Installing MacBook Air 11" Mid 2011 Lower Case

Replace the lower case on your MacBook Air 11" Mid 2011.

Use this guide to remove the lower case.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Lower Case  ¶ 

  • Before proceeding, shut down and close your computer. Lay it on a soft surface top-side down.

  • Remove the following ten screws:

    • Two 8 mm 5-point Pentalobe screws

    • Eight 2.5 mm 5-point Pentalobe screws

  • The special screwdriver needed to remove the 5-point Pentalobe screws can be found here.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Wedge your fingers between the display and the lower case and pull upward to pop the lower case off the Air.

  • Remove the lower case and set it aside.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the MacBook Air 11" Mid 2011 device page.

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