Macbook A1278 Logic board issue

[Neo20!]

Hello Everyone,

I just got my hand on an old Macbook with several issues, most of which are easy fixes.
While the machine is quite old, I still would like to fix the device.
While cleaning the system I found a broken part on the logic board.

My best guess it's the same part as that is located above it with the text "Jā" on it.
The part is located just above the battery connector.

Thank you!

 

[chscag]

Looks like it was damaged from overheating. Hard to identify what it is without a schematic. But since it appears that it's surface mounted, it's not going to be easy to replace without a special soldering device. You might be able to locate a schematic by doing a search.

 

[Neo20!]

Yeah, I am a bit unfamilair with MacBooks and were unable to directly find a schematic for this logic board.
The system is functional, but the battery won't take a charge, this could be due a defective battery or the broken component.
It still would be nice to know what the part is, by the looks of it I would assume it's a diode.

 

[CooperBox]

Sorry, I can't help with identifying those components. For the schematics you could try https://www.apple-schematic.se/board-ids/ although not sure if they include any of the early Core2Duo Macbooks.
You also state, "but the battery won't take a charge." Looking closely at the attachment you provided, it seems to me that the connector of the battery level indicator is not fully seated, the right-hand side appears slightly higher by a few millimeters, it just needs to be pushed down harder to fully seat it. (This connector is just below the damaged component you highlighted). Whether that would affect the battery charging or just the level indicator I'm not too sure.