Steps 1–2: Lower Case
Step 3: Battery
Steps 4–6: Fan
Steps 7–19: Logic Board
Steps 20–33: Upper Case
Parts
MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Upper Case
$299.95 · 4 in stock
Tools
T6 Torx Screwdriver
$4.95 · 436 in stock
Spudger
$2.95 · 275 in stock
Phillips #00 Screwdriver
$4.95 · 69 in stock
Installing MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Upper Case
Introduction
| Difficulty: | Very difficult |
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The ins and outs of replacing your upper case.
Tools used in this guide
Parts relevant to this guide
Paginated Single Page Steps
Step 1
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Lower Case
Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro 13" Unibody:
Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.
Step 2
Slightly lift the lower case and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.
Step 3
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Battery
For precautionary purposes, we advise that you disconnect the battery connector from the logic board to avoid any electrical discharge. This step is optional and is not required.
Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board.
why is step 3 necessary?
Just to disconnect any power source to avoid damages by short-circuits.
Removes the possibility of any current flow. This is especially important if you are trying to mitigate the damage to the circuitry due to a spill on a keyboard.
I'm thinking of ordering the spudger. I was thinking of order the heavy duty spudger... or should I just order the normal. Will either of the spudgers work for this DIY?