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MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Clutch Cover Replacement

Prerequisite Only
This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

This guide is an internal private guide that is used as a prereq.

  1. MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Clutch Cover Replacement, Clutch Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Clutch Cover Replacement, Clutch Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the clutch cover toward the right edge of the display.

    • The clutch cover will move approximately .5" and stop. Do not force it too far to the right.

    • When reinstalling the clutch cover, be sure to slip it over the components protruding from the lower edge of the display about .25" to the right of its final installed position on the display.

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  3. MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Clutch Cover Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Clutch Cover Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Clutch Cover Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Starting at its far right end, rock the clutch cover along its long axis while pulling it away from the clutch hinge.

    • Working from right to left, carefully continue to release and lift the clutch along the lower edge of the display assembly.

    • Lift the clutch cover up off the front bezel and set it aside.

    • When reinstalling the clutch cover, be sure to widen the opening when slipping it over the small black plastic cosmetic cover that fills the open end of the clutch cover when it is in place. The cosmetic cover has very thin and delicate plastic arms that hold it to the right clutch hinge.

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Conclusion

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

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