Apple Macbook 13" (Mid 2007) Installation Guides and Specifications
Upgrading the Apple 13" MacBook (Late 2007) 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 will 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 13" Mid 2007 page to locate your Apple compatible RAM upgrade for your Mac
Please see our OWC SSD options for Macbook page to locate your Apple compatible SSD upgrades for your Mac
If your battery is dead or low capacity, here's a link to buy a Newertech NuPower battery replacement for MacBook
Apple User Guides for the Apple 13" MacBook (Mid 2007):
Apple Support Macbook 13" (Mid 2007) Memory RAM installation / replacement guide (PDF) - Learn how to remove or install memory in your MacBook notebook computer.
Apple Support Macbook 13" (Mid 2007) User Guide (PDF)
Apple Support Macbook 13" (Mid 2007) Battery Replacement Instructions (PDF)
Apple Support Macbook 13" (Mid 2007) RAM Door (L-Bracket) Replacement Instructions (PDF)
OWC Video Installation Guide for Apple 13" MacBook (Mid 2007):
This video will help you replace your RAM and fix or upgrade the main hard drive or SSD drive. This video will also show you how to replace your battery.
Recommended Tools for the RAM upgrade:
- #00 Precision Philips Screwdriver - Economy
- Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065
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
You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
Here are some detailed specifications as well as direct link 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 ot replacement battery | Get a replacement battery here |
| Link to replacement charger | Get a replacement MagSafe here |