2009 Macbook Pro 15" A1286 Heat Sink Replacement
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- Macbook Pro 15” 2009 (A1286) video series:
Remove bottom case (recurring for all videos)
1. Replace Battery P/N: A1321
2. Replace/Upgrade Random Access Memory (RAM) P/N: PC3-8500 1GB, 2GB, 4GB (8GB MAX)(Workaround: Any 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM as long as 1 old module is left in one of the banks)
3. Replace Hard Disk Drive P/N: Any compatible SATA Drive
4. Replace DVD Super Drive P/N: 661-5147, 661-5467, 661-5842 or comparable
5. Replace Trackpad P/N: 922-9008, 922-9035, 922-9306
6. Replace Screen Assembly P/N: 661-5215
7. Replace WiFi/Bluetooth AirPort Card P/N: 661-4766
8. Replace Fans P/N: 661-4952, 922-8703, 661-4951, 922-8702
9. Replace Logic Board P/N: 661-5212, 661-5213, 661-5214
10. Replace CPU Heat Sink P/N: 661-5218
11. Replace Speakers P/N: 922-9029, 922-9030, 922-9309
12. Replace Microphone P/N: 922-9031, 922-9748
13. Replace Power Connector/DC-in-Board P/N: 661-5217, 661-5235, 922-9307
14. Replace Keyboard P/N: Any A1286 Keyboard 2009
Reinstall bottom case (recurring for all videos) - Věda a technologie
Thanks for the video. I am reviving one of these old MacBooks to run it with Ubuntu. Only one tiny difference in the part where you flip over the logic board there is still one more cable connected to the body. Seems to be part of the speaker (same connector). Needed to unscrew the speaker from the logicboard to disconnect. It was a bit tricky but worked out. The WLAN cable (funny word 😅) has a small glued in block to hold it in place. It needs to be moved to the side by force to put the cable back in.
Best videos out there!! And this is 5 years after this posted.
Kinda wish you had something on upgrading the processor.
You saved my life, thank you so much!
Thanks! Great video!
Thank you!
You should rename this to Thermal Paste replacement. Unless you actually replaced the heat sink unit which the video did not show.
After poking around a bit while my battery is calibrating I found out that the 2.66GHz and 2.8GHz 15 inch MacBook Pros do have 2 fans like you show in this video while only my 2.53Ghz Model A1286 has one fan similar to the 13 inch models, however I haven't found the model numbers for the 2.8GHz or 2.66GHz, but will look around a bit more after I've slept and gotten some other stuff done as I doubt that the model numbers would be the same.
i replaced my thermal paste, screwed up the speakers in the meantime cause that cable broke off the board instead of popping off it properly, got it somewhat fixed by soldering it back down as best i could for now, but only the left side works. kinda annoying but happy that the laptop still works at least xD
What screwdriver is needed to remove logic board?
Are you sure you labeled this video right? I recently performed a Ram and Battery replacement on my mid 2009 MacBook Pro and had studied this video first as well as a few others as I wanted to look at the screws and connections to make sure I had the right tools to remove a main-board if really needed and plan out how to do it using one hand. Once opened the back panel the first thing I noticed was only one fan in the center like on a 13" MacBook Pro. Under About this Mac from the Apple Menu it clearly says: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009), the back Panel says in very small print A1286, and the display measures right around 15" on the diagonal using a long precision steel ruler I used to use measuring bar stock for a few different CNC lathes back when I was a Machinist making Aircraft parts a few decades ago. I still need to go back in and replace the old 120GB SSD that only has about 10 GB or less of storage space while I can still write to it when can get the right parts for that but can wait on the thermal paste now as after cleaning off the fan and air grating it seems to be running a lot cooler than it was. But you may want to check that this isn't a 17" Mac from the same or some other year FYI. Good info otherwise.
Just replaced the batter in my mid 2009 and you are correct. I only have one fan.
@@khiggins6311 After doing some more digging found out that 15 inch Mid 2009 MackBook Pro's with 2.6Ghz or higher CPU's have 2 fans. I found some software online somewhere called Max fan Controls that allows setting the fan to run more often which is keeping the CPU temperature down quite a bit though it still runs hotter than I would like to see. Apple throttles the fan speed and frequency down way too low so the machine is quieter, but doesn't last as long. It was an easy install and setup, but I don't remember off the top of my head where I got it or if I had to pay for it, but is a must have utility to keep this thing cooled down. I would have replaced the old thermal paste on the CPU and GPU but as they are on the opposite side of the main board there were a lot of small wires to disconnect without breaking using only one hand so decided to leave well enough alone for now unless can afford another backup laptop of some sort.
yep only one fan in 15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009
How do i know if i just have to replace the heat sync or just the paste ?
after following video bluetooth is not working? thanks for any help
Can u help me? I did everything exactly like the video.. and now my computer isn’t coming on at all.. it starts to come on slightly , and then it just powers off!! I have a new m1 but I have Alot music plugins on my old 2009 Mac book that aren’t available on the new Mac.. So I’m really going crazy rite now.. Please help
I did a thermal paste reapplication and my temps are 65 C - 75, idle ... is this normal ?? whats your normal idling temp ... maybe i added too much paste ...
That’s a totally acceptable range. Just make sure you use it on a flat surface.
I didn't replace my thermal paste yet but downloaded Max Fan Control and used it to set the fan running most all the time though not at full speed unless it gets real hot and right now it is at 63.6 degrees C down from about 90 C before the fans were still set to Apple's specs, so that thermal paste replacement helped quite a bit.
Hi all
After following video my screen is blank, have I damaged the screen cable or is it not sitting properly? Any help appreciated
Ok found out that the lcd connector was not sitting properly. Panic over!
i just followed your video and when i tried to start my mac it doesn't turn on....
Check you keyboard ribbon cable connection. 99% because the power button is part of the keyboard, if it's not sitting correctly in the socket it will not power on.
@@GRIBSOFT Thanks for the info. Will check that out
Let me know if it works.
@@GRIBSOFT It worked! Thanks
@@blablasss I had exactly the same problem and it also worked! perfect video!! do you know how can we monitor the temperature to know if it was the right amount of thermal paste?