2009 Macbook Pro 13" A1278 Keyboard Replacement
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Macbook Pro 13” 2009 (A1278) video series:
Remove bottom case (recurring for all videos)
1. Replace Battery P/N: A1322, 661-5557
2. Replace/Upgrade Random Access Memory (RAM) P/N: PC3-8500 1GB, 2GB, 4GB (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: 661-5165, 661-5502, 661-5865 or comparable
5. Replace Trackpad P/N: 922-9063, 922-9525, 922-9773
6. Replace Screen Assembly P/N: 661-5232
7. Replace WiFi/Bluetooth AirPort Card P/N: 661-5388, 661-5541
8. Replace Fan P/N: 922-8620, 661-5418, 661-9530, 922-9530, 661-4946
9. Replace Logic Board P/N: 661-5231, 661-5230
10. Replace CPU Heat Sink P/N: 661-5234
11. Replace Speakers P/N: 922-9058, 922-9445, 922-9057
12. Replace Microphone P/N: 922-9059
13. Replace Power Connector/DC-in-Board P/N: 661-5217, 661-5235, 922-9307, 820-2565-A
14. Replace Keyboard P/N: Any A1278 Keyboard 2009-2012
Reinstall bottom case (recurring for all videos)
This video guided me to be able to replace a keyboard after a rum spillage on it which rendered the power button non-useable. It's the first time I've removed a motherboard. I discovered that about half the screws from the keyboard were missing as well as a few others. So glad this is still possible on a machine that has never had the battery replaced and still runs for hours, had only a ribbon cable for hard drive, RAM and hard drive replacement. I also thought for years that the wifi is inoperable, but discovered it was only plugged in part of the way. Now it works again. Thanks for your help. I really don't want a new Mac.
Got the whole thing done in about an hour following these instructions. Thanks!
+Mike Rodriguez great to hear your success!
Ohh, man, THANKS A LOT! I just replaced the keyboard following this tutorial. You saved me!
Thank you a lot for this comhrehensive guide! Have revived my old Macbook with ease. It took me like 30 minutes to put those keyboard and backlight cables in place tho. Such a weird design!
Yes, Apple makes them very proprietary.
You don’t mention to remove the right WiFi bracket so that you can remove the microphone. As well as don’t mention anything about removing the power button (which has a silver spacer/ring) that’s important.
Thank you for these observations. Helped me a lot!
You´re my hero! Thanks
More than usefull thanks a lot
Glad to help!
Thank you
Hello! thanks for the video, im trying to fix a Macbook 13' 2008, and were I live doesnt have new keyboard for Macbook for sell, only for Macbook pro 13' 2008.. is the same keyboard? :( thanks!
+Fernando Gnoato Bottini yes it's different but will work just fine.
Is the Mid-2009 the same? Also, is there only one speaker? I'd probably replace my speaker and keyboard at the same time. Aside from the 3 long philips head screws on the cover, are all the screws the same? Or do they all need to be kept separate during removal and installation?
Yes, mid 2009 13" is the same.There are two speakers, one on top of the dvd drive and one under the right side of the logicboard once you lift it up. The 7 short screws out of the 10 that secure the cover are exactly the same.
@@GRIBSOFT Thanks
Hi, I have a late 2011 macbook pro 13' with a few keys missing on the keyboard. Found a used 2009 MBpro 13' replacement carcass that includes a keyboard. Can I install the 2009 keyboard on the 2011 macbook? Thanks in advance for the help!
Yes you can.
Is this the same principle for the a1342 unibody keyboard replacement?
And am I right in saying the keyboard for the a1278 fits the a1342?
Unfortunately not. For that model, you have to replace the entire lower case, because the keyboard is glued and screwed in permanently :(
MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on after replacing keyboard
Hi, I've got the same problem 🤔. Were you able to fix it?
if so can you please give me some advice on how to fix this issue?
Hello what size of screw head are you using?
Philips head 00.