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Memory Memory Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized) • Clean non-marring work surface • ESD wrist strap and mat Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery Part Location MacBook Pro Take Apart -
Memory Memory Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized) • Clean non-marring work surface • ESD wrist strap and mat Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Battery Part Location MacBook Pro Take Apart -
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Memory MacBook Pro Take Apart - Notes: • If only one memory card is installed, the factory installs it to cool down . 2. Procedure Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it in the bottom memory slot. • Memory must be removed from the top slot before performing this procedure. 1. Remove the door, as shown. Remove the three screws from the memory door. 3. Place the computer face down before removing from the bottom slot.
Memory MacBook Pro Take Apart - Notes: • If only one memory card is installed, the factory installs it to cool down . 2. Procedure Warning: If the computer has been recently operating, allow it in the bottom memory slot. • Memory must be removed from the top slot before performing this procedure. 1. Remove the door, as shown. Remove the three screws from the memory door. 3. Place the computer face down before removing from the bottom slot.
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Pull the card straight back and out of the memory slot. MacBook Pro Take Apart - 4. Memory To remove memory cards, carefully spread the two locking tabs for the slot (top or bottom) away from the card on both sides and allow the card to pop up slightly. 5.
Pull the card straight back and out of the memory slot. MacBook Pro Take Apart - 4. Memory To remove memory cards, carefully spread the two locking tabs for the slot (top or bottom) away from the card on both sides and allow the card to pop up slightly. 5.
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... the frame to push the back of the card toward the slot to push it is fully and securely seated along its length. MacBook Pro Take Apart - To install a memory card, insert the card at a 25-degree angle behind the locking tabs of the card drops down before inserting. 1. Note: If the back... the slot before it is fully seated, raise it up enough to verify that the card is firmly seated. • Align the notch in the memory card with the tooth in this slot (different notch location). • If installing two cards, install into the bottom slot first. • When finished ...
... the frame to push the back of the card toward the slot to push it is fully and securely seated along its length. MacBook Pro Take Apart - To install a memory card, insert the card at a 25-degree angle behind the locking tabs of the card drops down before inserting. 1. Note: If the back... the slot before it is fully seated, raise it up enough to verify that the card is firmly seated. • Align the notch in the memory card with the tooth in this slot (different notch location). • If installing two cards, install into the bottom slot first. • When finished ...
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Memory When the card is fully seated, push the card straight down until the tabs click onto both sides of the card. MacBook Pro Take Apart - To ensure that the memory cards are fully and securely seated, for the lower card, use a black stick leveraged against the frame to evenly push along the back of the card, locking it into place. 4. 3.
Memory When the card is fully seated, push the card straight down until the tabs click onto both sides of the card. MacBook Pro Take Apart - To ensure that the memory cards are fully and securely seated, for the lower card, use a black stick leveraged against the frame to evenly push along the back of the card, locking it into place. 4. 3.
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Install the memory door. 8. Check that the memory is fully seated. 6. Use Apple System Profiler to verify the card is recognized. (Choose the menu bar Apple logo () > About This Mac, click More Info..., select the System Profile tab, open the Memory Overview.) MacBook Pro Take Apart - For the upper memory card, push with your thumbs to verify that the cards are secured by the brackets on both sides. 7. 5. Replace the battery. 9. Memory
Install the memory door. 8. Check that the memory is fully seated. 6. Use Apple System Profiler to verify the card is recognized. (Choose the menu bar Apple logo () > About This Mac, click More Info..., select the System Profile tab, open the Memory Overview.) MacBook Pro Take Apart - For the upper memory card, push with your thumbs to verify that the cards are secured by the brackets on both sides. 7. 5. Replace the battery. 9. Memory