The screwdriver easily removed the screws without slipping in my hand or danger of stripping the screw. The right side of the macbook houses an sd card reader, the. Grab a screwdriver and get ready to crack open your outofwarranty macbook pro. The last five versions of the inch macbook air late2010, mid2011, mid2012, mid20 and early2014 use eight 2. Precision pentalobe screwdriver set p2 p5 p6 5point 5star 0.
Worked quite nicely for removal of macbook air back. How to upgrade the ssd in a 15inch macbook pro retina youtube. Newertech tool kit for servicing apple macbook air. If youre in a pinch and have to differentiate a mid 2012 macbook air from a mid 2011 model, just look at what side of the ports the symbols are on. Set of 3 pentalobe screwdrivers for apple iphone, macbook pro and air. For users of a macbook 2012 or older is a huge amount of storage very cost effective. Apple macbook repair tool set airmac pro torx t5 t8 1. Pentalobe screws are uniquely apple, just like the devices in which they are found.
The p5 driver is compatible with the 5point star shaped pentalobe 5ipr security fasteners used on the bottom of some apple laptops. What screwdriver size is needed for macbook pro mid 2012 back. Tool for cell phone repair, laptops and othershigh quality and durablemagnetic. Macbook air and macbook pro 5point pentalobe screwdriver. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air.
Both the and 15 mid 2012 macbook pro have philips screws on the lower case however the 15 mid 2012 macbook pro with retina has pentalobe screws. Microphone and left speaker kit macbook air mid 2012 md231ll. New 5point pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air pro repair. This delcast pentalobe screwdriver is designed to work with the ten screws on the bottom case of many macbook air and macbook pro laptop models.
P5 magnetic 5 point pentalobe screwdriver 2010 2011 2012 macbook air, pro retina. The mid 2012 macbook air has succumbed to our spudgers on june 12, 2012. Why do apple insist on using custom made screws in their laptops. I used the phillips head screwdriver to remove the bottom cover. All five versions of the 11inch macbook air late2010, mid2011, mid2012, mid20 and early2014 include eight 2. How to replace the airport card in a macbook pro your business. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air ifixit. Nwttoolkitmba newertech tool kit for macbook air 2010 or later and all macbook pro wretina display laptop models.
I think i need a pentalobe but it looks bigger than the macbook air screws. In addition, if its a mid2012 model or earlier, the macbook air is on. Needed this to install a macbook air hard drive this screwdriver opens the back panel, but you need a t5 screwdriver for the one hard drive screw. It was not magnetic though, which would have been nice. Hi folks, i saw sold this item, but now its outofstock indefinately i would really like to buy a macbook air 5point screwdriver for the bottom plate on my macbook air 11. So small i had to use a magnifying glass to select and engage proper bit. Jan 25, 2016 screwdriver cant unscrew screws of macbook air a69. The right side of the macbook houses an sd card reader, the second usb 3. Tool for cell phone repair, laptops and othershigh quality and durablemagnetic tipnice. Suitable ssds for model number a69 and a70 and model identifier. Macbook air from 2010 and 2011 do use the same sata ssds as the 2012 model does. Set of 3 pentalobe screwdrivers for apple iphone, macbook pro.
Macbook air 5point pentalobe screwdriver mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. All five versions of the 11inch macbook air late2010, mid2011, mid 2012, mid20 and early2014 include eight 2. The heads of the screws resemble the shape of a flower with five petals. Fivepoint pentalobe screws are found on the bottom of every iphone next to the lightning port assembly, so.
Jan 06, 2016 how to upgrade the ssd in a 15inch macbook pro retina owc. Compatible with the type 5ipr fasteners used on macbook air, macbook pro retina display laptops, and toshiba drives. Acenix top quality apple macbook repair tool set airmac pro torx t5 t8 1. Unfollow screwdriver macbook air to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Macbook pro 15 retina display mid 2012 teardown id do guia. On the opposite side, we find an sd card reader, the second usb 3. Expand macbook pro retina 2012 to 2015 with memory for the sd card slot.
Jan 07, 2012 why do apple insist on using custom made screws in their laptops. The haimay screwdriver tool kit was up to the task. Both sides feature air induction vents for the new cooling systembut more on that later. How to replace macbook air battery mid 2012 duration. Because the accepted answer show philips screws its a good assumption that the op has the non retina display and hence the philip screws.
The very small screws required some pressure since they had never been removed. The ifixit p5 pentalobe screwdriver features a knurled grip and rubberized, ergonomic handle with swivel top. Macbook air 11inch, early2014 macbook air 11inch, early2015 macbook air 11inch, late2010 macbook air 11inch, mid2011 macbook air 11inch, mid2012. Comfortable, premium rubber handle with ergonomic grip. Macbook pro 15 retina display mid 2012 teardown ifixit. Owc tool kit for servicing apple macbook air and macbook pro. Rated 5 out of 5 by joed from quality tools worked on macbook air back i bought the bit set for the small pentalobes.
Hde 5 point pentalobe screwdriver with magnet tip for macbook. Jun 12, 2012 apple never stops tweaking the details. Macbook pro and air 5point pentalobe screwdriver 1. How to upgrade the ssd in a 15inch macbook pro retina owc. Owc offers the mercury aura pro line of ssds for the mid2012 macbook air with capacities that range from 120 gb to 480 gb and even provides the needed screwdriver along with the replacement ssd modules. This upgrade requires a pentalobe compatible screwdriver, and a torx t5 screwdriver. Apple has used less common pentalobe or five point torx screws to make. Pentalobe schroevendraaier ts4 voor macbook pro air. I must have bought 4 different ones now and none of them fit. Pentalobe type ts4 1,2mm geschikt voor apple macbook air vanaf 2010 geschikt voor apple macbook pro retina vanaf 2012 geschikt voor apple.
The macbook air has seen more extensive use of pentalobe screws than the macbook pro. Consequently, thirdparties, like site sponsor owc have developed replacement ssds that have a compatible connector. Which sd card slot storage solution is best for the macbook air. I need to replace my battery in a 2009 macbook pro. Dec 22, 2010 hi folks, i saw sold this item, but now its outofstock indefinately i would really like to buy a macbook air 5point screwdriver for the bottom plate on my macbook air 11. If your airport card stopped working you can either send it off to apple for a replacement or you can replace it yourself with a little technical knowhow. Macbook air inch, mid2012 macbook air inch, mid20 macbook air late2008.
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