@@a.mgaming3418 Austin evans did a very good job upgrading this model. It still can handle light video editing, web browsing and regular usage. You can install a Catalina patcher to get it to run Catalina
@@HughJeffreys hi 👋 I a have subscribed ur channel because I love ur channel 💗 💖 💓 💕 💛 ❤ 💗 💖 💓 so can u please subscribe to my channel pls 💗 😊 💖 💕 ☺ 😘 💗 😊 💖 💕 ☺ pls 💖 💗 ❤ ♥ 💕 😊 😀😀😀😀😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
The only thing lacking here is cockroach infestation on the inside. I've dealt with two of those laptops before and it is equally as much of an hassle as these utterly grimed up plastics
Makes me happy it can be refurbished! I wish Apple would have kept these gorgeous FAT white plastic macbooks and just added the terribly UN-ergonomic paper-thin "Pros" ... we get older and we cannot grasp something thin and heavy like the newer ones (which are kind of esthetically UN-pleasing as well.) I always cheered up when I saw, touched, or held my darling white polycarbonate Laptop. Now she can come back to me!!♡♡♡
Damn. Very nice cleaning, Hugh! I still have and use this Mac as to date, every once a while since I bought it in 2009 as my 1st Mac ever. The rubber bottom surely is dirty by now, but not this dirty. And logic board areas only dusty on the fans, will try to re-paste it for the 1st time, thanks for the tips!
I remember I had exactly like this one that I bought back in October of 2010 for $999. Over the years I had many downs and ups with this laptop even with every upgrade it got more and more slower so I say “the hell with it” and purchased a 480GB SSD and 16GB maxed out RAM from OWC. It was pretty expensive and it ran like a Bugatti. Boots in less then 15 seconds and it was ready for anything. Just a couple of graphics tweaks to make it better and it was golden for a few year. I loved it so much and then one day I got into a car wreak and the driver who wreaked me stole my bag with this laptop, another smaller Chromebook for light focused tasks, a Lenovo tablet and a big power pack from Anker. To this day I’ve been without it for over 3 years and I still do dearly miss it. I wish to get it back or get another one and do the same process I did back then. That’s how deep the love for that laptop went. :)
Garrett Reyman Oh no according to OWC (macsales.com) the Mid 2010 maxes out at 16GB of RAM others max out at 8 they have a comprehensive list of all the Mac laptops and their capabilities
Garrett Reyman Not really no according to OWC macsales.com they have a complete list of all the upgradeable macs and have noted that most after 2010 can use up to 16GB capacity
Wicked Marine Records That’s great unfortunately do to my circumstances I won’t be able to pay for it atm since with my situation is making it difficult to do anything I’ll put it on hold for now but thank you anyways
paperluigi12345 you don’t know that; maybe someone does follow this tutorial, stop trying to act relatable. do you think he makes these videos for fun? these are supposed to be educational
Hey Hugh Jeffreys! Can you please make a video on how to clean a MacBook's keyboard and get dust out from under the keyboard? I have a 2017 MacBook Air MQD32HN/A.
Okay, so with Hugh his work it's absolutely not profitable in any way shape or form. BUT THEN UA-cam! His content is the money earner. That's what his channel is based on. In any normal situation dropping $99 on a battery for a 2010 MB is outlandish. But because he did people won't call the video half in the bag and the video will be successful and make that back in no time at all. He did a very good job with it I must say. Mid-2010 MB's are actually pretty good machines to run now adays because of MacOS 10.13. The only issue I had with the video was the fact he dropped $100 on a new battery, $50 on a SSD, but then REFUSES TO UPGRADE THE RAM BECAUSE "At the time ram is expensive." DDR3. DDR freaking 3. The max that machine can run is 16gb. to get 2 sticks of DDR3 8GB is like $40 in total. To get AT LEAST 8GB of total ram would be $20! The difference of 4GB and 8GB is what makes the entire computer worth it. Hearing that ruined it for me, HE WAS THAT CLOSE to making a good machine, dropped $150 on a battery and SSD and says "4GB is fine." Shame.
I have the same model as above but upgraded to 8GB RAM, 250GB SSD, 500GB HDD, new speaker, new battery and new bottom cover. It was my work laptop for many years and now repurposed for iTunes library.
