MacBook Unibody Model A1278 RAMInstallation

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INTRODUCTION

Accessing the RAM in this computer is straightforward and requires minimal disassembly.

TOOLS:Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)

PARTS:RAM Upgrade Kit (1)

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Step 1 — Access Door

With the case closed, place theUnibody top-side down on a flatsurface.

Depress the grooved side of theaccess door release latch enough tograb the free end. Lift the releaselatch until it is vertical.

Step 2

The access door should now beraised enough to lift it up and out ofthe Unibody.

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Step 3 — Battery

Be sure the access door releaselatch is vertical before proceeding.

Grab the white plastic tab and pullthe battery up and out of theUnibody.

Step 4 — Lower Case

Remove the following eight screwssecuring the lower case to thechassis:

One 3 mm Phillips screw.

Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

Four 3.5 mm Phillips screws.

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Step 5

Using both hands, lift and removethe lower case off the upper case.

Step 6 — RAM Installation

Release the tabs on each side of thechip by simultaneously pushing eachtab away from the RAM.

These tabs lock the chip in placeand releasing them will cause thechip to "pop" up.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Step 7

After the RAM chip has popped up,pull it straight out of its socket.

Repeat this process if a secondRAM chip is installed.

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