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Add Note Step 7

  • Turn the computer over and open the display.

  • Remove the hex screws in either corner, next to the display (a T6 Torx driver will do the job nicely).

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Add Note Step 8

  • The following step covers the hardest part to get inside this computer. Take a deep breath and think happy thoughts.

  • Grasp the back corners of the upper case and pull up, disengaging hidden tabs on the sides. Do not pull the upper case off yet; you still need to free tabs in the front of the case.

  • The seam is beneath the plastic molding on the upper case.

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Add Note Step 9

  • There is one latch that stops you from pulling the upper case right off, located on the left side of the optical drive slit. To free the upper case, you will be pulling a thin metal latch toward you, freeing it from the clasp holding it in place.

  • Pry up the left side of the upper case slightly with your hand and wedge a spudger into the seam between the upper case and lower case.

  • Leave the tool in place applying pressure to the upper case for the next step.

Add NoteNotes: Step 9

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Flag Reply by ifixit611 Mar 21 @ 2:28 PM

This could really use a diagram to show exactly how the clip is structured. I didn't realize the clip was between the front of the case and the back support it attaches to, and it needs to be pried off that back support. (Evil Apple design - would it really hurt to have a screw underneath?). Overall these guides are fantastic! I just replaced a hard drive, and it worked great. And I LOVE the screw guide at the back - brilliant idea!