Satisfaction overload! Seeing that beautiful yet dirty MacBook being brought back to life was so satisfying. I love seeing these types of videos. I look forward to seeing more in the future 👍🏻
I have to say these tiny vacuum units my grandpa uses to clean his keyboard (weekly!) might be helpful with the dust on the inside since the suction is rather gentle and the nuzzle(?) very small, there are also some with brushes. Good job! I had that MacBook, too, and good god, the state this one here was in...
Imagine if he were to send a picture of the restore devices to the seller and show how much potential of goods a device has. That would be really awesome to see the seller’s reaction
GREAT Job. My very first MacBook was that generation. I've since gone through two more MacBooks since that time, with my current one being purchased in 2020 and has the M1 chip. I use my Mac quite extensively giving them a life span of about 5 or 6 years before needing to be replaced.
This video is not only so satisfying to watch. It has changed my mindset of discarding my old laptop and buying a new one. Now I am going to do the cleaning and upgrading my old windows laptop.
Hi Mr. Jeffreys. I have a 2008 Macbook that still works with all original parts including its original battery and charger. The only thing that does not work is the trackpad so you'll need a mouse. It looks very decent except for the bottom: there's a dent and some misalignment and some missing rubber pads. Any suggestions what I should do with it? Thanks!
Hugh Jeffreys your a great inspiration your videos and the way you clean and restore these legacy pieces of technology are really really satisfying,looking forward to more of these !!
Excellent vid I have that exact model myself and have done similar upgrades though following Luke Miani video I have upgraded the OS to Catalina, Thanks for showing how to clean and replace the thermal past as it's the only job left on mine. Keep well and keep safe.
Great video! Small tip: When removing stickers, the best option is to use acetone, or nail polish remover which has acetone in it. It takes much less time compared to using ethyl or isopropyl alcohol
Uh no, bad idea to use acetone on plastic. I spilled a little on the cover while doing my nails, it melted the plastic. I personally use eucalyptus oil (unironically) and paper towel, just scrub it out.
Hey i have a 2012 MacBook Pro and one One day when I had it on my bed I tried to turn it on and it just showed the missing folder logo and after doing a bit of research many people said that it was th cable connecting the hard drive and it doesn’t recognize the hard drive i than bought a new cable to see if it will fix it but I didn’t any ideas where they might be
Never owned a MacBook laptop and probably not gonna buy one but that cleaning procedures are so satisfying to watch and giving a second life to its purpose.
It was probably used by one of those children who got treated like a god instead of teached basic manners including the respective use of what you get. These are probably growing up to be choosing beggers...
Since this seems like the community to know, off topic question should I update my iphone se 1st gen from iOS 11.3 to iOS 13. I can’t use certain apps cause I haven’t but they aren’t as important as having a phone that works decently 😂
I have a late 2013 macbook pro 13 inch and I've had for about 6 months. I have no tools to do a cleaning job on the inside. But I do keep the body very clean. I have a couple stickers on it but I find it's runs great for what I need and boots up fast. Love ur videos.
Amazing job mate. In last december my macbook pro felt in thd floor and the motherboard broke. Since that, as the repair is quite expensive here in brazil, I am using an older version of this macbook, the mid2009 as my dayly driver. They do are still up go the tasks. Those were well madd computers.
I restored 5 of these frequently. They were disgustly dirty. Became quite efficient at the end. Used a variety of cleaning materials for the base plate and they looked brand new when finished. Sold them for 4 times the purchase price. People love the unibody white macbook
I have one of these, quick tip, the bottom is actually even easier to clean with a slightly damp magic eraser! Got mine completly white again in under 5 minutes :)
i always watch you hugh you are an inspiration especially with alcohol brasso abd toothpaste , I will try that the next time but have you got any tips to do it with one hand working see I have had a brain haemorrhage …..
hey hugh how are you been i wish you are doing good i have an iphone 6 with broken glass and 85 % battery and i wanna replace them it and i want your help in recommending which selller show i buy the parts from btw i live in morocco north africa
I still own one of those, it's 10 years old and works just fine. I remember having an issue with the back cover, the heating made it bent. After 4-5 years Apple was still giving those for free on their website - next time have a look there because apparently it was a huge pain point of those.
