Installing MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Trackpad Replacement

Replace the Trackpad in your MacBook Unibody Model A1342.

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Replace the Trackpad in your MacBook Unibody Model A1342.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Lower Case  ¶ 

  • Remove the eight 4 mm Phillips screws securing the lower case to the MacBook.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • The lower case is constructed of rubber-coated aluminum. Do not excessively bend the aluminum during removal, as any permanent deformation will cause tolerance issues after reassembly.

  • Slightly lift the lower case near the vent opening.

  • Continue running your fingers between the lower and upper cases until the upper case pops off its retaining clips.

  • The location of these three clips is shown in the third picture.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board.

  • It may be easier to use your fingernails to lift up on both sides of the connector.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove two 5 mm Tri-Wing screws securing the battery to the upper case.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Use the tip of a spudger to carefully peel back the finger of the warning label to reveal a hidden Tri-Wing screw.

  • Remove the 5 mm Tri-Wing screw securing the battery to the upper case.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Remove three 3.1 mm Phillips screws securing the battery near the edge of the upper case.

  • When reinstalling the battery, be sure to install these three screws before proceeding to fasten the Tri-Wing screws.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Use the battery's plastic pull tab to lift and remove the battery from the upper case.

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Add Note Edit Step 8 — Trackpad Replacement  ¶ 

  • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the trackpad ribbon cable connector up off the logic board.

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Required Tools

Spudger

$2.95 · 50+ In stock

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$4.95 · 50+ In stock

Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver

$9.95 · 39 In stock

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