Introduction
This is a guide describing how to replace the feet on 2009-2012 MacBook and MacBook Pros. For a full guide including lower case removal, refer to the specific MacBook model's device page.
What you need
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Remove any broken or damaged feet.
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Remove any pieces from the old foot that may have broken off in the foot hole.
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Use tweezers to peel up and remove the old adhesive tape from the foot pad.
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Align the new foot inside the foot pad.
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Make sure the alignment nub on the foot is lined up with the small hole near the perimeter of the pad.
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Lay the foot down while keeping it properly aligned.
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Check for proper alignment from the inside of the lower case. Use tweezers to slide the alignment nub so it lines up with the hole.
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Press the new foot down firmly with your finger and maintain pressure for 30 seconds to set the pressure sensitive adhesive.
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Repeat the last six steps for any broken or damaged feet.
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