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To ensure that the bottom case is solidly assembled, is there a strict order to put the screws back when doing a bottom case reassembly on the Macbook Air 13" (2010)?
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Here is an illustration:
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wow, that's great! but that's the guide for the original 2008/2009 MBA, I wonder if the same order applies to the new one (2010), which has a slightly modified case design.
+ that's what I'm talking about. Could you give a link to that image?
well, since we're talking about the 2010 MacBook Air 13" model, the bottom screw assembly is on page 120 of the Technician guide. Here's the link: http://is.gd/A30Ga3
Of course, you are right. Just like you said it is page 120. Anyway, here is the complete service manual for the MacBook Air 13" late 2010.
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I put the screws in loosely and then tighten them like lug nuts on a tire.
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and does the bottom case sit solidly by doing so? no creaking noises from the case?
They have for me.
thanks. that's why I'm asking. maybe there is a special order to put the screws in so the bottom case would be properly aligned.
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with the help of macrumors.com community, I've got the special order of putting the screws back for the MBA 2010. I have no idea how to attach an image to this comment like WiseGeek did, so here's the link to the image: http://is.gd/A30Ga3
by sergesavranchuk
Then why is there 3 long screws in the replacement pack if it only calls for 2?
by Jessica Shook