Apple Macbook 13" (Late 2009) MacBook6,1 & MacBook7,1 Installation Guides and Specifications

Model ID: MacBook6,1 & MacBook7,1  How to find your Mac's Model ID

Upgrading the Apple 13" MacBook (Late 2009) is very easy. You can add some RAM, replace a faulty Hard Drive or just get a new one with a higher capacity. You can also replace a dead battery. All You'll need is some simple tools, and the correct parts. We then urge you to follow the videos or the Apple manual provided on the links below.

Please see our Apple RAM Memory for Macbook Pro page to locate your  Apple compatible RAM upgrade for your Mac, and we'll ship it fast from our warehouse in Victoria.


OWC RAM Memory Install Video

Step-by-step video of how to install memory in the Apple MacBook 13-inch Unibody (Late 2009 / Mid 2010).

Skill Level: "Easy" | Duration: 4:07 |

Recommended Tools for the RAM upgrade:

#00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065


Hard Drive Install Video

Step-by-step video of how to install a  hard drive in the Apple MacBook 13-inch Unibody (Late 2009 / Mid 2010).
Skill Level: "Straightforward" |  Duration: 4:54 |
Install Tips:
  • The 2.5-inch drive install instructions shown in this video are the same for a hard drive or SSD.
  • You can remove the optical drive and add a second internal drive to this Mac laptop with OWC's Data Doubler

Recommended Tools for the HDD/SSD upgrade:

Macfixit 5-Piece Mini Toolkit
Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
External Hard Drive Enclosure - Convert your existing drive into an external one


OWC Data Doubler Install Video

Step-by-step video of how to install an OWC Data Doubler in the Apple MacBook 13-inch Unibody (Late 2009 / Mid 2010).
Skill Level: "Involved" | Duration: 6:32 |

Battery Install Video

Step-by-step video of how to install a battery in the Apple MacBook 13-inch Unibody (Late 2009 / Mid 2010).
Skill Level: "Straightforward" |  Duration: 5:55 |


Apple Support Page Manuals

MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory Learn how to remove or install memory in your MacBook Pro notebook computer on the Apple support page.


Here are detailed specifications as well as direct links to available upgrades

Apple 13" MacBook (Late 2009)
OVERVIEW
Introduced October 2009
Discontinued May 2010
Model Identifier MacBook6,1
Model Number A1342
EMC 2350
Order Number MC207LL/A
PROCESSOR
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo (P7550) ("Penryn")
Processor Speed 2.26 GHz
Architecture 64-bit
Number of Cores 2
Cache 3 MB on chip shared L2 cache
System Bus 1066 MHz
STORAGE AND MEDIA
Standard Storage 250, 320, or 500 GB (5400-rpm)
Link to upgrade tool & kits Tools for HDD and RAM installation
Link to internal HDD Upgrade to a new 2.5” HDD
Link to internal SSD Upgrade to a new 2.5” SSD
Media 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Link to external optical drive Get an external burner here
KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD
Trackpad Multi-Touch trackpad
Keyboard Full size (78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys incl. 12 function, 4 arrow)
RAM
Built-in Memory
Maximum Memory 8.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots 2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
Interleaving Support Yes
Link to RAM upgrade Upgrade your RAM here
DISPLAY
Built-in Display 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen
Resolutions 1280 by 800
GRAPHICS
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
Graphics Memory 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory (Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB)
Display Connection 1 - Mini DisplayPort
Display Modes Dual display extended and video mirroring
External Resolution Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels
Camera Built-in iSight
CONNECTIONS
Wi-Fi Built-in AirPort Extreme card (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) (support for jumbo frames)
USB 2 - 480 MBit/s
FireWire
Display 1 - Mini DisplayPort
Infrared
Audio In 1 - Built-in microphone, Audio out is user-selectable as analog audio line in
Audio Out 1 - Combined optical digital output/headphone out, 2 - Built-in speakers
EXPANSION
Slots
Hard Drive Interface 3.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA)
Optical Drive Interface
POWER
System Battery Built-in 60-watt-hour lithium-polymer
Battery Life Up to 7 hours
Standby Time
Maximum Battery Cycles 1000
Power Adapter 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
Link to replacement battery Get a replacement battery here
Link to replacement charger Get a replacement MagSafe here

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