Hi Hugh, I have the same MacBook somewhere in my house, it is in a similar condition (the rubber grey cover needs to be replaced because it is crooked, the battery is almost dead since it has 11 years so far and it has some dirt all around the housing). But I have a little problem: the CPU fan connector is broken, it has felt off from the logic board. I think using a microsoldering solution is not worthy, if I buy a new motherboard should I solve this problem?
Nice Job!!! I have a cuestión please how were you able to install HIGH SIERRA on a MacBook this old ? Or can you point me to a site or URL that shows how... Thank You!
I just realised that b-roll footage you used while performing work on the laptop. How did you achieve that? I'd imagine you would need two pairs of hands for that.
I got the same MacBook design, but earlier. 2009 late. It was the first unibody plastic. I am actually writing this comment on this computer. I still absolutely LOVE it, however I use it as as secondary computer/main computer is an iMac 27"/. Got the same SSD which really gave a kick to the speed. Mine is in perfect condition. In fact a few years ago I brought it to the Apple Store to change the bottom rubber part and the guy was surprised how clean my MacBook was. He said it is rare to see a MacBook in this condition. So I took it as a compliment :) I will never understand how people can make their computer so dirty.. These things are expensive, why don't you take care of it, so you can use it much longer... Great video, added to my fav. list!
Hi Hugh I attempted a screen replacement on a iPhone 6s and it all went well thanks to your video . Well until I went to plug the screen in. The connector connecting the home button fell off the ribbon cable and now I have no home button THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. So I’ve spent more on screens than I have on the phone. Is there a way I can fix it or do I have to spend yet another £20 on a new display?
Man you should move to the US because bunch of people will need you here and open your own shop. I love your videos and I am a huge fan. Hello from California USA
Might wanna check the keyboard connection, it looks like its slightly out on the left hand side, i find that when installing batterys on these it causes this too happen as the battery catches on the cable going too the connector, its not a big deal but it's something i like too check.
"Not only has the toothpaste cleaned the base, but it also left the laptop with a minty fresh smell."
*Priorities, people, priorities.*
lol truee
I see it as a challenge to that eucalyptus oil guy
Andre Coutinho lmao
@Largemouth Bass yeah, that's him.
Look ma, no cavities!
He took cleaning to another level
Both Yim WITH TOOTHPASTE,TOOTHPASTE IS GOOD FOR EVERYTHING
Daniel Khan really well I don’t thing so what about those people that have *COVID* 1 9
Neon World TOOTHPASTE!
No eucalyptus oil????
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Remember seeing these in the Apple store when new and wanting one so bad!
They cost nothing now, so your dream can come true.
Yes :D
@@Tech101yt Very true, though they are almost useless now. :P
@@a.mgaming3418 Austin evans did a very good job upgrading this model. It still can handle light video editing, web browsing and regular usage. You can install a Catalina patcher to get it to run Catalina
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Love these videos! Really nice work.
Thanks mate! Love your work too!
@@HughJeffreys hi 👋 I a have subscribed ur channel because I love ur channel 💗 💖 💓 💕 💛 ❤ 💗 💖 💓 so can u please subscribe to my channel pls 💗 😊 💖 💕 ☺ 😘 💗 😊 💖 💕 ☺ pls 💖 💗 ❤ ♥ 💕 😊 😀😀😀😀😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Hugh Do you go for a footy team?
@@kozynat
The amount of emojis you used just gave me a stroke.
Also, you shouldn’t beg for subscribers like that.
@@itsbriarwallace 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😥😥😥😥😥😥😕😥😥😥😥😥😥😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Every UA-camr has a different smell!
Psivewri: *Eucalyptus*
Louis Rossmann: *Alcohol*
Hugh Jeffreys: *Mint*
Eucalyptus is quite expensive
dankpods: brasso
@@greendaykerplunk nah 1 grit XDD
The eucalyptus oil is legendary
No word yet on Luke Miani’s favorite Mac aroma.
Good timing, just finished watching one of your videos
thank you so much for this satisfying video.
Right 🙌🏽
@@nectarnostalgia left
Love these videos! Really nice work.
Hey Tendo
@@raleqtambrobret up
Hugh : I don’t know how someone could let it get so dirty
Scans past Swans stickers.....
