The 2011 macbook pro has, for almost a decade, been the exception to that rule. Dec 16, 2015 video showing easy way to take off disassemble unscrew bottom screws and case cover from any apple macbook air laptop computer. Opening the bottom cover is quite difficult if you dont have the right screwdriver. Using a small phillips i was able to remove the screws, but not without. Jul 22, 2011 cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 inch. Macbook tool kit laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for apple. Find great deals on ebay for screwdriver macbook air and pentalobe screwdriver macbook air.
How can i open the 2011 macbook air without damaging the. What is the correct pentalobe screwdriver size for a macbook air. Apple macbook air 2011 a69 disassembly guide sellbroke. Precision pentalobe screwdriver set p2 p5 p6 5point 5star 0.
The 2011 macbook air is available in four basic configurations11inch with 64gb of storage, 11inch with 128gb of storage, inch with 128gb of. Comfortable, premium rubber handle with ergonomic grip. And of course thats a good thing, because you wont be replacing the battery here without a. Its loved by millions for its compact size and slick design as well as good performance and long lasting battery. I think i need a pentalobe but it looks bigger than the macbook air screws.
Screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina and air, 6pcs screwdriver repair tool kit for macbook, fit for all of macbook series 2009 2010 2011 2012 20 2014 2015. Based on information from ifixit, you need a p5 pentalobe screwdriver, which is 1. With a battery like this, the macbook air will last for up to 7 hours of constant web use, or up to 30 days in standby. Disassembly instructions of apple macbook air 2011 a69 mc965lla. Macbook air 11 and repair tool kit for model a1465. Differences between early 2011 and late 2011 macbook pro. Screwdriver size for removing screws on late 2011 macbook pro. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. Jul 22, 2011 the 2011 macbook air is available in four basic configurations11inch with 64gb of storage, 11inch with 128gb of storage, inch with 128gb of storage, and inch with 256gb of storage. Order this screwdriver on amazon for some things like removing the optical drive, you will also need a t6 torx bi. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air. Jan 07, 2012 why do apple insist on using custom made screws in their laptops.
Jan 31, 20 screwdriver size for removing screws on late 2011 macbook pro. Cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 inch techrepublic. There was a major flaw in the amd radeon gpus included with that model years logic board which seemed to cause gpu failure either due to overheating, internal chip problems, bga solder joints getting broken, or a combination of the above. Find great deals on ebay for screws macbook air and macbook air screws. The macbook air has seen more extensive use of pentalobe screws than the macbook pro. I need to replace my battery in a 2009 macbook pro. What screwdriver do i need to tighten the screws on the. The fifth iteration of macbook air, this laptop is the same size as the late 2010 model a70 version with a nominal weight gain. All five versions of the 11inch macbook air late2010, mid2011.
Once you manage to take off the bottom cover, all the parts are pretty easily replaceable. What is the correct pentalobe screwdriver size for a macbook. As on the 2010 macbook air and some iphone 4s, apple used tamperresistant pentalobe screws on the 2011 airs bottom cover. The acentix 10 piece set is the ideal toolset for the repair and modification of various apple devices including macbook air, macbook air pro and many other devices. 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. Macbook air 11inch, mid 2011 macbook air 11inch, mid2012 macbook air 11inch, mid20. Hasess screwdrivers set 4pcs repair tool kit for macbook pro air all version macbook air tools repair kit with pentalobe 5 pentalobe 6 tri wing phillips head. The 11inch macbook air is a very good ultraportable, but some.
Oct 31, 2012 order this screwdriver on amazon screwdriver for some things like removing the optical drive, you will also need a t6 torx bi. Hde 5 point pentalobe screwdriver with magnet tip for. Macbook air 11 inch or inch all version macbook pro inch 15 inch or 17 inch all version macbook inch all version 2015 new macbook all version this kit includes 4 screwdrivers and 1 help stick. Buy products related to macbook pro screwdriver products and see what customers say about macbook pro screwdriver products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The special screwdriver needed to remove the 5point pentalobe screws can be found here. All five versions of the 11inch macbook air late2010, mid2011, mid2012. Laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for apple macbook, macbook air, macbook pro fits all models compatible models. 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. All five versions of the 11inch macbook air late2010, mid 2011, mid2012, mid20 and early2014 include eight 2.
Qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina 15 inch, include pentalobe 5, t5, t6, phillips, triwing screwdriver repair tools kit for macbook air 11 inch 4. What is the correct pentalobe screwdriver size for a macbook air model a70. Wiha pl1 macbook air retina pentalobe screwdriver for macbook pentalobe bottom screws. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. To take out the bottom of the macbook air,irrespective of its model you would need a special type of screw driver called as pentalobe screwdriver. To disassemble the new macbook air youll need a screwdriver with torx t5 and t8 bits and either a very small phillips screwdriver or special. Fixing a 2011 macbook pro booting to a grey screen amd.
Could aluminium dust inside a macbook air create a short circuit. Macbook air mid 2011 teardown amazon web services. Click link to purchase from our amazon affiliate that has this item in stock right now. Bottom case screws and p5 pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air 11 inch and inch. Hde 5 point pentalobe screwdriver with magnet tip for macbook. I must have bought 4 different ones now and none of them fit. Well have to wait to check for battery compatibility between the two generations. On the contrary, the macbook air is still an awesome machine. Cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 inch zdnet. No wonder apple is planning new macbook air models in the near future. What are all the differences between the late 2011 inch, 15inch, and 17inch macbook pro models and the early 2011 macbook pro models that they replaced. Sep 08, 2011 as on the 2010 macbook air and some iphone 4s, apple used tamperresistant pentalobe screws on the 2011 air s bottom cover. How can i open the 2011 macbook air without damaging the screws. I would like to open the mba, i dont have the screwdriver that fits.
Wiha pl1 macbook airretina pentalobe screwdriver for macbook pentalobe bottom screws. Some were charmed by the machines razorthin design and light weight. Do not lift upward on the connector as you disconnect it. Sep 06, 2011 bill detwiler cracked open the 11inch 2011 macbook air and found a highly efficient hardware layout that makes the most of the ultrathin case. How to remove screws bottom back cover case macbook air. Its normal status that magnetic screwdriver may lose magnetic force during shipping or storage they can. Macbook air 11 and repair tool kit mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. Took out my trusty precision screwdriver and started to try to unscrew the bottom panel of my macbook pro. Step 4 remove the following five screws securing the battery to the upper case. Macbook air 11 and repair tool kit for model a1465 and a1466. It was not magnetic though, which would have been nice. Bill detwiler cracked open the 11inch 2011 macbook air and found a highly efficient hardware layout that makes the most of the ultrathin case. Technical specifications for the macbook air core i5 1.
Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided. Is there a way to remove the screws without the 5 points pentalobe required. Released in july of 2011 with the macbook air, the 11 mid 2011 macbook air got an upgraded intel hd graphics 3000 processor, silver backlit keyboard, bluetooth 4. Cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 11inch zdnet. There are 3 different sized pentalobe screws used currently in apple products. Bottom case screws and pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air 11 a70. Apple macbook air inch 2011 apples macbook air divided opinion when it launched in 2008. Bottom case screws and pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air. Bottom case screws and pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air 11 a70, a1465 and a69. Luckily, this macbook air uses the same pentalobe screws as the previous generation on the lower case. My advice is to invest in a quality screwdriver for this, as i went through a couple if cheap ones. And of course thats a good thing, because you wont be replacing the battery here without a screwdriver. Bottom case screws and pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air 11.
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