Introduzione
We wanted to see what's inside Apple's updated MacBook! This machine bears the exact same model number "A1342," but includes a longer-lasting battery and the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor. We got this unit from the Apple Store on May 19th, 2010.
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The new revision of the MacBook Unibody Model A1342 has been kind enough to grace us with its presence.
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Tech Specs:
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2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB on-chip L2 shared cache.
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NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256 MB of shared DDR3 SDRAM.
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10 hour 63.5 Wh lithium-polymer battery.
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Mini Display port with audio out support. *GASP*
 
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The battery looks very similar to the previous one. So similar, in fact, that it's identical in size and shape, and has the same model number (A1331).
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Even so, it still makes continued use of Tri-Wing screws to secure the battery in place. Why Apple? Why? Why can't you free us from the oppression and tyranny that is Tri-Wing screws?
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Be wary though...appearances can be deceiving, and that is certainly the case here.
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The battery in the A1342 Mid 2010 is 63.5 watt-hours and weighs 355 grams.
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In contrast, the earlier A1342 has a battery of 60 watt-hours and weighs 347.5 grams.
 
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Lo and behold, the new battery works in the A1342!
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Both of these screenshots were taken from the previous iteration, the MacBook Unibody A1342.
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You can get an extra 350 mAh of juice if you're willing to add 7.5 grams to your "older" MacBook.
 
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After removing two Phillips screws and the hard drive bracket, lift the drive out of the MacBook by its pull tab and disconnect the SATA connector.
 
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Removing the speaker assembly and AirPort/Bluetooth board requires a bit of work, but nothing we at iFixit can't handle.
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Bluetooth model number is BCM943224PCIEBT.
 
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After removing the final few screws, lift the optical drive out of its comfy abode.
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You'll be glad to know that MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Mid 2010 continues to use the 8x SATA superdrive manufactured by Panasonic, model UJ898.
 
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Obviously the logic board needs to come out, or else this isn't a teardown.
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With the flick of our trusty spudger, we continue to disconnect several connectors around the perimeter of the logic board, as well as removing the RAM.
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Carefully maneuver the logic board assembly out of the upper case.
 
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The heat sink must be removed prior to revealing the newly optimized processor and graphics chips.
 
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Parts numbers found thus far:
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Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor E006B705 SLDGZ AV80577P8600 2.40/3M/1066
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NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated chipset graphics card: The successor to the GeForce 9400M.
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Realtek RTL8251CA GigE Ethernet
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CYPRESS CY8C24 16 KB Flash PSoC
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TDK 6T213HF
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Cirrus Logic 4206ACNZ
 
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The display assembly is secured by two large T8 screws, one on each side.
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Shameless plug: We sell a screwdriver kit that will enable you to remove these screws.
 
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In Apple's everlasting effort to aid in the reduction of environmental impacts, the LED-backlit display in the MacBook A1342 and Mid 2010 A1342 are Mercury-free.
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Wondering how to replace the display assembly? Well look no further, simply follow these steps and you'll be up and running in no time.
 
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Now that we've taken care of that legal mumbo jumbo that some people care about (most people don't), here is the final layout of what used to be a MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Mid 2010.
 
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12 commenti
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New battery is 63.5 watts not 65
mkaz13 -
Just wanted to let people know, the A1278 13" macbook pro 'black' keyboard is interchangeable with the 'white' 2009/2010 macbook A1342 .. It looks pretty cool to! :) . Just remove the metal bracket and use epoxy to stick the keyboard and metal bracket back on :). Cheers.
techetc -
Including the Backlight? That'd be crazy awesome!
I don’t think the backlight would work because there is no hardware to power it present on the logic board of the MacBook
Many thanks for this awesome teardown!