Installing MacBook Core 2 Duo Upper Case
Replace your MacBook Core 2 Duo's upper case to gain a new keyboard and trackpad.
- Author: iRobot
- Difficulty: Moderate
Changing the top case will also give you a new trackpad and keyboard.
Note: the ribbon cable is fragile but replaceable, it is connected with a ZIF socket under the touchpad.
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Step 5
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Upper Case
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Remove the following 3 screws:
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One 11 mm Phillips#00 in the middle of the case. (Head: 5mm dia. x .75mm thick)
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Two 14.5 mm Phillips #00 (Head: 5mm dia. x .75mm thick)
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If the screws stick in the case, you can use a magnetized screwdriver to draw them out.
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The shorter of the three screws goes in the middle.
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