User Guide

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Basics — General Information 17
2010-06-15
General Information
Required Tools
Caution: To prevent scratches or other cosmetic damage to the computer housing, use a soft
cloth as a protective layer when removing and installing the external screws.
The following tools are required to service the computer:
• Clean, soft, lint-free cloth
• ESD wrist strap and mat
• Magnetic Phillips #0 screwdriver
• Magnetic Phillips #00 screwdriver (preferably with a long handle)
• Torx T6 screwdriver
• Black stick (Apple probe tool, part number 922-5065) or other nonconductive nylon or
plastic atblade tool
• Tri-lobe Large #0 driver (Apple part number 922-8991) for trackpad replacement
• Tri-lobe Small #00 driver (Apple part number 922-9013) for trackpad replacement
• Torx T5 screwdriver from regional supply vendor for trackpad replacement
• EMI-safe plastic or nylon tweezers for installing ex cables (optional)
• Thermal grease (Apple thermal compound syringe, part number 922-7144)
• Alcohol wipes
• Permanent marking, felt-tip pen (optional)
• Pencil with eraser
• Foam wedge xture for display assembly removal (Apple part number 922-8779)
• Kapton tape
• Digital volt meter (troubleshooting)
Refer to Knowledge Base article “Hand Tools for Desktop and Portable Repairs--AP/CA/EU/JP/
LA/US” to purchase tools:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=500200
In addition, the following software programs are required for troubleshooting:
• Apple Service Diagnostic (ASD), version 3S125 or later
• Apple Hardware Test, version 3A148 or later