Is motherboard worth repairing?
It won’t be worth it repairing a laptop motherboard. Unlike desktops that have motherboards that are separate from other components, laptop motherboards will have other parts such as the CPU and the memory soldered onto it. That means that you have to buy all of the other components as well.
How do I fix a slow 2009 Macbook Pro?
Be sure to back up your files before proceeding if possible.
- Shutdown the computer, wait 30 seconds, restart the computer.
- Disconnect all third-party peripherals.
- Resetting your Mac’s PRAM and NVRAM.
- Reset the System Management Controller (SMC)
- Reset your Startup Disk and Sound preferences.
How to replace the logic board on a MacBook Pro?
Use this guide to completely replace your logic board. Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro 13″ Unibody: Seven 3 mm Phillips screws. Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws. Slightly lift the lower case and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.
How to replace the ribbon cable on a MacBook Pro?
Use your fingernail or the tip of a spudger to flip up the cable retaining flap on the ZIF socket for the keyboard ribbon cable. Use your spudger to slide the keyboard ribbon cable out of its socket. Peel the small strip of black tape off the keyboard backlight ribbon cable socket.
Is it possible to lose data on a MacBook Pro?
Normally, repairs and failures do not affect your data or hard drive, but a backup is necessary and always advised for those who wish to avert data loss. The MacBook Pro Motherboard issue (the machine does not start and the black screen is observed) is a quite common issue of the old MacBook Pro.
How to change the backlight cable on a MacBook Pro?
Peel the small strip of black tape off the keyboard backlight ribbon cable socket. Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the cable retaining flap on the ZIF socket for the keyboard backlight ribbon cable. Use your spudger to slide the keyboard backlight ribbon cable out of its socket.