Me : well, that answers that
lol. footy jokes though
The only thing lacking here is cockroach infestation on the inside. I've dealt with two of those laptops before and it is equally as much of an hassle as these utterly grimed up plastics
Exactly
Thank you for showing me how to fix my own phone bro much appreciated and I love how detailed you are
he's cool isent he?
i love this guy
@@Hacker-cw9lc bro he really is amazing
He’s so good at repairing I think I might repair something from apple
This MacBook you cleans is EXACTLY THE SAME MacBook that I have now and have had for 4 years 😍❤️
Yay! A high Jeffrey’s vid! They actually come on Saturday for me; I live in eastern Canada
Leo Halverson Sunday lunchtime for me
Thumb up and and share the video with others, I have seen a lot of channels repairing mobiles and computer, but this channel is the BEST
Seeing a vid of the 2009/2010 white macbook always makes me happy
Makes me happy it can be refurbished! I wish Apple would have kept these gorgeous FAT white plastic macbooks and just added the terribly UN-ergonomic paper-thin "Pros" ... we get older and we cannot grasp something thin and heavy like the newer ones (which are kind of esthetically
UN-pleasing as well.)
I always cheered up when I saw, touched, or held my darling white polycarbonate Laptop. Now she can come back to me!!♡♡♡
13:16 Note7 video on the background
Hugh:So on that note.......
Me: *WELL PLAYED*
how do you think of this comedy you are a genius wow
dude :D what a find!
Lol
xD
Yes! Finally your old video-style is back. I missed this so much. Please do more of these totally trashed devices
Damn. Very nice cleaning, Hugh! I still have and use this Mac as to date, every once a while since I bought it in 2009 as my 1st Mac ever. The rubber bottom surely is dirty by now, but not this dirty. And logic board areas only dusty on the fans, will try to re-paste it for the 1st time, thanks for the tips!
I never knew cleaning a Macbook was so entertaining.
I subscribed with notifications on and like the video.
It shows that laptops are actually very interesting indeed
I remember I had exactly like this one that I bought back in October of 2010 for $999. Over the years I had many downs and ups with this laptop even with every upgrade it got more and more slower so I say “the hell with it” and purchased a 480GB SSD and 16GB maxed out RAM from OWC. It was pretty expensive and it ran like a Bugatti. Boots in less then 15 seconds and it was ready for anything. Just a couple of graphics tweaks to make it better and it was golden for a few year. I loved it so much and then one day I got into a car wreak and the driver who wreaked me stole my bag with this laptop, another smaller Chromebook for light focused tasks, a Lenovo tablet and a big power pack from Anker. To this day I’ve been without it for over 3 years and I still do dearly miss it. I wish to get it back or get another one and do the same process I did back then. That’s how deep the love for that laptop went. :)
I didn’t realize these could handle 16 gig, I thought they maxed at 8
Garrett Reyman Oh no according to OWC (macsales.com) the Mid 2010 maxes out at 16GB of RAM others max out at 8 they have a comprehensive list of all the Mac laptops and their capabilities
Garrett Reyman Not really no according to OWC macsales.com they have a complete list of all the upgradeable macs and have noted that most after 2010 can use up to 16GB capacity
I have the exact one i can ship to you for 200 plus shipping fees ?
Wicked Marine Records That’s great unfortunately do to my circumstances I won’t be able to pay for it atm since with my situation is making it difficult to do anything I’ll put it on hold for now but thank you anyways
Thanks Hugh for bringing us these kind of restoration videos. This inspires me on fixing broken devices and reselling it for extra cash.
i hope you get big and be a repair company
i love how he tells us the exact way to do it right when he knows none of us are going to do something like this
paperluigi12345 I try to find broken iPhones the same way he does but I always fail 😂
paperluigi12345 you don’t know that; maybe someone does follow this tutorial, stop trying to act relatable. do you think he makes these videos for fun? these are supposed to be educational
@@wetwieners you do know what a joke is right?
paperluigi12345 do you know? because if so, the original comment wasn’t formatted as a joke, so don’t try to pass it on as if it was
Diesel_the_drip its always trial and error when we doing it for the first time, i was like that, but now, i can do it better now.
Hey Hugh Jeffreys! Can you please make a video on how to clean a MacBook's keyboard and get dust out from under the keyboard? I have a 2017 MacBook Air MQD32HN/A.
