

Plug it in with these V shaping down - I liken this to the cable "crying." If it is plugged in crying, you're screwed - no wifi on the logic board unless you replace the related chipset.

There are two V shaped marks on the connector. This is a common mistake because it fits in perfectly both ways. The wifi card wire cannot be plugged in upside down. I've seen this done, and do not recommend it. 2008 wires will require creative routing and cutting portions of the inside of the machine for it to route correctly. 2011 back covers are only for 2011 machines.Į) The same webcam wire can be used on 2008, 2009, and 2010 machines if you choose a 2009 wire. the same back cover can work on 2009 or 2010. hinges are universal to all A1278.Ĭ) The same glass can be used on any of them, it is up to you what your preference is for it to say.ĭ) 2008 back covers are only for 2008 machines.

The 2008 models have poor quality LP133WX2-TLC* series LCDs in them which are not typically found in newer models.ī) wifi antenna, card, LVDS cable, webcam, USB hub, hinges, clutch cover, and bluetooth are interchangeable amongst 2008, 2009, and 2010. Only the wifi antenna is housed in the display assembly.Ĭ) It does not have the bluetooth housed in the display assembly.ĭ) It uses an LVDS cable with a different length.Ī) LCD is interchangeable across all A1278 Macbooks & Macbook Pros regardless of year. 2009 has pro written on it.ī) 2009 has the sleep magnet on the OPPOSITE side of the non pro.Ĭ) 2009 has a slightly longer webcam/bluetooth wire.Ī) 2009 uses shorter webcam wire, but it is too short to measure or notice with the eye.Ī) 2011 does NOT use the wifi card that the 2008/2009/2010 use.ī) It does not have the wifi card housed in the display assembly. Here is what you want to know.Ī) 2008 has no Pro written on it. I've personally built over 500 of these piece by piece for a few reverse logistics providers whose job it is to turn customer returns and off lease computers back into money for some big box online retailers.

Your machine will still be running full force when you put it in your bag as it will not be sleeping.
