APPLE - Service Manuals
18 manuals available for download

iBook Computer Developer Note
Technical documentation for the iBook computer covering architecture, internal logic, I/O devices, ports, and RAM expansion. Includes block diagrams, bus specifications, FireWire and USB interfaces, hard disk connector details, keyboard functions, display specifications, and supplemental reference materials for hardware and software developers.

MacBook 13-inch Aluminum Late 2008 Technician Guide
Apple Technician Guide for MacBook 13-inch Aluminum Late 2008 model. Comprehensive service manual covering troubleshooting procedures, hardware diagnostics, component identification, and detailed take-apart instructions. Includes symptom charts for power issues, display problems, communications, storage devices, input/output devices, and thermal issues. Features exploded views, screw charts, and step-by-step replacement procedures for battery, hard drive, memory, logic board, display assembly, keyboard, trackpad, and other internal components. Updated through June 2010.

MacBook 13-inch Early and Mid 2009 Service Manual
Complete service manual for MacBook 13-inch Early 2009 and Mid 2009 models. Contains detailed take-apart procedures, component specifications, hardware configurations, troubleshooting guides, symptom charts, technical views, screw location charts, and exploded diagrams. Covers battery, RAM, hard drive, optical drive, display, keyboard, heatsink, logic board, and various internal components. Updated July 2010.

MacBook 13-inch Late 2007 Service Source Manual
Service manual for MacBook 13-inch Late 2007 and MacBook 13-inch Early 2008. Comprehensive technical documentation covering disassembly procedures, component identification, troubleshooting, and repair instructions. Includes detailed sections on battery, RAM, hard drive, display, keyboard, trackpad, optical drive, logic board, heatsink, and various internal components with screw location charts and exploded views.

MacBook 13-inch Late 2009 Apple Technician Guide
Apple Technician Guide for MacBook 13-inch Late 2009 and Mid 2010 models. Covers troubleshooting, hardware specifications, functional overviews, block diagrams, symptom charts for startup/power issues, communications, display, mass storage, input/output devices, mechanical issues, and detailed take-apart procedures including battery, trackpad, hard drive, memory, fan, wireless components, logic board, display module, and related components. Includes parts lists, screw locations, and exploded views. Document updated through June 2010.

MacBook 13-inch Service Manual - Take Apart
Apple Service Source manual for MacBook 13-inch and MacBook 13-inch Late 2006 models. Contains comprehensive take-apart procedures covering battery, RAM, hard drive, top case with keyboard, trackpad cable, AirPort card, MagSafe board, speakers, heatsink, optical drive, logic board, display assembly, and various internal components. Includes vertical-insert connector guidelines, tools list, screw matrix, external and internal views, and exploded diagrams for both standard and Late 2006 models.

MacBook Air Service Source January 2008
Apple Service Source document for MacBook Air dated January 30, 2008. Contains basics section covering general information, product view, overview, quick tour of basic features and ports, trackpad and keyboard usage, new parts and procedures, general module notes, and support tools. Take Apart section includes detailed removal and reassembly procedures for bottom case, battery, AirPort/Bluetooth card, speaker assembly, port hatch assembly, MagSafe assembly, hard drive, thermal module, logic board, display assembly, audio flex cable, input devices flex cable, AirPort/Bluetooth flex cable, and top case with keyboard. Additional Procedures section covers keypad replacement. Troubleshooting section includes general information, troubleshooting steps, hardware symptoms with symptom charts, block diagram, and Views section with exploded views and screw maps.

MacBook Air Service Source Manual (Original, Late 2008, Mid 2009)
Apple Service Source manual for MacBook Air covering original, Late 2008, and Mid 2009 models. Updated December 9, 2009. Contains detailed service procedures including disassembly, component replacement, troubleshooting, symptom charts, exploded views, and screw maps. Covers battery, airport/bluetooth card, speaker assembly, hard drive/SSD, thermal module, logic board, display assembly, and various flex cables. Includes hardware diagnostics information and firmware updates.