Vivek's Workshop compressed air and a small paint brush would help and maybe a careful vacuum
Alex Thanks! Will try that.
Vivek's Workshop no thanks needed ☺️ I do take bribes* though...
Its great how you put the effort into these restorations, instead of just replacing the case like most people do. Great work!
Everyone: This thing is unfixable
Hugh: Hold my spudger!
Ah, my weekly distraction from depression.
「 Heaphilian 」wow, what an original comment
Tom the Animator I know right, so original
@@sunteeh what do you expect from tumblr people
@@Kevzz2srs true tho
Lol I'm getting bullied in comment section, thanks guys.
1:25 I thought he was going say there was no evidence of Cornavirus on the logic board.
Muhammad Mahmood 😂😂
Cracking joke that
@Gaming Weekly thats not a tweet bruh
and no its a different person stoupid
Gaming Weekly this is not twitter
corosioun
As I have OCD and am a huge fan of keeping things clean, these videos satisfy me alot
99$?, I paid like 25€ for the same one, with same tools.
That must be 99AUD not USD
@@shivangsingh8417 still double the money
@@sriramx1 Shipping to AUS can get expensive real quick
Also, prices down there are pretty insane in general
euro has a much higher value then AUD so you’re basically paying the same price in most cases
Okay, so with Hugh his work it's absolutely not profitable in any way shape or form. BUT THEN UA-cam! His content is the money earner. That's what his channel is based on. In any normal situation dropping $99 on a battery for a 2010 MB is outlandish. But because he did people won't call the video half in the bag and the video will be successful and make that back in no time at all. He did a very good job with it I must say. Mid-2010 MB's are actually pretty good machines to run now adays because of MacOS 10.13. The only issue I had with the video was the fact he dropped $100 on a new battery, $50 on a SSD, but then REFUSES TO UPGRADE THE RAM BECAUSE "At the time ram is expensive." DDR3. DDR freaking 3. The max that machine can run is 16gb. to get 2 sticks of DDR3 8GB is like $40 in total. To get AT LEAST 8GB of total ram would be $20! The difference of 4GB and 8GB is what makes the entire computer worth it. Hearing that ruined it for me, HE WAS THAT CLOSE to making a good machine, dropped $150 on a battery and SSD and says "4GB is fine." Shame.
I have the same model as above but upgraded to 8GB RAM, 250GB SSD, 500GB HDD, new speaker, new battery and new bottom cover. It was my work laptop for many years and now repurposed for iTunes library.
Where is my eucalyptus oil
Aw wrong video
Pseweri
Psieveri
@@newguy9380 Psivewri*
Lmao, He should follow Nathan's advice and actually use it to clean out the laptops.
methalyted spirits on a damp cloth
11:43 for a split second i thought he would say "and install a tempered glass screen protector"
I don't know. But watching these cleaning and assembling videos is so satisfying
Ah yes, the good old days of MacBook where the motherboard wasn’t riveted into place so you had to pay Apple to repair it for you.
Love this video already you really inspire me to buy cracked phones and repair them
Editingwithjake he did the same for me. I’m glad I was as I’ve made a few thousand off of them
Satisfaction overload! Seeing that beautiful yet dirty MacBook being brought back to life was so satisfying. I love seeing these types of videos. I look forward to seeing more in the future 👍🏻
Who wants the old intro back? Get this to the top so Hugh Jeffreys can see how many people miss it
I have to say these tiny vacuum units my grandpa uses to clean his keyboard (weekly!) might be helpful with the dust on the inside since the suction is rather gentle and the nuzzle(?) very small, there are also some with brushes. Good job! I had that MacBook, too, and good god, the state this one here was in...
Thats Crazy Crazy How Good It Came Out Good Job!
I love watching your videos. So satisfying and relaxing. This one in particular was a real treat!
Imagine if he were to send a picture of the restore devices to the seller and show how much potential of goods a device has. That would be really awesome to see the seller’s reaction
GREAT Job. My very first MacBook was that generation. I've since gone through two more MacBooks since that time, with my current one being purchased in 2020 and has the M1 chip. I use my Mac quite extensively giving them a life span of about 5 or 6 years before needing to be replaced.
I love how he kept saying there was liquid residue but never said the device was water damaged 😂
It wasn't water damaged
Nothing was damaged
This video is not only so satisfying to watch.
