water was spilled on it. It turns on, the fan spins, the light comes on, but nothing else. You can see that the screen is on, and there is a dark 3" band in the middle. So is it a LCD or logic board? thank you
Powerbook Medic
3 years ago
@Jason - We sell and most hardware stores sell a tri-wing screwdriver. It should be in the tools product list over to the right.
Jason
3 years ago
What size driver should I use for the tri-lobe/wing screws?
arthur
3 years ago
is there an easy way of removing and replacing the keyboard of the A1342, would i still have to remove logic board and hdd first?
arthur
3 years ago
is there an easy way of removing and replacing the keyboard of the A1342, would i still have to remove logic board and hdd first?
Kenneth Fate Jr
3 years ago
This is by far the best way to replace your LCD! Great job!
Collapse comments


If you would like to leave a comment about the video, please type in your name and comment below.

You must have cookies and javascript enabled to submit comments

Name:
Comment:


Service Parts
Tools
Hard Drives
Price Starts at: $49.95
Price Starts at: $29.95
Price Starts at: $64.95
Price Starts at: $24.95
Price Starts at: $20.97
Our Price: $59.95
Our Price: $49.95
Price Starts at: $4.95
Price Starts at: $64.95
Our Price: $19.95
Our Price: $3.12
Our Price: $4.21
Our Price: $89.95
Price Starts at: $4.73
Our Price: $19.95
Our Price: $5.92
Our Price: $2.35
Our Price: $2.49
Our Price: $1.76
Our Price: $19.95
Our Price: $2.95
Our Price: $19.95
Our Price: $9.45
Our Price: $3.29
Our Price: $3.12
Our Price: $1.77
Our Price: $4.95
Price Starts at: $19.95
Price Starts at: $111.95
Our Price: $3.12
Our Price: $4.95
Our Price: $329.95
Price Starts at: $22.46
Our Price: $9.95
Our Price: $2.21
Our Price: $6.95
Our Price: $399.95
 
Copyright 2013 PowerbookMedic.com, LLC
Terms & Conditions | Warranty Policy | Educational and Dealer Discounts | Recover Password | RSS
Newsletter | Privacy Notice | About Us | Contact Us | Site Map | International Shipping | Request a Part | Account Login