PowerBook 150 Service Source Documentation
Service Source documentation for the Apple PowerBook 150 notebook computer. Contains basic specifications including processor details (Motorola 68030 at 33 MHz), memory configuration (4 MB RAM expandable to 40 MB, 1 MB ROM), storage specifications (120 MB IDE hard drive, 1.4 MB SuperDrive floppy), and I/O interfaces (HDI-30 SCSI port, RS-422 serial port). Includes rear panel layout diagram showing power adapter, modem, SCSI, printer/modem, reset button, and power button connections.

PowerBook 160/165/180 Service Manual
Apple Service Source documentation for PowerBook 160, 165, and 180 portable computers. Contains basics section with overview, repair strategy, ordering procedures for parts via AppleOrder (US) or ARIS (Canada), warranty and AppleCare information, display compatibility matrix, and specifications introduction. Covers service procedures for module exchange and parts replacement, with information on authorized service providers and technical support contact details for US and Canada regions.

PowerBook 165c/180c Service Source Manual
Service manual for PowerBook 165c and PowerBook 180c portable computers. Covers repair strategy, module exchange and parts replacement procedures, warranty and AppleCare information, display compatibility matrix for FSTN and active matrix displays with corresponding inverter and cable part numbers, specifications reference, and ordering procedures for US and Canadian service providers.

PowerBook 2400c/180 Service Source Manual
Service Source documentation for the PowerBook 2400c/180 portable computer. Covers basics including overview, configuration with 180 MHz PowerPC 603ev processor, 16 MB RAM, 1.3 GB hard drive, 10.4 inch active-matrix color display, and Mac OS 8. Includes peripheral listings, service strategy for Japan and US markets, compatibility information, and front/rear hardware views showing ports, buttons, and controls.

PowerBook 500 Series Service Source - Basics
Service documentation for PowerBook 520, 520c, 540, and 540c models. Contains general information about the series, repair strategy, warranty and AppleCare details, ordering procedures for US and Canada, rear panel port/connector locations, and PowerBook screw matrix with nine different screw types used throughout the models.

PowerBook Duo 200 Series Service Source Manual
Service Source documentation for PowerBook Duo 200 Series computers including models 210, 230, 250, 270c, 280, and 280c. Covers system overview, repair strategy, ordering procedures for service parts, warranty and AppleCare information, and guidelines for self-threading screws. Includes information on Duo Floppy Adapter, Duo Dock, Duo Dock II, Duo DockPlus, and Duo MiniDock accessories.

PowerBook G4 15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz Take Apart Manual
Service manual for PowerBook G4 15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz models dated January 31, 2005. Contains general information about the computer specifications, identification features, required tools for disassembly, and detailed procedures for replacing feet on the bottom case. Includes safety warnings for glue handling and foot installation steps.

PowerBook G4 15-inch Service Source Adjustments
Service documentation for PowerBook G4 15-inch models (FW 800 and 1.5/1.33GHz). Contains detailed adjustment procedures including latch adjustment for display securing mechanism and display rear housing adjustment for LCD panel replacement. Includes tools required, preliminary steps, and step-by-step procedures with photographic references.

PowerBook G4 17-inch Double-Layer SD Basics
General information and service procedures for PowerBook G4 17-inch with Double-Layer SuperDrive. Covers identification methods, key feature specifications including DDR2 memory support, display improvements, hard drive options, service parts differences, top case modifications, keyboard changes, and mass storage configuration. Includes cable compatibility warnings and ZIF connector handling procedures. Contains tools list for disassembly and serial number location documentation.

PowerBook G4 Titanium 400/500 MHz Troubleshooting Guide
AppleCare troubleshooting procedures for PowerBook G4 Titanium 400 and 500 MHz models. Covers AirPort card recognition issues, battery ejection problems, hard drive initialization failures, modem dial tone issues, DVD disc mounting problems, PC Card insertion difficulties, sound system malfunctions, and display problems. Each section provides sequential diagnostic steps for authorized Apple service providers.