It has changed my mindset of discarding my old laptop and buying a new one.
Now I am going to do the cleaning and upgrading my old windows laptop.
03:43 Samsung RAM stick in Apple huh
Hi Mr. Jeffreys. I have a 2008 Macbook that still works with all original parts including its original battery and charger. The only thing that does not work is the trackpad so you'll need a mouse. It looks very decent except for the bottom: there's a dent and some misalignment and some missing rubber pads. Any suggestions what I should do with it? Thanks!
Deja vu: I could swear i saw this video a few weeks ago... I remember it because of the stickers on the lap... Weird.
The rubber bottom was so satisfying the way he cleaned it
no way you can make that look brand new... Ill edit this when im done watching
Edit: He does
he does
Goth Boi Chungus and?
Hacker does*
@@Alexander_l322 0of thx
Hugh Jeffreys your a great inspiration your videos and the way you clean and restore these legacy pieces of technology are really really satisfying,looking forward to more of these !!
Hugh buy canned air
Air around him am I a joke to you
Pressurized air is different from air.
@@brentnashbuan I know I was making a joke
Excellent vid I have that exact model myself and have done similar upgrades though following Luke Miani video I have upgraded the OS to Catalina, Thanks for showing how to clean and replace the thermal past as it's the only job left on mine.
Keep well and keep safe.
Great video! Small tip: When removing stickers, the best option is to use acetone, or nail polish remover which has acetone in it. It takes much less time compared to using ethyl or isopropyl alcohol
Uh no, bad idea to use acetone on plastic. I spilled a little on the cover while doing my nails, it melted the plastic.
I personally use eucalyptus oil (unironically) and paper towel, just scrub it out.
Hey Hugh, was wondering if putting in an SSD without thermal sensor would cause any issues on this mac
Did you see Zack from jerryrigeverything gave a little nod to you in his latest video?
He said "I'll clean this out as best I can"
Hey i have a 2012 MacBook Pro and one One day when I had it on my bed I tried to turn it on and it just showed the missing folder logo and after doing a bit of research many people said that it was th cable connecting the hard drive and it doesn’t recognize the hard drive i than bought a new cable to see if it will fix it but I didn’t any ideas where they might be
I’m trying to sleep (again)
BeachBall he lives in Australia it’s probably a different time for him then you and me
Jack Vlogs And Videos No kidding
11:08 i actually wanted you to leave the MacBook like that. it actually looked really cool!!
He definitely watches Dankpods
Zayan A Mannan brasso.exe
Never owned a MacBook laptop and probably not gonna buy one but that cleaning procedures are so satisfying to watch and giving a second life to its purpose.
It was probably used by one of those children who got treated like a god instead of teached basic manners including the respective use of what you get.
These are probably growing up to be choosing beggers...
Hi Jeffery, is the 2 power battery replacement is the same as macbook pro 13 inch 2009-2012 battery?
"Perfect computer for a teenager"
* *Offended teenager noises* *
“Not only has the toothpaste cleaned the base, but it also left the laptop with a minty fresh smell”
The base of the laptop is made of teeth???!!!?!!
Since this seems like the community to know, off topic question should I update my iphone se 1st gen from iOS 11.3 to iOS 13. I can’t use certain apps cause I haven’t but they aren’t as important as having a phone that works decently 😂
I have a late 2013 macbook pro 13 inch and I've had for about 6 months. I have no tools to do a cleaning job on the inside. But I do keep the body very clean. I have a couple stickers on it but I find it's runs great for what I need and boots up fast. Love ur videos.
Amazing job mate. In last december my macbook pro felt in thd floor and the motherboard broke. Since that, as the repair is quite expensive here in brazil, I am using an older version of this macbook, the mid2009 as my dayly driver. They do are still up go the tasks. Those were well madd computers.
I restored 5 of these frequently. They were disgustly dirty. Became quite efficient at the end. Used a variety of cleaning materials for the base plate and they looked brand new when finished. Sold them for 4 times the purchase price. People love the unibody white macbook
Beautiful resto job! Some people just don’t care about their things enough to worry about cleaning them and that sucks.
I have one of these, quick tip, the bottom is actually even easier to clean with a slightly damp magic eraser! Got mine completly white again in under 5 minutes :)
Can you give the link for buying battery sir?
