version 3 topcase on macbook 1,1

[sselemit]

I have an old macbook 1,1 and got the discolor issue. So, I ought to replace the topcase. I know that i can use version 2 but can i use version 3? Is the version 3 compatible with my first gen macbook?

Thank you.

 

[logana]

The V3 keyboard works fine on the early MacBook Core Duo models - as long as you are running OSX 10.5 and the media keys work perfectly....

Are the early MacBooks still not covered by Apple for the discoloration issue - maybe worth a phonecall to AppleCare. Your topcase may well be split too so again Apple may replace the topcase for you.

 

[sselemit]

Thank you for your informative answer. Did you replace yours as well? How do you come to know this? I just wanna make sure before i make the purchase.

I did call apple care but the guy said he cannot find any related issue. So I tried to search for the referenced document on apple.com to show to the Genius but no luck. I think going to apple store will yield the same result. What do you guys think?

 

[logana]

I used to have a link to the Apple service document for the yellow/brown staining on the early MacBooks but the document is no longer on the Apple site....the document was HT1472.

I would be very surprised if the Genius Bar have forgotten all about it though

 

[congote]

The V3 keyboard works fine on the early MacBook Core Duo models - as long as you are running OSX 10.5 and the media keys work perfectly....

Are the early MacBooks still not covered by Apple for the discoloration issue - maybe worth a phonecall to AppleCare. Your topcase may well be split too so again Apple may replace the topcase for you.

Would the version 3 keyboard work on older MacBooks using 10.4? I understand that expose and multimedia keys won't work but I want to know if the other keys may work. Thanks!