Just had to do a 7,1 today! Nice work as always Hugh!
i always watch you hugh you are an inspiration especially with alcohol brasso abd toothpaste , I will try that the next time but have you got any tips to do it with one hand working see I have had a brain haemorrhage …..
Coming in with an awesome video, Hugh Jeffreys!
Dear Hugh Jeffreys, you are a genius in repairing, great seeing you repairing, kind regards.
That bottom cover cleaning was so Statisfying!!!
I had one of these in middle school. Brings back memories.
Guys, do you know why I watched this video? Because it was soooooo satisfying!!!
Nice work man! You make me want to buy an old MacBook and restore it myself hehehe!
I clicked on this video because I was bored and I forgot how satisfying it is to watch your videos, great job 👍
hey hugh how are you been i wish you are doing good i have an iphone 6 with broken glass and 85 % battery and i wanna replace them it and i want your help in recommending which selller show i buy the parts from btw i live in morocco north africa
Hey amigo, could you try or give your opinion on what cutting compounds, like those used on car paint would do for removing swirl marks and the such?
This is the most satisfying videos on your channel
Nothing like a Hugh Jeffreys video to start a Sunday
I still own one of those, it's 10 years old and works just fine. I remember having an issue with the back cover, the heating made it bent. After 4-5 years Apple was still giving those for free on their website - next time have a look there because apparently it was a huge pain point of those.
I'm not sure why this kind of content is a thing but I'm glad that it is.
Hugh, what MacBook do you use regularly? What MacBook do you need to run things like coconut battery and checkra1n?
Hi Hugh,
I have the same MacBook somewhere in my house, it is in a similar condition (the rubber grey cover needs to be replaced because it is crooked, the battery is almost dead since it has 11 years so far and it has some dirt all around the housing). But I have a little problem: the CPU fan connector is broken, it has felt off from the logic board. I think using a microsoldering solution is not worthy, if I buy a new motherboard should I solve this problem?
Nice Job!!! I have a cuestión please how were you able to install HIGH SIERRA on a MacBook this old ? Or can you point me to a site or URL that shows how... Thank You!
What do you do to prevent electrostatic build-up when working on these laptops? Especially with a plastic shell.
All your videos are awesome, but MacBook restoration is the best!!!
I am watching this on the same Macbook and I needed to find a way to clean the rubber bottom. This helps I am going to try this.
I love removing dry thermal paste. It's really satisfying.
I just realised that b-roll footage you used while performing work on the laptop. How did you achieve that? I'd imagine you would need two pairs of hands for that.
I got the same MacBook design, but earlier. 2009 late. It was the first unibody plastic.
I am actually writing this comment on this computer. I still absolutely LOVE it, however I use it as as secondary computer/main computer is an iMac 27"/.
Got the same SSD which really gave a kick to the speed.
Mine is in perfect condition. In fact a few years ago I brought it to the Apple Store to change the bottom rubber part and the guy was surprised how clean my MacBook was. He said it is rare to see a MacBook in this condition. So I took it as a compliment :)
I will never understand how people can make their computer so dirty..
These things are expensive, why don't you take care of it, so you can use it much longer...
Great video, added to my fav. list!
Hi Hugh I attempted a screen replacement on a iPhone 6s and it all went well thanks to your video . Well until I went to plug the screen in. The connector connecting the home button fell off the ribbon cable and now I have no home button THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. So I’ve spent more on screens than I have on the phone. Is there a way I can fix it or do I have to spend yet another £20 on a new display?
Aww, this, the ipod nano 2005 and the imac G4 and G5 were my favourite designs. I loved the clean white.
3:41 use a paint brush, one that's not made from nylon. They're excellent for cleaning motherboards including logic boards, graphics cards etc.
Thanks for the tip!
Man you should move to the US because bunch of people will need you here and open your own shop. I love your videos and I am a huge fan. Hello from California USA
Might wanna check the keyboard connection, it looks like its slightly out on the left hand side, i find that when installing batterys on these it causes this too happen as the battery catches on the cable going too the connector, its not a big deal but it's something i like too check.
This looks amazing i bought the same macbook refurbished i use it as a daily driver for studying and stuff and it's amazing
so satisfying..
I remember rocking that whitemac when it came out..
i still have it almost as clean as the one you have in this video